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LeBron James’ potential free agency next season has been a hot-button topic during the NBA offseason. The Cavs are reportedly operating under the assumption that James will indeed opt out of his contract next summer and take his talents elsewhere once again. Perhaps the most prevalent rumor has linked James with the Los Angeles Lakers. […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season approaching, Paul George is patiently waiting to play with Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder. After seven seasons with the Indiana Pacers, George will have an opportunity to play with another All-Star as he is set to become an unrestricted free agent following the season. Over the past couple […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were fined $500,000 by the league office after an investigation found the team responsible for the violation of the NBA’s anti-tampering rule earlier today. While most thought president Magic Johnson’s often-candid ways could be the reason of this violation, it was ultimately former agent-turned-general manager Rob Pelinka who was at fault, […]

After the NBA’s investigation, the Los Angeles Lakers were fined $500,000 for violating the league’s anti-tampering rule in regards to Paul George. In the findings, general manager Rob Pelinka contacted George’s agent before the Indiana Pacers traded him to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The team’s general manager released the following statement according to Lakers: “We […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward/center has called for action in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and for those who are in need of food, shelter, or have been injured by this natural disaster. The big man has been reading all the responses to this disaster, but claims there’s more that can be done to react than […]

NBA 2k18 revealed All-Time teams for every franchise last week. These aren’t some created roster you can download and they are not filled with generic players. These are real NBA teams compiled with the best players from across different eras. What rosters will be the most fun to play with? Golden State Warriors If you […]

The last two winners of the league’s Most Valuable Player award, Russell Westbrook and back-to-back MVP winner Stephen Curry stand atop the best 10 rated point guards in NBA 2K18 with a rating of 94. Westbrook had a season for the ages. He was the first to have a triple-double season since all-time legend Oscar […]

Steven Adams has enjoyed his usual summer in his native New Zealand, but is bound to enjoy the regular season once it gets underway after his team acquired star swingman Paul George, giving Russell Westbrook and company another star to make a dent in a very competitive Western Conference. The Kiwi center shared his thoughts […]

If there’s anyone who understands how difficult it is to keep a team’s core intact outside of the front office executives, it’s the head coaches. Being the link between management and the players, they have a deep understanding of what it takes to continue having a winning group. Following his seven-year stint with the Oklahoma […]

After nine seasons together with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors and won his first NBA championship. As for Russell Westbrook, he averaged a triple-double en route to his first Most Valuable Player award. With Durant looking to win back-to-back championships, Westbrook has a new All-Star forward to play […]

Since being traded by the Indiana Pacers to the Oklahoma City Thunder just prior to the start of free agency, All-Star forward Paul George has voiced nothing but admiration toward his former team. This level of respect for the city was once again conveyed by George in a recent interview with Kristian Winfield of SB […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Doug McDermott is hard at work this NBA offseason in terms of adding more skills to his game. McDermott is already a solid three-point shooter, but as Nick Gallo of NBA.com notes, the incoming four-year pro is not content with staying the same and feels he still has a lot more […]

In the last several months, All-Star forward Paul George has been heavily linked to the Los Angeles Lakers as his next destination once he eventually hits the free agent market. He could have his first opportunity to do so next summer if he were to elect to opt out of the final year of his […]

After being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2015, Enes Kanter signed a four-year, $70 million deal in restricted free agency. Since then, Kanter has established himself as one of the better offensive big men coming off the bench. Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, all the attention will be on Russell Westbrook and […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George was in Las Vegas to take in the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor weigh-in, but he still couldn’t escape questions about his future and the possibility of him taking his talents to L.A. SB Nation’s Kristian Winfield asked the All-Star forward about the chances of him ending up with the Los […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have found themselves at the center of an investigation involving possible tampering charges in regards to All-Star forward Paul George prior to being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. In light of that, Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post believes there is a sense that the Lakers will receive a light, […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, one of the storylines that have gone under the radar is Russell Westbrook’s future with the Oklahoma City Thunder. With an opportunity to sign a five-year, $207 million deal nearly two months ago, Westbrook has not committed to the new designated veteran player extension. According to Royce Young of […]

It took nine years in the NBA before Kevin Durant finally captured an elusive league championship. But now that he’s gotten a taste of what it feels like to be an NBA champion, he’s grown more determined to taste another thing that has continued to elude the Golden State Warriors forward for years: actress Scarlett […]

After playing eight seasons together with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook formed a strong bond on and off the court. However, an apparent rift between them has emerged following Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors last year. Many speculated that they had ended their friendship, but the former MVP […]

Earlier this week, Enes Kanter of the Oklahoma City Thunder had an interesting quote that took everyone by surprise. The 25-year-old claimed that J.R. Smith was the best player he’d ever seen in a pickup basketball game. Kanter recently participated in pickup games with some of the NBA’s elite like Smith’s Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron […]

One of the newest features of NBA 2K18 is including all-time rosters for all 30 current teams. The lineups will have some of the best players that have ever played for the franchise, with others considered as NBA legends for representing the team in the past. However, fans of the now-defunct Seattle SuperSonics were not […]

With all NBA teams wheeling and dealing this summer to place them in the best position possible in terms of their payrolls, a video was recently made where it shows the highest paid players of each franchise. While it’s easy to assume that a majority of them will be for next season, as the increase […]

Kevin Durant jumped in on the Hot Ones YouTube channel, discussing many areas off the court, including fashion sense, where he was asked which NBA player he’d go to for advice. “No. 1 person I wouldn’t go to is Draymond,” Durant said jokingly. “So let’s get that out the way first.” Once he took the shot […]

Russell Westbrook’s fashion style is just as gaudy as the scintillating numbers he put up last season when he averaged a triple double the entire year. And while he has the Maurice Podoloff Trophy to show for his MVP season, he’s also adding a book to his shelf to commemorate the other area he’s best […]

The L.A. Clippers have reportedly offered the general manager position to Oklahoma City Thunder executive Michael Winger, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Woj reported that the deal is expected to be finalized soon. Winger, an assistant GM/team counsel for the Thunder, would report directly to new Clippers President of Basketball Operations, Lawrence Frank. Winger, 37, […]

Paul George may now be part of the Oklahoma City Thunder, but the Indiana Pacers reportedly filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Lakers for tampering with him before the trade deadline last February. The Lakers are being charged for apparently trying to keep in touch with the four-time All-Star forward and his representatives, proposing […]

The OKC Thunder have got another talented NBA duo. After Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook split back in the summer of 2016, Paul George found himself traded to the Thunder the following year. Together, with the 2017 MVP Westbrook, Paul George can become a better overall basketball player, as Westbrook will get him open looks, open […]

Free agent sharpshooting guard Anthony Morrow doesn’t have a home yet. Morrow finished last season with the Chicago Bulls after signing with the Oklahoma City Thunder back before the 2014-15 season. He was part of the trade last year mid-season when the Thunder acquired Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott from the Bulls. Morrow had one […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook received the Best Dressed award by the National Basketball Players Association during the Players’ Voice Awards. These awards are a direct result of voting by the players of the league, as the motto reads: “the only awards voted on BY the players, FOR the players.” Look good, play […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook received the Hardest To Guard award by the National Basketball Players Association during the Players’ Voice Awards. These awards are a direct result of voting by the players of the league, as the motto reads: “the only awards voted on BY the players, FOR the players.” #WhyNot score […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook received the Most Valuable Player award by the National Basketball Players Association during the Players’ Voice Awards. These awards are a direct result of voting by the players of the league, as their motto reads: “the only awards voted on BY the players, FOR the players.” MVPMVPMVP The […]

Kevin Durant couldn’t stop the chatter and endless questions about him and his character upon leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder this past offseason. The media scrutiny followed from the offseason to the regular season to even the offseason, where even ultimate victory would be a lose-lose situation for the 2014 MVP and eventual 2017 Finals […]

After spending his first seven seasons in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers, superstar forward Paul George has been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder teaming up with reigning MVP Russell Westbrook. Although George has moved on and forced his way out of Indiana, the 27-year-old still has a soft spot for the city. George […]

NBA fans south of the border are in for a treat, as the Oklahoma City Thunder are scheduled to play their regular-season game against the Brooklyn Nets on December 7 in Mexico City. Unfortunately, Enes Kanter may not be able to go along for the ride. Fred Katz of The Norman Transcript elaborated further on another one […]

Former NFL receiver Chad Johnson still hasn’t backed down the challenge issued to reigning MVP Russell Westbrook, having challenged the six-time All-Star to a game of one-on-one on Monday night. Johnson catapulted off this Bleacher Report tweet detailing the story of how this challenge came about to let Brodie know just how confident he is in […]

For the 2016-17 NBA season, there were numerous outstanding individual performances. In an extremely tight race, Russell Westbrook won the Most Valuable Player award after averaging 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists while leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the sixth spot in the Western Conference. Heading into the new season, Westbrook has help […]

It has been just over a month since Paul George was traded from the Indiana Pacers to the Oklahoma City Thunder, which has provided him with plenty of time to get acquainted with his new teammates. During a recent video piece with The Players’ Tribune, George took several of the Thunder players out finishing for […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder found out the schedule of their nationally-televised games for next season, just like all other NBA teams on Monday. One of the most highly-anticipated matchups for them is on December 13th, when they visit Bankers Life Fieldhouse to face the Indiana Pacers. While the Pacers are not being considered by many […]

Norris Cole is packing his bags for Israel. The six-year NBA veteran has attracted minor interests from teams during this free agency period and upon weighing his options, has been reported by international basketball expert David Pick to have agreed upon a deal with Euroleague ball club, Maccabi Tel Aviv. NBA veteran guard Norris Cole is signing […]