Oklahoma City Thunder Articles - Page 142

Replays have been a used in the NBA to show fans watching on T.V. what really took place in a given sequence, especially those that happened quickly and they did not see clearly in real time. It also gives commentators a chance to take back their initial judgment of a call, if it was the […]

It goes without saying that Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George is one of the most talented players in the NBA. He will also be one of the most coveted free agents this summer. Last year, George indicated that he would leave the Indiana Pacers to join the Los Angeles Lakers when he became an […]

While there are a lot of die-hard NBA fans who consistently watch games and follow the league’s players, there are also some who just ride the bandwagon, even calling them with different nicknames just to keep up with the action and pretend as though they have been fans for a long time. A recent Reddit […]

After the All-Star players’ names were announced fans immediately started talking. It was either about the sequence the teams got drafted or about snubs in the Western Conference. However, the very same people are overlooking an interesting turn of events hidden between the lines. It revolves around one particular player and the future of his […]

Paul George is set to become a free agent this summer, and there are all kinds of rumors about where he will land, with it seeming like he will either end up in Los Angeles with the Lakers or signing an extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. With the All-Star game taking place in Los […]

As the All-Star Weekend festivities come to a close, the second half of the season brings a myriad of questions and between them, the impending decision for soon-to-be-free-agent Paul George. According to a poll between active players, a whopping 67 percent of them seem to lean toward thinking he will leave the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

Joel Embiid arguably has the crown for having the best quips in the NBA. The Philadelphia 76ers center has taken on all comers – stars, mid-tier players, reserves, you name it. During Sunday’s post-game interviews, he was at it again, as he threw a subtle jab at a familiar foe. REPORTER: What was your favourite […]

In the coming months, Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George has a major decision on his hands in free agency that will dictate the next chapter of his NBA career. It is a choice that George is hoping will be somewhere he can build a long-term home as the final landing spot, according to Erik […]

The All-Star Game allows those selected for both teams to share the court with the best players in the league. It’s a fun environment where they get to interact with their fellow stars and showcase their talents on the court at the same time. After this year’s edition of the exhibition game, some members of […]

Since he infamously made his decision not to re-sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016 and take his talents to the Golden State Warriors, it was believed that Kevin Durant no longer has the same relationship with Russell Westbrook. The two have been the topic of a lot of headlines and even had some fiery […]

As the day of the 2018 All-Star Game has finally arrived today at Staples Center in Los Angeles, it was projected by Bovada that Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook has the second-best odds to win the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player award on Sunday night in the game. Thunder beat writer Fred […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook is known for his absolutely-direct approach to answering questions thrown at him by reporters. However, with the 2018 NBA All-Star break finally here, the media has had the benefit of dealing with a much more relaxed version of the 2017 Most Valuable Player. With the season on pause, reporters […]

During the NBA All-Star media session, Kevin Durant was asked about the great dunk he has ever seen, and he had a comical answer. Of the course guy, he is referring too is his former teammate Russell Westbrook, but the way he approached the question and the answer was creative. “This 6-3 guy I used to play with […]

Since the NBA adopted the new format to the All-Star Game with captains selecting the rosters, there has been much made about the selection process. Although the drafting for the 2018 All-Star Game by LeBron James and Stephen Curry was not televised, it has been progressively leaked about where certain players were taken. Throughout this […]

During the Oklahoma City Thunder’s last visit at Staples Center against the Los Angeles Lakers, All-Star forward Paul George was once again the center of attention from the fans in the attendance. This saw them break out into a “We want Paul” chant that could be heard throughout the arena in the midst of the […]

With All-Star weekend upon us, it’s a good time for media to ask NBA stars questions they usually wouldn’t ask after a pregame shootaround or in the post game. There have been a lot of interesting questions asked across the board, but with Paul George being from Los Angeles, he has drawn a bigger media […]

For the second year in a row following their split, superstars Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kevin Durant of the defending-champion Golden State Warriors will be on the same team again. When asked about how he has moved on from his days playing alongside Westbrook in OKC during All-Star media day, Durant […]

There were a lot of rumors after last season about LeBron James and Paul George trying to team up, either after last season with the Cleveland Cavaliers making a trade to get George from the Indiana Pacers, or after this season when LeBron and Paul are unrestricted free agents. But according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, the […]

Before the Indiana Pacers traded Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder prior to the 2017-18 NBA season, Paul George reportedly informed them he would not be re-signing in free agency and was heavily linked with the Los Angeles Lakers. Although there were reports of the Thunder potentially moving George at the trade deadline, they […]

The 2018 All-Star festivities are already underway. With Quavo taking home the Celebrity Game MVP and Bogdan Bogdanovic of the Kings winning the Rising Stars MVP for Team World, we’re itching that much closer to the marquee matchup on Sunday evening in Los Angeles. At All-Star practice today, Paul George was approached by Matt Velazquez […]

Need even more reasons as to why Denver Nuggets star center Nikola Jokic is an absolute beast of a player? Well, here’s another impressive statistic to add to his resume. According to a tweet on Friday morning from ESPN Stats & Info, Jokic joins only Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook as the […]

Russell Westbrook is consistently regarded as a freak of nature. Rightfully so, Westbrook plays his with his emotions on his shoulder. He is one of the most explosive point guards in the NBA, and he isn’t afraid to lead his team to a victory no matter what. Last season, Westbrook made history and became the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have set a new franchise record in their game versus the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night. The Thunder won 121-114 on the strength of their hot-shooting from deep, making 17 of their 37 three-pointers. Oklahoma City has hit 17 three pointers now with Carmelo's last triple, that's a franchise record. — Adam […]

When the Golden State Warriors took on the Oklahoma City Thunder last Tuesday night, the Thunder had been reeling from a four-game losing streak, including a bad home loss to the Lakers. But they also knew the last time they played the Warriors back in November, they had annihilated them. So what is it about […]

The Indiana Pacers have surprisingly turned an offseason trade that left many fans perplexed with their return into a win-win proposition after turning Victor Oladipo into an All-Star. The Pacers traded their estranged forward Paul George for two promising prospects in Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis — both of which have turned into more than players […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George has been on a hot streak over the past four games, nailing at least five 3-pointers each time. As noted by The Oklahoman’s Brett Dawson, the five long-distance makes in four consecutive games is a franchise record and only two games shy of the league record. Paul George was […]

Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder saw first hand on Tuesday how the Cleveland Cavaliers look like now with the four new players they have in their lineup. Many have already given their thoughts about the new-look team and now, it was the reigning MVP’s turn to chime in on the defending Eastern Conference […]

The Jordan Brand has long been one of the top sneaker and apparel manufacturers in the world. Their family of talented athletes vary across multiple sports are are the best in the world. One of them is Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook, who has been their sponsored athlete for a lot of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Holy Trinity of superstars is a go for tonight’s marquee matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Chesapeake Energy Arena. According to Royce Young of ESPN, Carmelo Anthony and reigning league MVP Russell Westbrook both have been greenlighted to play against the defending Eastern Conference champions after both missed the Thunder’s past […]

Russell Westbrook took part in tonight’s pre-game warmup session prior to facing the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight at Chesapeake Energy Arena, as part of the headlining TNT’s Tuesday night doubleheader. The reigning MVP was seen dropping multiple F-bombs with the equipment personnel while going through his shooting routine. Take a listen. Gonna go out on a […]

Paul George has put his name in the conversation among some of the best three-point shooters of this NBA season, recently invited to take part in the All-Star Weekend’s Three-Point Contest alongside some familiar names. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard will have to take out the likes of Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, former champion Klay […]

The job of a general manager in the NBA is a thankless job, one that is always criticized yet offers very little praise when you get the job done right. And when you fail, you are ridiculed and maligned beyond measure! Well, sorry GMs, but that’s exactly what we plan to do as we recall […]

In recent years, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been known for their excellent team chemistry. When superstar Kevin Durant left the Thunder in 2016 to join the Golden State Warriors, there were low expectations for the Thunder. Somehow, Russell Westbrook and his team have made the postseason even in Durant’s departure. To put it simply, […]

OKLAHOMA – With the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers heading into Oklahoma City Tuesday night for a nationally televised game, the availability of Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony is still up in the air, according to Thunder coach Billy Donovan. “I haven’t had any conversations with them about tomorrow yet,” Donovan said after Monday’s practice. “So we […]

The trade of Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis this past offseason was one that left many scratching their heads as the Indiana Pacers were seemingly okay with unloading their star player for a less-than-eye-popping price. Yet for Pacers president Kevin Pritchard, the trade has been rewarding for […]

The fans of the Los Angeles Lakers made their desire to steal Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George very clear after cheers of “We want Paul” erupted throughout Staples Center on Thursday night. However, Oklahoma City was sure to give their response in the Thunder’s first game back at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Needless to […]

With the NBA trade deadline a thing of the past, teams turn their attention to buyout candidates. The trade deadline ended up being one of the most active in years with several teams making strategic moves. However, one team that remained quiet last Thursday was the Oklahoma City Thunder, opting to watch from afar as […]

February 8th was a huge day for NBA teams and fans alike. The end of the trade deadline saw absolute mayhem with a total of 15 deals made since the blockbuster trade on January 29 between the Pistons and Clippers, which moved Blake Griffin to Detroit. The next key date for player migrations is March […]

For the second straight game, Oklahoma City will be without the services of Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony. Both are recovering from injuries sustained in their win over Golden State on Feb. 6. According to coach Billy Donovan, there is no timetable for their return. Westbrook has a left ankle sprain while Anthony has a […]