Oklahoma City Thunder Articles - Page 87

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul has been in the NBA for 14 years, and even up to this point in his career, he’s still highly regarded as one of the best floor generals in the NBA. Heading into his 15th season, he’s still motivated to succeed and prove to the rest of the […]

It has been a rather depressing summer in Oklahoma City. Not only did the Thunder trade Paul George, but they also parted ways with franchise icon Russell Westbrook, signaling a complete rebuild in OKC. The Thunder don’t even resemble playoff contenders right now, and there also seems to be a good chance they make some […]

While Lonzo Ball is starting to have a stable NBA career and LaMelo Ball is projected to become one of the top prospects in next year’s NBA Draft, LiAngelo Ball hasn’t been making any significant progress in his professional basketball career. However, things could have been different for the swingman. In a recent episode of […]

The last time Oklahoma City Thunder forward Andre Roberson played in an NBA game was on Jan. 27, 2018. The defensive-minded swingman has been going through nearly two years of rehab and setbacks as he continues to recover from a ruptured left patellar tendon he suffered in that January game against the Detroit Pistons. Recently, […]

Free agent center Eric Moreland has agreed to a training camp deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Moreland played with the Toronto Raptors last season, although he was rarely used. The 27-year-old played in just five regular season games in 2018-19 and eight games in the 2019 playoffs, where […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan’s graduate assistant at Florida, Matt McCall, thinks Donovan will have more ball movement next season sans Russell Westbrook. Donovan’s Thunder teams have finished last in the league in passes per game even though Westbrook averaged double-digit assists the last four seasons under Donovan. “It’s not a knock on […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had one of the most disappointing offseasons in recent memory. They traded away two All-Stars in exchange for some aging veterans, young prospects, and draft picks. Team head coach Billy Donovan is now facing the task of keeping this team competitive next season, but his former colleagues in the NCAA believe […]

During an appearance on FS1’s First Things First on Wednesday, Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter revealed Houston Rockets superstar Russell Westbrook has opened up nine book clubs around America. Kanter and Westbrook were teammates for three seasons on the Oklahoma City Thunder. The new Celtics center says players from the Thunder will tell you […]

Enes Kanter says Russell Westbrook is the best player and teammate he has ever played with in his NBA career. The two were teammates for three seasons on the Oklahoma City Thunder: "Russell Westbrook was the best player I've played with. … He's not just the best player, the best teammate I've had off the […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard admits he was upset people tried to make it seem like he and Russell Westbrook hated each other. The Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder met in the first round of the 2019 playoffs, and Lillard and Westbrook went at it. Both stars trash-talked each other and made […]

It’s officially the end of a (brief) era for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chris Paul and the Houston Rockets. Paul, 34, reportedly listed his Houston-area home on the market, per Mansion Global. The house is on sale for a measly $8.3 million (if you have that kind of change lying around between couch cushions). The […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard says Game 5 of the 2019 playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder is the best game he’s ever played in his life. Lillard scored 50 points and hit the series-clinching shot at the buzzer over Paul George. “Having 50, hitting the game-winner, series walk-off, I told him (my trainer) […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder took a flyer on Darius Bazley, a 6-foot-9 forward selected with the 23rd overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Notably, the 19-year-old Bazley, who skipped a quick trip to the NCAA, planned to play in the G League immediately upon leaving high school but ultimately decided against it and interned […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has identified the weak points in his game and vows to work on them as he moves forward. Per Brett Dawson of The Athletic, Gilgeous-Alexander — who’ll be entering his first season with the Thunder — shared what he believes are his weaknesses. For the 11th overall pick […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder is excited to get to work with his new club after being included in the massive Paul George trade by the LA Clippers. In a recent article by Brett Dawson of The Athletic, Gilgeous-Alexander outlined the fact that he is a “sponge” when it comes to learning from […]

Speaking to the media on Thursday, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said he’s “not Russell Westbrook” and is going to be himself. Gilgeous-Alexander will be tasked with an impossible mission: trying to replace Westbrook as the Thunder’s point guard. OKC acquired Gilgeous-Alexander from the Los Angeles Clippers this summer. The youngster says he […]

New Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just wants to keep his head down and play basketball at the highest level. The Thunder acquired Gilgeous-Alexander this summer from the Los Angeles Clippers in the blockbuster Paul George trade. The youngster vows to be a hard worker during his time in OKC and remain humble. […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, formerly of the L.A. Clippers, will be opening a new chapter of his young career with the Oklahoma City Thunder. SGA, the 11th overall pick in last year’s NBA Draft, had an up and down season during his first few months with the Clippers, but as the regular season wore on, he showed […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is touted as the team’s point guard of the future, and he’s already learning from one of the best floor generals in NBA history and another former Los Angeles Clippers guard, Chris Paul. CP3 and SGA have been working out together for the past couple of days, and the […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is excited about playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder next season and doesn’t mind playing in a small market like Oklahoma City. Gilgeous-Alexander went to the University of Kentucky, so he says he likes the “home feeling” a small city like OKC will present him after playing in Los Angeles last season: Shai […]

The Thunder had one of the craziest offseasons of any team in the league. Although they had just signed Paul George to four-year, $137 million max contract last summer, George had requested a trade in the hopes of teaming up with Kawhi Leonard. Once Thunder general manager Sam Presti pulled the trigger on that deal, […]

NBA executives expect the Oklahoma City Thunder to put out a message, “We’re not looking to trade Chris Paul” so they don’t look like they’re in a panic trying to move him, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. Paul has three years left on his monster contract. He’ll make $38,506,482 next season, $41,358,814 in 2020-21 […]

For Olin Simplis, trainer of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City Thunder, his client is the best guard in the 2018 draft class and is bound to make waves with his new team. Speaking with Brett Dawson of The Athletic, Simplis briefly recalled Gilgeous-Alexander’s stint with the Los Angeles Clippers. From Simplis’ point of view, the […]

Veteran point guard Chris Paul seems to like what he has seen from fellow Oklahoma City Thunder newcomer Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, especially when it comes to shooting. In an interview with Brett Dawson of The Athletic, Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer, Olin Simplis, confirmed that CP3 recently worked out with the incoming second-year guard. During the workout, Simplis noted […]

Perhaps no NBA franchise during the 2019 offseason experience more turbulence and shakeup than the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder, losers in the first round of last season’s playoffs, remained hopeful for the 2019-20 regular season with stars still on the team; however, general manager Sam Presti sent forward Paul George to the Los Angeles […]

There comes a time for every successful first-year NBA player when he hits the proverbial rookie wall. Those guys are lucky compared to the vast majority of rookies, too. Most first-year players barely get off the bench, and if they do, normally haven’t made enough of a consistently positive impact to have avoided the rookie […]

After trading away franchise star Russell Westbrook and 2019 MVP candidate Paul George, the Oklahoma City Thunder are entering the stages of a full rebuild. Although they still boast some talent on their roster, it is very likely that it is not enough to contend with the several loaded teams in the Western Conference. It’s […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder took a chance in one of the most unique prospects in the 2019 NBA Draft, selecting Darius Bazley with the 23rd overall pick, a long, dynamic forward who chose to forgo his college eligibility and turned down Syracuse to seek out his own path to the league. Thunder general manager Sam […]

Basketball Hall of Famer Grant Hill recently shared his two cents worth on what he believes motivated Russell Westbrook to make the big move to the Houston Rockets this summer. According to the 46-year-old former Rookie of the Year co-winner, Westbrook’s decision was primarily driven by the former MVP’s incessant desire to win. “I think […]

Given the circumstances, the Oklahoma City Thunder have done a nice job this summer when it comes to their draft pick situation and salary cap sheet. They got under the luxury tax with trades of Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Jerami Grant, while also securing a ton of first-round picks in the process. According to […]

CLUTCH Summary: Rare in the modern NBA, late Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant stayed with one team during his entire career. However, lost in the shuffle of history is the fact he almost once played for another NBA franchise. What-if scenarios are entertaining, and this might be the best of them all: What-if Kobe […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, who are in rebuild mode, will have the toughest opening month in the 2019-2020 season. Per Yaya Dubin of nbathlete.com, based on winning percentage, the Thunder are scheduled to face the best teams from last season. Top 5 toughest months of the year: 1. OKC Oct/Nov (.583)1. PHX Feb (.583)3. SAS […]

The 2019 NBA offseason saw a wild wave of changes, with more than 200 players finding new homes in free agency, whether it was by a signing or a trade. NBA stars were not shy to make moves, as some of the game’s biggest names will now suit up in a different jersey. These are […]

The NBA has put on a marquee slate of games for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20, 2020, notably including some of the best teams matching up against one another. The Golden State Warriors will take on the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Boston Celtics, and the Houston […]

Darius Bazley of the Oklahoma City Thunder believes that his physical profile will be an asset in today’s era of position-less basketball. Per Thunder reporter Nick Gallo the 6-foot-9, 200-pound Bazley shared what he can bring to the table given his size and athleticism. For the 19-year-old, he’ll have the advantage even when he’s matched up […]

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Darius Bazley, who famously earned a million dollars for being an intern at New Balance, shared some of the important life lessons he learned during his stint with the company. The 19-year-old forward said that his three-month stint with New Balance helped him mature as a person. He noted that just […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had the biggest offseason of any team, and probably the biggest in franchise history. The Clippers signed free agent Kawhi Leonard, fresh off a championship season in Toronto, and traded for an MVP candidate in Paul George. The move immediately made the Clippers a favorite to win the 2019-2020 NBA title. […]

CLUTCH Summary: Now with the Brooklyn Nets, as well as formerly with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant has already had a historically relevant career.  While not yet having a chance to leave his mark with the Nets, both the Thunder and Warriors benefited from Durant’s elite ability to get buckets. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul is definitely not a fan of the NCAA’s new memorandum pertaining to the eligibility of sports agents who want to potentially represent NCAA players. As a matter of fact, the nine-time All-Star did not hold back when he said that he is absolutely not on the same boat […]