Oklahoma City Thunder Articles - Page 190

The NBA is close to 30 days away and training camp has already begun for the Oklahoma City Thunder. During press time with reporters, Russell Westbrook was once against asked about the status of his friendship with Kevin Durant. According to both Westbrook and Durant, their friendship has not dissolved and is not in danger […]

During the Oklahoma City Thunder media day on Friday, team sideline reporter Lesley McCaslin brought her newborn baby along to show and introduce him to the players. Andre Roberson, Enes Kanter, and Steven Adams were all pleased to meet the toddler, but teased each other about being too scared to hold the baby (something men often do). Adams offered to […]

The Thunder will have their media day today and that means one thing, OKC basketball is back. There are all kinds of greats things that comes out of Thunder basketball returning but one of the best has to be Steven Adams and Enes Kanter. The two big men have formed a relationship better than any […]

Looking at you, Draymond Green. The NBA sent out a press release yesterday saying that it will begin cracking down harder on blows below the belt, clearly in response to some of the recurring incidents between Green and Steven Adams during the playoffs last season. Via ESPN.com: The hits to the groin — termed “unnatural […]

After seeing his on-court partner-in-crime since 2008, Kevin Durant, leave their team for the Golden State Warriors, who ousted them in a thrilling best-of-seven Western Conference Finals last season, it signifies the start of the Russell Westbrook era and being the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s undisputed leader. With this development, many basketball fans including the Las […]

The start of the NBA season comes closer and closer and with it, the potential of players protesting the national anthem has become a much more vivid reality. Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti has shown the team’s views on the matter. “Our viewpoint on it is obviously we’ve had players and staff stand […]

Russell Westbrook has not been known to speak out much in his NBA career. The NBA superstar has stayed relatively quiet with his thoughts. He is known for being a guy who avoids the media and their conflict at all costs. That idea of him ended yesterday though, when Westbrook took to social media to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to give their “Stache Brothers” Steven Adams and Enes Kanter heavy runs this season, due to the departure of a couple of major rotation guys. Right behind them is another big man with a solid ceiling in rookie Domantas Sabonis. Drafted by the Orlando Magic, and subsequently traded to […]

Russell Westbrook undoubtedly expressed his loyalty to the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise when he signed an extension over the summer. He also made a shrewd business decision. By restructuring his contract in the way that he did, Westbrook can opt out and become a free agent in the summer of 2018. That’s a really good […]

To say that Thunder small forward Kyle Singler had a tough year last season would be an understatement. Singler was a huge weak spot for OKC and had many even calling him one of the worst players in the league. This season will be a new one for Singler, though, and he will be starting […]

One of the toughest things for an NBA rookie is adjusting to the pace of the game at the next level. Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Cameron Payne had trouble with just that during his rookie season with the team last year. In 57 games, Payne averaged 5.0 points and 1.9 assists per game while […]

One of the young bright stars the NBA has is the newly-acquired guard of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Victor Oladipo. The second-overall pick of the 2013 draft has shown his versatility on the court since he started his NBA career as he can play both guard spots. In his three seasons with the Orlando Magic, […]

Steven Adams and Andre Roberson made this Oklahoma high school football team’s day pretty amazing. The two Thunder teammates showed up at Heritage Hall’s football practice Wednesday and suited up in full pads to run through some plays and drills. The two looked a little funny in uniform because of how tall they are and […]

There has been a firestorm of controversy surrounding the NFL, and specifically 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, because of his decision to not stand during the national anthem. In what began as a lone sign of protest against the countless oppressions African Americans face daily in the United States, it has now grown tremendously with players […]

Thunder second year guard Cameron Payne will play an important role for the team this coming season – but his first step is getting healthy. Payne underwent surgery to treat a Jones Fracture this summer and is now on the road to recovery. The Thunder do not have the best history with Jones Fractures: they […]

Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Mitch McGary has received an additional 10 game suspension, bringing the total to 15 games to start the season due to non-compliance with the league’s drug policy, league sources said. Sources on @TheVertical: NBA has suspended Oklahoma City’s Mitch McGary an additional 10 games – 15 total now – to start season. […]

Cameron Payne was drafted with the 14th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. After averaging 20.2 points, 6.0 assists, and 1.9 steals a game at Murray State he was skilled enough to be a lottery pick. Payne was taken by the Thunder and so his NBA career started. There was one major negative for […]

New York Knicks power forward Kristaps Porzingis posted a a post-workout photo alongside  Oklahoma City‘s Russell Westbrook and Enes Kanter on Sunday. after a great workout 🏀 pic.twitter.com/bu9A2ycDC5 — Kristaps Porzingis (@kporzee) September 11, 2016 Despite the hearsay, it is unlikely for Westbrook to join the Knicks in the near future as he recently signed […]

This summer Russell Westbrook took an unexpected turn and surprised many around the NBA. What he did was re-sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Before Westbrook made the move, there were all kinds of rumors about where he will play next season. Since the Thunder had lost Kevin Durant, it seemed like their chances of keeping Westbrook […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook took some time on Saturday to attend the Sooners’ football game wearing a #14 Sooners jersey top. Quarterback Baker Mayfield may have caught wind of the fact that Westbrook would be at the game, and returned the love by wearing an ‘In Russ we Trust’ T-shirt in the interview […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook wears the most interesting outfits in the NBA. There is literally no telling what type of eccentric gear he might be seen wearing to a game, or in press conferences. He recently visited the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon during fashion week, and was asked about the criticisms he’s drawn from Charles […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant recently attended a Nike event at the University of Texas. During the event Durant was asked about his relationship with Thunder guard Russell Westbrook since his departure from Oklahoma City. There has been constant speculation about Durant and Westbrook’s friendship since the former MVP signed with the Warriors, although both […]

Russell Westbrook has been getting out and about this offseason; the Thunder superstar must be proud to have his own team. On Thursday night, Westbrook made a guest appearance on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. While there, Westbrook showed his true colors, his comedy, and his fashion. Westbrook is not one to back down […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich paid a surprise visit to his old friend Sam Presti at the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice’s Humanitarian Awards dinner. Presti was being honored as the OCCJ’s 2016 Humanitarian of the Year for his commitment to diversity and inclusion within the Thunder organization. “He’s amongst the people that have […]

When Sam Presti was named the general manager of the Seattle SuperSonics in 2007, no one had any idea how Presti would change the face of the franchise forever. Presti’s NBA career took off with the San Antonio Spurs, an organization that is known for being relatively quiet with their moves. While Presti, no doubt, […]

Enes Kanter constantly shows his love for the Thunder and Oklahoma City in his tweets, but that love might be coming to an end. Kanter is now expendable for the Thunder since they acquired Joffrey Lauvergne. Along with being expendable for the team Kanter, is OKC’s best trade asset. Kanter has a talent that is […]

Months after being eliminated in the playoffs and now with a new team, former Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka is still feeling the pain of blowing a 3-1 series lead to the Golden State Warriors. Even with his new team now, the Orlando Magic, the 6’10” naturalized Spaniard could not help but wonder what could […]

It is that time of the year again where we are only a few weeks away from the release of NBA 2K17. In honor of that, there have been all kinds of leaks going out about the player ratings for the game. The latest leak shows a look at the Thunder‘s top four players in […]

The Denver Nuggets have traded French international Joffrey Lauvergne to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two future second-round picks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. The Nuggets will receive the Thunder’s and the Memphis Grizzlies‘ second-round picks. Product of a draft-night trade with the Grizzlies — Lauvergne was the 55th overall selection in the […]

The Thunder‘s Steven Adams and Andre Roberson have been traveling all around New Zealand doing good for the country. While they have been helping shy kids in need or visiting the prime minister they have still found time to have some fun. The video below shows Adams and Roberson flexing an unknown talent of theirs, their singing […]

Now that the Thunder have finally managed to bring Alex Abrines over from Spain, they have reached their 15-man roster limit. If the team wants to make a deep run into the postseason though, then they are not even close to being finished. Thunder General Manager Sam Presti has always managed to sneak in some […]

Steven Adams and his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates, Nick Collison and Andre Roberson, had a rare opportunity while being in New Zealand. The Prime Minister, John Key, welcomed the players alongside some OKC staff members to his office. Adams and others from OKC are there conducting basketball camps for Kiwi youngsters in Auckland, Tauranga and Wellington to […]

Russell Westbrook has not spoken out much this summer, only once since the departure of Kevin Durant, but he does manage to take some shots at his former Thunder teammate. The other day Nike and Westbrook took what could be called a subtle hit to KD and now Westbrook is back at it again. The […]

Steven Adams is a man. He’s tough, centered and intimidating for anyone to match up against. While his defense is tenacious and his offense is underrated, Adams’ most memorable feature is right above Oklahoma City Thunder Center’s lip. In his annual summer camp, Adams gave out shirts to participants from his branded ‘stache: Authentic and […]

For many NBA players the offseason is a time to give back to their alma maters — making appearances and playing or coaching in fundraiser games with other alumni. It’s all fun and games until someone brings up a change of scenery. That was the case for Clippers star Blake Griffin, who was coaching the […]

A lot have been mentioned concerning the relationship between Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. After Durant’s sudden decision to leave his old team, everyone tries to figure the reasoning, or who to blame. Speculations have circulated the news claiming tensions between the former duo forced Durant out of the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise. Bill Donovan was asked to comment on […]

When Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant had finished his free agency tour and settled on the team he wanted to play for in the next few years, there were plenty of stories that surfaced about the situation. Durant didn’t tell his teammates he planned on leaving after telling them he’d stay, Durant was tired of […]

Kobe Bryant‘s career has come to a close and along with it are numerous memorable moments of intense competition, and his willingness to fight until the whistle is blown. During his career, there wasn’t anyone that could match his desire to win, his eagerness to make gravity-defying plays, and his utmost confidence to take the last shot. […]

Steven Adams is enjoying his offseason so far and part of that has been going back to his home of New Zealand to give back to his community. There is no doubt that Adams knows the giant role in getting to the NBA that his home played and now he is paying it off. If […]