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Joe Mussatto joined The Oklahoman in August 2018 to cover OU football, men’s basketball and softball. He previously covered University of Kentucky football and basketball for SEC Country. Mussatto is from Oklahoma City and lives in Norman.
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Thunder roundtable: How many All-Star games are in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's future?
The first half of the NBA season is in the books, and it’s time for everyone to take a breath before another 36-game sprint...
Thunder recalls Aleksej Pokusevski from G League bubble
Aleksej Pokusevski has been called up from the G League bubble, the Thunder announced Friday.
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Thunder at Spurs: Five takeaways from OKC's win against San Antonio
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander banked in a floater off the glass, and he gave Luguentz Dort three hard high fives as the Spurs called...
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'Just one of those nights:' Thunder held to 78 points in loss at Mavericks
The Thunder cracked 20 points in just one of four quarters. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an off night, but his 15 points led the...
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Thunder: Lu Dort, Theo Maledon selected as NBA Rising Stars
Thunder guards Luguentz Dort and Theo Maledon were among the 20 players named to the NBA Rising Stars rosters on Wednesday.
No fans allowed at Thunder home games for rest of 2020-21 NBA season
The Thunder informed its season ticket holders on Tuesday that no fans will be allowed at Thunder home games for the rest of...
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'He’s gonna mesh well': Ty Jerome's Thunder debut a few months in the making but worth the wait
Ty Jerome went down in the first hour of the first day of practice in Thunder training camp. Jerome’s legs got caught...
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Thunder vs. Nuggets: Five takeaways from OKC's loss to Denver
The Nuggets led 38-20 at the end of the first quarter, and that 18-point cushion only grew as the Nuggets blew out the Thunder...
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Thunder: Danilo Gallinari's one season in OKC included legendary post-practice shooting competitions
The same game unfolded after every Thunder practice last season. Danilo Gallinari and a group that usually included Mike...
Thunder vs. Nuggets: How to watch, live stream, time, lineups
Thunder vs. Nuggets When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD...
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Thunder vs. Hawks: Five takeaways, including a fashion faux pas, from OKC's win over Atlanta
The Thunder wore orange, the Hawks wore red and no one watching was happy.
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Thunder recalls Ty Jerome from G League bubble
Ty Jerome might soon make his Thunder debut.
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Thunder: Hamidou Diallo to miss multiple games with groin injury
Hamidou Diallo has been ruled out for the Thunder's next two games after suffering a right groin injury Wednesday night against...
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‘Like a March Madness’: Thunder’s Lu Dort nets winner, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has career high vs. Spurs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a career night, but it was Luguentz Dort who found himself at the bottom of a Thunder dogpile.
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When does Russell Westbrook return to OKC and more Thunder takeaways from NBA second-half schedule
The Thunder’s second-half schedule will begin with a March 11 home game against the Mavericks, and OKC’s season will conclude...
'He's just a flat-out winner': Al Horford has embraced his role for the rebuilding Thunder
Al Horford doesn’t leap like he used to, but the 34-year-old Thunder center jumped in celebration last week when Justin...
Oklahoma Children's Hospital play space opens thanks to gift from Thunder GM Sam Presti, wife Shannon
During one of Sam Presti’s first visits to the Oklahoma Children’s Hospital, the Thunder general manager noticed a young...
'We ran out of gas': How the Thunder failed to put away the Heat in Chesapeake Energy Arena return
The Heat outscored the Thunder 34-23 in the third quarter, and Miami started the fourth quarter on a 15-0 run.
Thunder vs. Heat: How to watch, live stream, time, lineups
Thunder vs. Heat When: 8 p.m. Monday Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV 675,...
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Thunder vs. Cavaliers: Five takeaways from OKC's win at Cleveland
The rust Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showed in his first two games back from a knee injury was gone by Sunday night in Cleveland.
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Thunder vs. Bucks: Five takeaways from OKC's loss at Milwaukee
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked to the Thunder’s bench and threw down a towel as he took a seat.
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Is Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander worthy of NBA All-Star bid? ‘He certainly looks like an All-Star’
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will not be among the names revealed when starters for the NBA All-Star Game are announced Thursday...
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'No excuses': Inside the Thunder's winter-travel adventure to face the Grizzlies
Thunder center Mike Muscala is in his eighth NBA season, but Wednesday night marked a first for him.
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Thunder vs. Trail Blazers: Five takeaways from OKC's loss to Portland
The Thunder opened the fourth quarter on a 23-4 run. What had been a 24-point Trail Blazers advantage was erased.
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Thunder taking steps to reduce power consumption at Chesapeake Energy Arena
The concourses have been empty this season at Chesapeake Energy Arena with no fans allowed at Thunder games due to COVID-19...
Thunder vs. Trail Blazers: How to watch, live stream, time, lineups
Thunder vs. Trail Blazers When: 7 p.m. Tuesday Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV...
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How Thunder's Vanessa Brooks blazed historic trail as NBA physical therapist/trainer
Vanessa Brooks was in a residency program at Duke when she received a LinkedIn message from Donnie Strack, the Thunder’s vice...
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Thunder vs. Bucks: Five takeaways from OKC's win over Milwaukee
Darius Bazley kicked the ball to Justin Jackson at the top of the arc, and Jackson rattled in a dagger 3-pointer with 14...
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Thunder vs. Nuggets: Five takeaways from OKC's loss at Denver
Hamidou Diallo made a layup with 5:50 left in the fourth quarter to give the Thunder an 87-81 lead. The Thunder went the next...
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Thunder vs. Lakers: Five takeaways from OKC's loss at L.A.
Luguentz Dort had an open look at the top of the arc to win the game, but the Thunder guard missed what would have been an...
Thunder vs. Lakers: Five takeaways from OKC's loss to Los Angeles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stepped to the line with three free throws and the Thunder trailing by three points with 1.2 seconds left.
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Thunder forward Darius Miller describes path back from Achilles injury: 'I was trying to figure out how to walk again'
Darius Miller held his follow-through as he nailed his third 3-pointer of the night. The broadcast zoomed in on Miller’s face...
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Thunder: Mike Muscala enters concussion protocol
Thunder center Mike Muscala sustained a concussion Saturday night against the Timberwolves, the Thunder announced Sunday.
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Thunder vs. Timberwolves: Five takeaways from OKC's win over Minnesota
The Thunder, which ranked 28th in offense before Saturday night, scored more points in a half than any Thunder team in...
Thunder vs. Timberwolves: Five takeaways from OKC's loss to Minnesota
Theo Maledon (health and safety protocols) was a late addition to the Thunder’s injury report Friday night, and just like that,...
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For Thunder and rest of NBA, revenge now is always on schedule: 'You can have your cake and eat it too'
Al Horford said the Thunder’s 30-point loss to the Rockets on Monday night left a bad taste in the team’s mouth. “The fact that...
Thunder vs. Rockets: Five takeaways from OKC's win over Houston
The Rockets scored 48 points against the Thunder in the first quarter Monday night. The Rockets scored 43 points in the first...
Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out with knee sprain
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will miss the Thunder’s game against the Rockets on Wednesday night with a left knee sprain, but coach...
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Why the Thunder is sending Aleksej Pokusevski to the G League bubble
Thunder rookie Aleksej Pokusevski will join the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League bubble on Tuesday.
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Thunder guard George Hill undergoes thumb surgery
Thunder guard George Hill will be out for at least a month after undergoing surgery on his right thumb, the team announced...
Thunder vs. Rockets: Five takeaways from OKC's loss to Houston
Eric Gordon nailed a 3-pointer from the left wing despite being fouled by Hamidou Diallo. A little extra contact wasn’t...
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Thunder: How starting Theo Maledon has unlocked new options for OKC's offense
Theo Maledon drained a clutch 3-pointer and converted a key layup in the Thunder’s win against the Suns on Wednesday night, but...
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Thunder vs. Nets: Five takeaways from OKC's loss to Brooklyn
The NBA’s second-leading scorer had the night off (injury recovery), but Brooklyn’s offense powered on for a 147-125 win...
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Thunder: As Kevin Durant and James Harden return to OKC, a look at how their 'Mom Made Pizza Rolls' meme went viral
Mike Stone immediately recognized his photo from 10 years ago. In it, a 22-year-old Kevin Durant is leaning forward and...
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Thunder vs. Nets: How to watch, live stream, time, lineups
Thunder vs. Nets When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV 675,...
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Thunder vs. Suns: Five takeaways from OKC's win at Phoenix
Luguentz Dort bent his knees and willed in a 3-pointer.
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'He's like a brother to me': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chris Paul bonded in one season as Thunder teammates
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chris Paul often lingered after practice on the same end of the same court at the Thunder’s...
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Thunder at Suns: How to watch, live stream, time, lineups
Thunder at Suns When: 8 p.m. Wednesday Where: Phoenix Suns Arena in Phoenix TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV...
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Thunder vs. Trail Blazers: Five takeaways from OKC's win at Portland
The Thunder’s second unit built a 10-point lead in the fourth quarter and the starters held on for a 125-122 win against the...
Thunder at Trail Blazers: How to watch, live stream, TV channel, game time, lineups
Thunder at Trail Blazers When: 9 p.m. Monday Where: Moda Center in Portland TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV...
Thunder vs. Clippers: Five takeaways from OKC's loss at Los Angeles
Kawhi Leonard sized up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with the clock ticking down. Leonard swished a jumper from the right elbow just...
Thunder players passing time with chess, video games on long road trip: 'Still a lot to be grateful for'
A five-night stay in Los Angeles isn’t the kind of trip where you might suggest staying inside and playing chess. But that’s...
Thunder vs. Clippers: How to watch, live stream, TV channel, game time, lineups
Thunder at Clippers When: 3 p.m. Sunday Where: Staples Center in Los Angeles TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV...
Thunder vs. Clippers: Five takeaways from OKC's loss at Los Angeles
The Thunder chipped away at an early 27-point Clippers lead, but the hole was too deep.
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How to watch Thunder at Clippers: Live stream, TV channel, game time, lineups
Thunder at Clippers When: 9 p.m. Friday Where: Staples Center in Los Angeles TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV...
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Thunder forward Darius Bazley's offense attracted attention, and now he has to adjust
Darius Bazley’s early strides and recent struggles this season are intertwined. “A lot of it is a byproduct of how he’s getting...
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Thunder vs. Nuggets: Five takeaways from OKC's loss at Denver
The Thunder started its five-game road trip with a 119-101 loss at Denver on Tuesday night.
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Thunder without Al Horford, Ty Jerome on five-game road trip
The Thunder will be shorthanded on its five-game road trip that starts Tuesday night in Denver.
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How to watch Thunder at Nuggets: Live stream, TV channel, game time, lineups
Thunder at Nuggets When: 8 p.m. Tuesday Where: Ball Arena in Denver TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV 675,...
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Thunder-76ers game postponed due to COVID-19 protocols
The Thunder-76ers game scheduled for Sunday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena was postponed 90 minutes before tip-off.
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Thunder: Analyzing 12 trends through first 12 games, from Lu Dort's 3-point shooting to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's solo attack
There’s not a date for NBA teams to circle when early-season trends solidify into sustainable numbers. Sample sizes are small...
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How to watch Thunder vs. 76ers: Live stream, TV channel, game time, lineups
Thunder vs. 76ers When: 6 p.m. Sunday Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV 675,...
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Thunder vs. Bulls: Five takeaways from OKC's win vs. Chicago
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort powered a 22-point Thunder comeback Friday night against the Bulls.
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Thunder rookie Aleksej Pokusevski's defense has been better than his offense, just as no one expected
Kyle Kuzma caught a pass at the top of the arc with only Aleksej Pokusevski standing between Kuzma and the rim. The fourth-year...
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How to watch Thunder vs. Bulls: Live stream, TV channel, game time, lineups
Thunder vs. Bulls When: 7 p.m. Friday Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV 675,...
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Thunder vs. Lakers: Five takeaways from OKC's loss to Los Angeles
The Thunder dropped its second game of the back-to-back, this time to the defending champs.
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'I'm a grown man': OKC Thunder guard George Hill responds to NBA's tightened COVID-19 protocols
Thunder guard George Hill pushed back against the NBA's tightened COVID-19 protocols that were announced Tuesday.
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OKC Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers: How to watch, lineups, tip-off time
Thunder vs. Lakers When: 7 p.m. Wednesday Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV...
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OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from loss to San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs maintained a slim lead throughout the fourth quarter to hold off the Thunder 112-102 Tuesday night at Chesapeake...
OKC Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs: Lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Spurs When: 7 p.m. Tuesday Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV 675,...
OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from win at Brooklyn Nets
Kevin Durant wore a new uniform, facing a team of strangers wearing his old uniform. Durant played against the Thunder in his...
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OKC Thunder: Hamidou Diallo's homecoming game in New York shows progress of third-year guard
Hamidou Diallo had already put on a show at Madison Square Garden, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander called for an encore. Instead...
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OKC Thunder at Brooklyn Nets: Lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder at Nets When: 5 p.m. Sunday Where: Barclays Center in New York TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV 675,...
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OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from win at New York Knicks
The Thunder moved to 4-4 on Friday night at Madison Square Garden with a 101-89 win against the Knicks.
Former Knicks interim coach Mike Miller returns to New York as OKC Thunder assistant
Thunder assistant Mike Miller is making his return to Madison Square Garden on Friday night after guiding the Knicks for 44...
OKC Blue to participate in G League bubble
The Oklahoma City Blue will be one of 18 teams to participate in the upcoming G League season, which will start next month at...
OKC Thunder at New York Knicks: Lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder at Knicks When: 6:30 p.m. Friday Where: Madison Square Garden, New York TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV...
OKC Thunder's Darius Bazley being tested defensively vs. Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson: 'He wants those challenges'
The Thunder had just been thumped by 28 points at the Heat, but coach Mark Daigneault wanted to point out an in-game subtlety...
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OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from win against New Orleans Pelicans
After getting blown out by the Pelicans at home on New Year’s Eve, the Thunder kept things close Wednesday night as it eked out...
'Appalling': OKC Thunder coach Mark Daigneault responds to riot at U.S. Capitol
The Thunder and Pelicans will play at 7 p.m. Wednesday in New Orleans. No NBA games scheduled for Wednesday have so far been...
OKC Thunder's Kenrich Williams living up to his ‘Kenny Hustle’ nickname: 'That’s why I’m in the league now'
TCU’s transfer forward from New Mexico Junior College was playing like a madman. “Diving for loose balls, taking charges and...
OKC Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans: How to watch, lineups, tip-off time
Thunder at Pelicans When: 7 p.m. Wednesday Where: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722,...
OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from loss to Miami Heat
The Thunder suffered its second blowout of the season, losing to the Heat 118-90 Monday night in Miami.
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OKC Thunder: Aleksej Pokusevski out against Miami Heat
Thunder rookie Aleksej Pokusevski will not play Monday night at the Heat after sustaining a concussion in practice Sunday.
OKC Thunder at Miami Heat: Lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder at Heat When: 6:30 p.m. Monday Where: AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV...
OKC Thunder: Aleksej Pokusevski placed in concussion protocol
Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski sustained a concussion in practice Sunday, the team announced.
Why OKC Thunder welcomed back hall of famer Nancy Lieberman to studio show: 'You jump at that chance'
Nancy Lieberman had a house divided this week with a pair of Thunder-Magic games on Tuesday and Saturday. Oklahoma City and...
OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from win at Orlando Magic
Al Horford squared up from the top of the arc and drained a 3-pointer that gave the Thunder an eight-point lead with 50 seconds...
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OKC Thunder: Luguentz Dort, NBA draft picks and the 21 things to look forward to in 2021
The Thunder is heading in a new direction entering the new year. With another season just now beginning, here are 21 things to...
OKC Thunder at Orlando Magic: Lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Saturday marks the beginning of a five-game road trip for the Thunder.
OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from loss to Pelicans
The Thunder suffered its first blowout of the season, falling to the Pelicans 113-80 on New Year’s Eve at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
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OKC Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans: Lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Pelicans When: 7 p.m. Thursday Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV 675,...
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Pelicans center Steven Adams heads back to Oklahoma City to face Thunder: 'Should be fine, mate'
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joked that he won’t be crashing the boards as much Thursday night. No shame in that. The young Thunder...
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OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from loss to Orlando Magic
The Magic stayed undefeated (4-0) Tuesday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena with a 118-107 win against the Thunder.
OKC Thunder: Al Horford out against Orlando Magic
Al Horford will rest Tuesday as the Thunder hosts the Magic on the second night of a back-to-back.
OKC Thunder vs. Orlando Magic: Lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Magic When: 7 p.m. Tuesday Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV 675,...
OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from 110-109 loss to Utah Jazz
The Thunder and Jazz were back inside Chesapeake Energy Arena on Monday night, and this time a game was played.
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OKC Thunder: How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turned into the face of the franchise
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been the Thunder’s cornerstone player ever since he was traded to Oklahoma City 18 months ago, but...
OKC Thunder vs. Utah Jazz: Lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Jazz When: 7 p.m. Monday Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV 675,...
OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from season-opening win at Hornets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shook Hornets forward Cody Martin to create space for a silky go-ahead jumper with 1.4 seconds left.
OKC Thunder: Theo Maledon available for season opener
Thunder rookie point guard Theo Maledon will be available to play Saturday night at Charlotte, coach Mark Daigneault said...
OKC Thunder at Charlotte Hornets: Lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder at Hornets When: 6 p.m. Saturday Where: Spectrum Center, Charlotte TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV 675,...
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How OKC Thunder responded to postponed season opener vs. Houston Rockets: 'We knew this was a possibility'
Al Horford was eating his pre-game meal in his hotel room when he got a text with the news. Mark Daigneault was getting off the...
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OKC Thunder players share first impressions of new head coach Mark Daigneault
Mark Daigneault was set to make his NBA head coaching debut Wednesday night in Houston against Stephen Silas, another...
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OKC Thunder-Houston Rockets season opener postponed due to COVID-19 issues
The Thunder's season opener at the Rockets has been postponed, the NBA announced two and a half hours before tip-off Wednesday...
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OKC Thunder: Mark Daigneault expects Lu Dort to make offensive jump in Year 2
Luguentz Dort introduced himself to NBA fans four months ago. Those in Oklahoma City had come to expect Dort’s dogged defense...
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OKC Thunder at Houston Rockets: Lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder at Rockets When: 7 p.m. Wednesday Where: Toyota Center, Houston TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV 675,...
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OKC Thunder: Theo Maledon, Ty Jerome out for season opener at Rockets
Thunder rookie Theo Maledon will not make his NBA debut Wednesday night.
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Why OKC Thunder is unlikely to match speed of Seattle SuperSonics rebuild
The time was right to rebuild. So Sam Presti traded an aging hall-of-fame guard, and less than two weeks later the team moved...
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OKC Thunder finalizes roster by waiving Frank Jackson
The Thunder finalized its 17-man roster Monday night by waiving 22-year-old guard Frank Jackson.
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OKC Thunder: Get to know Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Darius Bazley and 2020-21 roster
Trevor Ariza, forward, No. 8 Height/weight: 6-foot-8, 215 pounds Experience: 17th season College: UCLA Last season: 53...
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OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from final preseason game
Frank Jackson’s game-winning 3-point attempt rimmed out, sealing a 22-point Chicago comeback Friday night at Chesapeake Energy...
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OKC Thunder waives Admiral Schofield and TJ Leaf
The Thunder waived forwards Admiral Schofield and TJ Leaf on Friday night after the team's final preseason game.
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OKC Thunder: What it was like to be back in Chesapeake Energy Arena for an NBA game
Every familiar sight and sound at Chesapeake Energy Arena was overshadowed by the emptiness of it all. Spotlights gliding...
OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from preseason loss to Chicago Bulls
Billy Donovan’s Bulls beat the Thunder 124-103 Wednesday night in the first of two Thunder-Bulls preseason games that will be...
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OKC Thunder: Mark Daigneault will face longtime mentor Billy Donovan in Bulls preseason game
Mark Daigneault drove to Gainesville, Florida, in 2010 without a job waiting for him. Daigneault had been an assistant coach...
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OKC Thunder vs. Chicago Bulls (NBA preseason): Tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Bulls When: 7 p.m. Wednesday Where: Chesapeake Energy Arena TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV 675,...
OKC Thunder: Al Horford 'wasn't expecting' trade from Philadelphia 76ers, but excited for fresh opportunity
Al Horford left the NBA bubble in late August not knowing when he and the 76ers would play again. A schedule hadn’t been set...
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OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from preseason win at Spurs
The Thunder beat the Spurs 121-108 Saturday night in its first preseason game.
OKC Thunder: Aleksej Pokusevski drawing from previous move as he transitions to NBA
Aleksej Pokusevski has been here before. Not here as in Oklahoma City, his new NBA home, but here as another new place...
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OKC Thunder at Spurs: Tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder at Spurs When: 6 p.m. Saturday Where: AT&T Center in San Antonio How to watch: Stream on okcthunder.com or on the...
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OKC Thunder rookie Theo Maledon to make debut in San Antonio, where mentor Tony Parker starred
Theo Maledon was 4 months old when Tony Parker debuted for the Spurs in October 2001. Nineteen years later, Maledon will make...
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OKC Thunder: Isaiah Roby fully healthy entering second season
Roby, the 45th pick in the 2019 draft, was traded from Dallas to Oklahoma City in January, but he only appeared in three games...
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OKC Thunder: Seven players out for first preseason game
The Thunder will be without seven players, including three projected starters, for its first preseason game Saturday night.
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OKC Thunder's Mark Daigneault supports polo look for NBA coaches
The polo-shirt and slacks look popularized in the bubble will now be allowed outside of it.
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OKC Thunder: Lu Dort returns to practice
Thunder guard Luguentz Dort participated in his first practice of training camp Thursday.
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OKC Thunder signs Moses Brown, Josh Hall to two-way contracts
The Thunder has signed center Moses Brown and forward Josh Hall to two-way contracts, the team announced Wednesday.
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OKC Thunder signs Aleksej Pokusevski, Theo Maledon, bringing roster to 18
Expect more players to be waived or moved before the Dec. 22 start to the season.
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OKC Thunder: George Hill embracing role on young, rebuilding team
George Hill quickly realized he was the old man of the group as Thunder players went around the room introducing themselves....
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OKC Thunder: T.J. Leaf looking for fresh start
T.J. Leaf was with Pacers teammate Doug McDermott when Leaf learned that he had been traded from Indiana to Oklahoma City.
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OKC Thunder officially acquires Al Horford, Theo Maledon in trade with Philadelphia 76ers
Al Horford and Theo Maledon are expected to report to Thunder training camp in the next few days, coach Mark Daigneault said...
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OKC Thunder: Darius Bazley enters Year 2 in NBA with more responsibility
The shortest offseason in NBA history didn’t feel all that short to Darius Bazley. “Everyone says it’s a quick turnaround, but...
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Frank Jackson 'always been enamored' with OKC Thunder
When Frank Jackson was looking for the right fit this offseason, Oklahoma City made the most sense.
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OKC Thunder: Trevor Ariza away from team indefinitely due to family matters
Veteran forward Trevor Ariza has not reported to Thunder training camp, and Ariza will be away from the team indefinitely.
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OKC Thunder: Two players test positive for COVID-19
Two Thunder players have tested positive for COVID-19, coach Mark Daigneault said Sunday.
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OKC Thunder 'clearing the way' for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to lead
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knew the day would come when Chris Paul would no longer be his teammate. And after the trades of Paul...
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OKC Thunder: Seven takeaways from first-half schedule of 2020-21 NBA season
The first half of the Thunder’s 2020-21 schedule was released Friday.
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Aleksej Pokusevski 'very excited' to land with OKC Thunder
Aleksej Pokusevski had been connected to the Thunder prior to the NBA draft, but Pokusevski wasn’t predicting where he would...
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OKC Thunder: Darius Miller nearing return from Achilles injury
Darius Miller was an under-the-radar acquisition for the Thunder this offseason, partly because he missed all of last season...
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OKC Thunder: Hamidou Diallo takes on unexpected title of longest-tenured player
Hamidou Diallo arrived at Thunder training camp this week as the team’s longest-tenured player. “I didn’t even know that was a...
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OKC Thunder waives forward Zylan Cheatham
The Thunder has waived forward Zylan Cheatham, general manager Sam Presti announced Wednesday.
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OKC Thunder waives guard Josh Gray
The Thunder trimmed its roster Tuesday by waiving point guard Josh Gray.
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OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from Sam Presti's press conference on Steven Adams, Aleksej Pokusevski and rebuild
Sam Presti didn’t say if the past couple of weeks have been the busiest of his tenure as Thunder general manager, but the...
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OKC Thunder Q&A: Sam Presti on why the time was right to rebuild
The Oklahoman caught up with Presti after his press conference to discuss the Thunder’s rebuild in more detail.
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OKC Thunder to begin season without fans at home games
The Thunder's plan for reduced seating at home games has been put on hold.
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OKC Thunder: Five big questions heading into NBA training camp
The trade moratorium was lifted, the draft was conducted and free agency started all in the last two weeks. Next up on the...
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OKC Thunder preseason schedule released for 2020-21 NBA season
The Thunder will welcome a familiar face to Oklahoma City for a pair of preseason games.
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How Steven Adams created countless memories with OKC Thunder? Stache Bros, flip flops and a 3-point shimmy
Steven Adams was traded from the Thunder to the Pelicans on Saturday, ending his seven-year tenure in Oklahoma City. Adams and...
Mark Daigneault announces OKC Thunder coaching staff
First-year Thunder coach Mark Daigneault has his staff in place.
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Report: Former Knicks coach Mike Miller to join OKC Thunder staff
Former Knicks interim head coach Mike Miller will join Mark Daigneault's Thunder staff, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported...
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Report: OKC Thunder signs guard Frank Jackson
Former Pelicans point guard Frank Jackson has agreed to a deal with the Thunder, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported Tuesday.
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OKC Thunder: Timeline of 10 trades Sam Presti made to stockpile more draft picks
A wild week of Thunder transactions ended Sunday. General manager Sam Presti added to his unprecedented collection of draft...
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Report: OKC Thunder trades Jalen Lecque to Indiana Pacers for T.J. Leaf
The Thunder shuffled its roster once again Sunday, sending guard Jalen Lecque to the Pacers in exchange for forward T.J. Leaf...
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Report: OKC Thunder receives Kenrich Williams, Zylan Cheatham, Josh Gray in Steven Adams trade with Pelicans
The four-team deal that sent Thunder center Steven Adams to the Pelicans keeps growing.
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OKC Thunder trades Steven Adams, losing last connection to past era: 'This is definitely a dark day for Thunder fans'
The reality of a rebuild had hit by Monday, but Steven Adams’ name remained at the top of the Thunder roster entering the...
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Report: Former Thunder center Nerlens Noel signs with New York Knicks
Former Thunder center Nerlens Noel will sign a one-year, $5 million deal with the New York Knicks, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski...
Report: Danilo Gallinari signs with Atlanta Hawks
Danilo Gallinari's Thunder stint is expectedly coming to an end.
OKC Thunder chairman Clay Bennett named to NBA's Social Justice Coalition
Thunder chairman Clay Bennett will serve as an inaugural board member of the National Basketball Social Justice Coalition, the...
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What Sam Presti's draft room was like as the OKC Thunder selected three international prospects
A smaller-than-normal group gathered in a conference room at the Thunder’s practice facility Wednesday night. “We usually pack...
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Report: OKC Thunder trades Kelly Oubre to Golden State Warriors
The Oklahoma City Thunder will trade forward Kelly Oubre to the Golden State Warriors, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported...
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OKC Thunder receives Vincent Poirier in trade with Boston Celtics
The Thunder made another trade Thursday night, acquiring center Vincent Poirier and cash considerations from the Celtics in...
OKC Thunder reportedly signs two undrafted free agents
The Thunder reportedly added two undrafted free agents Thursday morning.
OKC Thunder: Options exercised for Hamidou Diallo, Mike Muscala
Hamidou Diallo and Mike Muscala will remain on the Thunder's roster.
OKC Thunder acquires Admiral Schofield in trade with Washington Wizards
The Thunder acquired forward Admiral Schofield from the Wizards in a draft-night trade Wednesday.
OKC Thunder: Five things to know about Vit Krejci, No. 37 pick in NBA draft
The Thunder acquired the pick in a draft-night trade with the Wizards. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
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OKC Thunder: Five things to know about Aleksej Pokusevski, No. 17 pick in NBA Draft
The Thunder selected 18-year-old Serbian forward Aleksej Pokusevski with the No. 17 pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night.
OKC Thunder: Five things to know about Theo Maledon, No. 34 pick in NBA draft
The Thunder selected Theo Maledon with the No. 34 pick in the NBA draft Wednesday night.
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Report: OKC Thunder receives Al Horford, first-round pick in trade with Philadelphia 76ers
The Oklahoma City Thunder will receive center Al Horford and a 2025 first-round draft pick from the Philadelphia 76ers in...
Report: OKC Thunder declines team option for Deonte Burton
The Thunder has declined to pick up the $1.7 million team option for Deonte Burton, Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reported...
What to expect from OKC Thunder in 2020 NBA Draft
The Thunder is entering the NBA draft Wednesday with an enviable amount of flexibility. While it’s hard to predict what moves...
OKC Thunder owns 53rd pick in 2020 NBA Draft for second time in three years
The Thunder owns three picks heading into the NBA draft Wednesday night. OKC has two first-round selections (No. 25 via Nuggets...
OKC Thunder owns 28th pick in 2020 NBA Draft. Is there a steal for Sam Presti late in Round 1?
The Thunder owns three picks heading into the NBA draft Wednesday night. OKC has two first-round selections (No. 25 via Nuggets...
OKC Thunder owns 25th pick in 2020 NBA Draft. Can it get a Clint Capela level of value?
The Thunder owns three picks heading into the NBA draft Wednesday night. OKC has two first-round selections (No. 25 via Nuggets...
What the OKC Thunder is getting in Ricky Rubio, Kelly Oubre, Ty Jerome and Jalen Lecque
The Thunder received four new players Monday in a blockbuster trade that sent Chris Paul and Abdel Nader to the Suns. Here’s a...
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OKC Thunder trades Chris Paul to Phoenix Suns
The Thunder’s inevitable rebuild is officially underway.
OKC Thunder releases new city edition uniforms
The Thunder released its new city edition uniforms Monday, on Oklahoma’s 113th anniversary of statehood.
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Report: OKC Thunder expected to trade Dennis Schroder to Los Angeles Lakers
The NBA's trade window will open at 11 a.m. Monday, and the Thunder already has a deal in place.
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How Mark Daigneault rose from UConn manager to OKC Thunder head coach: 'Never bet against smart guys'
Mark Daigneault prepared a list of people he wanted to thank. His wife, Ashley. His parents and his sister. Thunder general...
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OKC Thunder: Mark Daigneault focuses on filling out staff
Reaching out to his players was Mark Daigneault’s No. 1 priority in his first 48 hours as Thunder head coach. Second on...
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OKC Thunder promotes Mark Daigneault to head coach
As the team enters a new rebuilding phase, a first-time head coach will help lead the way.
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Mark Daigneault
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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NBA Draft 2020: What a trade up to the No. 1 pick looks like for OKC Thunder
The Thunder has the No. 25 pick in the NBA draft on Nov. 18. One selection in the back end of the first round pales in...
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OKC Thunder announces plans for reduced seating at Chesapeake Energy Arena
The Thunder plans to have a limited number of fans at Chesapeake Energy Arena when the NBA season begins Dec. 22.
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NBA 2020-21 season: How Dec. 22 start date affects OKC Thunder
The Thunder has been in a relatively steady holding pattern since its Game 7 loss to the Rockets more than two months ago, but...
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Report: Thunder coaching candidate Will Weaver quarantining in Oklahoma City
Will Weaver, an emerging candidate for the Thunder head coaching job, is in quarantine in Oklahoma City, ESPN reported Thursday...
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Report: OKC Thunder assistant Maurice Cheeks to join Billy Donovan's Chicago Bulls staff
Longtime Thunder assistant Maurice Cheeks will join Billy Donovan's Chicago Bulls staff, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported...
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OU football: Perrion Winfrey's JUCO coach knew he was 'an unbelievable talent' — and now he knows he's grateful, too
The photo popped up on Scott Strohmeier’s phone less than an hour after OU’s four-overtime win against Texas. Perrion Winfrey,...
OKC Thunder: Chris Paul to be featured in HBO's 'The Day Sports Stood Still'
Thunder point guard Chris Paul will reflect on the March 11 NBA shutdown and the events that followed in "The Day Sports Stood...
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Maurice Cheeks
The Oklahoman has been highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Stephen Silas
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Will Weaver
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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Why did new OU offensive lineman Chris Murray transfer from UCLA? 'He wanted to be coached by the best'
Chris Murray had a way of calming down his high school coach before big games. “He’d always tap me on the shoulder,” Bruce...
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Becky Hammon
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Anthony Grant
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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OKC Thunder: Danilo Gallinari asks 'Where to next?'
Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari is already looking for his new NBA home.
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Ime Udoka
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Charles Lee
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Nate Tibbetts
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Wes Unseld Jr.
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Dan Craig
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Darvin Ham
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
Report: OKC Blue's Paul Johnson hired by Sacramento Kings
Former Thunder scout Paul Johnson was promoted last month to assistant general manager of the G League Oklahoma City Blue.
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Will Hardy
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Phil Handy
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Rex Kalamian
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
OKC Thunder guard Terrance Ferguson sued over rape allegations
An Oklahoma City woman is suing Thunder guard Terrance Ferguson, alleging that he and his brother raped her in September 2018....
OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Jacque Vaughn
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Kenny Atkinson
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Brett Brown
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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OKC Thunder: Sam Presti finishes second for NBA Executive of the Year
Results for the award were released by the league Thursday.
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about David Vanterpool
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Kevin Ollie
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Royal Ivey
The Oklahoman is highlighting one Thunder head coaching candidate per day as the search for Billy Donovan’s replacement...
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OKC Thunder: Chris Paul receives Community Assist Award
Thunder point guard Chris Paul is one of five recipients of the NBA Cares Community Assist Award, the league announced Monday.
OKC Thunder coaching search: Five things to know about Brian Keefe
The search for the Thunder’s next head coach is almost a month old. Billy Donovan mutually agreed to part ways with the team on...
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OKC Thunder: Kevin Hervey excited for opportunity in Russian league
Kevin Hervey spent four years at UT-Arlington, one full year in the G League and another year bouncing between the Oklahoma...
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OKC Thunder announces front office promotions for Will Dawkins, Rob Hennigan, Nazr Mohammed
The Thunder announced seven internal promotions Tuesday for members of its front office.
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Did the Houston Rockets steal the OKC Thunder's umbrellas? Tales from inside the NBA bubble.
Marc St. Yves tried to think of everything the Thunder might have needed in the bubble. The team’s vice president of logistics...
Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon: 80-year-old Terry Baransy will compete virtually in race that might be his last
The San Francisco air should be crisp when Terry Baransy leaves his house around 6 a.m. on race day. There will be no clump of...
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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.
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OKC Thunder: Assessing player contracts, future draft picks entering NBA offseason
Assessing player contracts, future draft picks entering offseason Player movement this offseason will be frozen until the...
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Chris Paul will likely enter next season on OKC Thunder roster. Here's why.
Chris Paul is a frequent subject of hypothetical trade talks for the second straight offseason. Last July, immediately after...
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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Where will Chris Paul play next season? Here's three trade ideas involving the OKC Thunder guard.
Chris Paul hinted at the uncertainty of the Thunder’s offseason. “I don’t know what the future holds,” Paul said a day after...
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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.
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: Top 20 moments from 2019-20 season
The Thunder’s season stretched from late October 2019 to the early days of September 2020 with a four-month break in between....
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: 50 candidates to replace Billy Donovan as coach
Billy Donovan and the Thunder mutually agreed to part ways after five seasons. General manager Sam Presti didn’t set a...
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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.
OKC Thunder's Billy Donovan has been on winning and losing ends of 3-point revolution from Providence Friars to Houston Rockets
Rick Pitino gathered his players during a preseason practice, and on a blackboard he scribbled an equation that Providence...
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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: Five big questions heading into the offseason
The Thunder's season ended Wednesday night with a series of turnovers in the final seconds of Game 7. A makeshift roster that...
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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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OKC Thunder vs. Rockets: Game 7 lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Rockets When: 8 p.m. Wednesday Where: AdventHealth Arena in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. TV: ESPN (Cox 29/HD 720, DirecTV...
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Chris Paul leading OKC Thunder into dramatic Game 7 against Rockets: 'We just want a chance'
Chris Paul knew the cameras were on him as he walked off the court after Game 6. “We just want a chance,” Paul said, his voice...
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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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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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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'Wise beyond his years': OKC Thunder rookie Darius Bazley leaves lasting impression on Chris Paul
Chris Paul attended a series of meetings last week following the players’ strike, but one in particular stood out. After a...
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OKC Thunder vs. Rockets: Game 6 lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Rockets When: 8 p.m. Monday Where: AdventHealth Arena, Lake Buena Vista, Florida TV: TNT (Cox 31/HD 730, DirecTV...
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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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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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: Chris Paul vows player voices will continue to be heard
Chris Paul, handling one crisis after another this season, has kept a steady voice. But speaking Friday afternoon, two days...
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OKC Thunder: Chris Paul's voting message amplified after players' strike
Chris Paul walked off the court after Game 4 against the Rockets and shared a message he has consistently preached in the...
OKC Thunder vs. Rockets: Game 5 lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Rockets When: 5:30 p.m. Saturday Where: The Field House, Lake Buena Vista, Florida TV: TNT (Cox 31/HD 730, DirecTV...
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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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OKC Thunder: Anthony Morrow reacts to NBA walkout, Chris Paul's leadership
Anthony Morrow thinks about it almost every day. If he was still in the NBA, would he have agreed to play in the bubble? “Me...
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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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OKC Thunder's Lu Dort not backing down from Rockets' James Harden: 'He is gonna physically compete'
The Thunder-Rockets series has become an easy recruiting pitch for Arizona State basketball. “We want this series to go...
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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 vs. Rockets: Game 5 lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Rockets When: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: The Field House, Lake Buena Vista, Florida TV: TNT (Cox 31/HD 730, DirecTV...
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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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No longer in Houston, OKC Thunder's Chris Paul brings Clutch City to NBA bubble in Game 4 win vs. Rockets
Billy Donovan thought about taking Chris Paul off the floor earlier in the third quarter, but the situation didn’t allow for...
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OKC Thunder's Chris Paul sends prayers to family of Jacob Blake
Chris Paul sends prayers to family of Jacob Blake Just seconds after Oklahoma City evened the series against Houston on...
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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.
OKC Thunder: Will Billy Donovan stick with small-ball lineup of his own?
For five minutes in overtime of Game 3, the Thunder experimented with a small-ball lineup of its own to match the Rockets....
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OKC Thunder vs. Rockets: Game 4 lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Rockets When: 3 p.m. Monday Where: AdventHealth Arena, Lake Buena Vista, Florida TV: TNT (Cox 31/HD 730, DirecTV...
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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: 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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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 vs. Rockets: NBA Playoffs Game 3 lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Rockets When: 5 p.m. Saturday Where: The Field House in Lake Buena Vista, Florida TV: ESPN (Cox 29/HD 720, DirecTV...
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OKC Thunder: With no home court to fall back on, 0-2 hole to Rockets seems deeper
Mike D’Antoni was understandably in a good mood Thursday night after the Rockets dominated the Thunder in the fourth quarter to...
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OKC Thunder spoils chance vs. Rockets in Game 2 as Lu Dort limits James Harden
Luguentz Dort summed up his game in the most simple of ways. “I’m just doing my job,” Dort said, “and watching film and just...
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OKC Thunder journal: Rockets set another 3-point record in NBA playoff win
Raining threes The Rockets attempted an NBA playoff record 56 3-pointers Thursday in their 111-98 win against the Thunder....
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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.
OKC Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander focused on being more assertive in Game 2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tried to blow past Rockets center P.J. Tucker, but Tucker shuffled with the young Thunder star step for...
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OKC Thunder vs. Rockets: Game 2 lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Rockets When: 2:30 p.m. Thursday Where: AdventHealth Arena, Lake Buena Vista, Florida TV: ESPN (Cox 29/HD 720,...
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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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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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OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from Game 1 loss to Rockets
The Thunder started slow and never recovered Tuesday night in a 123-108 Game 1 loss to the Rockets. Here are five takeaways...
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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: 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: With Lu Dort likely out, who guards Rockets star James Harden?
Luguentz Dort’s breakout performance came seven months ago against the Rockets. The rookie from Arizona State earned the first...
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OKC Thunder vs. Rockets: NBA Playoffs Game 1 lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Rockets When: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Where: The Field House, Lake Buena Vista, Florida TV: TNT (Cox 31/HD 730,...
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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 Thunder: A closer look at Chris Paul's playoff resume
Chris Paul has been a Western Conference mainstay for 15 years, but only once did he face the Thunder in the playoffs. That...
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OKC Thunder vs. Houston Rockets: How do teams match up?
Thunder vs. Rockets might be the most intriguing first-round series in the bubble. Here’s how the two teams match up: Point...
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.
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How Chris Paul 'reinvented himself' with OKC Thunder after Rockets trade
Seeing Chris Paul in a Thunder uniform was no safe bet even after the trade last July, but there he was sitting behind a...
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...
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,...
OKC Thunder rookie Darius Bazley switched shooting hands as a kid, and it's paying off: 'I'm pretty weird'
When Darius Bazley crossed over between his legs, Bam Adebayo was already backpedaling to defend a drive. But the Heat center...
OKC Thunder vs. Clippers: Lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Clippers When: 5:30 p.m. Friday Where: The Field House, Lake Buena Vista, Florida TV: ESPN (Cox 29/HD 720,...
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...
OKC Thunder's 'nightmare' lineup soon to return with Dennis Schroder
Dennis Schroder has returned to the bubble, which means the return of the Thunder’s best lineup isn’t far behind. So far, it’s...
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: 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 vs. Heat: Lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Heat When: 7 p.m., Wednesday Where: Visa Athletic Center, Lake Buena Vista, Florida TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox...
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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OKC Thunder: Why Chris Paul played against the Suns while other key players rested
Chris Paul could’ve rested Monday if he wanted to. The Thunder was playing the second half of a back-to-back, and its injury...
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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.
OKC Thunder vs. Suns: Lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Suns When: 1:30 p.m., Monday Where: The Field House, Lake Buena Vista, Florida TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD...
OKC Thunder: Hot shooting from Darius Bazley, Mike Muscala fuel blowout of Wizards
Mike Muscala swished a 3-pointer on a between-the-legs feed from Chris Paul. Two minutes later, Paul found Muscala on a...
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.
OKC Thunder vs. Wizards: Lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Wizards When: 11:30 a.m. Sunday Where: AdventHealth Arena in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox...
OKC Thunder's Dennis Schröder, Billy Donovan named finalists for NBA postseason awards
Finalists for the NBA’s postseason awards were announced Saturday, and two Thunder candidates made the cut. Point guard Dennis...
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Grizzlies' 29-point win shows OKC Thunder 'a totally different team without' Dennis Schröder
As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s shots fell short and Chris Paul’s minutes piled up, Billy Donovan surely would’ve turned to Dennis...
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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.
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OKC Thunder's Chris Paul promoting HBCUs with 'sneaker tour' during NBA restart
Chris Paul wore a mask embroidered with the letters HBCU, but it muffled his voice Wednesday night as he addressed reporters...
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OKC Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies: Lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Grizzlies When: 3 p.m. Friday Where: Visa Athletic Center, Lake Buena Vista, Fla. TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox...
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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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OKC Thunder routs Lakers thanks in part to Luguentz Dort's defense on LeBron James: 'He's an animal'
Luguentz Dort picked up LeBron James full court, showing the kind of defensive confidence an undrafted rookie shouldn’t have...
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: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finally gets chance to 'run the team' as primary point guard
The season was only a month old, but there were already questions as to why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder’s point guard...
OKC Thunder vs. Lakers: Lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Lakers When: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: HP Field House in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. TV: ESPN (Cox 29/HD 720, DirecTV...
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 journal: Abdel Nader provides bench boost as Dennis Schröder leaves bubble
Nader provides bench boost as Schröder leaves bubble Thunder point guard Dennis Schröder has left the NBA bubble for the birth...
Disney plot twist in NBA bubble: Chris Paul's missed late free throw denies OKC Thunder win
Chris Paul stepped to the free-throw line with three seconds left and a chance to put the Thunder ahead, perhaps for good. The...
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's Hamidou Diallo retakes key bench role: 'We're starting off fresh'
Hamidou Diallo was the first man up Saturday afternoon when Billy Donovan turned to his bench to replace starting guard...
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OKC Thunder vs. Nuggets: Lineups, tip-off time, how to watch
Thunder vs. Nuggets When: 3 p.m. Monday Where: The Arena, Orlando TV: Fox Sports Oklahoma (Cox 37/HD 722, DirecTV 675, U-verse...
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OKC Thunder journal: Andre Roberson officially returns in NBA restart vs. Utah Jazz
Roberson officially returns Andre Roberson checked in with 5:12 left in the second quarter. After playing in three scrimmages,...
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'One game down, seven to go': OKC Thunder surges past Utah Jazz in NBA season restart
Chris Paul’s mid-range jumper is still silky. Steven Adams is still strong. Danilo Gallinari can still shoot it, Luguentz Dort...
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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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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.
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'Helluva coincidence': OKC Thunder's season resumes just as it stopped — against the Utah Jazz
Billy Donovan still has his notes from March 11. But even with a thorough scouting report, Utah was difficult to game plan...
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OKC Thunder vs. Utah Jazz: Tip-off time, how to watch, odds
Thunder vs. Jazz When: 2:30 p.m. Saturday Where: The Arena in Orlando, Fla. TV: ESPN (Cox 29/HD 720, DirecTV 206, U-verse...
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OKC Thunder: Roster recap for NBA season restart
The Thunder will resume its season at 2:30 p.m. Saturday against the Jazz. Here are the 16 players who traveled to Orlando for...
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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Will the OKC Thunder's bench be a strength in NBA bubble?
Chris Paul flexed his arms and strutted down the sideline as Andre Roberson and the Thunder’s reserves completed a 24-point...
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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.
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OKC Thunder: Five takeaways from Trail Blazers scrimmage
The Thunder was sharp Tuesday night in its final tune-up. Oklahoma City beat Portland 131-120 in its third scrimmage from...