Oklahoma City Thunder Articles - Page 163

There wasn’t really much Oklahoma City could say. Their 116-103 loss to the Charlotte Hornets Monday at the Chesapeake Energy Arena was ugly and everyone knew it. Yet, Oklahoma City coach Billy Donovan tried to put a positive spin on a night in which another team came into the Thunder house and rolled over them. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered another tough loss on Monday, as they fell to the Charlotte Hornets at home, 116-103. They have now lost two of their last three games, and saw their record fall to 12-14 for the season. To say that it has been frustrating for their players is an understatement, including Carmelo […]

For superstar point guard Russell Westbrook and the 2017-18 Oklahoma City Thunder, the season continues to be a rollercoaster of production with its highs and lows. However, in Monday night’s game against the visiting Charlotte Hornets, Westbrook seemed to take out a lot of his frustration on the rim as well as small forward Michael […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George is back on the court and working out, but he remains questionable for the Thunder’s game against the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night due to his lingering calf problem. Per ESPN’s Royce Young: Paul George (calf) is on the court going through a post-shootaround workout. He’s listed as questionable […]

The Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder took part in one of the more controversial trades of the offseason, with Paul George going to OKC for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis. That trade was largely panned for the Pacers’ inability to get much more for George. However, it has actually turned out much better […]

OKLAHOMA CITY – On Sept. 29, Marcus Scott had a stroke. The husband and father of two were at his Guthrie home when it occurred while his wife, Daune, was at work. Daune Scott knows if she hadn’t trained her daughters, Sparkle (15) and Honey (12.), on how to deal with medical emergencies, they may […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George put smiles on people’s faces on Sunday, as he dished out gifts during a charity event. At the same time, he probably also made his fantasy owners happy by saying that he’s likely to make a return Monday following a two-game absence due to a calf injury, per Brett […]

With the addition of Paul George and Carmelo Anthony to their fold in the offseason, the expectations on the Oklahoma City Thunder understandably grew quickly. However, things have not gone according to plan for them so far this season, as they own a losing record, and their “Big 3” is still adjusting to playing alongside […]

Despite struggling mightily from the field, Russell Westbrook still had a big game, and managed to record a triple-double on Saturday. Finishing with 20 points, on 7-of-29 shooting, to go along with 11 rebounds and 14 assists, he led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 102-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in overtime. After making […]

Earlier, it was learned that embattled Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Derrick Rose is dealing with a bone spur in his problematic left ankle, and that he might need surgery done to repair it. Including Friday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, Rose has missed a total of 19 games this season. Since scoring 10 points in […]

Carmelo Anthony general makes scoring the basketball look unfathomably easy. But that’s not always the case for the Oklahoma City Thunder star forward. While speaking to reporters recently, he said he’s struggled on the offensive end over the last few games, per Tim Daniels of Bleacher Report. “I think these past three, four games, offensively, […]

Despite a satisfactory three-game win streak on their hands, the Oklahoma City Thunder reverted to their old habits of taking inefficient shots on offense, causing them a loss against the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday in front of a packed arena in Mexico City. While the mid-range jumper has become less and less popular, to some […]

Carmelo Anthony has taken upon a new path, one that has been untouched for his entire career. For the first time, Anthony has come to accept that he doesn’t have to be the go-to guy anymore, as has been the case for the past 14 seasons. The Oklahoma City Thunder has struggled to find any […]

Throughout his NBA career, Russell Westbrook has continued to show that he is one of the fiercest competitors in the game today. He is not shy to show emotions during games, whether off a big time play he pulled off, or from his teammates. That was on full display once again on Thursday when the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams continues to be the NBA gift that keeps on giving. His interview sessions are starting to become stuff of legend. Just the other day, he sounded confused when a reporter mentioned Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to him, making it seem as if he didn’t know who that was. He was joking, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without forwards Paul George and Jerami Grant tonight, when they they face the Brooklyn Nets in Mexico City, according to Tim Bontemps of The Washington Post. George is suffering from a right calf contusion, having his calf wrapped in ice after the game against the Utah Jazz, while Grant […]

The Indiana Pacers have been one of the biggest surprises of the 2017-18 NBA season thus far. It goes without saying that a large part of their success can be credited to the stellar play of shooting guard Victor Oladipo. Oladipo has done everything the Pacers have expected from him and more in his debut season […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are just about set to travel to Mexico City to play an NBA game. The Thunder will play the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday in the NBA’s initiative to expand the game of basketball to other continents. The Nets will also play the Miami Heat on Saturday in the same city. When […]

Steven Adams is on an offense tear lately. In his last three games, he’s scored 66 points on a ridiculous 28-of-34 shooting (82.4 percent). Those numbers are reminiscent of a certain Los Angeles Lakers legend who holds the NBA’s all-time scoring record. But Adams may not know who that Lakers legend actually is, per Fred […]

Since Russell Westbrook came on the scene in the NBA, he’s always had an innate ability to fill up the stat sheet. There’s never been a season where the Oklahoma City Thunder star has not averaged at least 15 points, 4.9 assists and 5.3 rebounds. His numbers have increased steadily since his rookie year, according […]

Steven Adams’ sudden emergence as a key offensive player has been highlighted this season, when the Oklahoma City Thunder has had the most offensive firepower ever with the coalition of the Big Three. To head coach Billy Donovan, it’s all about the fruits of collective effort, crediting his main cogs for playing a supporting role […]

Whenever Andre Roberson’s name has been brought up this season, it’s usually in reference to what he can’t do well. From hitting free throws to hitting 3-pointers, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard has been criticized through the start of the season. But it’s on nights like Tuesday when Roberson shows fans and the rest of […]

With everything that he has done for the Thunder since playing for them back in 2009, there is no doubt that Russell Westbrook is beloved in Oklahoma City community. His impact transcends beyond basketball, being admired by a lot of fans there, as he continues to help different communities as well. When he made a […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert surprisingly beat his recovery timetable for a knee injury by playing in Monday’s 116-69 demolition of a win over the Washington Wizards at home. That said, Jazz head coach Quin Snyder will continue playing it safe with Gobert, as he intends to manage The Stifle Tower’s minutes in Tuesday’s matchup […]

The consensus during the first few weeks of the season was that Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma was the steal of the 2017 NBA draft. However, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George has thrown Utah Jazz rookie Donovan Mitchell’s name into the conversation of biggest draft steal. “He’s really good. Honestly [he] could be […]

The first couple of months for Oklahoma City haven’t been very pretty. From their under .500 record to their second-half breakdowns, the Thunder have looked downright ugly. Even as the Thunder beat an undermanned San Antonio Spurs squad 90-87 Sunday, the win felt more like a loss. However, even as they go through this tough […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder may have won their game on Sunday versus the San Antonio Spurs, but Paul George was still far from happy on the night. He cited the lack of calls he got, and the inconsistent way the game was officiated, which he believes contributed to his team only winning by a small […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have started to make some changes as they look to address a disappointing start to the season. One of the more eye-catching changes has been Carmelo Anthony’s lack of shots and overall scoring over their recent two-game winning streak. But Melo hasn’t been the only one altering his game lately. He, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a two-game winning streak going following wins over the Minnesota Timberwolves and the San Antonio Spurs. Carmelo Anthony was conspicuously quiet in both games, as he totaled just 18 points and 17 shots in both games, the fourth most on the team. Great note from @MicahAdams13: Carmelo Anthony scored in […]

The struggles for the Oklahoma City Thunder have come to the surprise of fans and teams around the league, who expected the coalition of All-Star talent in Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony would result in a winning formula. For one veteran player, the problem with this equation starts and ends with the coach […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have had nothing short of struggled out of the gate to this season, dropping 12 out of their first 21 games. Much of this has centered around the collective play of their three All-Stars — Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony, which have seen plenty of ups and down in […]

To begin the 2017-18 NBA season, all the talk has been about Markelle Fultz’s shoulder and Lonzo Ball’s shooting percentages among rookie guards. However, after Donovan Mitchell’s 41-point performance against the New Orleans Pelicans, he is finally getting the attention he deserves. Through 23 appearances, Mitchell is averaging 16.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists […]

Steven Adams took a page out of Russell Westbrook’s book of offensive moves, pulling off a less-gracious, yet effective Euro-step to get around his defender for the easy two in the fast break. Adams and Paul George crowded Jimmy Butler during high pick-and-roll action, coming up with the ball, which the big man took on […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been struggling after halftime this season, but don’t tell that to Russell Westbrook. Two days after the Thunder’s 121-108 loss to the Orlando Magic on Wednesday, Westbrook addressed reporters regarding the possibility of a lack of communication between the coaches and players during halftime. Westbrook basically balked at that notion, […]

Over their past two games, it has been noticeable that Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan has given the backup shooting guard minutes to rookie Terrance Ferguson over Alex Abrines. Not only is he not playing at the same level as he was last season, but the veteran head coach also noticed that he […]

Things are not going well for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Aside from riding a three-game losing streak and carrying an 8-12 record, fans are calling for the head of their coach Billy Donovan. All of this before the team has reached the 25-game mark has players upset. “Nobody is moping around, nobody is frustrated. I […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have lost three games in a row and four out of the last five after beating the Golden State Warriors last week — and with the losing comes the microscope to pick out every possible flaw in this super team assembled to win now. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith wasn’t short of […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Paul George and Carmelo Anthony to form a big three with Russell Westbrook, there were instant championship aspirations. However, as they are quickly finding out, having three All-Stars does not automatically lead to wins. To begin the 2017-18 NBA season, the Thunder are currently 8-12. While there was optimism […]

Since the departure of Kevin Durant more than a year ago through free agency, Russell Westbrook has been stuck with the label of being a hard teammate to play alongside. His former teammate Victor Oladipo recently weighed in on this topic as he told Yaron Weitzman of Bleacher Report that he had no issues playing alongside […]