Oklahoma City Thunder Articles - Page 153

Devin Booker is one of the most talented young players in the NBA. Drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 2015, Booker has transitioned from a raw talent into a clear franchise star. The third-year star is currently averaging 25.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and is shooting 38 percent from deep. As a matter of […]

Much hoopla has been made about the Oklahoma City Thunder and how their three stars — Carmelo Anthony, Paul George and Russell Westbrook — aren’t getting the respect of the referees. George said as much quite recently. There were numbers to dispute George’s claims that pointed to him being fouled at the rim at the […]

Following Friday night’s 124-116 road win over the Phoenix Suns, Oklahoma City shooting guard Alex Abrines was asked what it’s like being in a huddle with Russell Westbrook in the final minutes of a close game. In his response, Abrines likened Westbrook to Gandalf (Ian McKellen), J.R.R. Tolkien’s fictional wizard from the popular fantasy novels […]

It’s not unlikely for two of the league’s most potent scorers to become rivals, but in the case of Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns, he broke into the league already not being fond of Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook. The brash, confident talent out of Kentucky started his career as a key […]

Russell Westbrook is a do it all for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Everyone knows how dynamic player he is on the court, but most learned about a new talent he picked up on Friday night against the Phoenix Suns. During the third quarter of the Thunder and Suns game there was a stoppage of play […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had exploratory talks with free agents Derrick Rose and Tony Allen before agreeing to sign swingman Corey Brewer, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Brewer reportedly talked with three Eastern Conference GMs prior to committing to the Thunder, but it was the prior history with head coach Billy […]

Free agent Corey Brewer has committed to sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder after speaking to general manager Sam Presti and his former coach Billy Donovan, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Brewer was waived by the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday and had reportedly lined up a team to land with, but also […]

Following his initial cries for justice after seeing Golden State Warriors center Zaza Pachulia questionably fall over Russell Westbrook’s legs during Saturday’s tilt, Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving doubled down on his stance, noting it was not only him feeling like Pachulia had dirty intentions in that particular play. “I think everybody kind of […]

Over the course of the past few seasons, some missed calls during games have been well documented. Videos with a number of them have been made and are available to be viewed online, with most of the clips including traveling violations that were not made by the referees. During Wednesday’s game between the Oklahoma City […]

Having reached a buyout agreement with the Los Angeles Lakers before March 1, Corey Brewer will still be eligible to play for whichever team signs him once he clears waivers. Not even a day has passed since being released, the Oklahoma City Thunder have already emerged as the team likely to sign the veteran swingman, […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a disastrous season so far. Even though the franchise selected a promising young player in Dennis Smith Jr. in the draft, the Mavericks future still looks a bit bleak. They clearly have no direction and are going to be without their franchise all-time leading scorer Dirk Nowitzki very soon. Last […]

News came down the wire on Wednesday morning stating that Corey Brewer and the Los Angeles Lakers had agreed to contract buyout. Now that he’ll be eligible to sign as a free agent, several teams around the NBA are keeping a keen eye on the situation, including the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, […]

Russell Westbrook has been known as the Tasmanian Devil of the NBA during his 10-year tenure in the league. His demonic speed, freakish athleticism and reckless abandon have made him one of the most fun players to watch and one of the most feared opponents to face. Along with Westbrook’s dynamite package comes the trash-talking, […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers secured a buyout with veteran forward Corey Brewer, a reunion with his former Florida coach Billy Donovan and the Oklahoma City Thunder could be a “serious possibility,” according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Brewer was part of a Florida team that won back-to-back NCAA championships (2005-07), along with Joakim Noah and […]

Having four All-Stars in their lineup and given all the success they’ve had the past three seasons, the Golden State Warriors are now one of the most popular teams in all of the NBA. Their games are mostly sold out wherever they go, as their brand of basketball is also very exciting to watch. The […]

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 […]