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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 […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George reacted to a playoff commercial he recently starred in for Universal Studios’ upcoming movie “The Secret Life of Pets 2.” In his Twitter post, George appeared to be alluding to the upcoming bloodbath that is the NBA playoffs and stressed the importance of attention to detail during the post-season. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan wouldn’t speculate on the Game 1 status of his leading scorer, Paul George, after he missed Wednesday’s season final against the Milwaukee Bucks, calling him day-to-day, according to ESPN’s Royce Young. The Thunder will take on the Portland Trail Blazers on the first round, but are still at […]

Paul George is now in an elite company after having a terrific 2018-19 NBA season with the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, George managed to accomplish a stat line only Michael Jordan has recorded before. The Thunder superstar became the second player to average at least 26 points, eight rebounds, 3.5 […]

Paul George will not be playing in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s tilt against the Milwaukee Bucks. According to Brett Dawson of The Athletic, George has been listed as inactive. Earlier reports said that the All-Star forward is dealing with a sore right shoulder. Paul George is out tonight. Listed as inactive, per the Thunder. — Brett […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are listing star small forward Paul George as questionable to play against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday in the team’s regular season finale. George is still dealing with right shoulder soreness. The All-Star swingman has been suffering from the ailment for quite some time now. Paul George (right shoulder soreness) is listed […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Paul George knocked down a game-winning three-pointer to give his team an all-important win on Tuesday night. George hit a three-pointer with 1.8 seconds left to play in the game en route to a 112-111 victory over the Houston Rockets at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. The win against […]

Early in the season, Paul George of the Oklahoma City Thunder was one of the leading NBA MVP candidates. In a recent interview, the star forward shared what he believes are the traits of an MVP. Speaking with Sekou Smith on the Hang Time Podcast, George believes an MVP doesn’t dominate one statistical category or post […]

Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Paul George says his team went through a noticeable dip in energy late in the 2018-19 NBA season. George made his sentiments known to Sekou Smith on NBA.com’s “Hang Time Podcast” on April 4. We hit a wall as a group where we haven’t been playing our best and, you […]

With four games remaining in the NBA regular season, the Oklahoma City Thunder currently have the seventh spot in the West. They haven’t sealed that No. 7 spot yet, though, which means they could still face the Golden State Warriors — currently in first place — in the opening round of the playoffs. Though some […]

Whenever Portland Trail Blazers swingman Evan Turner has to guard Oklahoma City Thunder star small forward Paul George, Turner isn’t usually fond of what happens when George gets the ball against him. George, who is having the best statistical season of his career this year with the Thunder, has been taking no prisoners and that […]

Paul George raved about teammate Russell Westbrook after an iconic performance saw him trot out a 20-point, 20-rebound, 21-assist performance against the hapless Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard planned to honor the late Nipsey Hussle, also from his hometown of LA, by going all out with a blockbuster […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George expressed his amazement at Russell Westbrook’s monster triple-double in their win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. George took it to Instagram to express his reaction. He tagged Westbrook as an ‘incredible’ player on his post while giving the recently departed rapper Nipsey Hussle a shout-out. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvxwtaen7QK/ In […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Paul George is continuously proving that the gruesome injury he sustained years ago is now a thing of the past. George has been on a tear, and he had another highlight dunk on Tuesday night. George cruised for a 360 dunk during their game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen a precipitous fall from the third-place spot in the West they used to occupy not long ago, dropping to the eighth and last seed in the conference after the last two losses. Paul George and company have now lost seven of their last 10 games, leaving him and the […]

Corey Brewer told Paul George about his experience with the Los Angeles Lakers when the two played together on the Oklahoma City Thunder last season, according to Dave McMenamin of ESPN. George and Brewer were teammates on the Thunder for the second half of the 2017-18 season. PG never took a meeting with the Lakers […]

Paul George shocked a lot of people last summer when he decided to re-sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder instead of going back home to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. When the Thunder traded for George in the summer of 2017, the prevailing thought was the small forward would be a one-year rental and […]

The NBA Playoffs is only weeks away with teams battling for position to have the upper hand in the first round and beyond. As soon as postseason action begins, everything goes back to zero except for a team’s true identity. Records don’t matter and head-to-head matchups don’t matter as much as many might think. Practically […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar small forward Paul George has scored over 2,000 points in a season for the first time in his career and the star swingman admits “it’s been a grind” to get to this point. George is dealing with soreness in both of his shoulders at the moment. While speaking to reporters on […]