Oklahoma City Thunder Articles - Page 144

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams is a man of many talents. Apparently, writing is not one of them. The bruising big man is known as one of the best hustle players in the NBA. However, he admitted that his writing prowess is not exactly up to par with what some may think after reading his […]

Challengers out West appear to be falling away one by one, leaving the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets clear of everyone else and looking likely to meet in the Western Conference final.  They look to have superior lineups right now, and with other teams having problems they need to deal with, the Warriors and […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star forward Carmelo Anthony has struggled with shooting from the field this season at a career-low 41.0 percent. During February alone, the 10-time NBA All-Star has shot just 36.6 percent and is averaging just 13.6 points per game with only one contest remaining this month, in his first season with OKC. When […]

Carmelo Anthony doesn’t like the state of college athletes. In fact, the Oklahoma City forward is so exasperated, he would like to have a sit down with NCAA officials and hear exactly what is on their mind. “I would love to sit down with the NCAA and just hear their thought process, hear what they’re […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George recently had a few bones to pick with the officials after a 112-105 win over the Orlando Magic, claiming he should have gotten to the line more often. George shot 6-of-7 from the foul line, despite attempting 20 field goals in the game, telling reporters after a bounce-back win […]

Despite a key bounce-back win over the Orlando Magic on Monday, the Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t get to the free-throw line as often coach Billy Donovan would have liked. According to the helmsman, this was no fault of his two catalysts, Paul George and Russell Westbrook, who had done plenty to merit some shots at […]

It’s been an up-and-down season for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are still not looking like serious contenders despite a jump in the playoff seedings. There’s also a new problem that seems to be bugging the team: free throws. Following Monday’s 112-105 win over the Orlando Magic, Paul George shared his frustration to reporters. Here’s […]

The NBA G League is starting to gain some traction as a destination for high school players who may not want to go to college and be subject to the NBA’s one-and-done rule. One of the advocates of high school graduates joining the G League if they go undrafted is Oklahoma City Thunder head coach […]

The saga involving the intent behind Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia’s awkward fall over Russell Westbrook has brought many sides to the argument since the highly-anticipated Saturday night matchup concluded. Unsurprisingly, Steven Adams; who has taken a kick to the groin as graciously as a 6-foot-11 big man can, said no on-court retaliation would […]

The skirmish between Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony put the fire into a game that had the makings of a night of fireworks. Yet Durant said upon his arrival in New York that there is nothing but love and respect for his former Team USA running mate. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams has improved leaps and bounds from when he came into the league, establishing himself as a force inside the paint, especially on the offensive glass. It has also made him part of a rare breed of players who average more rebounds on the offensive end than on defense. Part […]

During his tenure with the New York Knicks, point guard Jeremy Lin quickly rose to stardom behind in the NBA behind his stellar start to his career. Much of this came with All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony being out of the lineup due to injuries that paved the opportunity for Lin to showcase his ability. However, […]

The game between the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder turned out to be a blowout, with the home team winning, 112-80. However, what the score did not reflect was how physical it was. The physicality was headlined by a controversial incident where Zaza Pachulia appeared to fall intentionally on Russell Westbrook’s leg to try […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were involved in another chippy affair against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night that featured some intense moments. It was a game that saw the Thunder on the receiving end of some of the physical play that wound up causing more frustration on the court. One of which involved Warriors […]

When competing in games, Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Russell Westbrook is one of the most focused and fiercest players in the league today. He rarely does things other than keeping his mind on the task at hand, which has been an admirable characteristic of Westbrook. However on Saturday versus the Golden State Warriors, the […]

Saturday night’s star-studded showdown between the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City was expected to be a heated affair. Needless to say, the game certainly fit the billing as Warriors forward Kevin Durant and Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony headlined a number of disputes that occurred on the night. The two got into a minor scuffle during the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Russell Westbrook is known for not liking to talk to the media. His answers have often been often short and semi-combative, and there have been times this season where he has left media waiting to speak with him after the game, only to leave without talking. He’ll often attack a reporter […]

As expected, things got heated in the star-studded showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. However, things almost took a turn for the worst after Warriors center Zaza Pachulia blatantly fell on Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook’s legs near the end of the third quarter. Needless to say, Pachulia’s antics […]

The Golden State Warriors were right in the middle of trouncing the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night when Nick Young made a 3-pointer late in the third quarter. Russell Westbrook wasn’t happy seconds later. Young, ever the showman, stood in front of the Thunder bench after he made the shot and let out a […]

In the third meeting this season between this season between the Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder, things have continued to stay on the path of being quite physical and chippy. This has only further heightened the intensity level on both sides on nearly every possession of the contest. This was the case Saturday […]

During the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors match at Oracle Arena, the visiting team got a scare as Russell Westbrook was on the floor when Zaza Pachulia came crashing down on his leg. The dubious part of the latter’s act was that it appears to have been done on purpose. See for yourself: […]

The Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder figure once more in a premier matchup. However, tempers flared after this heated moment involving Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony. With nearly two minutes remaining in the second quarter, Anthony and Durant got tangled up on the court. The latter exerted too much force as he tried […]

Many of the NBA teams’ social media administrators don’t take themselves too seriously, and they have a good sense of humor – as they should. Most know how to enjoy having bragging rights and addressing a loss in a fun, lighthearted way, which is part of their job. The Sacramento Kings’ admins are no different. […]

Carmelo Anthony’s best days might be long gone, but he is still a very capable contributor in the right role. When he was first traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, a lot of people questioned whether ‘Melo would be able to adapt playing along with an MVP and a top five small forward. After struggling […]

Drafted in the illustrious 2003 NBA Draft, Carmelo Anthony was selected as a lottery pick by the Denver Nuggets. Anthony evolved into a versatile scorer that the NBA hasn’t seen too often. After being traded to the Knicks after a bitter fued, Anthony was expected to transform the Knicks into an Eastern Conference powerhouse even […]

When it comes to Oklahoma City Thunder star Carmelo Anthony, the veteran forward believes that the perception about him changed once he left behind the big city lifestyle he had with the New York Knicks. According to a lengthy editorial piece published on Friday by Tim Keown of ESPN, Anthony opened up about his transition […]

Joakim Noah is still in exile after getting into a skirmish with New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek at a team practice on Jan. 24. In fact, Noah may never wear a Knicks uniform again, according to several reports. Now, with the NBA season in its second half, teams around the league are monitoring […]

Carmelo Anthony has taken a role as the third option with the Oklahoma City Thunder, sacrificing a long career of records and accolades for potential playoff glory alongside Russell Westbrook and Paul George. While the man known as Melo has taken a back seat to his innate instinct of scoring the ball at a high rate, […]

The experiment of putting together three All-Star caliber players in reigning MVP Russell Westbrook, former Indiana Pacers forward Paul George, and New York Knicks centerpiece Carmelo Anthony was a major risk for the Oklahoma City Thunder. While this team put on paper would contend with the likes of the Golden State Warriors and the newly-formed […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s All-Star forward in Paul George has had to give up a lot of his go-to scorer responsibilities upon coming to this star-studded team via a blockbuster offseason trade, but he has shined as a defender, leading the league with 2.19 steals per game this regular season. George has become an absolute […]

Despite being up by 23 points after the first quarter, the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Sacramento Kings turned into a very close matchup as the home team rallied their way to erase the big deficit staring at them. However, when the game is on the line, the Thunder have a huge advantage […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were playing quite well before the All-Star break, and it appears that the team has continued that stellar performance when it came back for the stretch run of the season. In their first game back from the break on Thursday, the Thunder were facing off against the Sacramento Kings. During the […]

BREAKING: In a saddening turn of events at the 67th All-Star Game, the NBA as we know it has completely fallen to pieces. With 2:47 left in the third quarter, Team LeBron teammates Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant engaged in a scuffle after Westbrook repeatedly ignored Durant’s calls for a pass early in the shot […]

Although this season hasn’t been magical for the defending NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors are the best and most talented team in the NBA. After gaining former 2014 MVP Kevin Durant, the Warriors became a historically dominant team that only lost once in the postseason en route to their fifth franchise title. In fact, […]

Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder have forged an unlikely partnership this season. After being traded from the Pacers in July, there were some initial concerns if Russell Westbrook, George, and Carmelo Anthony would fit together on the court. Rightfully so, the Thunder began the season on a rocky start. However, now the Thunder […]

Steven Adams was left as the sole big man in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s lineup, as the ‘Stache Bros were disbanded prior to the start of the regular season, sending Enes Kanter to the New York Knicks in return for Carmelo Anthony. So far, it has proven GM Sam Presti has made the right move, […]

This past off-season, we saw Carmelo Anthony exit his six-year, roller coaster tenure with the New York Knicks when he was shipped to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Enes Kanter and Doug McDermott. Journeyman Michael Beasley, who has also taken a crazy ride in the pros, became his replacement for the 2017-18 NBA season. With […]

There’s an old saying that says better late than never, and that seems to be the motto that Steven Adams lives by, at least when it comes to accepting prom dates. Three years ago, Steven Adams was asked to prom by @itsloyo who hoped that Adams would be her date for her Law School Prom. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George has a major decision regarding his upcoming free agency. There have been many possibilities tossed around with many different factors at play. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, one NBA executive believes that there’s one scenario where George could remain in Oklahoma City. One executive said via text […]