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The new-look New York Knicks are coming off an eventful weekend, finally putting an end to an ongoing Carmelo Anthony saga and trading him to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a second-round pick in next year’s NBA Draft. After being forced to deal with only the Houston Rockets in a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder emerged as one of the teams expected to pursue Dwyane Wade once his buyout is made official, entering the running for his services along with frontrunner Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs and the Los Angeles Lakers. Having signed Paul George early in the offseason and Carmelo Anthony two days ago, the […]

Carmelo Anthony arrived at the Oklahoma City Thunder Media Day in true Hoodie-Melo-fashion and his attitude with the media was reflective of it. A relaxed, yet witty 33-year-old answered questions with ease despite a frantic last few days with the New York Knicks organization, culminating in his trade on Saturday. The 10-time All-Star was asked about […]

If it wasn’t enough to be at Media Day less than two days after being traded by the New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony arrived for his media obligations with the Oklahoma City Thunder wearing his famed hoodie — a welcome sight for those fans looking forward to seeing the perennial scorer with the rabid mentality […]

Having made key acquisitions throughout this shortened offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder have done everything in their power to please their Most Valuable Player Russell Westbrook in hopes he signs a contract extension prior to the Oct. 16 deadline. The offer has been on the table since the start of the free agency period and […]

Carmelo Anthony is saying goodbye to New York and the Knicks, only two days after his trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder, one that should become official today after he drops his no-trade clause and an $8.1 million trade kicker to facilitate the move. The 10-time All-Star spent six-and-a-half-seasons with the team after memorably requesting […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to make an aggressive bid for Dwyane Wade, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Paul George is expected to play a large role in luring him to OKC, after the two spent a good part of their offseason working out together. Wade’s buyout isn’t completely finalized, which could make it […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have proven to be an organization to reckon with, taking away two stars from potential Western Conference studs in the making and putting a stellar support cast alongside MVP Russell Westbrook. The Thunder first pulled the rug from under the Los Angeles Lakers, who were intently looking into ways to get […]

Since news about Dwyane Wade reaching a buyout with the Chicago Bulls was reported, the sweepstakes for his services immediately started. A number of teams have emerged as favorites to sign him, as they see him as an important piece to their championship aspirations. The San Antonio Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Oklahoma City […]

Since news broke out that the New York Knicks have traded Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder, it has continued to be a much talked about topic for a lot of basketball fans. They have made their thoughts about it known, especially on social media, and are still drawing mixed reactions. Some believe that […]

The trade that will land the Oklahoma City Thunder with Carmelo Anthony has been one of the most talked about topics recently, not just in the NBA community, but in all of professional sports. Given his stature and skill set, he will definitely make his new team a legitimate threat to the defending champions and […]

All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony finally got his wish on Saturday morning with the New York Knicks trading him to the Oklahoma City Thunder. His former collegiate head coach Jim Boeheim voiced to the New York Post that he believes it sets up a prime opportunity for Anthony to prove himself once again. “I’m happy for […]

Shooting point guard Isaiah Canaan has agreed to a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday afternoon. Shams Charania of The Vertical was first to report the news. Sources: Free agent guard Isaiah Canaan has agreed to a non-guaranteed deal with Oklahoma City. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 24, 2017 As a Chicago Bulls […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made the absolute best out of their off season with the acquistions of Paul George from the Pacers and Carmelo Anthony from the Knicks. Apparently, George and Westbrook put the wheels in motion to getting Anthony a ticket over to OKC, and now the new Big 3 will hopefuly mesh together […]

Carmelo Anthony is finally rid of the all the drama that hounded his final days in New York. Now, the 10-time All-Star’s name is mostly followed by a sense of excitement especially for Oklahoma City Thunder fans after GM Sam Presti managed to run away with another highway robbery. Oklahoma City virtually transformed Victor Oladipo, […]

How Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti succeeded in converting a pair of rotation players in Enes Kanter and Doug McDermott and a future draft pick that really isn’t worth a lot into a bonafide superstar (Yes ESPN, he is) in Carmelo Anthony has left many in awe. But as it turns out, Presti’s […]

Just days after being a hero to Oklahoma City Thunder fans for clapping back at Kevin Durant, Enes Kanter was traded to the New York Knicks as part of the package for Carmelo Anthony. Kanter’s departure means the end of the ‘Stache Brothers. Jacob Davis was a witness to the sad goodbye between Kanter and […]

Phil Jackson parting ways wit the New York Knicks this past season was probably for the best, as he managed to exile some of his key players in the media, namely Carmelo Anthony. But it seems Anthony has also jumped ship, but he found a new home in Oklahoma with the Thunder. Now Anthony will […]

Today has been an eventful day for the Oklahoma City Thunder organization and its fans because the team’s general manager in Sam Presti somehow found a way to flip Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a future draft pick into now ex-New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony. Just several weeks removed from duping the Indiana Pacers […]

It had been reported on Saturday afternoon that veteran guard Trey Burke was nearing a deal to join the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, Shams Charania of The Vertical is now reporting that Burke has changed his mind and has decided to remain an unrestricted free agent. Update: Burke has changed course on deal with OKC […]

The Melodrama is over. After the news that Carmelo is willing to make a switch to Oklahoma that came from the left field, the Thunder front office immediately jumped the gun and secured another star to put alongside the reigning MVP and PG-13. The trade will leave a bittersweet taste for Thunder fans, since Enes Kanter’s […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder put the finishing touches on a huge offseason on Saturday morning with the acquisition of All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony. The move saw the Thunder send away a package of assets headlined by veteran big man Enes Kanter to the New York Knicks. According to Brett Dawson of The Oklahoman, Kanter revealed […]

During the offseason, numerous players played pickup basketball together including Carmelo Anthony and Enes Kanter. With the New York Knicks trading Anthony for Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round draft pick from the Chicago Bulls, it has created an ironic storyline. Kanter reveals he was actually trying to recruit the 10-time All-Star to […]

Despite one of the smallest markets among NBA franchises, the Oklahoma City Thunder have always captured the nation’s attention. From championship contenders to vigilante underdogs, the organization and its fans have embraced their situations and continue to strive for one goal: being competitive. Today, with another major off season trade, the Thunder took another step […]

With Media Day quickly approaching for all 30 NBA teams, the New York Knicks traded Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder. In exchange, the Knicks received Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round draft pick via the Chicago Bulls. One team that was interested in Anthony was the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite […]

Throughout the offseason, Carmelo Anthony was only willing to waive his no-trade clause for the Houston Rockets. However, as training camp approached, Anthony expanded his list of destinations and was ultimately traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the trade, the Knicks received Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round draft pick via […]

After months of speculation, the New York Knicks finally traded Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder. In exchange, the Knicks received Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round draft pick via the Chicago Bulls. Dwyane Wade, who himself faces an uncertain future with the Bulls heading into training camp, expressed his happiness […]

Less than a day after Carmelo Anthony had reportedly opened up his list of preferred trade destinations, the New York Knicks moved him to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday morning. This blockbuster trade has created a huge amount of response around the league with many players expressing their reactions about the trade and the […]

After an offseason full of trade rumors, the Oklahoma City Thunder emerged as the destination for Carmelo Anthony. In exchange, the New York Knicks received Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round draft pick via the Chicago Bulls. With Anthony forming a Big Three with Russell Westbrook and Paul George, they are close […]

After an entire offseason of Carmelo Anthony trade rumors, the New York Knicks ultimately traded him to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round draft pick. Anthony, who was only willing to waive his no-trade clause for the Houston Rockets, recently expanded his list of destinations to the […]

Early on Saturday morning, ESPN’s Adrian Woknarowski dropped one of his famous “bombs,” reporting that the New York Knicks had agreed to a deal that sends All-Star Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder. In return for “Melo,” as he has came to be known, the Knicks are to receive center Enes Kanter, small forward […]

For the second time this offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder sent shockwaves around NBA circles pulling off a blockbuster trade to acquire another All-Star. After landing Paul George from the Indiana Pacers earlier this summer, the Thunder traded Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott and a second-round pick to the New York Knicks for Carmelo Anthony Saturday. […]

It didn’t take long for Paul George to take to Twitter to react to the news that the Oklahoma City Thunder had traded for Carmelo Anthony Saturday. George sent out this simple tweet which clearly was in reaction to the huge news: ⚡️⚡️⚡️ — Paul George (@Yg_Trece) September 23, 2017 This blockbuster deal has once […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder once again shocked the basketball world when it was reportedly Saturday that they had agreed to a trade with the New York Knicks to acquire Carmelo Anthony. In sending Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott and a second round pick, the Thunder add Anthony to a roster that already boasts Russell Westbrook and […]

Carmelo Anthony’s list of teams he’d be willing to accept a trade to seems to be growing. Now the Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly in the mix as a team Anthony would be willing to accept a trade to, according to Marc Berman of The New York Post. The source told The Post that Anthony […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are reportedly one of the three teams Carmelo Anthony is willing to waive his no-trade clause for to play with next season. Knicks have been informed that Oklahoma City is one of the other teams Carmelo Anthony has included on his list, team sources told ESPN — Ian Begley (@IanBegley) September […]

Kevin Durant, whether you see him as a snake or as an MVP, is indubitably one of the biggest names in the NBA. A few days ago however, he made the news for other reasons. The former MVP and leading scorer did this. In his tweet, KD cited the current Oklahoma City Thunder coach and […]

Russell Westbrook is coming off his best individual campaign that saw him capture his first NBA MVP award after becoming just the second player in league history to average a triple-double for an entire season. With that in mind, general manager Sam Presti has revealed that the Oklahoma City star guard has undergone platelet-rich-plasma injection […]

Earlier this offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder made a huge splash move with the acquisition of All-Star Paul George from the Indiana Pacers. However, it came with a huge risk involved given that George can walk away after this upcoming season due to the opt-out clause he possesses in his contract that will allow him […]