Oklahoma City Thunder Articles - Page 189

During the first quarter of Sunday’s preseason game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves, Victor Oladipo made a move which is now considered a lost art. With time running out in the first period, the newly-acquired OKC guard raced to the basket and sank a finger roll from the free-throw line to beat the […]

Russell Westbrook sees no complication in his situation. Out of all the players who have been asked about Kevin Durant leaving Oklahoma City for Golden State, Westbrook is the one with the shortest answers and the calmest demeanor. The 6-foot-3 guard, now the face of his franchise, gave some candid answers about the situation to GQ Magazine […]

It’s not just the thunderous dunks that has defined Russell Westbrook’s career. His unusual and unique sense for fashion also sets him apart. Westbrook’s look is impossible to miss and makes him a perfect match for GQ’s newest magazine cover. Take a look: .@russwest44 is on the cover of @GQMagazine and we'd totally support using […]

NBA teams use the preseason games to run some plays they practiced during their training camp and to improve their player’s conditioning. Head coaches usually place minutes restrictions on their starters to control their playing time to avoid injuries and preserve their stamina for the regular season. Simply put, these contests have no bearing that’s […]

When speaking to reporters earlier this week, Kevin Durant further explained his motives for signing with the Golden State Warriors in this summer’s free agency. Durant cited selflessness and a sense of community as reasons for making the move, as per Anthony Slater of The Mercury News. “You hear family a lot. That’s just a […]

Despite asking management to trade him, Sacramento Kings‘ forward Rudy Gay is likely to remain with the team as general manager Vlade Divac announced recently that they are planning to keep him. But even if the 48-year-old executive said that, rumors continue to swirl around possible destinations for Gay if he does get moved. With the Kings’ […]

Even the best of dunkers have had their fair share of blunders, and the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s athletic superstar Russell Westbrook is no exception to the rule. The 6-foot-3 guard was set to get an easy two at the rim after a pass from Kyle Singler during a fast break, but was met by the rim while attempting […]

On Monday, Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams found out the hard way that his 51-year-old assistant coach can still play. Mark Bryant, who played in the league for 15 seasons, scored on the 7-foot Kiwi while playing one-on-one after the team’s practice. He then had a good time celebrating his made layup together […]

NBA 2k17 had the Golden State Warriors winning “only” 58 games this season. But that’s just based on a simulation of the entire year by Tony Xypteras of Uproxx.com. Its simulator took care of literally everything. So, all results here are without any human influence. It’s true that everyone with a copy of the game […]

Last week, the Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off its preseason against two of the best teams in Europe, Spanish clubs Real Madrid, and FC Barcelona. After splitting those games, five-time all-star Russell Westbrook took notice of how different the European offense is compared to those of NBA teams. The UCLA product saw his team give up 142 […]

A new NBA season will tip off less than three weeks from now on Tuesday, Oct. 25, and with it come the hopes and aspirations of every team in the league. From certain championship hopes out of teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, to the drive to claim the Eastern Conference crown […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have finished their games overseas and are now headed back to the United States. The travel back will be the real start to the Thunder’s preseason and it will be an important preseason for the new-look squad. The Thunder are still trying to get all the pieces on their team clicking. […]

On Thursday, Nov. 17 in Oklahoma City, Thunder star Russell Westbrook will be inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame. His former running mate, Kevin Durant, was inducted last year, memorably saying: “hopefully we’ll be here next year for Russell Westbrook’s induction.” By the looks of it, the “we” won’t include Durant this time, given the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Cameron Payne has opted against having surgery for the acute fracture in the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, which he suffered in a team scrimmage, according to a statement released by general manager Sam Presti. “Over the last several days, Cameron has had consultations with multiple specialists to determine […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost their first preseason game 142-137 in a wild overtime shootout on Monday against Real Madrid of the Liga ACB of Spain. While it’s an “L” on the preseason record, there was lots to take away from this game, especially in such a highly contested one with five extra minutes of action. How […]

Kevin Durant has already been in the NBA for 9 seasons and has seen many teammates come and go. Two of his longest-tenured teammates that come to mind are Russell Westbrook, who was his teammate for eight years, and Nick Collison, who was KD’s teammate his entire career until this season. But when asked recently […]

Oklahoma City Thunder new signing Victor Oladipo didn’t take a back seat to Russell Westbrook‘s fastbreak slam — throwing down one of his own over two Real Madrid defenders, no less, in Monday’s exhibition game in Madrid, Spain. The fourth-year guard drove from the wing to the rack, keeping Jaycee Carroll on his hip before elevating […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook threw down a, well, thunderous jam in transition against Real Madrid on Monday’s preseason game in Madrid, Spain. Westbrook’s speed and aggressive instincts had him coming out of the backcourt like a bat out of hell against Sergio Llull, eventually separating and breaking free for the two-handed dunk. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams limped off the floor when he rolled his ankle after making a floater in the lane in the second quarter of Monday’s preseason game against Real Madrid in Spain. Thunder beat writer Royce Young reported that the big man had a right ankle sprain and wouldn’t return. Adams landed on […]

Oklahoma City point guard Russell Westbrook hit this sublime trick shot corner three from behind the backboard angle, dazzling teammates and media members around him. Check him out. ¿Alguna palabra que describa esto de @russwest44? 👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🏀🏀🏀 #NBAMadrid pic.twitter.com/NhsISERsi6 — NBASpain (@NBAspain) October 3, 2016 The tweet from NBA Spain translates to: “Any word to describe this from […]

This season the Oklahoma City Thunder will go through a major change, all because of the loss of Kevin Durant. Durant decided to move on from the team and go to Golden State, because of it everything has changed. This preseason the team will be searching for a new small forward and it will be […]

Since 2007, back in the last season of the Seattle SuperSonics in the NBA, forward Nick Collison has played together with Kevin Durant. And now that the 2015 MVP has left the Oklahoma City Thunder and decided to sign with the Golden State Warriors, the 12-year veteran is the only remaining OKC player from their […]

It didn’t take long for fourth-year shooting guard Victor Oladipo to claim long-term allegiance to his new team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Oladipo was traded from the Orlando Magic along with Ersan Ilyasova and the rights to Domantas Sabonis for the Thunder’s Serge Ibaka on June 23. The 6-foot-4 rising star told Alex Kennedy of […]

This offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder were able to acquire Domantas Sabonis from the Orlando Magic. Sabonis came over to the Thunder in a deal that was not even focused around him. The trade was all about Victor Oladipo, but Sabonis might be the biggest steal. The Lithuanian big was the 11th overall pick this year out of […]

Kendrick Perkins recently made an appearance on The Vertical Podcast with Adrian Wojnarowski to talk basketball and give his thoughts on Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Golden State Warriors. Perkins of course was a former teammate of Durant and Russell Westbrook after spending a number of years with them in Oklahoma City. He was a big voice in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder fans and others around the league always wondered “what if Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook worked to their full potential as a duo?” On paper, the two were arguably the most dominant one-two punch the NBA has seen since Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal in the early 2000s. Their skill sets were […]

Imagine if Kevin Durant took Kendrick Perkins’ advice. Perkins recently made an appearance on The Vertical Podcast with Adrian Wojnarowski and provided some interesting insight on Durant’s decision to leave the Thunder and join the Warriors. Perkins talked to Durant before he made his decision and actually suggested Durant go somewhere else if he was […]

Oklahoma City second-year point guard Cameron Payne has suffered an acute fracture in the fifth metatarsal in his right foot, the Thunder announced Thursday. The injury occurred when Payne drove to the basket against Josh Huestis in the first half of the team’s Blue and White Scrimmage on Tuesday at John Marshall High School. On the play, Payne’s foot hit the floor, […]

After signing a contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook continues to express his love for the city. The extension that Westbrook signed gave him big bucks and made him look like the hero the city needs. Many believed that Westbrook would flee OKC now that Kevin Durant is gone; he is out there proving […]

New Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Ronnie Price sung high praise of running mate Russell Westbrook today, saying he’s “hands down” the best player he’s ever played with. Ronnie Price said Russell Westbrook is hands down the best player he's ever played with. — Erik Horne (@ErikkHorne) September 27, 2016 Pointed out he played with Nash […]

From old faces in new places, the USA Men’s Basketball Team bringing home the gold medal once again in the Rio Olympics, to veterans announcing their retirements, a lot has happened the past couple of months. But arguably the most talked about news was the move of former Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant to […]

Approximately three months ago, the Golden State Warriors dropped Game 7 of the NBA Finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers, but a retooled roster has fans feeling optimistic for the 2016-17 season. Golden State added even more firepower to the league’s most prolific offense by adding one of the league’s best players in Kevin Durant. The […]

Steven Adams thinks most things are a joke. Even when the NBA makes formal announcements regarding rule changes. The Oklahoma City Thunder center and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green made headline after headline during last year’s playoffs due to Green’s constant attacking of Adams below the belt. It became such a big story, that the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has taken pride on his sense of fashion and has even dubbed himself as the “fashion king” on social media. This offseason, the 27-year-old has spent a lot of time sitting front row at the New York Fashion Week and playing tennis with Vogue magazine editor-in-chief Anna Wintour. Though this […]

Kevin Garnett was known to be one of the noisiest trash talkers in the league. He was always on the opponent’s ear jawing at them whenever he got the chance. Even if he’s on the bench, the yapping never stops. Once someone becomes the apple of Garnett’s eye, expect a lot of noise throughout the […]

Colin Kaepernick has both raised a ton of awareness and controversy over the past month by kneeling during the national anthem in protest to the police brutality and injustice that is currently happening. While some are strongly against Kaepernick’s actions, others including athletes have supported his decision and have taken a kneel themselves during the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder newcomer Victor Oladipo, who loves to sing, revealed that his teammate Russell Westbrook can sing as well. That’s not hard to believe since plenty of people have multiple talents. That’s where the normal ends and the strange part begins. According to Oladipo, his teammate uses his vocals to help put him to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter has been making unusual headlines since his arrival in the NBA. From his fascination with WWE’s The Undertaker and his ongoing ‘bromance’ with Kiwi teammate Steven Adams, to more serious issues such as his complicated relationship with his father; Kanter isn’t afraid to express himself. The Turkish big man was typically […]

Victor Oladipo is only 24-years-old and yet he is going into his fourth year in the NBA. The now Thunder shooting guard has now become one of the best players of two different franchises in his short career. Oladipo has put up decent numbers so far with 15.9 points, 3.9 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per […]