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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo earned his first Most Valuable Player award by beating out last year’s MVP winner James Harden of the Houston Rockets as part of Monday’s Kia NBA Awards. Antetokounmpo had his best season yet, posting averages of 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 1.3 steals through 72 games […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert beats out Milwaukee Bucks star swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo and Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George to win the 2019 Defensive Player of the Year award. Gobert won the award last season as well, beating out Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid. This past regular season, Gobert averaged 15.9 points, 12.9 rebounds, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti says All-Star small forward Paul George (shoulder) is “going to make a full recovery.” George underwent surgery to his right rotator cuff and left labrum after the Thunder’s season ended. The swingman is expected to miss the entire 2019-20 preseason. Via Erik Horne of The Oklahoman: Paul George has […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George has undergone successful surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, according to Royce Young of ESPN. Young adds that George’s timetable is the same for when he underwent surgery on his right shoulder several weeks ago, noting that he will be reassessed at the start of […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

The two Most Valuable Player frontrunners in Houston Rockets guard James Harden and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the 15-man shortlist of the 2018-19 All-NBA selections: The All-NBA Teams: pic.twitter.com/ZdTEWdDEAo — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 23, 2019 Both Antetokounmpo and Harden, two of the three finalists fro the MVP award were named unanimous selections, […]

This summer will be crucial for some NBA teams, as some of the best players in the league like Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, and Klay Thompson are expected to hit the market. There are several franchises with enough cap space that can offer one or two of these guys max contracts, but some […]

With the conference finals in full swing, the NBA has released its early nominations for the 2018-19 Defensive Player of the Year award. While Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George have received plenty of love, it appears Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert will have a chance to defend his […]

Milwaukee Bucks swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo, Houston Rockets guard James Harden and Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George have been named finalists for the 2019 MVP award. #NBA MVP finalists: Giannis Antetokounmpo, #Bucks Paul George, #Thunder James Harden, #Rockets pic.twitter.com/V2Ep1VJeEL — Ryan Ward (@RyanWardLA) May 18, 2019 Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to the best record […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are still recovering from their early playoff exit, but their offseason is already off to a rough start. On Tuesday, Thunder star Paul George underwent surgery to repair a partially torn tendon in his right shoulder. His recovery will likely cause him to miss at least the start of the preseason. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George played through a shoulder injury for almost the entire second half of the season. Now that the Thunder have been knocked out, George has undergone rotator cuff surgery. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, George will also soon have surgery on his other shoulder to correct a small tear […]

The Toronto Raptors and Oklahoma City Thunder reportedly discussed a trade centered around shooting guard DeMar DeRozan for guard Victor Oladipo and big man Domantas Sabonis in 2017, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. A trade never materialized and the Thunder sent Oladipo and Sabonis to the Indiana Pacers for Paul George instead. “When Oklahoma […]

After another season that ended in a first round exit, the Oklahoma City Thunder must do what it takes to improve around Russell Westbrook and Paul George. That may require some truly difficult decisions that shakes up the makeup of their roster. The main hurdle that could prevent the Thunder from being able to make […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George, who was seen favoring his shoulder in the playoffs, is set to see a shoulder specialist outside Oklahoma. Thunder general manager Sam Presti shared the news per Maddie Lee of The Oklahoman, noting that sooner or later, George’s shoulder would have to be checked out at some point: “Everyone […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George says the team has everything they need to go on a deep postseason run, which is why the All-Star swingman is still processing how they got knocked out in the first round of the playoffs again. The Thunder lost to the Utah Jazz in six games in the 2018 […]

This wasn’t what Paul George had in mind when he re-signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder last summer. When Kevin Durant left OKC for the Warriors, the Thunder failed to get past the first round of the playoffs in 2017. After adding George and Carmelo Anthony last season, they lost in the first round to […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard isn’t done clapping back at Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George, who called his series-clinching buzzer-beater in Game 5 “a bad shot.” In his interview with Pull Up podcast hosts CJ McCollum and Jordan Schultz, Lillard called George a poor sport, adding that if there was anything bad during […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George spoke about his connection with Russell Westbrook as the two leaders of this team, giving a small window into how his personality is often misperceived in front of the media: “I think Russ is honestly just as normal as anybody else. I think anything he does is just amplified, […]

The mere concept of trading Russell Westbrook might be too fraught for the Oklahoma City Thunder to fathom. No player in the league, with the ever notable exception of Damian Lillard, is more synonymous with his team than the Thunder’s superstar point guard. He was a reckless rookie for the Thunder’s 3-29 start during their […]

Paul George wouldn’t tip his hat to Damian Lillard after the Portland Trail Blazers star sealed the Oklahoma City Thunder’s doom in the last seconds of Game 5, burying a 37-foot 3-pointer to wrap up the series. George, who took on the task of defending Lillard as the end of regulation neared, called it “a […]

Oklahoma City swingman Paul George has been dealing with a sore right shoulder since the end of the regular season. Some experts feel the ailment may have affected his performance in the playoffs, as the Thunder were sent home in five games. Following OKC’s loss in Game 5, George noted that he will address his […]

Damian Lillard broke the Oklahoma City Thunder’s hearts when he nailed a 30-foot buzzer-beating 3-pointer to propel the Portland Trail Blazers to a 118-115 series-clinching win in Game 5 of the teams’ first-round matchup. After the game, Thunder star Paul George said that Lillard’s game-winner was a bad shot, and that it won’t be told […]

Following the Portland Trail Blazers’ series-clinching victory on Tuesday, Damian Lillard has shared his thoughts on the contentious end to Game 3, which saw Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George go in for a last-second dunk attempt (that was not counted as it had come after the final buzzer) despite his team winning by 12. […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star guard Damian Lillard once again reminded everyone that he’s one of the most lethal scorers in clutch situations as he hit a 37-foot game-winner to eliminate the Oklahoma City Thunder from the playoffs. Lillard’s Game 5 heroics helped the Blazers beat the Thunder 118-115 and win the series 4-1. But OKC […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star small forward Paul George says the Thunder are going to have a “different mentality” in Game 5 against the Portland Trail Blazers. George and the Thunder are down 3-1 in the series and will be underdogs in Game 5 since the Blazers easily won Games 1 and 2 at home. Despite […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Paul George gifted us with one of the filthiest step-back 3-pointers we’ve seen in the first round of the playoffs. Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu was on the wrong end of this highlight play, as George beat the third-quarter buzzer with a fancy corner trey: Paul George steps back in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder struggled offensively in their 111-98 Game 4 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, and they’re now on the brink of elimination as the series shifts back to Portland for Game 5. The Thunder have to make some big changes if they’re going to get back in this series, but Paul George […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Paul George went for a double pump dunk as the time expires, as if he wants to show that he has no respect for the Portland Trail Blazers. The dunk at the buzzer drew raves from fans, as there is a gentleman’s agreement between two teams to let the time expire […]

The psychological war between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Portland Trail Blazers is expected to continue, especially after OKC superstar Paul George kind of disrespected their foes. With the game already decided, George decided to launch a double pump dunk in the dying seconds. While it did not count, it was a sign that […]

After a disappointing playoff series last year for the Oklahoma City Thunder in which Carmelo Anthony and Paul George both had clunkers against the Utah Jazz, this year’s playoffs are off to a similarly rocky start against the Portland Trail Blazers. Russell Westbrook has been close to disastrous to start the series, while Blazers counterpart […]

This just might be Damian Lillard’s time. The Portland Trail Blazers’ franchise player established himself in a new way last season, willing his team to the three seed in a loaded Western Conference with a career-best campaign culminating in an unlikely First Team All-NBA selection. One problem: Portland was embarrassed in the playoffs, swept out […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George is one of the best perimeter defenders in the league. However, Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum got him pretty good in Game 2 of their Western Conference first round match-up. McCollum confused George with a nasty hesitation crossover move to bank in the one-handed floater in the first […]

NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady thinks Oklahoma City Thunder star small forward Paul George has a torn labrum in his right shoulder. George has been dealing with a shoulder ailment for the past few months and it’s affected his jump shot. McGrady had a torn labrum in his shoulder during his career and had […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan confirms superstar small forward Paul George is cleared to play in Game 2 on Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. As we all know, George has been dealing with a shoulder issue for quite some time now. The All-Star swingman told reporters on Monday he’s pain free, even […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star small forward Paul George told reporters in Portland on Monday his shoulder is now pain-free. On Sunday after the Thunder lost Game 1 to the Blazers, George said he wasn’t able to lift his shoulders a few days ago. The All-Star swingman has been dealing with a shoulder issue pretty much […]

Even after taking Game 1 in the opening series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard was still critical of one aspect of his team’s performance. Lillard was not pleased with his team’s defense of the three-point line and had the following to say about the performance. “I don’t think it […]

Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Paul George was obviously not himself on Sunday afternoon after OKC went down to the Portland Trail Blazers, 104-99. George spoke to the media after the game and discussed his own struggles. He was dealing with a shoulder injury entering the playoffs, and the Thunder star admitted that he wasn’t able […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder could be at an early disadvantage in their first round series against the Portland Trail Blazers, as ESPN’s Royce Young says that star forward Paul George will be a game-time decision on Sunday afternoon ahead of Game 1: Paul George is a gametime decision, Billy Donovan says. He’ll go through his […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George’s availability for Game 1 of their opening round series against the Portland Trailblazers is still up in the air. Jamie Hudson of NBC Sports Northwest reported on Twitter that George remains questionable for Game 1 due to right shoulder soreness. Thunder Injury Report for Game 1: Andre Roberson (left […]