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The Oklahoma City Thunder have dropped their last two games in a row immediately following their six-game winning streak. But even with those two setbacks, Carmelo Anthony believes the team has figured things out offensively. Although, he cautions that that offensive improvement must not come at the expense of their top defense taking a step […]

On a night when they did not have the services of star forward Paul George, the Oklahoma City Thunder fought back valiantly from a big early deficit against the Milwaukee Bucks. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough as star forward Carmelo Anthony and the Thunder fell 97-95 to the Bucks in controversial fashion. After superstar point guard Russell […]

During the second quarter of last night’s 124-107 win for the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Toronto Raptors, Thunder reigning MVP point guard Russell Westbrook and Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas got into a minor scuffle with one another. Thunder star forward Carmelo Anthony, who was on the bench at the time, was seen laying down on […]

The NBA has made a major alteration to the All-Star Game format by making it a draft to determine the rosters of both teams. At this juncture, the actual selection process of the players eligible to play in the contest will not be televised. It’s something that Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony believes should remain […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seemingly started to figure things out after winning their sixth straight game with a solid 124-107 victory over the Toronto Raptors. There are plenty of factors that have attributed to their recent success, however, it is safe to say the reason behind it has been the stellar play of superstar point […]

What chemistry issues? The Oklahoma City Thunder pair of Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony showed no signs of unfamiliarity when they hooked up for a highlight-reel worthy alley-oop slam dunk during the first quarter of Wednesday’s matchup at home against the visiting Toronto Raptors. Russ to Melo ⚡️pic.twitter.com/5KtJPMr4pm — Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) December 28, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have finally begun to hit their stride over the last couple of weeks currently riding a five-game winning streak while winning eight out of their last 10 games. It has been a collective turnaround by the team led by their three All-Stars, which Paul George voiced on Wednesday that he believes […]

In the last couple of seasons with the New York Knicks, it had become a tumultuous situation for All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony’s standing within the organization. There was no shortage of issues around the entire ordeal that made it a toxic environment. All of this had come to head during the offseason with Anthony finally […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were feeling the Christmas spirit with their 112-107 win over the Chris Paul-less Houston Rockets. The Thunder continue to click on all cylinders with their Big Three putting on another impressive show. Furthermore, superstar forward Carmelo Anthony has clearly started to find his rhythm in this Thunder offense. Perhaps his most […]

Through the first few months of the season, Utah Jazz rookie guard Donovan Mitchell has been one of the pleasant surprises in the league. Donovan’s continued stellar player has caught the attention of other established players around the league. Following his 29-point outing in the 103-89 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night, […]

During the offseason, the Houston Rockets were long viewed as the frontrunners to acquire All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony from the New York Knicks However, nothing truly came about from the trade discussions with Anthony instead being moved to the Oklahoma City Thunder in mid-September just prior to the start of training camp. With a matchup […]

The Utah Jazz are coming off one of their most impressive victories of the 2017-18 NBA season with a solid win over the San Antonio Spurs. Unfortunately, they were unable to carry over that momentum into Saturday night’s star-studded matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite the 103-89 loss to the Thunder, rookie phenom Donovan […]

Heading into the 2017-18 NBA season, there were expectations it would take time for the Oklahoma City Thunder after teaming up Carmelo Anthony and Paul George with Russell Westbrook. Through 32 games, the Thunder have been inconsistent, but are currently 9-3 in December. After Westbrook’s game-winning three-pointer against the Atlanta Hawks, Anthony believes he has […]

Paul George is one of the most talented small forwards in the NBA. His length, shooting, and defense make him a cornerstone piece for any team. When George was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder last summer, it was believed that George would stick it out with Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony. On paper, the […]

At 32 years of age, LeBron James is still the best NBA player in the world. He continually defies Father Time, while posting ground-breaking statistics that boggle the minds of both his peers and the media. Away from the court, however, James has a knack of making league-altering decisions that change the landscape of the […]

Through roughly the first quarter of his first year, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has displayed much promising play on the court. Much of that lies with his scoring prowess quickly emerging as one of the top offensive contributors from his rookie class. Tatum has accredited that skill set to shaping his game to two of […]

The Carmelo Anthony saga played out like a soap opera in the days and weeks before the was traded to Oklahoma City. So far, Anthony is slowly finding his way with the Thunder. But according to reports, Anthony may have wanted to find his way with another. Before Anthony was ultimately traded in the summer, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder managed to get back to .500 with a clutch 95-94 victory over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. However, the performance from their “Big 3” in this one hardly inspired any hope of their star-studded lineup finally getting acclimated with one another. As a result, the negative speculation surrounding the Thunder continues […]

When it comes to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first 30 games of the 2017-18 season, it is no secret that the team has underachieved its way to a 15-15 record. There’s plenty of games to go to make things right, but something clearly needs to be done about the team’s chemistry and execution on the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have gotten off to a rough start through the first couple months of the season continuing to titter around the .500 mark. It has been largely characterized by their struggles to find cohesiveness for their three All-Stars in Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony in playing effectively alongside each other. […]

NBA stars are no strangers to the world of Twitter. Many of the top players, such as LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry use Twitter every day to connect with their fans. It’s a simple way for players to express their feelings after a game, to give their opinions on something, or just to […]

Prior to the trade deadline during the 2010-11 season, the New York Knicks were able to acquire All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony from the Denver Nuggets in a blockbuster deal. However, the Brooklyn Nets reportedly had a deal in place to land Anthony that he was ready to go forth with but it never came to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder nearly executed a perfect road trip after impressive wins over the formidable Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers. However, it was ultimately spoiled by their 111-96 loss to a New York Knicks team that was without their best player in budding superstar center Kristaps Porzingis. It was just the latest example of the […]

After his name was called during the player introductions before the game, a tribute video played on the Madison Square Garden jumbotron for Thunder star forward Carmelo Anthony. The reception in the arena that he received was mostly positive and met with some jeers as well. The Thunder may have lost to the Knicks, but […]

When the Oklahoma City Thunder visited the New York Knicks on Saturday, it marked the first time Carmelo Anthony played inside Madison Square after getting traded during the offseason. As expected, a lot of attention was on Anthony. The Thunder did not have one of their better performances this season though, and ultimately lost to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder dropped back to a below.5 00 record after a disappointing loss to the New York Knicks on Saturday night. It was yet another lackluster team performance that embodied what has been a struggle for the Thunder through the first two months of the season. Much of this has centered around the […]

All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony finally made his return back to the Madison Square Garden on Saturday for the first time since being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder. It didn’t take long for the New York Knicks fans in attendance to direct some boos toward their former star on the Thunder’s first possession of the […]

Since being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, there has been much anticipation building up around All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony’s return back to Madison Square Garden. During his first official introduction back at the venue he played in for seven years, Anthony was given a touching video tribute that saw him get a loud ovation from […]

It has been an eventful road trip, to say the least for the Oklahoma City Thunder. They have managed to pull out clutch victories in front of raucous crowds and could be adding another to the list soon. Just days after visiting the former home of superstar forward Paul George, the Thunder will now make the […]

After star small forward Carmelo Anthony and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off probably their most impressive victory of the season last night over the Philadelphia 76ers, they immediately get right back at it today at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. Anthony, who had 24 points on 11-of-17 shots from the field […]

The primetime showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers certainly fit the billing. The star-studded matchup featured plenty interesting moments in what was the longest game of the 2017-18 NBA season. Among them was this interaction between superstars Russell Westbrook and Joel Embiid following a collision with Carmelo Anthony during the final seconds of the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were hoping to stay in the win column following a clutch overtime victory on Tuesday night. However, they faced a stiff test in an Oklahoma City Thunder team still looking to find its footing with their newly-acquired “Big 3.” Needless to say, it was an eventful night for both teams in the […]

Carmelo Anthony arguably got the hottest hands among the Oklahoma City Thunder’s superstar triumvirate during Friday’s road game against the up-and-coming Philadelphia 76ers, but good luck telling Russell Westbrook that. During one play in the fourth quarter, Westbrook drove the lane and attacked the basket although he could’ve passed the ball to Anthony, who was […]

With Paul George’s home-coming in Indiana over and done with, it’s now Carmelo Anthony’s turn to come home back to New York for the first time since he was traded in the offseason. But for anyone looking to catch that game live, be forewarned: it’ll cost you. A lot. According to TicketIQ, Melo’s return game […]

New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis seems to respect what Carmelo Anthony did in New York. Anthony will make his return to New York on Saturday when the Oklahoma City Thunder are in town to play the Knicks. It will be Anthony’s first time in New York since asking for a trade from the franchise […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks face off against each other and Saturday, and Carmelo Anthony has feelings. The former Knicks star will make his return to New York since forcing a trade to the Thunder over the summer. Boos will rain down, surely, when Anthony gets introduced in his former home arena, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder big man Steven Adams is as strong as they come in the NBA. The Kiwi not only looks imposing thanks to his rugged facial hair, but he also plays like it, especially on the defensive end. However, new teammate Carmelo Anthony jokingly dismissed Adams’ bona fides as one of the strongest dudes […]

It’s been an ongoing struggle offensively for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s new Big Three of Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, and Paul George this season. All three are shooting career-lows from the field, and combined to go just 10-of-45 (22 percent) against the Indiana Pacers. After the game, Anthony offered up a possible explanation as to […]

Apparently, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George wasn’t the only target of a hostile crowd Wednesday inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse during a game between the Indiana Pacers and the Thunder. George’s eardrums probably were close to rupturing from all the boos he got from hateful Pacers fans who still can’t get over that offseason trade […]