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Why did Donovan choose Chicago over Oklahoma City?
Was money a motivating factor in Donovan taking the Bulls job?
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Former Thunder coach Billy Donovan named new Chicago Bulls coach
Former Thunder coach Billy Donovan has been hired as the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls, the Bulls announced Tuesday.
OKC Thunder: Kevin Hervey signs to play in Russia
The Thunder has another two-way contract slot to fill before next season.
OKC Thunder: Chris Paul finishes seventh in MVP race
Chris Paul, after a resurgent season in Oklahoma City, finished seventh in the Most Valuable Player race.
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OKC Thunder: Chris Paul named All-NBA second team
Thunder point guard Chris Paul was named All-NBA second team on Wednesday.
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Tramel: Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat prove NBA Draft lottery luck not necessary
Just like Toronto a year ago, Nuggets and Heat prove there is more than one way to championship contention
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What's the future for Westbrook in Houston?
Westbrook looked lost & confused with the Rockets
OKC Thunder hires Rivals analyst Corey Evans as scout
Corey Evans, a former national basketball recruiting analyst for Rivals.com, is joining the Thunder as a scout.
OKC Thunder: Chris Paul to be guest picker on ESPN's College GameDay
Thunder point guard and former Wake Forest star Chris Paul will be the guest picker Saturday morning on ESPN's College GameDay.
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Report: Thunder offered Billy Donovan contract prior to restart
Donovan has already been linked with job openings in Chicago and Philadelphia.
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OKC Thunder: Billy Donovan won't return as coach next season
Billy Donovan and the Thunder have "mutually agreed to part ways," the franchise announced Tuesday night.
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OKC Thunder: Dennis Schröder finishes second for Sixth Man of the Year
Thunder point guard Dennis Schröder finished second in Sixth Man of the Year voting.
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OKC Thunder: Lu Dort, despite crushing turnover, shines in Game 7 loss to Rockets
Dort finished with 30 points — the most ever by a Thunder rookie in a playoff game, much less a Game 7.
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OKC Thunder: Seven takeaways from Game 7 loss to Rockets
The final minutes of Game 7 unfolded in a frenzy of missed shots, failed flops and scrambles for the basketball.
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Tramel: Rockets' future more murky than the Thunder's
Every NBA team faces an uncertain off-season, but none moreso than the Rockets
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Tramel: OKC Thunder could be the 1960 Pittsburgh Pirates
The Yankees hammered the Pirates in the 1960 World Series -- but the Pirates won the Series
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Tramel: Thunder report card gets high marks for defense, Dort & backup bigs
Billy Donovan pushed the right buttons, and now the Thunder gets a Game 7 against Houston
Thunder has limited Game 7 experience beyond Paul
Paul has an extensive playoff history -- the Thunder will be the fourth franchise for whom he's played in a Game 7
OKC Thunder launches voting initiative
The Thunder will hold voter registration drives inside Chesapeake Energy Arena every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. from Sept....
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Tramel: Chris Paul's shooting the difference for OKC Thunder in Game 6 win vs. Rockets
A good plan for the Thunder: Have Chris Paul shoot more
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OKC Thunder rookies Darius Bazley, Lu Dort impress in Game 6 win
Bazley’s flailing play counted as a crucial fourth-quarter assist in the Thunder’s 104-100 Game 6 win Monday night.
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OKC Thunder: Chris Paul thrives in clutch time to force Game 7 against Rockets
Chris Paul said he and his teammates had to pack their bags before Game 6, just in case. For as long as life in the bubble has...
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'We just shot ourselves in the foot': Turnovers doom Houston Rockets in Game 6 loss to OKC Thunder
James Harden shouldered the blame. So did Russell Westbrook.The Houston Rockets had too many turnovers late Monday night in a...
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OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from Game 6 win against Rockets in NBA Playoffs
The Thunder forced a Game 7 with a 104-100 win against the Rockets in Game 6 Monday night.
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OKC Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receives votes for Most Improved Player
The NBA announced the voting results Monday night, and New Orleans' Brandon Ingram took home the award with 42 of 100...
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Tramel: Winning in the Western Conference will be harder than ever for OKC Thunder moving forward
The Western Conference keeps getting better and better, leading to some difficult decisions for Sam Presti
Dennis Schroder, P.J. Tucker ejected from Thunder-Rockets Game 5
Dennis Schroder led the Thunder with 19 points Saturday night despite being ejected midway through the third quarter.
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Tramel: Fate of Thunder offense rests with Lu Dort
Dort has been key to the Thunder defense, but now he must make shots to keep the OKC season alive
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OKC Thunder: Starting lineup has struggled against Rockets
Something isn’t clicking with the Thunder’s starting five, and slow starts to both halves Saturday night contributed to OKC’s...
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Tramel: Thunder report card dismal after blowout loss to Rockets
The Thunder's shooting and ball security were horrible, and defense wasn't exactly spiffy, either
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OKC Thunder-Houston Rockets: Game 6 tip-off time set
Houston leads the first-round series 3-2 after a 114-80 win in Game 5 on Saturday night.
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OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from Game 5 loss to Rockets
The Rockets blew past the Thunder 114-80 in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead.
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OKC Thunder: Darius Bazley reflects on break from basketball
Thunder rookie Darius Bazley did more listening than talking the last few days.
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OKC Thunder: Russell Westbrook will start Game 5, Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni says
Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni said in Saturday’s pregame media session that Russell Westbrook will return to the starting lineup...
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OKC Thunder-Houston Rockets: Game 5 tip-off time set
After falling in an 0-2 hole, the Thunder won Games 3 and 4 to even the series 2-2.
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Rockets guard Russell Westbrook expected to play in Game 5 against Thunder
Rockets guard Russell Westbrook is likely to make his series debut in Game 5 against the Thunder.
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OKC Thunder: NBA playoffs to resume Saturday
Michele Roberts, executive director of the National Basketball Players Association, and Adam Silver, NBA commissioner, issued a...
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Readers divided on the Thunder walkout in the NBA bubble
Some readers are empathetic with the Thunder players, but others say they are through with the NBA
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OKC Thunder-Houston Rockets Game 5 postponed after Bucks walkout
The NBA stopped once again Wednesday night, not because of the coronavirus pandemic, but after the Milwaukee Bucks decided to...
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Report: Chris Paul meets with players considering boycotting games
Chris Paul and members of the National Basketball Players Association executive committee reportedly met with players Tuesday...
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Russell Westbrook upgraded to questionable for Thunder-Rockets Game 5
Rockets guard Russell Westbrook will be upgraded from out to questionable for Game 5 against the Thunder, Jonathan Feigen of...
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OKC Thunder: Scenarios for Game 6 tip-off time
The Thunder and Rockets will tip-off at one of three times Friday in Game 6 depending on how other series play out.
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OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from Game 4 win against Rockets
The Thunder evened the series 2-2 with a 117-114 win against the Rockets in Game 4.
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Byron Scott, Jumpin' Joe Caldwell & Fat Lever join Harden as Arizona State basketball greats
James Harden is the greatest Sun Devil, but Lu Dort is moving up the list
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OKC Thunder: NBA rules Dennis Schroder fouled Eric Gordon on inbounds turnover
A Houston turnover that set up Oklahoma City's biggest shot of Game 3 should've been called a foul against the Thunder, the NBA...
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OKC Thunder: Rockets' Jeff Green continues to turn back the clock vs. former team
The former Thunder teammates were the spark of the Rockets offense despite Houston falling to Oklahoma City 119-107 in an...
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Tramel: Lu Dort gives OKC Thunder hope against James Harden, Rockets
Department of defense: Built like the Pentagon, Dort gives the Thunder a chance against Harden
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OKC Thunder: Tip-off time set for Game 5 vs. Rockets in NBA Playoffs
The Thunder-Rockets series will at least extend to five games after Oklahoma City's 119-107 overtime victory Saturday in Game 3.
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OKC Thunder: Guard trio picks up pace in Game 3 win against Rockets
After inconsistent play from Oklahoma City’s star guards in the first two games of the series, Paul and Gilgeous-Alexander...
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Tramel: OKC Thunder report card lauds Billy Donovan's rotation in Game 3 vs. Rockets
Dennis Schroeder comes up big for OKC in Game 3 victory
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OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from the Thunder's Game 3 win against the Rockets
The Thunder outlasted the Rockets in overtime of Game 3.
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OKC Thunder: Billy Donovan finishes third in Coach of Year voting
Billy Donovan, after leading the Thunder to unexpected success this season, finished third in Coach of the Year voting, the NBA...
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OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from Game 2 loss to Rockets
The Thunder is an 0-2 hole after falling to the Rockets 111-98 Thursday afternoon.
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OKC Thunder: Lu Dort cleared to play vs. Houston Rockets in Game 2 of NBA Playoffs
Thunder guard Luguentz Dort has been cleared to play in Game 2 against the Rockets, coach Billy Donovan said before tip-off.
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Thunder has recovered from previous series-opening blowout defeats
Is a series-opening blowout loss to Houston a sign of things to come?
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OKC Thunder: No timetable for Russell Westbrook's return to Rockets
Russell Westbrook cheered from the bench Tuesday night as the Rockets ran past his old team, but there's still no indication of...
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Rockets' switch-everything defense makes life rough for OKC in Game 1
Going into the post, with Gallinari and Adams, is the Thunder's best bet
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OKC Thunder: Rockets set OKC opponent record from 3-point range
After whoever draws the hopeless assignment of guarding James Harden, Thunder center Steven Adams might have the most difficult...
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'He's being Jeff': Rockets forward Jeff Green delivers off bench against OKC Thunder
Jeff Green caught the basketball at the top of the key, dribbled to his right and suddenly dribbled behind his back to the...
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OKC Thunder: Lu Dort out for Game 1 against Rockets
Thunder guard Luguentz Dort is officially out for Game 1 against the Rockets, coach Billy Donovan confirmed before tip-off...
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OKC Thunder: Rockets star Russell Westbrook 'healing' but status for series undetermined
Russell Westbrook underwent an MRI on Tuesday, but his availability for the Rockets-Thunder series remains undetermined.Houston...
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OKC Thunder: Steven Adams vs. P.J. Tucker will be matchup to watch
The numbers were clear to Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni and general manager Daryl Morey. Houston was most dangerous with a small...
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OKC Thunder: Russell Westbrook's availability for Rocket playoff series still unknown
OKC Thunder: Russell Westbrook's availability for Rocket playoff series still unknown
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OKC Thunder: Lu Dort unlikely to play Game 1 against Rockets
Thunder guard Luguentz Dort is not likely to play in Game 1 against the Rockets, coach Billy Donovan said after practice Monday.
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OKC has lost four straight playoff series
Houston's point differential ranks 15th among the Thunder's 20 all-time playoff foes
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NBA playoff predictions for first round: Schedule, how to watch
The NBA Playoffs begin Monday, four months after it normally would have thanks to the coronavirus pandemic:
OKC Thunder: Lu Dort day-to-day ahead of Rockets series
Thunder guard Luguentz Dort remains questionable to play Tuesday night in Game 1 against the Rockets.
OKC Thunder: Abdel Nader misses final seeding game
Thunder wing Abdel Nader was a late scratch Friday night after experiencing "tingling in his elbow," coach Billy Donovan said...
OKC Thunder: Dennis Schroder sharp in return
Dennis Schroder walked into the arena Friday night wearing a hoodie that perfectly summed up where he’s been the last two weeks.
OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from loss to Clippers
The Thunder’s final seeding game Friday was nothing more than a relaxed tune-up before the playoffs, but it turned out to be an...
Russell Westbrook’s status uncertain for Rockets’ playoff series vs. OKC Thunder
Russell Westbrook’s availability for the first round of the NBA playoffs against his former team remains up in the air, Houston...
OKC Thunder: Lu Dort, Chris Paul injury updates
Luguentz Dort will not play Friday night against the Clippers, and according to coach Billy Donovan, it's too early to know if...
OKC Thunder: Dennis Schroder clears quarantine
Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder has cleared quarantine and will be available to play Friday night against the Clippers,...
Thunder-Rockets playoff schedule released
The Thunder will begin its playoff run Tuesday night against the Rockets.
OKC Thunder: Luguentz Dort out with right knee sprain
Thunder guard Luguentz Dort sustained a right knee sprain Wednesday night against the Heat, the team announced Thursday.
OKC Thunder: Dennis Schroder questionable for Clippers game
Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder returned to the bubble Monday night and is currently in mandatory self isolation.
Report: Russell Westbrook expected to miss first few playoff games
Russell Westbrook is expected to miss the "first few games" of the Thunder-Rockets playoff series next week and "possibly...
Not that many NBA teams are trying to win in Orlando
The Thunder beats Miami, but did either team care?
OKC Thunder: Mike Muscala's game-winner brought clarity and consequences
Mike Muscala set his feet on the right wing and rattled in a 3-pointer that suddenly gave meaning to a game that didn’t mean...
OKC Thunder: Lu Dort will not return with knee injury
Dort suffered the injury late in the first quarter
OKC Thunder: Chris Paul salutes Langston University with shoes, pregame outfit
Paul wore his signature CP3 shoes with "Langston" printed on them during Wednesday's game
OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from win against Heat
A closing lineup of Darius Bazley, Abdel Nader, Terrance Ferguson, Devon Hall and Mike Muscala completed a 22-point comeback...
OKC Thunder playoff scenarios with two games remaining
The Thunder only has two seeding games remaining, but it could still finish anywhere from fourth to sixth place in the crowded...
OKC Thunder: Dennis Schroder returns to bubble
Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder has returned to the NBA bubble after leaving the Disney complex for the birth of his second...
Chris Paul signs letter urging Joe Biden to pick Black woman as running mate
Thunder point guard Chris Paul is among a group of more than 100 Black male leaders who signed a letter urging Joe Biden to...
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Former OKC Thunder assistant Monty Williams has Suns rolling
The Phoenix Suns have been the hottest team in the NBA since seeding games began and they kept rolling right along Monday,...
Suns' Deandre Ayton misses first quarter vs. OKC Thunder after skipping COVID-19 test
Fighting for a playoff spot, the Phoenix Suns were without their second-leading scorer for the start of Monday's game against...
OKC Thunder game against LA Clippers tip-off time set for Friday
The seeding-game finale between the Thunder and Clippers will tip off at 5:30 p.m. Friday
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OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from loss to Suns
Suns star Devin Booker continued his spectacular play in the bubble.
OKC Thunder: Five players listed as out for Suns game
The Thunder will be more shorthanded Monday than its been all season.
'Totally different': OKC Thunder adjusting to earlier game times
The NBA’s earlier game times have caused some challenges for the Thunder.
OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from win against Wizards
The Thunder improved to 3-2 in the bubble with a 121-103 win against the Wizards on Sunday.
OKC Thunder: Steven Adams, Nerlens Noel late scratches for Wizards game
Thunder wing Andre Roberson will sit out Sunday against the Wizards due to foot soreness, coach Billy Donovan said before tip-off.
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OKC Thunder: Luguentz Dort shows flashes of improved offensive game
Dillon Brooks held his hands up in frustration.
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OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from loss to Grizzlies
The Thunder fell to 2-2 in the bubble with a 121-92 loss to the Grizzlies on Friday.
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OKC Thunder: Steven Adams out for Grizzlies game
Thunder center Steven Adams will not play Friday afternoon against the Grizzlies, coach Billy Donovan said before tip-off.
Pop succeeds Hubie Brown as oldest coach in NBA history
Baseball has had more elderly coaches/managers than the NBA or the NFL
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Raptors rank No. 1, followed by Miami and Denver in NBA bubble rankings
Thunder has looked good in NBA bubble play
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OKC Thunder: Dennis Schroder out for Grizzlies game, Steven Adams likely to play
Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder is still away from the team after leaving the bubble for the birth of his second child,...
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'0.2%': Chris Paul hasn't forgotten OKC Thunder's long preseason playoff odds
Chris Paul at first wasn’t going to give a number.He was asked an intriguing question. On a scale of 1-10 how ready are the...
Thunder injury report: Three players out for Lakers game
The Thunder will be without three players for its Wednesday night game against the Lakers.
OKC Thunder: Mike Muscala enters concussion protocol
Thunder center Mike Muscala sustained a concussion in an overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday.
OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from loss to the Nuggets
The Thunder squandered a seven-point lead with four minutes left in regulation and fell to the Nuggets 121-113 in overtime...
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OKC Thunder: Billy Donovan voted NBCA co-coach of year
Billy Donovan has been named co-coach of the year by the National Basketball Coaches Association.
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OKC Thunder: Dennis Schröder leaves bubble for birth of child
Thunder point guard Dennis Schroder has left the NBA bubble for the birth of his second child, coach Billy Donovan announced...
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OKC Thunder, Utah Jazz take knee during national anthem
Moments prior to the Thunder's return to regular season action against the Utah Jazz, members of both teams knelt during the...
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OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from win against Jazz
The Thunder resumed its season with a dominant 110-94 win against the Jazz on Saturday afternoon. Here are five takeaways from...
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Oklahoma lawmaker threatens OKC Thunder with tax penalties if players kneel during national anthem
An Oklahoma lawmaker threatened to pull tax benefits for the Oklahoma City Thunder if players were to kneel during the national...
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Quin Snyder reflects on suspended Thunder-Jazz game
The Jazz has already played one game at Disney World, but 2:30 p.m. Saturday will mark the official restart for the Thunder.
Chris Paul, Thunder teammates take in Lakers-Clippers game
Chris Paul, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort and Darius Bazley had courtside seats, or the closest thing to them, for the...
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Much to consider when factoring in NBA bubble results
Will the Thunder and Jazz meet in the playoffs, too?
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OKC Thunder: Mike Muscala to make donation for every team 3-pointer
Thunder center Mike Muscala plans to donate $100 to Peace Players for every Thunder made 3-pointer through the end of the season.
OKC Thunder: Nerlens Noel to miss scrimmage after forgetting to take COVID-19 test
Nerlens Noel will miss the Thunder's final scrimmage Tuesday night after forgetting to take his daily COVID-19 test, coach...
OKC Thunder: Andre Roberson to start final scrimmage
Andre Roberson will start the Thunder's third and final scrimmage Tuesday night against the Trail Blazers, coach Billy Donovan...
OKC Thunder: Chris Paul discusses players' call with Michelle Obama
Chris Paul laughed when asked how his players’ union booked Michelle Obama as a guest speaker for a Sunday call.
OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from 76ers scrimmage
The Thunder’s second scrimmage was proof that the rust that’s accumulated over the last four months is going to take more than...
Michelle Obama to host voting discussion with NBA, WNBA players
Former First Lady Michelle Obama will host a discussion about voting with NBA and WNBA players Sunday, Chris Paul said after...
OKC Thunder: Nerlens Noel available for 76ers scrimmage
Thunder center Nerlens Noel will play Sunday against the 76ers, coach Billy Donovan said before tip-off.
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OKC Thunder's Andre Roberson could join list of great comebacks from injury
Roberson's absence trumps Alex Smith's and Tony Conigliaro's
OKC Thunder: Abdel Nader enters concussion protocol
Abdel Nader sustained a concussion Friday in a scrimmage against the Celtics, the Thunder announced Saturday.
OKC Thunder: Chris Paul directs postgame interview toward Breonna Taylor, social injustices
The Thunder point guard, as many players have done since arriving in Orlando, redirected his interview away from basketball and...
OKC Thunder: 14 players choose jersey messages
Fourteen Thunder players, using five languages, will wear social justice messages on the backs of their jerseys for the season...
OKC Thunder: Andre Roberson will play in Friday scrimmage, Nerlens Noel out
Thunder guard Andre Roberson will play in a 4 p.m. Friday scrimmage against the Celtics, coach Billy Donovan said before tip-off.
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OKC Thunder: Sam Presti makes Dennis Schröder's Sixth Man case
Politicking for awards isn't in Sam Presti's comfort zone, but the Thunder general manager made his case Wednesday morning for...
Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade launch Social Change Fund
The partnership among the NBA stars was announced Wednesday.
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OKC Thunder: NBA awards voting begins
Dennis Schroder's case for Sixth Man of the Year can neither be strengthened nor weakened in the next three weeks as the...
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OKC Thunder: Nerlens Noel participates in scrimmage
Thunder center Nerlens Noel said he "felt good" after a Tuesday morning scrimmage. Noel had been limited in recent practices...
Orlando is part of the NBA's regular season, so awards voting should reflect that
The NBA should have had voters cast provisional ballots in March if resumption of play wasn't going to be included
OKC Thunder: Kevin Hervey contributing any way possible
Kevin Hervey is aware of his role on the Thunder roster. The rookie forward appeared in just seven games this season, and he's...
OKC Thunder: Steven Adams celebrates birthday inside NBA bubble
Steven Adams was wished a happy 27th birthday Monday morning, but the Thunder center got technical with the timing.
OKC Thunder: Broadcast information for three scrimmages
The Thunder's three scrimmages before the season restart will be available to watch.
OKC Thunder: Team '100% behind' Dennis Schroder leaving bubble for birth of child
Thunder coach Billy Donovan said his team is "100% behind" Dennis Schroder's decision to leave the NBA bubble for the birth of...
Thunder injury update: Andre Roberson progressing, Nerlens Noel limited
Thunder coach Billy Donovan said he was encouraged that guard Andre Roberson was a full participant Sunday in what Donovan...
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OKC Thunder: Nerlens Noel tweaks ankle, Darius Bazley sees time at center
Thunder center Nerlens Noel has missed a few days of practice after tweaking his ankle, coach Billy Donovan said Saturday.
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'Today is a sad day': Thunder guard Chris Paul mourns deaths of John Lewis, C.T. Vivian
Chris Paul used the first question of his Saturday morning media availability to pivot away from basketball.
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Thunder's schedule rank similar to what it was in March
Jazz among teams treated well by NBA schedule-makers
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OKC Thunder: Back to practice, Andre Roberson update and shooting more 3-pointers?
OKC Thunder: Back to practice, Andre Roberson update and shooting more 3-pointers?
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OKC Thunder: Dennis Schröder plans to leave bubble for birth of child
Thunder point guard Dennis Schröder plans to leave the NBA bubble in three to four weeks for the birth of his second child.
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OKC Thunder: One week in the bubble, very little drama
OKC Thunder: One week in the bubble, very little drama
OKC Thunder: Uniform schedule released for seeding games
The Thunder will wear its charcoal and gold "City" uniforms in three of its eight seeding games at Disney World.
Russell Westbrook tests positive for coronavirus
Rockets guard Russell Westbrook announced Monday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
OKC Thunder: Andre Roberson practices again, but return uncertain
Andre Roberson published a tweet Friday night that sent Thunder fans into a frenzy.
OKC Thunder: Which coaches made trip to Orlando?
Billy Donovan won't have his full complement of assistant coaches on the bench with him in Orlando, but six of his seven...
OKC Thunder: Andre Roberson participates in first restart practice
Thunder guard Andre Roberson was a full participant in practice Friday, the team's first practice at Disney World.
Former Thunder guard Raymond Felton not ready to retire
Raymond Felton didn't make an NBA roster this season, but the former Thunder point guard isn't ready to retire.
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OKC Thunder: First practice at Disney World set
The Thunder will hold its first Disney World practice at 4 p.m. Friday.
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Report: Chris Paul chooses jersey message for NBA restart
Players can display social justice messages on the back of their jerseys above their number, a spot usually reserved for their...
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OKC Thunder: Isaiah Roby out for season restart
Thunder rookie Isaiah Roby will miss the rest of the season after undergoing a minor procedure on his right plantar fascia,...
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OKC Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signs with Converse
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has signed with Converse, the company announced Wednesday.
OKC Thunder, CAA Sports create Thunder Fellows Program for Black students in Tulsa
The Thunder, with CAA Sports, has created the Thunder Fellows Program, a nonprofit organization designed to unlock...
OKC Thunder: Orlando scrimmage schedule released
All 22 NBA teams at Disney World will play three scrimmages to ramp up before the regular season resumes.
OKC Thunder: Danilo Gallinari 'never' considered opting out of restart
Danilo Gallinari, perhaps more than any of his Thunder teammates, would have a rational reason for sitting out the NBA's restart.
OKC Thunder reports zero positive coronavirus tests
No Thunder player has tested positive for the coronavirus since the NBA's testing period began June 23, a team spokesman said...
Chris Paul to produce HBCU basketball documentary
Thunder point guard Chris Paul is producing a documentary series that will offer a close look at the challenges HBCU basketball...
OKC Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ready to return
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sat in an office at the Thunder's practice facility Wednesday, the first day of mandatory individual...
OKC Thunder: Andre Roberson participating in workouts
Thunder guard Andre Roberson has been participating in individual workouts at the team's practice facility, coach Billy Donovan...
OKC Thunder to pay luxury tax for third consecutive season
The Thunder will pay a projected $2.5 million this season for being over the luxury tax line, ESPN's Bobby Marks reported...
NBA exhibition games, which might feel like the Orlando bubble, typically are lower-scoring than regular-season games
Will the NBA bubble require teams to generate their own excitement?
Chris Paul, Players Association working with NBA to allow messages on jerseys
NBA players might use the back of their jerseys to share social justice messages when the season resumes at Disney World.
'We have the ability to change things:' Thunder's Chris Paul stresses importance of voting
Chris Paul is using his platform to call for increased voter turnout.
OKC Thunder signs Devon Hall as substitute player
The Thunder has signed Devon Hall as a substitute player for the season restart, general manager Sam Presti announced Saturday.
Thunder: Analyzing OKC's schedule for NBA restart
The Thunder’s schedule for the NBA season restart was released Friday night.
"Finding Big Country" to premiere on Wednesday
Big Country movie joins Eddie Sutton documentary in ESPN lineup
OKC Thunder: Schedule released for eight seeding games
The Thunder now knows which teams it will face at Disney World.
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NBA, Players Association finalize season restart plan
The NBA and National Basketball Players Association have finalized a comprehensive plan to resume the season with 22 teams July...
Report: Buddy Hield tests positive for coronavirus
Sacramento Kings guard and former OU star Buddy Hield has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to The Athletic.
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OKC Thunder sign Luguentz Dort to multi-year contract
Luguentz Dort and the Thunder have reached a multi-year contract agreement, the team announced Wednesday.
Chris Paul, Players Association advance conversation with NBA on social justice efforts
Top NBA executives met Tuesday with representatives from the National Basketball Players Association. According to an NBPA...
Blake Griffin starts podcast to address mental, physical health
Former Sooner Blake Griffin is set to launch "The Pursuit of Healthiness," a podcast that will feature a famous lineup of...
OKC Thunder: Malik Rose named NBA vice president of basketball operations
Former Thunder forward Malik Rose has been hired by the NBA as vice president of basketball operations, the league announced...
OKC Thunder: Has Kendrick Perkins ended feud with Kevin Durant?
The Kendrick Perkins/Kevin Durant beef continues, but perhaps Perk has ended the feud with his emotional soliloquy Friday to...
OKC Thunder: Troy Weaver — Sam Presti's right-hand man — set to become Detroit Pistons GM
Sam Presti's right-hand man headed for Detroit
OKC Thunder: Detroit GM search includes Thunder VP Troy Weaver
OKC Thunder: Detroit GM search includes Thunder VP Troy Weaver
OKC Thunder: Luguentz Dort, two-way players included in NBA's return
Expanded rosters, from 15 to 17 players, will reportedly include two-way contract players.
'That could have been me:' Thunder assistant Maurice Cheeks shares story of police encounter
Thunder assistant Maurice Cheeks wrote an essay in the Players' Tribune, describing a police encounter in 2008 in which he was...
OKC Thunder: Luguentz Dort 'clearly someone we want to have with us'
The Thunder had a looming decision to make in March with rookie guard Luguentz Dort.
Thunder GM Sam Presti: 'Meaningful change doesn't come from listening alone'
Before Sam Presti addressed any questions about basketball on a Sunday conference call, the Thunder general manager spoke for...
OKC Thunder: Sam Presti updates Andre Roberson's status
It's been two years, four months and 11 days since Andre Roberson ruptured the patellar tendon in his left knee.
NBA owners approve 22-team restart plan
The NBA Board of Governors approved a plan Thursday to resume the season, 85 days after the season was suspended when Jazz...
OKC Thunder rookie Darius Bazley plays in local Skinz League, but likely for last time this summer
Thunder rookie Darius Bazley returned to the court Monday night. Not downtown at Chesapeake Energy Arena, but 12 miles north at...
Report: NBA to invite 22 teams to resume season in Orlando
The NBA is expected to invite 22 teams to Disney World in Orlando, Florida to resume the season July 31, ESPN's Adrian...
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Thunder release statement on 'tragic reality of racial injustice in America'
The Thunder released a statement Monday, one week after George Floyd was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis.
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Watch: Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks guard and former OU star, speaks at Norman rally
Trae Young spoke in front of a hometown crowd Monday afternoon in peaceful protest of racial injustice and the death of George...
Report: Thunder chairman Clay Bennett speaks up for small-market teams
Thunder chairman Clay Bennett gave voice to small-market teams on the NBA's Board of Governors call Friday, according to an...
Could an asterisk come with this NBA restart?
A convoluted plan to restart the NBA seems like trying to please everybody
'These problems are all of our problems:' Nick Collison donates to NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Nick Collison announced Friday that he donated $20,000 to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund in memory of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery...
Gallinari has mostly started out seasons with healthy stretches
In this rebooted NBA season, can Gallinari finish strong?
NBA, Disney talks aren't only hopeful sign for league's return
NBA, Disney talks aren't only hopeful sign for league's return
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was on fire when the season stopped
Can Gilgeous-Alexander keep up his hot shooting when the NBA resumes?
Thunder's Chris Paul says of NBA's return 'We workin' on it'
Chris Paul appeared on The Daily Social Distancing Show with Trevor Noah on Wednesday.
Bazley's bone bruise should be healed by now, but does it matter?
Bazley's improvement had stagnated even before the injury
Thunder season changed when Schröder started making 3-pointers
Schröder has been a 42-percent 3-point shooter since November rally against Warriors
A 'handful' of players expected for Thunder workouts
Thunder among the last NBA teams to open their facilities
Thunder: Chris Paul featured in 'Blackballed,' revisiting Donald Sterling Clippers era
"Blackballed" revisits the Clippers' playoff run in 2014 when the Donald Sterling tape came out.
Chris Paul speaks for players: 'We want to play'
Thunder point guard Chris Paul is adamant about getting back on the court.
Adams doesn't always play better with rest, but it sure seems like he needs it
Adams is not a rhythm player, so he should be ready to go when the Thunder resumes
Ferguson was slumping something awful when the NBA season stopped
Can Ferguson save a season that has been mostly lost?
'Zone model' could be a test case for the NBA or MLB
Frequent testing figures to be part of any resumption of play
Report: Chris Paul, fellow stars in favor of resuming season
Thunder point guard Chris Paul arranged a conference call Monday that included the NBA's biggest stars, according to Chris...
Could the NBA benefit from a restart at the bottom of the standings?
Baseball's 1981 split season didn't go great
Thunder practice facility remains closed as some teams reopen
The Thunder practice facility remained closed Friday, the first day some NBA teams were allowed to reopen their facilities to...
Thunder season ticket holders offered refund options
The Thunder emailed season ticket holders Wednesday with refund options for the eight remaining home games.
Thunder's return to practice facility unclear as three teams plan to reopen Friday
It’s unclear when the Thunder plans to reopen its practice facility. The team provided no update as of 5 p.m. Thursday, instead...
Thunder: Chris Paul to give virtual commencement speech for graduates
Chris Paul will soon be available to deliver a virtual commencement address.
Thunder Buddies Podcast: Recapping Presti Presser
Welcome to the home of our Thunder Buddies podcast, named, in part, from Universal Studios' comedy 'Ted,' but inspired by our...
Thunder: Sam Presti not committed to reopen practice facility May 8
The NBA has targeted May 8 as the earliest day teams can reopen their practice facilities, but Thunder general manager Sam...
Thunder makes weekly video calls, regular communication priorities during coronavirus pandemic
The Thunder, like teams and people across the country, has embraced video calls as a way to stay connected during the...
Sam Presti looks forward to a 'positive conversation' with Thunder coach Billy Donovan about his future
The final year of Billy Donovan’s contract with the Thunder happened to coincide with a season-suspending pandemic.
Going 'cold-tofu': Thunder guard Chris Paul joins Partnership for a Healthier America summit as guest speaker
After Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown gave a presentation on the science and history behind the company, Paul joined him for what...
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NBA delays reopening of team practice facilities
The NBA announced Monday that team practice facilities will reopen no earlier than May 8.
Report: Thunder could open practice facilities as soon as May 1
Last month, the NBA directed teams to close their practice facilities, in response to the growing coronavirus outbreak in the...
Thunder: Billy Donovan discusses the NBA shutdown, his coaching tree and more in NABC Championship Webinar Series
The Thunder coach gave another coaching seminar on Friday, this time answering questions for over an hour as part of the NABC...
'It was a negotiation': Thunder's Chris Paul downplays NBA player pay reduction
Chris Paul added that coverage of the pay reduction was "blown out of proportion," especially with the coronavirus pandemic...
'Virus is actually in complete control': Thunder's Chris Paul navigates questions about NBA's future
Chris Paul was the first Thunder player to address the local media since the NBA season went on hiatus over a month ago.
Russell Westbrook tells story about Michael Jordan on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'
Westbrook joined Fallon on “The Tonight Show” on Tuesday. Westbrook first became a “Tonight Show” regular when he played for...
Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appears on NBA Instagram Live
On Tuesday, it was Gilgeous-Alexander’s turn to take over the NBA Instagram account with his cousin, Pelicans rookie Nickeil...
Former Thunder star Russell Westbrook scheduled to appear on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'
In the time of the coronavirus, even Russell Westbrook's "Tonight Show" appearances have gone virtual.
Thunder: Andre Roberson says he's 'kinda past the rehab stage'
Whenever the NBA returns, Thunder guard Andre Roberson might return with it.
NBA and NBPA agree on player salary reduction schedule
In light of the stoppage of games due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NBA and NBPA have agreed to reduce players’ paychecks by...
G League program more lucrative and appealing than college basketball
NBA's pathway program appeals to high school stars
Thunder: GQ features Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's fashion
Without NBA games being played, Instagram has taken the place of the tunnel walk, and Gilgeous-Alexander's "#quarantinefits"...
A condensed playoff format could help the Thunder
Playoff upsets were more prevalent in five-game series era
Russell Westbrook assisting Operation 42, helping hospitals that primarily serve black communities
To celebrate Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday, Russell Westbrook announced that he's helping launch Operation 42 — an...
Rudy Gobert addresses reported rocky relationship with Donovan Mitchell
The night of March 11 in Oklahoma City created a rift between Jazz stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell that still needs to...
Chris Paul, Trae Young eliminated from H-O-R-S-E tournament
Trae Young and Chris Paul were the favorites to win the NBA Horse Challenge, but both were dealt first-round exits Sunday night.
Trae Young, Chris Paul favorites in H-O-R-S-E tournament
Young is a 2-to-1 favorite to win the event, according to odds from BetOnline. Paul is just behind Young with 5-to-2 odds.
Chris Paul, Trae Young to participate in H-O-R-S-E competition
Local stars Chris Paul and Trae Young will participate in a nationally televised H-O-R-S-E competition.
'I actually … was scared': Thunder's Danilo Gallinari recounts 'night that changed basketball forever'
Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari, in a Players' Tribune story headlined "The night that changed basketball forever," gave a...
Thunder's Billy Donovan shares his philosophy on virtual coaches clinic
With the NBA season on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, on Wednesday morning Donovan made a live video appearance at the...
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Jenni Carlson: Thunder's last game is a reminder to be grateful for fun we had before coronavirus pandemic
The other night, I was scrolling through the TV listings trying to find something to watch.
Berry Tramel: Unless the Thunder tumbles when regular season resumes, the 76ers get OKC's pick
If the Thunder finishes in the NBA top 10, it loses its first-round pick
Report: Terrance Ferguson, Darius Bazley assured bulk of 2019-20 salary
Thunder guard Terrance Ferguson and forward Darius Bazley are among a small group of NBA players who are assured a vast...
Thunder: Chris Paul enjoying time at home as dad
Chris Paul said he’s getting his first taste of what retirement might feel like.
'We're all in this together': Thunder's Danilo Gallinari to fund coronavirus test kits
Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari announced Friday that he's partnering with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department to...
Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell cleared of coronavirus
All Utah Jazz players and staff, including Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, have completed their 14 days of isolation and...
Former Thunder assistant Anthony Grant named AP Coach of the Year
Former Thunder assistant Anthony Grant was named AP Coach of the Year on Tuesday after guiding Dayton to a 29-2 record that...
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Thunder pledges financial aid to hourly workers at Chesapeake Energy Arena
With the Thunder’s addition, all 30 NBA teams have committed to -- whether it be by statement, or in a few cases via news...
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'Be as selfless as possible:' Thunder's Chris Paul shares uplifting message
It was the first time Paul has publicly spoken since the Thunder-Jazz game was postponed and the NBA season suspended last...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Celtics guard, former OSU star Marcus Smart tests positive for COVID-19
Boston Celtics guard and former Oklahoma State star Marcus Smart has tested positive for the coronavirus, he announced Thursday...
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Four more individuals in NBA organizations test positive for COVID-19
A member of the Denver Nuggets organization tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday, the team announced.
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NBA players getting inordinate amount of COVID-19 tests
Union chief blames the federal government, but that's beside the point now
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Report: NBA shutting down team training facilities
All NBA team training facilities will be shut down to players and and staff starting Friday, The Athletic's Shams Charania...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Thunder COVID-19 tests come back negative
Thunder players and staff members have tested negative for COVID-19, the team announced Wednesday.
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Report: Kevin Durant, three other Nets players test positive for coronavirus
Four Nets players tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, the team announced Tuesday. That...
Report: NBA owners fear league could be suspended for at least three months
NBA owners fear that the league’s best-case scenario may be a mid-to-late June return, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Sunday.
Report: NBA teams expect G League season to soon be canceled
The rest of the G League season could be the first cut from the NBA calendar due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Jazz center Rudy Gobert updates health status in video
Jazz center Rudy Gobert, in a video posted to Twitter on Sunday, said he's feeling "a little better every single day."
Report: Third NBA player tests positive for coronavirus
Pistons forward Christian Wood has tested positive for coronavirus, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported Saturday.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Jazz center Rudy Gobert to assist Oklahoma City families affected by coronavirus
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert will donate $100,000 to families in Oklahoma City who have been affected by the coronavirus, the...
Report: NBPA informs players of CBA provision that could affect earnings
When drafting the collective bargaining agreement, NBA owners included a safe-guard, in case a season was ever shut down.
Adam Silver: NBA season will be suspended for at least 30 days
The decision to pause NBA play came after Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by a novel...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Thunder following OSDH direction regarding COVID-19 testing
The Thunder and Jazz were scheduled to play at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Wednesday, but the game was postponed and the NBA...
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Thunder-Jazz: Timeline of surreal night that stopped NBA
Oklahoma City was the epicenter of a surreal night in sports history.
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell visited Del City High School before testing positive for disease
Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell visited Del City High School on Wednesday morning. On Thursday morning, Mitchell tested...
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Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Donovan Mitchell had important message for fans after testing positive
The NBA season was suspended indefinitely on Wednesday night when Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the...
Thunder Buddies Podcast: Coronavirus suspends the season
Welcome to the home of our Thunder Buddies podcast, named, in part, from Universal Studios' comedy 'Ted,' but inspired by our...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Next steps for fans who attended the Thunder's postponed game against the Jazz
The Thunder sent a memo Thursday morning to season ticket holders and fans in attendance at Wednesday night’s postponed game...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Jazz center Rudy Gobert joked about coronavirus, touched reporters' recorders days before positive test
The coronavirus is no joking matter, and the NBA made that clear Wednesday night, suspending its season after a Utah Jazz...
Coronavirus in Oklahoma: Thunder game vs. Jazz postponed, Utah player tested positive for coronavirus
The Thunder's game against the Jazz came to a screeching halt after introductions.
Nightmare scenario forced NBA to make tough decision
Before Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was diagnosed, forcing the game with Oklahoma City to be postponed, the league on Wednesday...
'I've never seen anything like this:' Fans react to Thunder-Jazz postponement
Jeremy Tilton and his 9-year-old daughter Elise stayed in their seats in an otherwise empty section of Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Thunder: Steven Adams reacts to possibility of NBA games without fans
Thunder center Steven Adams did his best to imagine playing an NBA game in an empty arena.
Thunder: Jazz come to town as possible playoff opponent
The Thunder will host the Jazz on Wednesday night in what could be a possible first-round playoff matchup.
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'I just took the long path:' LiAngelo Ball chasing NBA dream in Oklahoma City
LiAngelo has been living in Oklahoma City since December as a G League practice player. On Monday, the OKC Blue signed him to a...
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NBA temporarily limits locker room access in response to coronavirus
The NBA is temporarily limiting locker room access to players and "essential staff," in response to the international outbreak...
Thunder coach Billy Donovan supports change in two-way contract rules.
Luguentz Dort, who signed a two-way contract as an undrafted free agent this past summer, has played 29 games with the Thunder...
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Thunder: Billy Donovan updates injury status of Darius Bazley
Thunder forward Darius Bazley has reached the four-week mark in his recovery from a right knee bone bruise.
Thunder Buddies Podcast: SGA out, Thunder roll
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OKC Thunder: Ranking the 10 best wins of the season
OKC has had some memorable victories in this 40-24 season
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Five takeaways from the Thunder's 105-104 win at Boston
The Thunder beat the Celtics 105-104 Sunday, to sweep a 3-game road trip back East.
Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out against Celtics
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will not play Sunday night at Boston, a team spokesman confirmed before the game.
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Thunder: Chris Paul supports Spike Lee with message on his shoes
Spike Lee announced Tuesday, on ESPN’s First Take, that he wouldn’t attend another Knicks game this season.
Report: LiAngelo Ball signs with OKC Blue
LiAngelo Ball will join the Thunder's G League affiliate via waiver claim, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Saturday.
Thunder Buddies Podcast: Garden Party
Welcome to the home of our Thunder Buddies podcast, named, in part, from Universal Studios' comedy 'Ted,' but inspired by our...
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Thunder: Coronavirus hits close to home for Danilo Gallinari
Italy, Gallinari's home, has been among the hardest-hit countries of the global health crisis.
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Five takeaways from the Thunder's 126-103 rout of Knicks
The Thunder beat the Knicks 126-103 at Madison Square Garden Friday, improving to 2-0 on a 3-game road trip back East.
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Berry Tramel: Thunder living on the edge doesn't have to mean it can't survive in NBA playoffs
Point differential is a major analytic, but other teams have survived not winning by big margins
Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander developing into sneaky shot blocker
Gilgeous-Alexander has developed into a sly shot blocker in his sophomore season. Among all guards, Gilgeous-Alexander ranks...
Thunder Buddies Podcast: Driving through Detroit
Welcome to the home of our Thunder Buddies podcast, named, in part, from Universal Studios' comedy 'Ted,' but inspired by our...
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Sinclair and YouTube TV reach a deal to keep Thunder games streaming
YouTube TV will continue to broadcast 19 of Sinclair's 21 Fox regional sports networks, including Fox Sports Oklahoma.
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Five takeaways from the Thunder's 114-107 win at Detroit
The Thunder beat the Pistons 114-107 Wednesday, to kick off a three-game road trip and end a two-game skid.
Thunder Buddies Podcast: Not so Super Tuesday
Welcome to the home of our Thunder Buddies podcast, named, in part, from Universal Studios' comedy 'Ted,' but inspired by our...
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Thunder: Where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks on ESPN's list of under-25 stars
ESPN released a list Wednesday ranking the top-25 NBA players under the age of 25 based on potential.
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OKC Thunder: Clippers are the team to avoid in the playoffs
The Thunder have seen enough of the NBA’s elite, thank you very much. Back-to-back games against the Bucks (a 133-86 Milwaukee...
Thunder Buddies Podcast: Milwaukee mismatch
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Five takeaways from the Thunder's loss to the Clippers
Kawhi Leonard missed the first two Thunder-Clippers matchups. But he and Paul George were healthy Tuesday night, and they...
Report: LiAngelo Ball expected to sign G League contract
LiAngelo Ball, who has practiced with the Oklahoma City Blue since mid December, is soon expected to sign a G League contract,...
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OKC Thunder: Half-court heaves show Thunder wants to win
Thunder launching heaves with much more regularity
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Former Thunder star Paul George dedicates fishing dock at South Lakes Park
The process of bringing a kid-friendly fishing dock to South Lakes Park began long before George requested a trade to join...
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Where Thunder stands in Western Conference championship, NBA title odds
Before games tip-off Monday night, the Jazz, Thunder and Mavericks are all within one game of each other in the Western...
Thunder: Chris Paul reacts to former agent Leon Rose being named Knicks president
Leon Rose, one of the most prominent player agents in the NBA, was named president of the New York Knicks on Monday.
Shake rattles and rolls to 39 points vs. Clippers
With Ben Simmons out, 76ers turn to Owasso's Milton
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Thunder coach Billy Donovan speaks in favor of consistent court dimensions
Billy Donovan, who was a college coach for over 20 years before moving to the NBA, has watched young players take time to...
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After a historically bad loss, Thunder moves on without team film session
Billy Donovan decided that the most lopsided loss in Thunder history -- OKC lost 133-86 at Milwaukee on Friday -- called for no...
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Five takeaways from the Thunder's 133-86 loss to the Bucks
The 47-point loss was the largest in Thunder history.
Berry Tramel: NBA has more great — and awful — teams than ever before
Expansion and player movement has hurt NBA parity
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Injury update: Danilo Gallinari out at Milwaukee
OKC listed Gallinari as out due to left ankle soreness. Gallinari, 31, has not played on the second night of a back-to-back...
Thunder Buddies Podcast: Royal Escape
Welcome to the home of our Thunder Buddies podcast, named, in part, from Universal Studios' comedy 'Ted,' but inspired by our...
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'Hami was amazing': Diallo impressed his Thunder teammates with energy off the bench
On Thursday, Diallo entered the game with 7:34 left in the third quarter, taking Ferguson’s place in the rotation. The Kings...
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Five takeaways from the Thunder's 112-108 win against the Kings
The Thunder beat the Kings 112-108 at Chesapeake Energy Arena Thursday. The game came down to crunch time.
Thunder programming: YouTube TV scheduled to drop Fox Sports Oklahoma
YouTube TV announced Thursday that it was unable to reach an agreement with Sinclair to continue to offer FOX Regional Sports...
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Berry Tramel: Only the Lakers, Bucks and Raptors have a better record against the league's worst teams than Thunder
Remaining schedule doesn't hold promise that OKC can climb past fifth
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Thunder Buddies Podcast: Improba-Bull
Welcome to the home of our Thunder Buddies podcast, named, in part, from Universal Studios' comedy 'Ted,' but inspired by our...
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Five takeaways from the Thunder's win at the Bulls
The Thunder avoided a second-half collapse Tuesday night with a 124-122 win against the Bulls.
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OKC Thunder: Steven Adams' foul shooting improves, but there's a catch
The only consistency about Adams' foul shooting is inconsistency
'It can be a thankless job': The Thunder scout who lobbied for Lu Dort is watching his work pay off
When Thunder general manager Sam Presti learned that rookie Luguentz Dort was going to play rotation minutes, he thought of...
Thunder injury update: Billy Donovan is ‘optimistic’ that Terrance Ferguson will be available at Chicago
Thunder guard Terrance Ferguson (lower back stiffness) practiced with the team Monday, according to Thunder coach Billy Donovan.
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Cuban's social-media diatribe is more damaging than missed calls
NBA to wait on possible punishments for Cuban until after protest ruling
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Injury update: Andre Roberson moves his rehabilitation back to OKC
The next step for Roberson is to go through a series of medical tests. Roberson did not practice with the team Monday, Donovan...
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Thunder Buddies Podcast: Skip to my Lu
Welcome to the home of our Thunder Buddies podcast, named, in part, from Universal Studios' comedy 'Ted,' but inspired by our...
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Five takeaways from the Thunder's win against the Spurs
The Thunder surged past the Spurs 131-103 Sunday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena. It tied for the second biggest Thunder...
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Thunder injury update: Dennis Schroder participates in light practice
Dennis Schroder rolled his ankle in the Thunder’s 113-101 win over the Nuggets Friday.
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'I love the fans here': Former Thunder forward Jerami Grant returns to OKC
Grant returned to Chesapeake Energy Arena on Friday for the first time since the Thunder traded him to Denver this past summer...
Thunder Buddies Podcast: Down goes Denver
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Five takeaways from the Thunder's 113-101 win over the Nuggets
The Thunder began the unofficial second half with a win. In its first game out of the All-Star break, OKC beat Denver 113-101...
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Thunder is behaving better in post-Westbrook world
Thunder was among the NBA leaders in technical fouls last season, but has drastically cut the misbehavior
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Going small is the way the NBA has been going for years
Quickness trumps size in basketball, so it's going to take big and quick to beat Houston
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Thunder: Dennis Schroder describes 'different vibe' without Russell Westbrook
After practice Thursday, Schroder was reminded of his exit interview quote about Donovan. Schroder was asked if this Thunder...
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Thunder: Billy Donovan encouraged John Beilein to make college to NBA leap
Before John Beilein left Michigan to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers, Beilein called Billy Donovan — a rare coach who...
Berry Tramel: Four Thunder players off 2010 playoff team now are Houston Rockets
Green joins Westbrook, Harden and Sefolosha in Houston
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Thunder Buddies Podcast: All-Star recap
Welcome to the home of our Thunder Buddies podcast, named, in part, from Universal Studios' comedy 'Ted,' but inspired by our...
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If the Thunder finishes with a top-10 NBA record, it loses its 2020 first-round draft pick
Would the Thunder be better off with a first-round 2020 pick -- or two second-round picks in 2022 and 2023?
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Would Big Country have thrived if he had come along today?
Rutherford and Buddy Hield similarities are striking
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Thunder: Adam Silver consulted Chris Paul on day of Kobe Bryant's death
NBA commissioner Adam Silver consulted Chris Paul in the hours after Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash, Silver said...
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NBA All-Star: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander eliminated in first round of the skills challenge
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lost to Khris Middleton in the first round of the NBA Skills Challenge Saturday.
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NBA All-Star: Former Sooner Buddy Hield wins 3-point contest
The Kings guard beat 2018 3-point champion Devin Booker in the final round to claim his first 3-point title. He made seven of...
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'Easy W': Hamidou Diallo issues challenge on Twitter during NBA dunk contest
Derrick Jones Jr. won in overtime, finally claiming the trophy in the second round of a dunk-off.
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Thunder: Chris Paul 'very serious' about 2020 Olympics
Thunder point guard Chris Paul said Saturday that he's "very serious" about representing Team USA in the 2020 Olympics this...
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Thunder: Lack of hotels keeping Oklahoma City from hosting NBA All-Star game
Trae Young was asked Saturday if he'd like to see the NBA All-Star game in Oklahoma City some day.
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'We got a steal:' Thunder center Mike Muscala returns to Bucknell for jersey retirement
The final minutes of the 2013 Patriot League championship game were ticking away, and No. 1 seed Bucknell had yet to build a...
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Berry Tramel: Zion figures to be a Thunder thorn for years to come
Pelicans poised to make better use of Zion than they did of Anthony Davis or Chris Paul
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NBA All-Star: Thunder staff members attend Women in Basketball Operations Forum
All-Star weekend has become more than just a celebration of the individual achievements of NBA players. Away from the bright...
Thunder Buddies podcast: Shimmying in New Orleans
Welcome to the home of our Thunder Buddies podcast, named, in part, from Universal Studios' comedy 'Ted,' but inspired by our...
Five takeaways from the Thunder's 123-118 win at New Orleans
The Thunder beat the Pelicans 123-118 Thursday at the Smoothie King Center, snapping a two-game losing streak just before the...
Watch: Thunder center Steven Adams makes buzzer beater from beyond half court
The Thunder bench cleared. Steven Adams shimmied across halftcourt. OKC took a 66-58 lead over the Pelicans. And Adams logged...
Thunder: What Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Rising Stars appearance says about All-Star potential
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will suit up Friday in his second Rising Stars game.
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Donovan says Thunder needs lots of players to play well
Thunder roster is such that role players rarely provide a pickup
NBA All-Star: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named participant in NBA 2K20 Throwdown
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will compete against Bulls guard Zach LaVine, Jazz center Rudy Gobert and Hawks forward Cam Reddish in...
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Thunder: Hamidou Diallo, Zion Williamson once competed in dunk contest
Hamidou Diallo and Zion Williamson squared off in an epic 2016 dunk contest.
Long-time Donovan assistant flourishing at his alma mater
Dayton is riding the mid-major wave this college basketball season
Thunder Buddies podcast: Spurs spoil homestand
Welcome to the home of our Thunder Buddies podcast, named, in part, from Universal Studios' comedy 'Ted,' but inspired by our...
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Thunder valued at $1.575 billion, according to Forbes
The Thunder ranks 20th among NBA franchises in value, according to a Forbes list published Tuesday.
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Five takeaways from the Thunder's loss to the Spurs
The Thunder dropped its second consecutive home game Tuesday in a 114-106 loss to the Spurs. Here are five takeaways from the...
Thunder: Bucknell to retire Mike Muscala's jersey
The Bucknell men's basketball program will retire Mike Muscala's No. 31 jersey Saturday during a halftime ceremony.
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Stevens says he's not surprised by Thunder's success
Balanced Thunder lineup is "hard to guard," says Celtics coach
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Thunder injury update: Darius Bazley out with right knee bone bruise
Darius Bazley will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, the team announced.
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Dennis Schroder weighs in on Clint Capela's new jersey number
He held up a No. 17 Hawks jersey, a bleached patch of hair highlighting the left side of his head. No, it wasn’t Dennis...
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Thunder transition defense contributed to loss to Celtics
The Thunder only turned the ball over 10 times in a 112-111 loss to the Celtics on Sunday, but Boston scored 21 points off...