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The Oklahoma City Thunder have made it quite clear that Russell Westbrook‘s long-term future is the organization’s No.1 priority this offseason as he holds the potential to become an unrestricted free agent next summer. This has led general manager Sam Presti to offer Westbrook a super max contract extension that would top the four-year,$228 million […]

Most Valuable Player award runner-up James Harden was not only rewarded for the best season in his career with the services of an All-Star point guard in Chris Paul, but the organization also made his pockets heavier with a four-year, $170 million extension that would see him earn a total of $228 million during the […]

It has been heavily rumored that Paul George has is mind set on joining his hometown Lakers when he becomes a free agent after this season. George informed the Pacers he was set to leave after the 2017-18 season, and even told friends of his plans to go home. However, these plans may not be as […]

Paul George wasn’t apologetic about his willingness to leave the Indiana Pacers, but rather explained his reasoning behind leaving the franchise that drafted him in 2010. “I get the frustration. I get why people are upset,” George told Sports Illustrated’s Lee Jenkins. “But at the same time, I want the average fan to understand that […]

A year after he left the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant saw a new star join his former team after they traded for the services of Paul George. That said, the 27-year-old Fresno State product couldn’t help but reach out to Durant and ask about his experience in the city and with the team. While many think […]

Paul George‘s abrupt departure from the Indiana Pacers was a distinct move not only for new president Kevin Pritchard, but for the entire organization, with the likes of Jeff Teague and C.J. Miles consequently leaving for greener pastures after their star player was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 6-foot-9 wing is happy to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George may be the story of this year’s summer so far. It was widely known he wanted to leave the Indiana Pacers, and with only a year left on his contract, many teams were reluctant to give up a lot for a possible one-year rental. In the end, the Pacers traded him to Oklahoma […]

Rolling by Tulsa, Oklahoma in the third week of the BIG3 league, headlining legend Allen Iverson was drawn to memories of his favorite player, Russell Westbrook, upon a stop at the BOK Center. “Incredible,” Iverson said of Westbrook’s MVP season, according to Erik Horne of The Oklahoman. “He’s my favorite player in the league. I have a lot […]

In the last several months, there has been a growing expectation that All-Star forward Paul George will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers when he hits the free-agent market next summer. His former Indiana Pacers teammate Danny Granger is also of that same belief despite him being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder just prior to […]

Joel Embiid is no stranger to garnering much attention due to his social media activities. From hilarious tweets to videos showing his unique ways, Embiid had always involved his fans in his personal life. He recently caught the attention of many when he posted an NSFW message on his Instagram account directed at LaVar Ball, which the league […]

In the last few days, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Andre Roberson has caught a significant amount of flack for giving a small tip of less than three percent on a nearly $500 bill at a restaurant. This all came shortly after Roberson earlier this week inked a new three-year, $30 million deal to remain with […]

Haven’t been keeping up with the storm-like free agency frenzy this offseason? This guide tells everything that is to know about the signings, trades, and transactions that have transpired through this busy 2017 offseason. Take a day-by-day look since the the start of the free agency period in July 1 and read all about them in […]

At the end of the 2017-2018 season Oklahoma City could be facing another grim timeline, losing a top-10 player for absolutely nothing as he heads for a bigger market. Sam Presti is aware of the risks but pulled the trigger on Paul George anyway knowing that one year of Paul George was much better than […]

Free agent point guard Raymond Felton has agreed to a one-year, $2.3 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes. Thunder general manager Sam Presti has been silent, but deadly as he’s been his whole career — slowly, but surely snatching free agent gems and now bringing a solid backup like […]

In light of his recent three-year, $30 million contract to return to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Andre Roberson was put on blast on Twitter after leaving a measly tip on a near-$500 bar tab after signing his contract. The bartender snapped a picture of the receipt, calling him “trash” for his less-than-standard tip, with Roberson […]

A career 26 percent three-point shooter, Andre Roberson surely can’t shoot from deep to save his life, but he wants you to know that he’ll waste no time shooting down anyone who dares criticize his tipping game — on Twitter of course. Roberson was fresh off signing a new contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, one […]

Thunder guard Andre Roberson recently signed a three-year, $30 million deal to stay with the Oklahoma-based franchise. Naturally, the defensive phenom decided to celebrate with his friends in Austin, Texas. As TMZ Sports reports, Roberson racked up quite a bill. In the end, he had to pay $487.13 and added a tip for the waiter. However, […]

This offseason a couple of Kevin Durant‘s former teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder in guards Dion Waiters and Andre Roberson both received long-term deals. In light of that, the 2017 NBA Finals MVP took to his YouTube page on Thursday to make a community post to give his own hilarious take on the situation […]

Free agent forward Andre Roberson has agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The contract is a win-win, given Roberson’s offensive deficiencies, but his ultimately game-altering defense both as a man-to-man and a help defender. Roberson’s signing puts OKC roughly $4 million into the tax threshold, […]

Free agent forward Patrick Patterson has agreed to a three-year, $16.4 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal includes a third year player-option. Patterson gets a starting job on a contending team, getting the best possible outcome of a tough marketplace for mid-tier big men. His ability to […]

Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s reigning Most Valuable Player, truly deserves that accolade after becoming the first player since Oscar Robertson in 1962 to average a triple-double throughout the regular season. Westbrook was named the league MVP this past week, and homages for his spectacular campaign didn’t stop there. Mountain Dew — one of Westbrook’s corporate sponsors — in collaboration with […]

In his illustrious Hall of Fame career, Reggie Miller spent all 18 years in the league with the Indiana Pacers never truly entertaining the thought of leaving the organization. However, the Pacers’ latest superstar in All-Star forward Paul George was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. In light of that move, it […]

Free agent forward Taj Gibson has agreed to a two-year, $28 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Now boasting a stellar al-around starting lineup with Andrew Wiggins, Karl-Anthony Towns and the recent additions of Jimmy Butler and Jeff Teague, the Wolves are going all-in by adding a tenacious rebounder […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter has been keeping a careful eye on the ongoing free agency frenzy. Merely hours into the moratorium, Paul George became his new teammate in a surprising trade that had no leaks prior to the announcement Friday evening. Saturday afternoon Kanter decided to drop his own free agency news bomb […]

The Indiana Pacers have finally moved All-Star forward Paul George on Friday night to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite being traded, Kevin Ding of the Bleacher Report is reporting that the 27-year-old is still intrigued with the scenario of joining his hometown Los Angeles Lakers next offseason. The Lakers, under Johnson and Pelinka, have already conveyed […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled the rug from under their contenders’ feet and snatched All-Star swingman Paul George from the Indiana Pacers only a few hours prior to the start of the free agency period. The Thunder weren’t even in the picture to sign the Pacers’ talisman, but made a strong move in hopes to […]

On Friday night, the Indiana Pacers made the surprising decision to trade Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder just before free agency began. What drew the most attention from the move was the haul in return for George, as the team acquired only Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis and no draft picks in the […]

Following an unexpected trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Paul George posted an Instagram picture of him in an Indiana Pacers uniform, thanking the fans for his seven seasons after being drafted by the team in 2010. “I can go on and on with pics and comments but INDIANA.. THANK YOU for all that you’ve been […]

Russell Westbrook may have won the league MVP trophy this year but that still isn’t enough to satisfy the city itself. The people of Oklahoma City haven’t forgotten about the other star, Kevin Durant, who left the team to sign with the Golden State Warriors. During the final matchup between the two teams from the past […]

There couldn’t be better news for the reigning MVP Russell Westbrook upon finding out that swingman Paul George of the Indiana Pacers is on his way to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Merely a couple of hours after the news, the triple-double machine was seen celebrating with some of his best friends on Snapchat: Wonder why Russ […]

Even before the clock strikes 12, NBA free agency has already been in full swing. There have been plenty of movement happening before the moratorium begins, but the most shocking came Friday evening when the Indiana Pacers traded Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was a trade that caught everyone off guard including […]

The Indiana Pacers, in a surprising move on Friday night, decided to trade Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Over the last few months, there has been a growing expectation that George will ultimately make the jump to his hometown team, the Los Angeles Lakers, next summer when he becomes an unrestricted free agent. […]

The back-to-the-basket, banger-type big man is still en vogue in the NBA despite the league-wide acceptance of floor-spacing biggies. Zach Randolph is proof to that, as the Memphis Grizzlies power forward is generating a relatively high amount of attention for someone who’s about to turn 36. According to a tweet by NBA.com’s David Aldridge, Randolph […]

The Indiana Pacers have traded Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder, per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. George has been on the trade block since making it clear that he’s going to leave Indiana to join the Los Angeles Lakers when his contract ends in the summer of 2018. The Pacers were left with little leverage […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook not only had his best season as a pro this year, but also one for the ages, as he became the first player in 55 years to average a triple-double throughout the regular season. That said, it was expected that he was nominated for the MVP Award and […]

Once reports surfaced that Blake Griffin and Chris Paul would both test free agency via their player options, it seemed as though the Clippers would have to choose between their two favorite sons. Los Angeles couldn’t possibly make two successful pitches for two of the marquee free agents on the market. Not to mention, the […]

The New York Knicks will consider Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti as a candidate to fill the president of basketball operations vacancy, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. The Knicks have stated they will favor honing into free agent acquisitions with only two days until the market opens, instead of aiming to replace Phil Jackson‘s post […]

As early as July 1, Rudy Gay may find himself a new home in the Sooner State. Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical stated that the former Sacramento Kings forward will be entertaining meetings for his likely suitors in Texas over the weekend, with the Oklahoma City Thunder apparently seeing the 10-year veteran as a good fit for […]

In light of the Chris Paul trade to the Houston Rockets, L.A. Clippers forward Blake Griffin could be soon to follow, having had limited success through his seven years with the team. The Oklahoma City Thunder have had their crosshairs on the high-flying Oklahoma standout for months, according to ESPN’s Royce Young, a team which […]