Oklahoma City Thunder Articles - Page 92

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors' top 5 rivals of all time

Up until recently, the Golden State Warriors did not have a very rich history. Yes, they have won six championships, which has them tied with the Chicago Bulls for the third most in the history of the NBA, but two of those came when the franchise was playing in Philadelphia back in the 1940s and […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoKendrick Perkins takes jab at Rockets' James Harden for not sacrificing to stay with Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder were one finals away from winning the 2012 NBA Finals. Instead, they were bounced by LeBron James and the Miami Heat in their first run at a championship. Now, former Thunder big man Kendrick Perkins, is blaming Houston Rockets star shooting guard James Harden for giving up on the team. It […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThunder's Chris Paul speaks out on suspended season: 'It’s crazy'

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star point guard and NBPA president Chris Paul says the suspended season due to COVID-19 is “crazy.” Paul has been in contact with NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently. The Thunder star says everyone’s appreciation for basketball has gone up: “In this situation, nobody knows,” Chris Paul told Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackon […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoChris Paul says he had to show Thunder he wasn't 'washed' after trade from Rockets

Chris Paul says he had to prove himself to his new Oklahoma City Thunder teammates following his trade from the Houston Rockets. Paul talked about his mindset heading into his first season with the Thunder with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on All The Smoke: “The thing as a hooper is confidence…so when I went […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThunder's Chris Paul sat in his driveway for 3 hours waiting for coronavirus test result

When Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul left Oklahoma to go home to be with his family, the All-Star initially couldn’t go inside the house and see his kids. That’s because Paul was still waiting for his coronavirus test result. The Thunder star talked about his experience with COVID-19 on the latest episode of […]

NBA · 5 years agoNBA: 1 unsung player from every Western Conference team

The NBA is full of superstars and All-Star-caliber players, but many guys play an unsung role for their respective teams. Perhaps not a household name nor one filling the stat line every day, these players do the work without much attention or praise attached to their name. Here are 15 NBA players from the Western […]

Miami Heat · 5 years agoHeat: 3 stars they should try to trade for this offseason

Miami Heat team president Pat Riley is still one of the best executives in the game today. Just last summer, he shocked the basketball world when acquired Jimmy Butler, successfully keeping his team relevant in the Eastern Conference in the process. This is exactly why it would not be surprising if Miami once again emerges […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThe 5 greatest Supersonics,Thunder players of all time

The new generation of NBA fans just sees the Oklahoma City Thunder as, well, the Oklahoma City Thunder. They tend to either forget that the Seattle Supersonics existed, or they may not have any recollection of them at all because they’re too young. But before the Thunder were the Thunder, they were the Supersonics, a […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoDanilo Gallinari donates 400 coronavirus test kits, protective equipment

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari is funding 400 COVID-19 test kits as well as protective equipment for the OKC-County Health Department, according to Royce Young of ESPN. Young notes that the department has recently partnered with a lab out of Texas to test high-risk individuals. The 2019-20 NBA campaign was suspended earlier this month […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoSerge Ibaka's Improbable Story: From Refugee Camp To 2019 NBA Champion

On June 14, 2019, veteran big man Serge Ibaka reached the pinnacle of the sport when he won the coveted NBA title with the Toronto Raptors. This was the culmination of his improbable journey to where he stands today. Sergeballu Ibaka was born on September 18, 1989 in Brazzaville, the capital city of the Republic […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoVIDEO: Chris Paul responds to Russell Westbrook’s ‘Push-Up Challenge’

With the league on hiatus and the players self-isolating like all of us, NBA players are finding creative ways to work out while spending newfound time with family. After Russell Westbrook sent nominations out to other NBA players and friends to continue the push-up challenge, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul reluctantly) accepted. CP3 […]

Brooklyn Nets · 5 years agoAll Kevin Durant signature sneakers through the years

The past year or so has been absolutely brutal for Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant. In last season’s Finals, the two-time NBA champion suffered a career-threatening Achilles injury prior to his former team, the Golden State Warriors, famously falling to the current defending champs, the Toronto Raptors. Fast forward some months later, and just when […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThunder's Chris Paul sends heartfelt reminder amid coronavirus crisis

Oklahoma City Thunder star point guard Chris Paul shared an important message amid the coronavirus crisis on Friday. The Thunder’s Twitter account tweeted it out, and the message Paul is delivering is very powerful: A message from @CP3.#NBATogether pic.twitter.com/AwvjKXQjB3 — OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) March 20, 2020 Numerous athletes and celebrities have sent similar messages of […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThunder announce plan to compensate hourly workers during shutdown

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Friday they plan to compensate hourly arena workers during the coronavirus shutdown. The Thunder are just the latest NBA team to do this generous act: #ThunderFamily pic.twitter.com/PbZV6uxxwr — OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) March 20, 2020 The NBA suspended play last week after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThunder players and staff all test negative for coronavirus

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Wednesday that all players and staff, who needed coronavirus testing based on their exposure at the game on March 11, are doing well and don’t have the virus. OKC was scheduled to face the Utah Jazz last Wednesday before it was canceled. It was eventually revealed that Jazz star […]

Denver Nuggets · 5 years agoTop 10 Centers in the NBA

It’s hard to deny that most centers in the NBA today no longer fall in the category of the traditional big man. This is completely understandable given how the game has evolved and how the 3-point shot has emerged as arguably the most important weapon in any team’s arsenal. Nonetheless, it is still worth going […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shows off dance moves to kill boredom amid NBA suspension

Forced to stay at home due to the pandemic coronavirus (COVID-19) threat, NBA players have resorted to other activities aside from basketball to stave off the boredom. Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the latest athlete to join the Tiktok dance craze, as he busted out the moves to Cali Swag District’s “Teach Me […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThunder's Danilo Gallinari warns US not to make the same mistake as Italy in handling coronavirus

The United States is already making moves to stem the impact of the coronavirus — also known as COVID-19 — on American society. The NBA made the right call to suspend all of its upcoming games after two players tested positive for the coronavirus. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari praised the league for its […]

Utah Jazz · 5 years agoNBA referee Courtney Kirkland tests negative for coronavirus

NBA referee Courtney Kirkland has tested negative for the COVID-19 coronavirus, according to ESPN’s Eric Woodyard. Doctors have given Kirkland permission to leave the Sacramento area. Kirkland has been quarantined in California’s capital city since Wednesday. He was slated to ref the game between the Kings and visiting New Orleans Pelicans. The matchup was suspended […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoVIDEO: Chris Paul makes cameo in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Darius Bazley’s TikTok dance

Oklahoma City Thunder youngsters Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Darius Bazley are fighting boredom brought about by the NBA season suspension by doing some TikTok. Funny enough, 34-year old All-Star guard Chris Paul decided to join in on the fun with a cameo appearance. Darius Bazley, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander e… Chris Paul! QUE TRIO, MEUS AMIGOS!!!!! ⚡️💙https://t.co/IrKbuJNpCf — […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThunder players, staff will be administered coronavirus testing

Oklahoma City Thunder players and staff will be administered coronavirus tests after potentially being exposed to the virus Wednesday prior to tipping off a game against the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN’s Royce Young. Thunder staffers and their players were advised to self-quarantine for a period of 24 hours to allow any potential viral infection […]

Utah Jazz · 5 years agoThunder, Jazz quarantined in locker rooms after game postponed

Following the cancellation of Wednesday’s game between the Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder, the players at Chesapeake Energy Arena have been quarantined in locker rooms. The NBA announced the postponing of the game due to fears of the coronavirus spreading and the fans were asked to leave the arena. However, per Tony Jones […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoOKC Police close Chesapeake Energy Arena after Thunder game vs. Jazz stops abruptly

Wednesday’s matchup between the Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder was abruptly halted minutes before tip-off and local police have closed the Chesapeake Energy Arena. The players reportedly left the premises after pregame reports of illnesses, though no official explanation has been given, per CBS Tulsa’s Brian Dorman. From @ClaytonCummins: "Per FOX Sports Radio- […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThunder-Jazz game officially postponed amid safety concerns

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Wednesday home game against the Utah Jazz has been officially postponed by the NBA. The Thunder/Jazz game has been postponed. pic.twitter.com/a5vd3b1wmg — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 12, 2020 The Thunder-Jazz game was seconds away from tipping off when the Thunder’s head medical staffer sprinted onto the floor to talk to referees in […]

Utah Jazz · 5 years agoVideo: Jazz-Thunder game gets delayed as players head to locker rooms while fans boo

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz NBA game got delayed on Wednesday and fans started booing when the players started walking back to the locker room. BREAKING: After meeting with the Thunder and Jazz head coaches, NBA officials have instructed both teams to head back to the locker room. pic.twitter.com/6ngC0QBdEt — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoKnicks: 3 reasons New York makes no sense for Chris Paul

The New York Knicks are aware of this: Veteran NBA point guard Chris Paul is in the midst of an incredible season as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. While the Thunder were initially believed to be ready to rebuild from the ground up upon originally acquiring the aging Paul from the Houston Rockets […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoKemba Walker reacts to late turnover that cost Celtics the game vs. Thunder

Kemba Walker was certainly frustrated after his late-game gaffe that cost the Boston Celtics the W against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Up one with the ball and just 13.8 seconds left, the game seemed fairly certain for the Celtics. Marcus Smart would then inbound the ball to Walker. However, rather than fouling, Thunder point guards […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoVIDEO: Thunder's Chris Paul confronts disrespectful kid watching courtside vs. Celtics

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics were engrossed in a tough battle that saw all of them play fantastic basketball for the TD Garden crowd. However, Chris Paul wasn’t able to fully focus on the game as he was heckled by a disrespectful teenager. A video by Celtics on NBC Sports Boston showed Paul […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoVIDEO: Dennis Schroder saves Thunder with clutch steal, game-winner vs. Celtics

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder played the role of heartbreaker on Sunday evening against the Boston Celtics. The Celtics led the Thunder 104-103 and had the ball with just over 10 seconds to play. But Schroder stole the ball from Celtics point guard Kemba Walker and drove on in for the go-ahead layup: Nope […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoGordon Hayward upgraded to probable vs. Thunder after missing two games

The Boston Celtics have upgraded small forward Gordon Hayward to probable for Sunday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hayward has missed the last two games for the Celtics because of a knee contusion: The Celtics say Jaylen Brown will remain out tomorrow against Oklahoma City, while Gordon Hayward is probable to play after missing […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoLiAngelo Ball signing with Thunder's G League team

LiAngelo Ball will sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder’s G League team, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Ball had previously signed with the “Blue” as a practice player: LiAngelo Ball is signing with the NBA G League’s Oklahoma City Blue via waiver claim, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 7, 2020 […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoThunder star Chris Paul shows support for Spike Lee amid Knicks drama

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul certainly took notice when a familiar face was not around courtside when they take on the New York Knicks at the Madison Square Garden on Friday night. Multi-awarded film director and Knicks superfan Spike Lee was not on his usual seat after claiming he won’t be attending any […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoVIDEO: Thunder C Nerlens Noel snuffs Frank Ntilikina's dunk attempt

During Friday’s game against the New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder center Nerlens Noel had a monstrous block on Frank Ntilikina’s dunk attempt. With 34 seconds remaining in the first quarter, Ntilikina drove down the lane and attempted to dunk over Noel. However, the 25-year-old big man used his lengthy wingspan to deny the Frenchman […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoThunder All-Star Chris Paul responds to Knicks rumors

Because Chris Paul’s former agent Leon Rose is the new president of basketball operations of the New York Knicks, the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard is being linked with the Big Apple franchise. Paul, who has seen and heard it all during his time in the NBA, says the rumors surrounding him and New York […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoKevin Durant left the Thunder because he disliked social media rules, per Kendrick Perkins

As part of the 2020 Sloan Conference, former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins listed one reason for Kevin Durant’s decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder, noting that the two-time champion disliked the team’s social media rules. Perkins, who knows a thing or two about Twitter beefs, feels that Durant wasn’t able to be himself […]

Houston Rockets · 5 years agoRockets' Daryl Morey admits he hated Russell Westbrook with Thunder

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey admits he hated Russell Westbrook when the former MVP was with the Oklahoma City Thunder. There’s arguably no one in the league who plays with the passion and energy which Westbrook has. It’s one of the reasons Thunder fans loved Westbrook. Win or lose, you know what you’re going […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoRumor: Knicks could make run at Chris Paul trade this summer

Though the offseason is still a few months away, the New York Knicks are reportedly gathering intel on Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul. According to a report from The Athletic’s Frank Isola, the Knicks “could make a run” at Paul this summer: The Knicks, according to NBA sources, have been gathering intel on […]

Chicago Bulls · 5 years agoBulls hiring Thunder's Sam Presti is unlikely

The Chicago Bulls have been on the lookout for potential options to run the front office, with Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti and Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri being two of the most well-regarded options on the list. The Raptors are unlikely to let go of Ujiri. Presti, the next-best […]

Los Angeles Clippers · 5 years agoDoc Rivers calls Chris Paul, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Danilo Gallinari 'Clippers Southwest'

The LA Clippers took on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday with a lot on the line in terms of seeding. The matchup, however, also featured a number of players facing their former teams. Chris Paul, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Danilo Gallinari spent time with the Clippers while Paul George and Patrick Patterson spent time with […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoShai Gilgeous-Alexander wears Allen Iverson stepover Tyronn Lue sweater in Thunder vs. Clippers

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the more promising young players in the NBA right now, but despite being just 21 years old, the former Kentucky Wildcat still knows how to honor the game’s history. Gilgeous-Alexander came through to the Thunder’s home matchup on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers—his former […]

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