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Oklahoma City ThunderVictor Oladipo, Oklahoma City Thunder agree on 4-year, $84 million extension

Victor Oladipo dreamed about being on the Thunder a year before it ever happened. Now he can know he’ll be in Oklahoma City for years to come. Oladipo and the Thunder agreed to a four-year, $84 million extension on Monday, the deadline to extend players still on rookie deals. Oklahoma City guard Victor Oladipo has […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder in contract talks with Victor Oladipo and Steven Adams

The Oklahoma City Thunder only have a day or so left to lock up some of the key pieces of their franchise. The deadline to extend Victor Oladipo and Steven Adams‘ contract is October 31st. If they are able to do so, it will keep them from going into restrictive free agency. The Thunder do […]

Oklahoma City ThunderVictor Oladipo talks about being Russell Westbrook's teammate

Victor Oladipo has been Russell Westbrook‘s teammate for only two games but in those two games he has seen greatness. Westbrook, with the help of Oladipo, has helped the Thunder to a 2-0 start. It hasn’t been pretty for OKC, but wins are wins. In those two victories for the Oklahoma City Thunder over the […]

Oklahoma City ThunderVideo: Victor Oladipo nails free-throw line finger roll at the buzzer

During the first quarter of Sunday’s preseason game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves, Victor Oladipo made a move which is now considered a lost art. With time running out in the first period, the newly-acquired OKC guard raced to the basket and sank a finger roll from the free-throw line to beat the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder5 Questions heading into the Thunder's season

The Oklahoma City Thunder have finished their games overseas and are now headed back to the United States. The travel back will be the real start to the Thunder’s preseason and it will be an important preseason for the new-look squad. The Thunder are still trying to get all the pieces on their team clicking. […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder Breakdown: What we know from the first preseason game

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost their first preseason game 142-137 in a wild overtime shootout on Monday against Real Madrid of the Liga ACB of Spain. While it’s an “L” on the preseason record, there was lots to take away from this game, especially in such a highly contested one with five extra minutes of action. How […]

Oklahoma City ThunderVideo: Victor Oladipo posterizes two Real Madrid players with two-handed jam

Oklahoma City Thunder new signing Victor Oladipo didn’t take a back seat to Russell Westbrook‘s fastbreak slam — throwing down one of his own over two Real Madrid defenders, no less, in Monday’s exhibition game in Madrid, Spain. The fourth-year guard drove from the wing to the rack, keeping Jaycee Carroll on his hip before elevating […]

Oklahoma City ThunderVictor Oladipo hopes to stay in Oklahoma City for a long time

It didn’t take long for fourth-year shooting guard Victor Oladipo to claim long-term allegiance to his new team, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Oladipo was traded from the Orlando Magic along with Ersan Ilyasova and the rights to Domantas Sabonis for the Thunder’s Serge Ibaka on June 23. The 6-foot-4 rising star told Alex Kennedy of […]

Oklahoma City ThunderVideo: Victor Oladipo says Russell Westbrook sings him to sleep

Oklahoma City Thunder newcomer Victor Oladipo, who loves to sing, revealed that his teammate Russell Westbrook can sing as well. That’s not hard to believe since plenty of people have multiple talents. That’s where the normal ends and the strange part begins. According to Oladipo, his teammate uses his vocals to help put him to […]

Oklahoma City ThunderVideo: Victor Oladipo shows off his singing voice

Victor Oladipo is only 24-years-old and yet he is going into his fourth year in the NBA. The now Thunder shooting guard has now become one of the best players of two different franchises in his short career. Oladipo has put up decent numbers so far with 15.9 points, 3.9 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per […]

Oklahoma City ThunderVictor Oladipo actually thought about joining Thunder since last year

Victor Oladipo has gone from being the best player on the Orlando Magic to a key player for a playoff team. That team is the Oklahoma City Thunder. When Oladipo first joined the team he did not think he would be the second option, but now he will be thrust into that position. The Thunder […]

Oklahoma City ThunderWatch: Thunder's Victor Oladipo sings 'I Believe I Can Fly' at water park

One of the young bright stars the NBA has is the newly-acquired guard of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Victor Oladipo. The second-overall pick of the 2013 draft has shown his versatility on the court since he started his NBA career as he can play both guard spots. In his three seasons with the Orlando Magic, […]

Oklahoma City ThunderVictor Oladipo shares his thoughts on the national anthem protests

There has been a firestorm of controversy surrounding the NFL, and specifically 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, because of his decision to not stand during the national anthem. In what began as a lone sign of protest against the countless oppressions African Americans face daily in the United States, it has now grown tremendously with players […]

Oklahoma City ThunderVictor Oladipo is ready to take over the Thunder

Victor Oladipo will be entering his fourth year in the league and there is no better time for him to step up and explode onto the scene than now. Oladipo has generally lived a life out of the spotlight; being one of the best players on the Orlando Magic does not do much for you. […]

Golden State WarriorsDraymond Green argues with Victor Oladipo and Stanley Johnson on dunks

Draymond Green will always have something to say. When he’s on the basketball court, that means talking trash. Green stood around after a Team USA basketball practice in Las Vegas this week, watching the show put on by Victor Oladipo and Stanley Johnson of the Select Team. Oladipo and Johnson took turns catching self-thrown alley-oops off […]

Oklahoma City ThunderKanter shares a way to recycle old Kevin Durant jerseys

Much like Cavs fans when LeBron James signed with Miami, Thunder fans have taken to burn Kevin Durant‘s jersey. Look guys, $60 plus jerseys shouldn’t be used as tinder despite the anger you’re feelings toward KD. Enes Kanter of the Thunder believes that as well, he tweeted a clever way of turning KD jerseys into Oladipo jerseys. […]

Oklahoma City ThunderVictor Oladipo provides optimism for Thunder franchise moving forward

In the wake of ex-Thunder superstar forward Kevin Durant‘s departure to the rival Western Conference finalistsm the Golden State Warriors, young guard Victor Oladipo can only move on and prepare for a bigger role, and consequently more pressure, in his new Oklahoma home during this offseason. Yet, under the presumed leadership of athletic point guard Russell […]

Orlando MagicEvan Fournier Re-Signs With Orlando

Amid the craze of the first day of NBA Free Agency, the Orlando Magic have pulled off their second big signing of the day, securing Evan Fournier with a 5-year, 85 million dollar deal on Friday afternoon. Fournier has spent the previous 2 seasons in Orlando after beginning his career with the Denver Nuggets. Fournier […]

Orlando MagicShould Orlando's recent moves be questioned?

Should the Orlando Magic management get the benefit of the doubt? Looking at the recent trade that sent Serge Ibaka to the Magic for Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova and rookie Domantas Sabonis, it seemed like a move that was made randomly rather than for improvement. Orlando has had an interesting off-season so far, starting with […]

Oklahoma City ThunderIbaka was unhappy in OKC, likely would have left as UFA

One of the few but surprising trades that happened this week was when the Thunder sent Serge Ibaka in a swap for three Orlando Magic players Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova, and rookie Domantas Sabonis, on Thursday. The Thunder had just come off of a long run in the playoffs, and almost eliminating the Warriors, but blew […]

Oklahoma City ThunderBREAKING: Thunder trade Serge Ibaka to Magic for Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova, and Domantas Sabonis

On 2016 Draft day, the Oklahoma City Thunder have made a blockbuster move with the Orlando Magic in an attempt to keep free agent forward Kevin Durant. The Thunder have traded PF Serge Ibaka to Orlando for SG Victor Oladipo, PF Ersan Ilyasova, and the 11th pick PF/CDomantas Sabonis. Per Adrian Wojnarowski. Orlando will send […]

Orlando MagicOrlando Magic focused on adding veterans over next two offseasons

The Orlando Magic have a pretty simple goal—they want to add big stars. Since trading Dwight Howard back in 2012, the team has not only lacked star power, but they have struggled to contend. The Magic haven’t made the playoffs since the 2011-12 campaign. Although they improved in 2015-16, they were still just 35-47 overall. […]

Orlando MagicMagic players tweet reactions to coach Scott Skiles resigning after just one season

Thursday morning the Orlando Magic posted a tweet announcing  coach Scott Skiles’ resignation from the Magic after only coaching for one season. Magic players seemed to be caught off guard with the news and posted a couple of responses on twitter in wonder. Victor Oladipo responded in a tweet surprised but offered that Skiles helped […]

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