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Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoAndre Roberson has been going through individual workouts since coming back to Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan says Andre Roberson has been going through individual workouts since coming back to OKC. Roberson has yet to play this season for the Thunder because of the knee injury which sidelined him all of last season. Andre Roberson has not yet joined team practices, but has been going […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoChris Paul reveals what he's always telling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to do every night

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul has been a great mentor to second-year guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander this season. Paul is one of the fiercest and smartest players in NBA history. There’s no one better than Paul for Gilgeous-Alexander to learn under. One of the things Paul has been telling Gilgeous-Alexander to do this season […]

Portland Trail Blazers · 5 years agoDamian Lillard gives perfect response to Thunder fan criticizing Blazers' record

The Portland Trail Blazers have fallen short of expectations during the 2019-20 NBA season after appearing in the 2019 Western Conference Finals. One fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder, in particular, took time on social media to make a jab at the expense of Damian Lillard and the Blazers. The five-time All-Star was having none […]

Chicago Bulls · 5 years agoBulls' Zach LaVine clarifies viral video that made it seem like he was swearing at Jim Boylen

Turns out Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine wasn’t cursing at head coach Jim Boylen on Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Cameras caught LaVine saying, “I have f—ing 40 points.” People thought LaVine was screaming that at Boylen, but the Bulls guard cleared the air on Wednesday, telling reporters he was actually talking smack […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoChris Paul builds his ultimate point guard

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul is already one of the best active floor generals of the NBA, but if he could have the ingredients to make a perfect point guard, he’d know just how to build one. In a recent interview with Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report, the Thunder point-god extraordinaire revealed which […]

Houston Rockets · 5 years agoChris Paul shoots down bad blood with Rockets

Chris Paul shot down rumors of any bad blood with his former Houston Rockets teammates after he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder this summer. The Rockets reportedly imploded following a 4-2 loss to the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs, as Paul was upset with his role […]

Chicago Bulls · 5 years agoChris Paul reacts to Bulls rookie Coby White's historic night vs. Thunder

On Tuesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Chicago Bulls rookie guard Coby White dropped a career-high 35 points while also adding seven rebounds and three assists. White’s stellar performance got the attention of Thunder point guard Chris Paul. Chris Paul on his relationship with Coby White and seeing him drop a career-high 35 points tonight. […]

Chicago Bulls · 5 years agoZach LaVine, Coby White become first Bulls pair in history to score 30 points in consecutive games

Zach LaVine and Coby White etched their names in the Chicago Bulls’ record books on Tuesday in the team’s narrow 124-122 defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder at the United Center. The high-scoring duo combined for 76 points and joined Bob Love and Chet Walker as the only Bulls teammates to score more than 30 […]

Houston Rockets · 5 years agoChris Paul, Russell Westbrook trade 'worked out for both teams,' per Tilman Fertitta

Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta believes the Chris Paul-Russell Westbrook trade worked out for both Houston and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Rockets are 37-20 on the season, while the Thunder are a surprising 35-22: “Everything worked out,” Fertitta told Kirk Bohls of The Austin American-Statesman. “I think Chris is having a great year at […]

Chicago Bulls · 5 years agoCoby White on what Chris Paul means to him after earlier criticism over photo

Chicago Bulls rookie Coby White says Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul means a lot to him and his family. That’s why White really didn’t care when fans were ripping him earlier in the season for taking a picture with Paul after the Bulls lost to the Thunder in OKC. White’s relationship with Paul […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoDanilo Gallinari addresses trade deadline, his future with Thunder

Danilo Gallinari was on the verge of being moved after the Miami Heat pulled the strings on a deal that could’ve sent him to South Beach. The Oklahoma City Thunder ultimately didn’t agree with the compensation they’d get in return and chose to keep the Italian Stallion for the remainder of the season. Gallo joined […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoChris Paul’s true thoughts on possibly coaching after playing career

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul continues to defy the laws of Father Time with a spectacular 2019-20 NBA season at 34 years old. Regardless, this has not prevent all the speculation regarding his plans for retirement. Paul was always been pegged as a prime candidate to become a head coach once his playing […]

Milwaukee Bucks · 5 years agoScott Brooks speaks out on Giannis Antetokounmpo being in 'awe' of Kevin Durant

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks says when he was younger, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was in “awe” of Kevin Durant. Brooks coached Durant on the Oklahoma City Thunder and remembers a young Giannis just being star struck while watching Durant warm up. Now, Giannis is arguably the best basketball player in the world […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThunder's Chris Paul jokingly blames Billy Donovan for failing to get a triple-double vs. Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder has been one of, if not the biggest surprises this season. In addition to currently having the sixth spot, their 34-year-old starting point guard Chris Paul was selected an All-Star, his first since 2016. In fact, they grabbed another win on Sunday night with a 131-103 blowout against the San Antonio Spurs. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThunder's Chris Paul moves up to 7th on all-time steals list

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul moved up to seventh place on the all-time steals list during Sunday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. Paul surpassed NBA Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler, and he is within 100 steals of Chicago Bulls legend and renowned defensive stalwart Scottie Pippen: Congrats to @CP3 of the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoChris Paul wants to play 'at least 20 years' in the NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul’s body is feeling good thanks to his new vegan diet. Paul, who made the All-Star team this season for the first time since 2016, says he wants to play at least 20 seasons in the NBA: “Especially the way that my body feels now, I definitely probably at […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoVIDEO: Thunder's Chris Paul gets the off-balanced heave to go and the foul

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul is 34 and still one of the craftiest players in the NBA. Paul displayed his elite skills on Friday against the Denver Nuggets with this off-balanced shot right at the end of the first half: CP3 AND-1 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ilLEROpzw7 — ESPN (@espn) February 22, 2020 Paul is averaging […]

Los Angeles Clippers · 5 years ago5 NBA Playoff matchups that need to happen in April

The 2019-20 NBA campaign got back underway on Thursday night following the All-Star break, and with the festivities out of the way, things are about to get very serious. There are just two months remaining in the regular season, meaning the playoffs are upon us. Hard to believe, I know, but it feels like we […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoChris Paul reveals the most important thing he learned from Kobe Bryant

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul took a few things from the mind of the late Kobe Bryant, among them perhaps some of the most vital to his game: how to dominate in the pick-and-roll and how to develop the proper footwork. NBA.com’s John Schuhmann remembers the two stars talking during an exhibition game prior […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoDennis Schroder speaks out on 'different vibe' of Thunder without Russell Westbrook

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder has felt a different vibe in the locker room since Russell Westbrook departed to play next to longtime friend James Harden and the Houston Rockets. Schroder only played one season with Westbrook, but he already sees something different in the air. “I mean, Russell’s my guy,” said Schroder, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoVIDEO: Thunder's Steven Adams has hilarious response to how he spent his All-Star break

Steven Adams of the Oklahoma City Thunder is always ready with a quip or a quote when interacting with media, and that wittiness extended to what the 26-year-old center did over the All-Star break. serious training over the break 🐕 pic.twitter.com/saiW4Cx5Dx — OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) February 20, 2020 As you can see, the New Zealand […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Jayson Tatum speaks out on learning from Chris Paul during All-Star weekend

Boston Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum was able to pick Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul’s brain this past weekend in Chicago. Tatum played in his first All-Star game and was trying to take everything in, including getting some tips from one of the smartest basketball players of all time: “It’s real cool, especially […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoChris Paul on 'the best way' Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was honored during All-Star Weekend

The 2020 NBA All-Star Game was an emotional affair for quite a few stars in the league that were around long enough to play with or against Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant. One star player that had plenty of battles with Bryant and had a close relationship with the future Hall of Famer was […]

Houston Rockets · 5 years agoRockets' Russell Westbrook, James Harden never considered teaming back up on Thunder

James Harden had a short-lived stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder, never getting signed past his rookie contract and traded to the Houston Rockets. Many thought he was pried from former teammates Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant way too soon, yet The Beard never discussed returning to OKC for a reunion. Harden and Westbrook opened […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoJames Harden thinks Thunder were 'destined' for a title before he got traded to Rockets

One of the biggest what-ifs in the NBA over the past decade would have to be the now-defunct trio of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden with the Oklahoma City Thunder. There’s no doubt that this was one of the most talented trios in league history, and the general consensus is that this group […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThe Oklahoma City Thunder are quietly in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race

When a team trades away its two franchise players, like the Oklahoma City Thunder did last offseason, they tend to get little pub the ensuing season; that has happened. In the same situation, that team tends to fall off the map a bit from a record standpoint. The Thunder have not done that. Rather they […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThunder's Chris Paul speaks out on still being elite at age 34

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul not only played in the All-Star game on Sunday at the age of 34, but he also caught an alley-oop dunk. So, it’s safe to say Paul’s body is feeling good thanks to his new vegan diet. The Thunder star says he’s his harshest critic and, like LeBron […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoChris Paul was yelling at All-Star teammates every time they made a mistake or didn’t play defense

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul is one of the fiercest competitors in NBA history. With that said, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Paul was yelling at his All-Star teammates on Sunday every time they made a mistake or didn’t play defense. “Chris Paul is a big reason for the win,” Los […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoChris Paul tweets All-Star postgame message for Kobe Bryant

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran point guard Chris Paul was one of the participants in Sunday night’s epic All-Star Game showdown. The 34-year-old made his tenth appearance in this esteemed spectacle, but in his mind and in his heart, Paul knew that something was missing. Paul was part of Team LeBron, who edged out Team Giannis […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoChris Paul explains why he suggested new All-Star Game format

Chris Paul made his return to the NBA All-Star Game for the first time since 2016, and he brought much more than an MVP-worthy performance. The veteran dime maestro was also responsible for pitching the new format, one in which the NBA found great success on Sunday, reinvigorating the competitive nature of the game and […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoVIDEO: Thunder's Chris Paul completes an unusual play being on the receiving end of a lob in All-Star Game

When you think of Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul and alley-oops, you usually imagine him being the one who dishes it to a high-flying big man. The Thunder veteran made a living dishing lobs to Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan during his time with the Lob City LA Clippers. However, he flipped the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoGregg Popovich thinks Thunder's Chris Paul is a 'huge boon' to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's development

There is no doubt that Chris Paul and his decision to fully commit himself to the cause for the Oklahoma City Thunder has been one of the biggest reasons behind the team’s success this season. Despite some rather low preseason expectations from the squad, the Thunder are currently in possession of a very impressive 33-22 […]

New Orleans Pelicans · 5 years agoPelicans' Zion Williamson makes history with 32-point game vs. Thunder

Super rookie Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans snagged several NBA records with his 32-point game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. His 32-point game marked his sixth consecutive 20+ point game, making him the youngest to achieve that feat. The BEST OF Zion's 20-PT streak! 🔥@Zionwilliamson becomes the youngest player in @NBAHistory to score […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoVideo: Thunder's Steven Adams ends the half with a touchdown 3-pointer

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams hit a one-handed 3 from beyond half court on Thursday against the New Orleans Pelicans to end the first half. Adams made it look way too easy: STEVEN ADAMS 🤯🤯🤯 https://t.co/mlMXK1O4bI — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 14, 2020 Adams entered Thursday averaging 10.7 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists for […]

New Orleans Pelicans · 5 years agoPelicans' Brandon Ingram questionable Thursday vs. Thunder

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram is questionable to play Thursday versus the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right ankle sprain, the team announced via ESPN’s Marc J. Spears. Pelicans say All-Star Brandon Ingram (Right Ankle Sprain) is questionable for Thursday's game vs OKC. — Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) February 12, 2020 Ingram has […]

Houston Rockets · 5 years agoRussell Westbrook is playing some of the best basketball of his career

Prior to his summer move to the Houston Rockets, Russell Westbrook astoundingly averaged a triple-double for three consecutive seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He also bagged the MVP title back in the 2016-17 season in what was truly a historic season for the nine-time All-Star. This season, Westbrook’s numbers have dipped, and the fact […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoGregg Popovich calls Billy Donovan's coaching of surprising Thunder club a 'masterful job'

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs produced one of the more thrilling contests of the evening on Tuesday, with the Spurs escaping with the 114-106 victory in Oklahoma City’s Chesapeake Energy Arena. After a hard-fought battle, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had nothing but good things to say about his adversary on […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoVIDEO: Thunder honor Chris Paul for 10th All-Star selection

Oklahoma City City Thunder point guard Chris Paul received some much-deserved recognition on Thursday prior to OKC’s hosting of the San Antonio Spurs at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. The 34-year-old floor general, who will be making his 10th All-Star appearance during the 2020 All-Star Game at the United Center this weekend, was given recognition at […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoGregg Popovich explains why players like Thunder's Chris Paul are rare nowadays

A lot of people doubted Chris Paul after he was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Oklahoma City Thunder this offseason. Not San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. Following the Spurs 114-106 win over Oklahoma City, Popovich spoke on what makes Paul so special in today’s NBA. “It’s less common than one would […]

Dallas Mavericks · 5 years agoMavs' Luka Doncic expected to return Wednesday vs. Kings

Luka Doncic is now likely to play Wednesday when the Dallas Mavericks take on the Sacramento Kings in their final contest before All-Star Weekend, according to Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle. Luka Doncic will be upgraded, coach Rick Carlisle said. Sounds likely he’ll play Wednesday — Eddie Sefko (@ESefko) February 11, 2020 The All-Star starter […]

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