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NBAThunder news: Sam Presti on trading for Paul George despite 2018 NBA free agency

Earlier this offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder made a huge splash move with the acquisition of All-Star Paul George from the Indiana Pacers. However, it came with a huge risk involved given that George can walk away after this upcoming season due to the opt-out clause he possesses in his contract that will allow him […]

New York KnicksSam Presti is a candidate for Knicks' vacant presidency post

The New York Knicks will consider Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti as a candidate to fill the president of basketball operations vacancy, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. The Knicks have stated they will favor honing into free agent acquisitions with only two days until the market opens, instead of aiming to replace Phil Jackson‘s post […]

Oklahoma City ThunderAndre Roberson 'loves' being in OKC, will need to find common ground to stay

Andre Roberson is coming off one of his most brilliant seasons as a perimeter defender and another shining playoff series despite a quick exit against the Houston Rockets. With many offseason questions looming about his return to the team, the 25-year-old wing could be looking to re-sign with the team very soon, according to GM Sam […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder GM Sam Presti interviewed Billy Donovan for 10 hours before hiring him

Routinely viewed as one of the best general managers in the league, Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti does exhaustive research on all aspects of the team and fully dedicates himself to the job. But Presti’s hard work has paid off as the Thunder have been one of the better teams in the league for […]

Oklahoma City ThunderOscar Robertson will watch Russell Westbrook, OKC play in their season finale against Nuggets

After breaking his record for most triple-doubles in a season, Oscar Robertson will have the opportunity to watch Thunder guard Russell Westbrook play live. The Big O is reportedly flying to Oklahoma City on Wednesday, and will be part of the home crowd inside Chesapeake Energy Arena to watch their team play their regular season finale […]

Phoenix SunsEarl Watson saw potential in James Harden, Russell Westbrook before most NBA franchises had eyes on them

Phoenix Suns head coach Earl Watson was the one individual who saw rough diamonds before they were polished and took shape, before they were held up and shined from every angle, back when all they had was promise. Those diamonds in the rough were Los Angeles area standouts James Harden and Russell Westbrook, who prior to […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder GM on Thunder players possibly protesting national anthem

The start of the NBA season comes closer and closer and with it, the potential of players protesting the national anthem has become a much more vivid reality. Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti has shown the team’s views on the matter. “Our viewpoint on it is obviously we’ve had players and staff stand […]

NBASpurs' Gregg Popovich surprises Thunder GM Sam Presti at awards banquet

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich paid a surprise visit to his old friend Sam Presti at the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice’s Humanitarian Awards dinner. Presti was being honored as the OCCJ’s 2016 Humanitarian of the Year for his commitment to diversity and inclusion within the Thunder organization. “He’s amongst the people that have […]

Oklahoma City ThunderHow Sam Presti's diverse background helped him build the Thunder's roster

When Sam Presti was named the general manager of the Seattle SuperSonics in 2007, no one had any idea how Presti would change the face of the franchise forever. Presti’s NBA career took off with the San Antonio Spurs, an organization that is known for being relatively quiet with their moves. While Presti, no doubt, […]

Oklahoma City ThunderWith free agency finally over, here are 2017's prominent free agents

With July 7th’s moratorium-ending deadline coming and passing, free agency seems to be ceasing to an end, and general managers around the league now turn to the 2017 class of superstars unsigned to their incumbent franchises. Thunder‘s Westbrook has already started making rumors, with the point guard reportedly refusing to sign an extension and risking a blockbuster […]

Oklahoma City ThunderIf not the Thunder, where could Westbrook be next season?

Oklahoma City must be truly gasping in horror at the state of their franchise in the past 24 hours. The first star in this newly born NBA town, 2013-14 MVP Kevin Durant, only just deserted his old team for Steve Kerr and Jerry West’s Golden State Warriors. Now, several rumors report that the Thunder front office might […]

Oklahoma City ThunderHow Oklahomans should feel about Kevin Durant's decision according to Sam Presti

Earlier tonight, Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti made himself available to the media to address the current status of his team as well as getting a feel of how he’ll handle the loss of their franchise player. One intriguing question he was asked was how Oklahomans should feel about Kevin Durant, knowing that he has […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder GM Sam Presti speaks out on Russell Westbrook

OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti addressed the media tonight, hours after finding out that he had lost Kevin Durant to free agency. He is very much aware of what’s on hand and quickly turned his attention to the other star he still has under contract, Russell Westbrook. There’s already been a lot of chatter about the […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder GM speaks on Kevin Durant's pending decision

Thunder GM Sam Presti doesn’t seem too worried about his franchise player Kevin Durant potentially leaving for another team this summer. Presti has been giving Durant the time and space that the superstar needs in regards to the upcoming decision he’ll make this summer. “We’ll get an answer from him at the appropriate time,” Presti told […]

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