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Chicago Bulls · 5 years agoBulls' Denzel Valentine called for phantom foul on Chris Paul without touching him

Imagine being called for a foul — without actually ever touching the opposing offensive player. Such was the case when the Chicago Bulls matched up with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. The Bulls’ Denzel Valentine was miraculously called for a defensive foul without actually being anywhere close to the Thunder’s Chris Paul. Don’t […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoNBA executive on Chris Paul: 'No one wants CP3'

Chris Paul has three years left on his monster contract, which is why the Oklahoma City Thunder won’t have any luck finding a trade partner for him. Paul is making $38,506,482 this season, $41,358,814 in 2020-21 and has a player option worth $44,211,146 for the 2021-22 season. Paul and the Thunder likely won’t agree to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoReport: Thunder will look to sign-and-trade Danilo Gallinari in summer if they don't find a deal this season

If the Oklahoma City Thunder fall out of the playoff mix out West and don’t trade Danilo Gallinari before the February trade deadline, the franchise will look to sign-and-trade him in July, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Gallinari becomes an unrestricted free agent next summer. He’s making $22,615,559 this season with the Thunder: […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoRUMOR: Thunder couldn't find any 'desperate' team willing to take Chris Paul, will try again in July

The Oklahoma City Thunder have had a hard time finding a team desperate enough to trade for Chris Paul, a large component of what it would take to haul in the remaining $124 million of his contract. According to Sean Deveney of Heavy.com, the Thunder gambled, thinking they could find a team to flip Paul […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoChris Paul reacts to referee telling Elfrid Payton to thank Thunder star for untucked jersey call

Looks like Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul impacts games he’s not even a part of. A week removed from him “snitching” to the refs about Jordan Bell’s untucked jersey, referees are now paying more attention to offending players and are quick to issue delay of game warnings. New York Knicks guard Elfrid Payton […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoRUMOR: Thunder not planning to trade Chris Paul this season

According to the latest rumors surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team is not planning to trade Chris Paul before the trade deadline in February. To recall, Paul was involved in the trade deal between the Thunder and the Houston Rockets last summer. Paul plus several draft considerations were sent to the Thunder in exchange […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoChris Paul releases statement on rumor involving NBPA executive Michele Roberts

Just recently, whispers began to emerge pertaining to a power struggle within the National Basketball Players Association. According to the rumor, there was a plot to overthrow NBPA executive director Michele Roberts — something that NBPA president Chris Paul completely denied through an official statement. Chris Paul Statement Regarding False Information on NBPA Executive Director […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoRumor: Thunder would allow GM Sam Presti to leave for Knicks if he wanted to

A person close to Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti believes his relationship with Thunder owner Clay Bennett is such that if he wants to leave for the New York Knicks or another organization, he’ll be allowed to even while under contract with OKC, according to Stefan Bondy of The New York Daily News. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoSense among NBA execs is that Chris Paul will finish season with Thunder

In what was one of the bigger deals of the 2019 offseason, the Houston Rockets traded Chris Paul to the Thunder for Russell Westbrook. Now, with the NBA’s trade deadline drawing near for this campaign, it seems Paul might be stuck in Oklahoma City, as his contract is simply too high for most teams to […]

Miami Heat · 5 years agoRumor: Heat not expected to make a run at a Chris Paul trade this season

There may be teams interested in acquiring Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chris Paul ahead of this season’s trade deadline, but it sounds like the Miami Heat will not be among them. According to a report from Tom Haberstroh of NBC Sports, the Heat aren’t expected to make a run at Paul and aren’t looking to […]

Portland Trail Blazers · 5 years agoBlazers' CJ McCollum thinks Carmelo Anthony's failed stints with Rockets, Thunder were a 'blessing in disguise'

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum believes everything happens for a reason. Take for instance the time Carmelo Anthony was linked to the Blazers in 2017, with McCollum and backcourt partner Damian Lillard clamoring him to join Rip City — a chance he chose to pass up. Fast forward two-plus years and Melo is donning […]

Sacramento Kings · 5 years agoVIDEO: Bogdan Bogdanovic saves Kings with clutch triple vs. Thunder

Another day, another game-winner from the Sacramento Kings. After Nemanja Bjelica drained a buzzer-beating triple on Tuesday against the Houston Rockets, the Kings once again pulled off a clutch miracle. This time, it was Bogdan Bogdanovic who stepped up for the scorching hot Sacramento team against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With just 20 seconds left […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoThunder GM Sam Presti has fans within Knicks organization

The New York Knicks are an organization in flux. In the wake of firing head coach David Fizdale last week, the team will forge forth with interim coach Mike Miller. However, the threat of even bigger changes permeates from the front office, with president Steve Mills reportedly facing job security issues of his own. One […]

Sacramento Kings · 5 years agoMarvin Bagley III set to return for Kings vs. Thunder after missing 22 games

After missing 22 games, Marvin Bagley III will play for the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Bagley has recovered from a non-displaced fracture in his right thumb, an injury he suffered during the first game of the season versus the Phoenix Suns. https://twitter.com/SacramentoKings/status/1204874631678590976 Bagley finished with 14 points and 10 rebounds […]

Utah Jazz · 5 years agoBuy or Sell: Trade strategy of NBA Western Conference playoff hopefuls

The NBA’s Western Conference has grown considerably more competitive with the Golden State Warriors’ fall from grace. Injuries after their 2019 Finals defeat to the Toronto Raptors have decimated the Warriors’ stranglehold on the conference, and the arrival of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Anthony in Los Angeles—between two teams—has further shaken the power dynamic […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoA high-ranking official tried to convince Carmelo Anthony to stay in New York before trade to Thunder

Carmelo Anthony’s reign with the New York Knicks ended in caustic fashion after the franchise was finally able to trade him to a willing Oklahoma City Thunder team after the star forward dropped his cumbersome trade clause to facilitate the move. Yet a high-ranking Knicks official visited Anthony in person prior to the deal, asking […]

Portland Trail Blazers · 5 years agoRumor: Blazers expected to make run at Danilo Gallinari, despite Carmelo Anthony signing

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to pursue Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari, despite the recent signing of Carmelo Anthony last month, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Gallo was the second-best option available at power forward after Kevin Love, who recently became available in talks after the Cleveland Cavaliers decided to “listen” […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoVIDEO: Thunder star Chris Paul has Rudy Gobert dancing around with crossover, pumpfake

The Oklahoma City Thunder rolled to their third straight win on Monday night, beating the slumping Utah Jazz 104-90 behind yet another impressive all-around game from veteran forward Chris Paul. CP3 finished with 16 points, four rebounds, seven assists and three steals. He also toyed with Jazz big man Rudy Gobert in one highlight play. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoChris Paul thinks delay-of-game call on Thunder vs. Blazers was intentional

It seems Chris Paul still hasn’t moved on from the delay-of-game calls given against him and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half of their game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. CP3 believes that the refs, particularly Brian Forte, tried to even things up with him after he encourage a call […]

Utah Jazz · 5 years agoVIDEO: Jazz star Donovan Mitchell reacts to Chris Paul's recent antics with refs, LeBron James' travel

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell has become the latest player to chime in regarding the recent antics of Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul, who is widely considered to be one of the most intelligent and savvy players around. Paul recently created some headlines due to his keen eye for NBA rules and regulations. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThunder surprising rival teams with willingness to take on big contracts in trade talks

The Oklahoma City Thunder are surprisingly willing to take on big contracts prior to next year’s trade deadline, as many teams have approached them and they have been willing to take on higher salaries that rivals are willing to move, including long-term deals, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Rival teams have been surprised […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoVIDEO: Thunder guard Chris Paul hits back at referee official after delay of the game call on OKC

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul is not shy about pointing out an opposing team’s violation during a game. However, it seems that he doesn’t like it when he’s the one getting called for it. The Thunder were whistled for a delay of game infraction during the second quarter of their game against the Portland […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoVIDEO: Thunder's Chris Paul asks for a technical foul on Carmelo Anthony for smacking hands in frustration

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul is back at it again, controlling the referees’ minds and telling them to hand out penalties to the opposing team. In his latest antic, Paul asked for a technical foul on good friend and Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony for smacking his hands in frustration. Just a few […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThunder star Chris Paul admits Jordan Bell untucked jersey callout was intentional

Apart from being one of the best playmakers of this generation, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul is also an astute student of the game. He displayed his vast familiarity of the NBA rules on Friday, alerting the officials of an infraction committed by Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jordan Bell. Seeing Bell enter the game […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoVIDEO: Thunder's Steven Adams hits Dennis Schroder with full-court out of bounds pass for game-tying layup with 1.1 seconds left

Steven Adams and Dennis Schroder pulled off a last-ditch effort to save the Oklahoma City Thunder from a looming defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves. With just 1.1 seconds left on the clock and the Timberwolves leading 122-120, Adams inbounded the ball from the other end and threw a Hail Mary pass to the running Schroder. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoChris Paul knows things 'can be a lot worse' than playing for rebuilding OKC

Chris Paul was traded to an Oklahoma City Thunder team that appears to be in a rebuild phase, but he knows his situation could be a lot worse. Paul joined the Thunder this offseason as part of a trade with the Rockets — the same deal that sent Russell Westbrook to Houston. Now, for the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoChris Paul admits he hasn't talked much with Rockets star James Harden since trade

As a result of his offseason trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Paul hasn’t had much conversation with his former Rockets teammate, James Harden. Paul came to the Thunder in July as part of their deal with the Rockets to acquire Russell Westbrook. Paul spoke fondly of his time in Houston, but there were […]

Houston Rockets · 5 years agoChris Paul claims Rockets GM Daryl Morey said there would be no trade to Thunder

Chris Paul was not surprised to see his name in trade rumors this summer after a series of hamstring injuries plagued his two-year tenure with the Houston Rockets. However, Paul did find himself shocked to see them go through with a trade after general manager Daryl Morey allegedly assured him he would not be traded to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoWho won the Victor Oladipo-Paul George trade between the Thunder and Pacers?

Paul George has looked great in his return from rotator cuff surgery this past offseason and debut for the Los Angeles Clippers. The six-time All-Star forward is averaging 23.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game through 10 appearances for the Clippers while still getting his legs back under him. That being said, with […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoCarmelo Anthony reacts to being named Western Conference Player of the Week

The Melo renaissance continues. After a year-long absence, Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony hasn’t wasted any time returning to form. Anthony was named Western Conference Player of the Week for his performance with his new team. Anthony reacted on Instagram, posting a photo of his smiling face enveloped by his signature hoodie. https://www.instagram.com/p/B5lfj9HgKfj/ During […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoRussell Westbrook, Thunder fans gave Dennis Schröder a tough time for wearing Kevin Durant's shoes

Dennis Schröder had a rude awakening upon lacing up his Nike KDs after being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, quickly catching on to the organization’s utter repugnance for anything with Kevin Durant’s name or brand. Former franchise star Russell Westbrook didn’t let it slip either during his lone year next to Schröder: “Even Russ […]

Miami Heat · 5 years agoOne trade that would make the Heat legitimate contenders

The Miami Heat currently sit near the top with the third best record in the Eastern Conference. Their blockbuster deal that sent Jimmy Butler from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Miami Heat in July thrust the team in South Beach to the next level. They’re reaping some of the benefits of that trade. At 13-5, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThunder coach Billy Donovan ‘happy’ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled vs. Pelicans

The Oklahoma City Thunder managed to win over the New Orleans Pelicans in a close encounter on Friday. However, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a rough night, as not a lot of his shots were dropping. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 10 points, one rebound, three assists and two steals on 31 percent shooting. It was a terrible shooting […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoVIDEO: Thunder's Danilo Gallinari feeds a rolling Steven Adams with a between-the-legs bounce pass

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari pulled off a fancy dribble-pass to center Steven Adams, throwing the ball between his legs to the New Zealander for an easy dunk against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night (via NBA). 👀 Gallo threads the needle to Steven Adams! #ThunderUp 📺: @NBATV pic.twitter.com/L0NTtuiIB7 — NBA (@NBA) November […]

Portland Trail Blazers · 5 years agoBlazers' Damian Lillard says Carmelo Anthony never played victim card when asked about time with Thunder, Rockets

Damian Lillard inquired about Carmelo Anthony’s recent history, specifically his last two stops with the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets in the last two years before landing with the Portland Trail Blazers earlier this month. Lillard asked Melo upfront and was impressed with his forthcoming response: “I asked him what these last two […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nuggets' Jamal Murray commit to playing for Team Canada

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets have committed to playing for Team Canada in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Via Twitter, Alexander announced the good news. I've known and made a promise to myself that representing my country is something I will continue to do and as my […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoThunder's Chris Paul embracing mentor role, but he still loves to hoop

When the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Chris Paul this past offseason, many thought that this would just be a quick stopgap for the veteran point guard. The Thunder are in a rebuilding situation after trading Paul George and Russell Westbrook, and this kind of situation doesn’t fit an aging guard whose main focus at this […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoRival executives don't see robust trade market for Chris Paul

After it was announced last summer that the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired the services of veteran point guard Chris Paul as part of the Russell Westbrook trade to the Houston Rockets, the general consensus was that Paul would be making his way out of the Thunder sooner rather than later. At this point, however, we […]

Los Angeles Clippers · 5 years agoPaul George on relationship with former Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook

Paul George and the L.A. Clippers defeated Russell Westbrook and the Houston Rockets on Friday night, 122-119. The game saw Kawhi Leonard, Lou Williams and Paul George exchange huge shots with James Harden, Russell Westbrook, and Clint Capela. Friday night also marked the first time in two years that George and Westbrook were on opposite […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoWarriors' Draymond Green out vs. Jazz, expected to return Monday vs. Thunder

The Golden State Warriors will be without Draymond Green for the second consecutive game, as he’s bound to miss Friday’s game against the Utah Jazz with a sore right heel, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Head coach Steve Kerr is expecting his star forward to return Monday when the Warriors start their home […]

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