Matt Ravis, Author at The Franchise

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NBA
Thunder News Roundup: Josh Huestis’ Last Stand, Kanter Wonders if Westbrook Will Talk to Him, and more!
Hail and well met, my friends! The Thunder gave their best Sooners impression against the Melbourne united,...

Matt Ravis October 9, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Thunder Liveblog: Thunder vs. Rockets (Preseason)
Follow along in real time with Franchise personalities and contributors: Preseason: Thunder vs. Rockets – 10/3/2017

Matt Ravis October 3, 2017
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NBA
Report: Russell Westbrook Signs Five Year Contract Extension with Oklahoma City Thunder
Sam Presti had checked every major box in the offseason, except for the biggest one — securing...

Matt Ravis September 29, 2017
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Thunder Basketball
How Will the New Look Thunder Play? Part One: ‘Melo and Russ
Once I heard the news that the Oklahoma City Thunder traded for Carmelo Anthony, I pored over...

Matt Ravis September 26, 2017
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NBA
Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony Hold Court at Thunder Media Day
Media days are usually standard fare: rote answers, coachspeak, and enough platitudes that it may as well...

Matt Ravis September 25, 2017
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NBA
Breaking: Carmelo Anthony Traded to Oklahoma City
A deal has been agreed upon to send Carmelo Anthony to Oklahoma City in exchange for Enes...

Matt Ravis September 23, 2017
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NBA
Report: Oklahoma City Thunder Sign Free Agent Guard Trey Burke
UPDATE: Trey Burke has reportedly reversed course on a deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder and will...

Matt Ravis September 23, 2017
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Thunder Basketball
All 48 Podcast — Episode 5 — KD Twitter Drama & NBA Spelling Bee ft. All-American Mayes and TV’s Jerry
Thanks to Jerry Ramsey and Sam Mayes for joining me for the fifth episode of the All...

Matt Ravis September 21, 2017
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NBA
Steven Adams, OKC Thunder visit the Monarchs at the OKC Zoo
Steven Adams, Enes Kanter, and a slew of other Thunder players migrated to the Oklahoma City Zoo...

Matt Ravis September 20, 2017
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NBA
Nike, Thunder Unveil New ‘Statement’ Uniforms
NBA 2K18 let the cat out of the bag, but Nike and the Oklahoma City Thunder have...

Matt Ravis September 15, 2017
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NBA
Thunder News Roundup: Thunder Hire Former Magic GM, Westbrook’s Jordan Brand Extension, and More
Thunder hire former Magic GM Rob Hennigan Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders reports that the Oklahoma City...

Matt Ravis September 13, 2017
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NBA
All 48 Podcast — Episode 4 — Guest Nikki Kay Talks Westbrook, Lakers, Kyrie/Isaiah Thomas, and more!
Major props to Nikki Kay for joining me for the fourth episode of the All 48 ‘cast!...

Matt Ravis August 24, 2017
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Basketball Insider
All 48 Podcast — Episode 3 — Westbrook Extension Status, KD Skipping White House, Northwest Division Preview, and more!
Aaron Davis joins Matt Ravis to talk Russell Westbrook’s contract extension (or lack thereof), Kevin Durant’s decision...

Matt Ravis August 18, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Thunder ’17-’18 Regular Season Schedule Announced
The NBA has unveiled the Thunder’s 2017-2018 regular season schedule, with an opening day matchup against the...

Matt Ravis August 14, 2017
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NBA
Patrick Patterson Undergoes Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
Patrick Patterson underwent an arthroscopic knee surgery and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, the...

Matt Ravis August 10, 2017
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Uncategorized
Thunder News Roundup: Thunder to Play in Mexico, Warriors Covet Paul George, and more!
With only 69 days until the Thunder play (this is where you yell ‘NICE’), it’s just about...

Matt Ravis August 9, 2017
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Local Pro Sports
All 48 Podcast — Episode 2 — Reviewing and Forecasting the Thunder’s Young Core
Aaron Davis (A.K.A Hourly Pay Aaron) joins Matt Ravis to break down Thunder players 25 and under...

Matt Ravis August 3, 2017
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NBA
Thunder News Roundup: ¡Feliz cumpleaños, Alex Abrines!
¡Feliz cumpleaños, Alex Abrines! The Thunder’s sophomore Spanish sharpshooter turns 24 today. You can direct your well...

Matt Ravis August 1, 2017
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NBA
Report: Russell Westbrook to Play Against James Harden, Chris Paul in Drew League
Russell Westbrook typically enjoys his offseasons to himself and his teammates. Coming this Sunday, last year’s MVP will...

Matt Ravis July 28, 2017
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NBA
Thunder News Roundup: Updated Uniforms, Westbrook Organizes Workouts, and more!
Two New Nike Uniforms — Sort Of Nike has given us a look at the Association and...

Matt Ravis July 26, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Thunder News Roundup: Carmelo and OKC ‘Circling’ Each Other, and More…
It only took a week for the rumor mill to wind back up after being silent for...

Matt Ravis July 24, 2017
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NBA
Kyrie Irving Reportedly Requests Trade From Cavs, Seeks Bigger Role
Although the Cleveland Cavaliers were on top of the basketball world just one year ago, they’re now...

Matt Ravis July 21, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Report: Thunder Sign Dakari Johnson to Guaranteed Two-Year Deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed former Kentucky big man Dakari Johnson to a guaranteed two-year deal,...

Matt Ravis July 20, 2017
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NCAA Football
Hugh Freeze Resigns as Ole Miss Head Coach Amid Escort Service Controversy
Ole Miss announced Thursday night that Hugh Freeze has resigned as head football coach. ANNOUNCEMENT | Hugh...

Matt Ravis July 20, 2017
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NCAA Basketball
Locker Room Unfiltered with Sam Mayes, Kelly Gregg, and Rufus Alexander: O.J. Simpson, Big 12 Media Days, and more!
You can listen to Locker Room Unfiltered with Sam Mayes Thursdays from 12-1 P.M.

Matt Ravis July 20, 2017
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NBA
Something Seems a Little Off About the New Russell Westbrook Bobblehead
Russell Westbrook averaged a triple-double en route to securing the NBA MVP award, so it only follows...

Matt Ravis July 20, 2017
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NBA
Thunder News Roundup: New Uniforms, Dakari Johnson, and Enes Kanter as Woj
While the late part of June and the early part of August had a slew of NBA...

Matt Ravis July 19, 2017
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NBA
Nick Collison Reportedly Signs One Year Deal With Thunder, Will Retire in OKC
Mr. Thunder himself will be returning to the Thunder for one more year before hanging it up...

Matt Ravis July 14, 2017
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NBA
NBA Tweaks Trade Deadline, Time Outs, Schedules in Rule Changes
The NBA’s Board of Governors passed down a number of rule changes today. While none of them...

Matt Ravis July 12, 2017
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NBA
NBA Power Rankings: Way-Too-Early Edition
Although the NBA season is still a little under four months away, the offseason intrigue has sparked...

Matt Ravis July 12, 2017
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NBA
PODCAST: Big3 Player Marcus Banks Joins MMM Ranch
You can listen to the MMM Ranch with Sam, Colby, and Cara weekdays from 3-6 P.M.

Matt Ravis July 10, 2017
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NBA
Andre Roberson Returns to Thunder on Three-Year, $30 Million Contract
The Oklahoma City Thunder have re-signed defensive stalwart Andre Roberson to a three-year, $30 million deal, ESPN’s Adrian...

Matt Ravis July 5, 2017
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NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder Sign Ex-Raptor Patrick Patterson
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Oklahoma City Thunder have completed a free agent deal with stretch-forward...

Matt Ravis July 5, 2017
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NBA
Thunder NBA Free Agency Update: Taj Gibson Signs with ‘Wolves, Rudy Gay Rumors Fly
According to Shams Charania of The Vertical, Taj Gibson has reached terms with the Minnesota Timberwolves on...

Matt Ravis July 2, 2017
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NBA
Report: Paul George Traded to Oklahoma City Thunder
According to a report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Paul George has been traded to the Oklahoma City...

Matt Ravis June 30, 2017
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Local Pro Sports
PODCAST: Locker Room Unfiltered With Sam Mayes, Rufus Alexander, and Kelly Gregg
Listen to Locker Room Unfiltered with Sam Mayes every Thursday from 12 to 1 P.M on 107.7...

Matt Ravis June 29, 2017
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Oklahoma Sooners
PODCAST: Torrance Marshall Joins the G-Men
Former Sooner linebacker Torrance Marshall (1999-2000) joined the G-Men. You can hear Erik Gee, Anthony Fogle, and...

Matt Ravis June 27, 2017
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Local Pro Sports
Russell Westbrook Wins the 2017 NBA MVP Award
Although there was plenty of waiting to do before the verdict was passed down — the last game...

Matt Ravis June 26, 2017
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Local Pro Sports
Sam Mayes Joins the Franchise Morning Show to Talk About His UFC Experience
You can listen to The Morning Show with Mike Steely, Andrew Gilman, Jessie Stone, and Geoff Roughface...

Matt Ravis June 26, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Thunder Select Terrance Ferguson 21st Overall in the NBA Draft
The Oklahoma City Thunder have selected Terrance Ferguson, the 19 year-old shooting guard from Australia, with the...

Matt Ravis June 23, 2017
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Local College Sports
PODCAST: Oklahoma Associate Head Coach Ruffin McNeill Joins Sam, Colby, and Cara On the mMm Ranch
New OU associate head coach and defensive tackles coach Ruffin McNeill joined the mMm Ranch. You can...

Matt Ravis June 22, 2017
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Local Pro Sports
PODCAST: UFC Fighter Daniel Cormier Joins Sam, Colby, and Cara on the MMM Ranch
UFC fighter Daniel Cormier previews his July 29th fight against Jon Jones:

Matt Ravis June 15, 2017
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Local College Sports
Locker Room Unfiltered 6/15: Sam Mayes, Rufus Alexander, and Kelly Gregg Unveil the Oklahoma All-Stoops Team
Sam Mayes, Kelly Gregg, and Rufus Alexander discuss The Franchise’s All-Stoops team:

Matt Ravis June 15, 2017
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Local College Sports
Report: Lincoln Riley Hires Ruffin McNeill In First Move as Head Coach
New Oklahoma Football head coach Lincoln Riley has hired Ruffin McNeill as an assistant coach, who is moving...

Matt Ravis June 14, 2017
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College
Randy Heitz, Mickey Tettleton React to Firing of Pete Hughes
Executive producer of 107.7 The Franchise Randy Heitz Former professional baseball player and Franchise baseball insider Mickey...

Matt Ravis June 12, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Taking Stock: Russell Westbrook’s Best Triple-Doubles of the Season
Trying to take stock of any one player’s season can be a dizzying challenge. 82 games is...

Matt Ravis June 12, 2017
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NBA
NBA Finals Game 4: KD to Wait for His Ring, Cavs’ Historic Shooting Night, and Draymond Ejection Shenanigans…
Game 4 of the NBA Finals was for everyone who had (rightfully) proclaimed that the playoffs had...

Matt Ravis June 10, 2017
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Media
Locker Room Unfiltered 6/8: Sam Mayes, Anthony Fogle, and Kelly Gregg

Matt Ravis June 9, 2017
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Local College Sports
Report: Bob Stoops Retiring After 18 Years as Oklahoma Football Head Coach
According to The Oklahoman, Bob Stoops will be stepping down as head coach after 18 years at the...

Matt Ravis June 7, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Durant, Curry Shine in Game 2 Blowout of the Cavs
The Cleveland Cavaliers kept it closer than they did in Game 1, but that didn’t mean much....

Matt Ravis June 5, 2017
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College
Mini Podcast: Oklahoma Softball Rolls in College World Series
Geoff Roughface, Aaron Davis, and Matt Ravis discuss the Sooners’ first two days at the Women’s College...

Matt Ravis June 3, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Warriors Punch Cavs in the Mouth in Game 1
The Warriors ended up with a 113-91 victory, but the game never felt even that close. It...

Matt Ravis June 2, 2017
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Media
PODCAST: Locker Room Unfiltered with Sam Mayes, Kelly Gregg, and Rufus Alexander 6/1

Matt Ravis June 1, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Thunder Assistant Maurice Cheeks Hospitalized in Philadelphia
Thunder assistant coach Maurice Cheeks underwent a ‘medical emergency’ on a flight to Philadelphia, The Franchise has...

Matt Ravis June 1, 2017
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Media
Sam Mayes Calls Delilah With a Touching Message For His Wife

Matt Ravis May 26, 2017
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Media
PODCAST: Kelsey Plum of the San Antonio Stars Joins Dylan, Todd, and Dez
Kelsey Plum, who made her WNBA debut yesterday, talks the perception of women’s basketball, James Harden comparisons,...

Matt Ravis May 26, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Five Potential Offseason Targets for the Thunder
The worst place a team can be in the NBA is stuck in limbo. In functional terms,...

Matt Ravis May 26, 2017
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Halftime
PODCAST: Locker Room Unfiltered 5/25, Commercial Free
Catch Locker Room Unfiltered with Sam Mayes every Thursday at 11.

Matt Ravis May 25, 2017
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Media
PODCAST: Bob Przybylo of Sooners Illustrated Joins the G-Men to Discuss Bedlam, Recruiting, and More…

Matt Ravis May 24, 2017
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Local Pro Sports
Enes Kanter Has Proven that Athletes Can Be Effective Activists
Athlete activism has come under heavy fire recently , often with an ugly, implicit, coded message behind...

Matt Ravis May 23, 2017
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College
Oklahoma Softball: Sooners Come Back From Brink of Elimination to Advance to Super Regional at Auburn
Patty Gasso’s Sooner softball squad is heading to the Super Regionals to face Auburn in a rematch...

Matt Ravis May 22, 2017
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NBA
Enes Kanter Released After Being Detained in Romanian Airport
Thunder center Enes Kanter said in a tweet on Saturday morning that he was being detained in...

Matt Ravis May 20, 2017
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Local College Sports
Locker Room Unfiltered with Sam Mayes, Kelly Gregg, and Rufus Alexander 5/18
Listen to Locker Room Unfiltered with Sam Mayes on 107.7 The Franchise in Oklahoma City and 107.9...

Matt Ravis May 18, 2017
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OU Football
PODCAST: Bob Przybylo Talks Recruiting, Likelihood of Lincoln Riley as Bob Stoops’ Successor
Bob Przybylo joins Erik Gee, Anthony Fogle, and Jerry Ramsey to talk OU football, including recruiting and...

Matt Ravis May 17, 2017
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Halftime
PODCAST: How would Charles Barkley and Stephen A. Smith Sound at .24?
Charles Barkley: Stephen A. Smith:

Matt Ravis May 16, 2017
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College
PODCAST: OU Softball head coach Patty Gasso Voices Displeasure With Sooners’ Regional Seeding on G-Men
Patty Gasso is not thrilled with her team’s seeding. Find out why she thinks the Sooners were...

Matt Ravis May 16, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Russell Westbrook’s Wife Nina Gives Birth To Couple’s First Child, Noah Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook and his wife Nina welcomed their baby boy into the world today, Noah Russell Westbrook....

Matt Ravis May 16, 2017
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NBA
Twitter Fingers: Enes Kanter’s Best Tweets
For all of his shortcomings, we know that Thunder big man Enes Kanter’s Twitter game is strong....

Matt Ravis May 15, 2017
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College
Why Baker Could Win the Heisman in 2017
It’s a difficult thing for Sooner fans to reckon with, but the Baker Mayfield era at Oklahoma...

Matt Ravis May 10, 2017
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NBA
Lil Wayne Brings Out Russell Westbrook in OKC Show
Multi-Grammy award winner Lil Wayne was in Oklahoma City last night, and he invited a star-studded group...

Matt Ravis April 28, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Exit interviews: Russell Westbrook, Victor Oladipo, Steven Adams, and more…
The Thunder conducted exit interviews just one day after a defeat to the Houston Rockets in the...

Matt Ravis April 26, 2017
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NBA
Billy Donovan Exit Interview
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan talks about the season in his exit interview:

Matt Ravis April 26, 2017
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NBA
Westbrook, Thunder Ousted by Rockets in Game 5
The Thunder’s season came to an end a little earlier than players and fans alike are used...

Matt Ravis April 26, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Liveblog: Thunder at Rockets, Game 5
The Thunder try to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss in Game 4 in Oklahoma City. It’s...

Matt Ravis April 25, 2017
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NBA
Next Question: What Will it Take for the Thunder to Win Game 5?
Billy Donovan and his squad have their work cut out for them. Although a 3-1 lead can’t...

Matt Ravis April 25, 2017
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NBA
Nene, Rockets Put Thunder on the Brink of Elimination
Andre Roberson made life difficult for James Harden for the duration of the game, but a vintage...

Matt Ravis April 23, 2017
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NBA
Liveblog: Thunder vs. Rockets Game 3
Follow along with real time commentary and analysis from our crew of insiders and personalities: A Twitter...

Matt Ravis April 21, 2017
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Uncategorized
Despite Early Lead, Thunder Collapse Late in Game 2
The Thunder had the lead comfortably in hand until a fourth quarter collapse doomed them. Despite Russell...

Matt Ravis April 20, 2017
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Thunder Basketball
Liveblog: Thunder at Rockets Game 2
Follow along with stats, analysis, and commentary from our crew of insiders, personalities, and other guests: 04/19...

Matt Ravis April 19, 2017
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Thunder Basketball
Three Adjustments for the Thunder to Make Ahead of Game 2
A playoff series is like a chess match. In the early stages, the opposing players and coaches...

Matt Ravis April 18, 2017
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NBA
Thunder fall to Rockets in Game 1 Rout
Although a series can be as long as seven games, the Thunder’s performance in Game 1 was...

Matt Ravis April 17, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Liveblog: Game 1, Thunder at Rockets
04/16 OKC vs. HOU – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Matt Ravis April 16, 2017
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Local College Sports
Former Oklahoma Cornerback Parrish Cobb Arrested in Connection to Armed Robbery
According to a press released released by the Norman Police Department, former Oklahoma cornerback Parrish Cobb was...

Matt Ravis April 13, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Thunder Liveblog: Thunder vs. Nuggets
Follow along in real-time with analysis and commentary from our crew of Thunder insiders, personalities, and other...

Matt Ravis April 12, 2017
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NBA
Westbrook Notches Triple-Double Record, Game-Winner Against the Nuggets
As has happened so many times this season, things looked grim on the road against a team...

Matt Ravis April 10, 2017
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NBA
Westbrook Misses Triple-Double, Adds to MVP Argument in Victory over Grizzlies
The stage was set for Russell Westbrook to record history, to grab his 42nd triple-double of the...

Matt Ravis April 6, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Liveblog: Thunder at Grizzlies
04/05 OKC @ MEM – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Matt Ravis April 5, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Liveblog: Thunder vs. Bucks
Follow along with real time commentary and analysis from our crew: 04/04 OKC vs. MIL – Curated...

Matt Ravis April 4, 2017
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Dallas Cowboys
Sources: Tony Romo heading into broadcasting with CBS
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is leaving football and going into broadcasting with CBS, league sources told ESPN....

Matt Ravis April 4, 2017
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NBA
Hornets Sting Thunder as Westbrook Notches 40th Triple-Double
The Charlotte Hornets’ unique brand of three-point shooting and gritty defense proved too much for the Thunder...

Matt Ravis April 2, 2017
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Thunder Basketball
Liveblog: Thunder vs. Hornets
Follow along with real time commentary and analysis from our crew: 04/02 OKC vs. CHA – Curated...

Matt Ravis April 2, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Assistant Anthony Grant Hired as Head Coach of Dayton
The Dayton Flyers have announced the hiring of Thunder assistant Anthony Grant for their head coaching vacancy....

Matt Ravis March 30, 2017
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NBA
Russell Westbrook Makes History, Leads Thunder to Comeback Victory
After 73 games of a season in which Russell Westbrook had been incessantly making history, it should have come as no...

Matt Ravis March 29, 2017
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NBA
Liveblog: Thunder at Magic
03/29 OKC vs. ORL – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Matt Ravis March 29, 2017
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NBA
Russell Westbrook’s Furious Run Fuels Double-Digit Comeback
Coming off of a performance in which Russell Westbrook lost the MVP (at least in the eyes...

Matt Ravis March 28, 2017
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NBA
Liveblog: Thunder at Mavericks
Follow along with our crew of Thunder insiders and personalities, as well as other special guests: 03/27...

Matt Ravis March 27, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Beard Trumps Brodie In Battle for the MVP
A game that had been billed as a battle to decide the Most Valuable Player Award ended...

Matt Ravis March 26, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Liveblog: Thunder at Rockets
Follow along with our crew of Thunder insiders and personalities, as well as other special guests: 03/26...

Matt Ravis March 26, 2017
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Basketball Insider
A. Suave Francisco of The Suave Report, Inside Thunder, Talks Westbrook MVP Odds and More
A. Suave Francisco joined the NBA Insider’s Show and The Producer’s Show to talk Thunder, the NBA,...

Matt Ravis March 25, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Roll Over as Warriors Achieve Season Sweep
We know the script by now, and it apparently doesn’t change when the Warriors are missing their...

Matt Ravis March 21, 2017
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NBA
Liveblog: Thunder vs. Warriors
03/20 OKC vs. GSW – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Matt Ravis March 20, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Wallop Raptors in Toronto as Westbrook Notches Fourth Straight Triple-Double
A game that had potential playoffs seeding implications for both teams had a minuscule amount of buzz...

Matt Ravis March 17, 2017
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NBA
Liveblog: Thunder at Raptors
Follow along with our group of Thunder insiders, personalities, and other guests: 03/16 OKC@ TOR – Curated...

Matt Ravis March 16, 2017
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NBA
Westbrook’s 32nd Triple-Double Moves Him Closer to Big O as Thunder Defeat Jazz
Russell Westbrook had 33 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds in the Thunder’s victory over the Jazz,...

Matt Ravis March 12, 2017
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Local College Sports
Fayetville Police Make Baker Mayfield Arrest Video Public
Fayetville Police have released video of Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield being tackled and detained by police in...

Matt Ravis March 10, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Westbrook Notches 31st Triple-Double As Thunder Thump Spurs
Russell Westbrook notched his 31st triple-double of the season to push the Thunder to a 102-92 victory...

Matt Ravis March 10, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Liveblog: Thunder vs. Spurs
Follow along with live commentary and analysis from our group of Thunder insiders, personalities, and other special...

Matt Ravis March 9, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Full Highlights: Westbrook Scores Career High 58 In a Loss to the Blazers
It’s never a good sign when one of your team’s players scores a career high of 58...

Matt Ravis March 8, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Liveblog: Thunder vs. Trail Blazers
Follow along with live commentary and analysis from our group of Thunder insiders and personalities, as well...

Matt Ravis March 7, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Westbrook’s Triple-Double, Game-Winner Lift Thunder Over Jazz
His 30th triple-double of the season wasn’t enough — Russell Westbrook wanted to win the game. His...

Matt Ravis March 1, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Defeat Pelicans on the Back of Westbrook’s 29th Triple-Double
Russell Westbrook completely took over the fourth quarter, scoring 21 points in the final frame of Oklahoma...

Matt Ravis February 27, 2017
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NBA
NBA Trade Deadline Report: How Can Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott Help the Thunder?
A trade sending Cameron Payne, Joffrey Lauvergne, and Anthony Morrow to the Chicago Bulls for forwards Taj...

Matt Ravis February 23, 2017
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Basketball Insider
Thunder Mid-Season Progress Report
Between Kevin Durant (and his mom), Enes Kanter (and his chair), and Russell Westbrook (and his historic season),...

Matt Ravis February 20, 2017
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NBA
Russell Westbrook Dominates the Knicks, Grabs 27th Triple-Double
Despite a very shaky start for the Thunder, Russell Westbrook and his teammates were able to rally...

Matt Ravis February 16, 2017
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NCAA Basketball
Despite Arduous Senior Season, Jordan Woodard Leaves One of OU’s All-Timers
Jordan Woodard was never meant to be an alpha leader, like, say, Russell Westbrook. On media day,...

Matt Ravis February 15, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Display Emotional Hangover in Big Loss to Scott Brooks, the Wizards
Perhaps an emotional hangover was to be expected for the Thunder after Saturday’s events, and it seemed...

Matt Ravis February 14, 2017
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Basketball Insider
For Westbrook and Durant, It’s Not Personal; It’s Business
Sports fandom wouldn’t exist in its current form without some level of belief, and Oklahoma City is no...

Matt Ravis February 12, 2017
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NBA
The Franchise Thunder Liveblog: Thunder Vs. Warriors
Follow along with live analysis and commentary from Franchise Thunder insiders, personalities, and others: 2/11 OKC vs....

Matt Ravis February 11, 2017
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NBA
Russell Westbrook, Thunder, Shut Down LeBron and the Cavs
Despite the day-long dialogue on the ethics of sitting star players–a report saying that LeBron James, Kyrie...

Matt Ravis February 10, 2017
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Basketball Insider
The Franchise Liveblog: Thunder at Pacers
Follow along with live analysis and commentary with our Thunder Insiders, personalities, and others: 2/6 OKC @...

Matt Ravis February 6, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Handle Blazers, 105-99: Full Highlights
The Oklahoma City Thunder took care of business at home on a Sunset Sunday, winning 105-99 against...

Matt Ravis February 6, 2017
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NBA
The Franchise Thunder Liveblog: Thunder vs. Trail Blazers
2/5 Thunder vs. Blazers – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Matt Ravis February 5, 2017
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NBA
Westbrook Dominates Late, Leads Thunder Past Grizzlies
Russell Westbrook displayed utter dominance down the stretch against the Grizzlies. Westbrook initiated a 15-0 run by...

Matt Ravis February 4, 2017
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NBA
The Franchise Liveblog: Thunder vs. Grizzlies
Follow along with live analysis of the action with our cast of Franchise Thunder Insiders, personalities, and...

Matt Ravis February 3, 2017
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NBA
Back-To-Back Proves Disastrous for the Thunder
Coming off of a road-home split in back-to-back games for the Thunder, OKC was outscored a combined...

Matt Ravis February 2, 2017
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NCAA Basketball
Bedlam Slips Out Of Sooners’ Grasp in Last-Minute Collapse
Coming into the inaugural bedlam matchup of the Kruger-Underwood era, the Sooners had won 17 of the...

Matt Ravis January 31, 2017
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Recruiting
How One Oklahoma Recruit Can Help With Austin Seibert’s Struggles
Austin Seibert wasn’t himself last season. In his first season in Norman, Seibert was fairly reliable, knocking...

Matt Ravis January 30, 2017
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NBA
Westbrook Notches 24th Triple-Double as LeBron, Cavs Drub Thunder
Russell Westbrook notched his 24th triple-double of the season, scoring 20 points, adding 13 rebounds and 10...

Matt Ravis January 29, 2017
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NCAA Football
OU Recruiting Spotlight: Levi Draper
Levi Draper is a four-star interior linebacker out of Collinsville, Oklahoma. Draper is the no. 4 ILB...

Matt Ravis January 27, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Beat Mavs At a Big Cost
The Thunder eventually beat the beleaguered Mavericks 109-98, but it was quite a costly victory for them:...

Matt Ravis January 27, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Hold Off Pelicans as Westbrook Passes Larry Bird in Career Triple-Doubles
Russell Westbrook’s 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists helped push the Thunder past the New Orleans...

Matt Ravis January 26, 2017
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NBA
Westbrook Hits Game-Winner to Lift Thunder Over Jazz
It doesn’t always (or even often) happen this way, but Russell Westbrook took what was given to...

Matt Ravis January 24, 2017
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Basketball Insider
The Franchise Liveblog: Thunder at Jazz
Follow along with our group of Franchise Thunder Insiders, personalities, and other guests: Thunder @ Jazz –...

Matt Ravis January 23, 2017
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NBA
Kevin Durant Has the Last Word With the Thunder–Again
Yet again, Kevin Durant had the last word. At this rate, it seems like he always might....

Matt Ravis January 19, 2017
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NBA
Undermanned Clippers Thrash Uninspired Thunder
Despite missing Blake Griffin and only getting one half from Chris Paul, the Clippers overpowered Russell Westbrook...

Matt Ravis January 17, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Fend Off Kings as Westbrook Posts 20th Triple-Double
The Thunder did their best to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in their 122-118 road...

Matt Ravis January 16, 2017
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NBA
The Franchise Liveblog: Thunder at Kings
A curated list of tweets from our Franchise Thunder insiders, personalities, and others. Thunder @ Kings -...

Matt Ravis January 15, 2017
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Local College Sports
Oklahoma Breaks Losing Skid as Woodard Returns to Starting Lineup
The Sooners broke their cold streak on an icy night in Norman against Texas Tech, winning 84-75...

Matt Ravis January 15, 2017
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NBA
Westbrook’s 19th Triple-Double Not Enough to Get Past ‘Wolves
Extreme highs, plummeting lows–it’s the Thunder way, and has been since their inception in 2008. After playing...

Matt Ravis January 14, 2017
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Basketball Insider
The Franchise Liveblog: Thunder at Timberwolves
A list of curated tweets from Franchise personalities and Thunder insiders. Thunder @ Timberwolves - Curated tweets...

Matt Ravis January 13, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Get Revenge Against the Grizz, Westbrook Grabs 18th Triple-Double
Last time Russell Westbrook and the Thunder took on the Memphis Grizzlies, it ended badly for all...

Matt Ravis January 12, 2017
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NBA
The Franchise Liveblog: Thunder vs. Grizzlies
Check out our liveblog with tweets from various Franchise Thunder insiders and personalities: Thunder vs. Grizzlies - Curated...

Matt Ravis January 11, 2017
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Local College Sports
Despite Great First Half, Sooners Sputter Against Jayhawks in the Second
It was a tale of two halves for the Sooners: the first magnificent and electrifying, and the...

Matt Ravis January 11, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Win Big in Windy City
The Thunder played one of their best wire-to-wire games last night against the Bulls, winning 109-104 in...

Matt Ravis January 10, 2017
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NBA
The Franchise Liveblog: Thunder at Bulls
Thunder @ Bulls - Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Matt Ravis January 9, 2017
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NBA
Thunder Handle Nuggets, Westbrook Grabs 17th Triple-Double
There are games that, even in early January, are squarely in the ‘must-win’ category. Not that the...

Matt Ravis January 8, 2017
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Local College Sports
Oklahoma Loses Fifth Straight Late Against TCU
Despite leading for the better part of the game, the Sooners fell 60-57 at the hand of...

Matt Ravis January 4, 2017
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NCAA Basketball
Sooners, Minus Woodard, Blown Out by No. 4 Bears in Conference Opener
The news that Jordan Woodard would miss his second-straight game came shortly before game time, and the writing...

Matt Ravis December 31, 2016
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NBA
Thunder Thump Heat, Westbrook Grabs 15th Triple-Double
An already thin Miami Heat squad was even thinner Tuesday night, missing two starters: Goran Dragic and...

Matt Ravis December 28, 2016
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NBA
Russell Lumps Timberwolves in Third Straight Win
For as surly as he can be with the media, there’s no doubt about it: Russell Westbrook...

Matt Ravis December 26, 2016
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NBA
Undermanned, Undersized Hawks Slip Past Thunder
(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) The undermanned and undersized Hawks took the Thunder to task Monday night, winning a...

Matt Ravis December 20, 2016
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NBA
Westbrook Notches 22 Assists, Triple-Double in Victory Over Suns
In a game where Russell Westbrook set a career high in assists, achieved another triple-double, and his team notched a...

Matt Ravis December 18, 2016
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NBA
Sucking the Marrow Out of Life: In Remembrance of Craig Sager
I saw Craig Sager for the first and last time at a Thunder practice. It was the...

Matt Ravis December 15, 2016
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NBA
No Triple-Double, No Problem: Monster Second Half Pushes Thunder Past Celtics
Basketball is so often a game of streaks, and a few notable ones were broken en route...

Matt Ravis December 12, 2016
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NBA
Westbrook’s Triple-Double Pushes Thunder Past Ailing Hawks
The Hawks and the Thunder are no strangers to streaks this season. Atlanta had won six in...

Matt Ravis December 6, 2016
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NBA
Westbrook Grabs Fifth-Straight Triple-Double as Thunder Outlast Undermanned Pels
Photo by Layne Murdoch | NBAE via Getty Images Russell Westbrook grabbed yet another triple-double–his fifth-straight and...

Matt Ravis December 5, 2016
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NBA
Westbrook Notches Triple-Double, Outscores Wizards in OT
It says a lot about the mental strength of a player who can recover from a poor...

Matt Ravis December 1, 2016
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NBA
Thunder Outlast Knicks in the Garden, Westbrook Now Averaging Triple-Double
It’s becoming pedestrian, folks–that is, if it hasn’t already. I’m talking, of course, about Russell Westbrook’s triple-double habit. He...

Matt Ravis November 29, 2016
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NBA
Westbrook, Morrow Lead Thunder Past Pistons
The Oklahoma City Thunder found revenge against the Detroit Pistons, beating them 106-88 Saturday night. The Pistons won the...

Matt Ravis November 27, 2016
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Uncategorized
Thunder Fall 115-111 to Teague, Pacers in Overtime
The Indiana Pacers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 115-111 in an overtime thriller. Jeff Teague was phenomenal in...

Matt Ravis November 21, 2016
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OU Football
Oklahoma Beats West Virginia 56-28, Forces Pivotal Bedlam Game
The No. 9 Sooners handled business in a wintry Morgantown, beating the Mountaineers 56-28. With Oklahoma State’s...

Matt Ravis November 20, 2016
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NBA
Thunder Over Nets 124-105, Westbrook Notches Fourth Triple-Double
The Thunder played three quarters of good defense, and that was all it took against a patchwork...

Matt Ravis November 19, 2016
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NBA
Could the Thunder Win a Title with Just One Superstar?
Russell Westbrook and James Harden are both giving the best Atlas impression through the early part of...

Matt Ravis November 17, 2016
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NBA
Thunder Snap Four-Game Skid, Beat Houston 105-103
The Oklahoma City Thunder managed to abate their free fall against the James Harden-led Houston Rockets, winning...

Matt Ravis November 16, 2016
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NBA
Thunder Fall to Magic on Serge Ibaka Game-Winner
The Thunder fell to the Orlando Magic–on a game-winner from the returning Serge Ibaka–119-117. Serge Ibaka received...

Matt Ravis November 13, 2016
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NBA
DeMar DeRozan Destroys Thunder on 37 Points, Toronto Wins 112-102
A 6-1 start by the Thunder would not have been predicted by many. Instead, growing pains were forecasted...

Matt Ravis November 10, 2016
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NBA
OKC Beats Heat 97-85, Off to Best Start in Thunder History
Few would have forecasted the strong start, but the Thunder are now 6-1 following a 97-85 victory...

Matt Ravis November 7, 2016
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NBA
Monster Third Quarter Pushes Thunder Past ‘Wolves, 112-92
The Thunder and the Timberwolves usually play close games. It’s no surprise considering how often they see...

Matt Ravis November 5, 2016
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NBA
OKC at Golden State Game Notes: KD is a Decent Basketball Player
Let’s just get it out of the way: Kevin Durant is a damn good basketball player. Once he...

Matt Ravis November 4, 2016
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Media
PODCAST: Joe Buck joins The Dylan and Todd Show with Desmond Mason

Matt Ravis November 4, 2016
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NBA
Adams, Oladipo Extensions No-Brainer for Thunder
Steven Adams and Victor Oladipo have reportedly signed extensions with the Thunder–totaling $184 million over four years–ahead of...

Matt Ravis November 1, 2016
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Basketball Insider
Westbrook Grabs Second Triple-Double in Three Games, Thunder over Lakers 113-96
The Oklahoma City Thunder put away the upstart Los Angeles Lakers 113-96 in a game where Los...

Matt Ravis October 30, 2016
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Basketball Insider
Russell Westbrook Scores 51, Notches Triple-Double and Victory in Overtime
The Thunder–well, mainly Russell Westbrook–edged the Phoenix Suns in overtime, 113-110. Westbrook’s stat line (51 points, 13...

Matt Ravis October 29, 2016
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Basketball Insider
Thoughts on Oklahoma City’s Opening Day Roster
15-man roster day provided a surprise: Semaj Christon, the 55th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft,...

Matt Ravis October 25, 2016
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Fantasy Football
Late Night Fantasy: Week 7/Week 8
Late Night Fantasy with Sean Thurmond, Logan Kennedy, and Matt Ravis.

Matt Ravis October 21, 2016
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Basketball Insider
Thunder Rookie Report: Domantas Sabonis
A little over a week remains until the Oklahoma City Thunder square off with the Philadelphia 76ers to...

Matt Ravis October 18, 2016
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Fantasy Football
Late Night Fantasy: Week 6/Week 7
Late Night Fantasy with Jerry Ramsey (filling in for Sean Thurmond), Logan Kennedy, and Matt Ravis.

Matt Ravis October 14, 2016
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NBA
Does Andre Roberson Have a Shot at Most Improved Player?
I’ve always said that if, through some terrible means of fusion, we could combine Andre Roberson and...

Matt Ravis October 11, 2016
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NBA
Kendrick Perkins on Westbrook, Durant: ‘They Never Really Valued Each Other’
Kendrick Perkins joined Adrian Wojnarowski on The Vertical Podcast on Friday and had a few interesting things...

Matt Ravis October 2, 2016
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Halftime
Andrew Ford, the Voice of Blanchard Football, Discusses the Lions’ Victory over Tecumseh

Matt Ravis October 1, 2016
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Fantasy Football
Late Night Fantasy: Week 3/Week 4
Late Night Fantasy: we give you more than just the tips. Every Wednesday at 8 P.M. with...

Matt Ravis September 30, 2016
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NCAA Football
Know Your Enemy: Texas Christian Horned Frogs
Week 4—the week in which most Big 12 teams open conference play—has some pretty big implications. Texas...

Matt Ravis September 29, 2016
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Fantasy Football
Late Night Fantasy, Week 2/Week 3
Late Night Fantasy with Sean Thurmond, Logan Kennedy, and Matt Ravis. Wednesdays at 8 P.M.

Matt Ravis September 26, 2016
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NCAA Football
OSU Cowboys: 11-1*, Big 12 Champs?
Let’s talk about a conference championship. Let’s talk about playoffs. Yes, Jim Mora: playoffs. Let’s talk about...

Matt Ravis September 22, 2016
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Fantasy Football
Late Night Fantasy: Week 1/Week 2 edition
Late Night Fantasy with Sean Thurmond, Logan Kennedy, and Matt Ravis.

Matt Ravis September 16, 2016
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NCAA Football
Conner Strong: James Conner’s Long, Short Road Back to Football
Nobody knows adversity like Pitt running back James Conner does. In fact, Conner and Adversity are on...

Matt Ravis September 16, 2016
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Fantasy Football
Podcast: Late Night Fantasy, 9/7
Late Night Fantasy with Sean Thurmond, Logan Kennedy, and Matt Ravis

Matt Ravis September 13, 2016
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OU Football
Know Your Enemy: University of Louisiana Monroe
It’s over. History. Done. While the mere thought of last Saturday’s result may still send a twinge...

Matt Ravis September 9, 2016
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NBA
NBA All-Labor Team
Labor day is a day to honor the ideals of hard work and sacrifice. To celebrate, here’s a...

Matt Ravis September 5, 2016
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NBA
Serge Ibaka Discusses Magic Trade, Kevin Durant, WCF Loss
In articles in SI and The Player’s Tribune, Serge Ibaka discussed a range of topics, including KD’s work ethic,...

Matt Ravis August 31, 2016
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NCAA Basketball
Blake Griffin Commits to Major Donation to Fund LNC Addition
Blake Griffin and the University of Oklahoma announced Friday that the former OU standout and current NBA star...

Matt Ravis August 29, 2016
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Dallas Cowboys
Tony Romo Suffers Broken Bone in Back; Out 6-10 Weeks
Tony Romo of the Dallas Cowboys suffered a broken bone in his back after a hit he...

Matt Ravis August 27, 2016
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Basketball Insider
Coach Billy Donovan Talks Westbrook, Durant in His First Interview Since KD’s Defection
Oklahoma city Thunder coach Billy Donovan sat down with Adrian Wojnarowski on Yahoo’s The Vertical Podcast to...

Matt Ravis August 26, 2016
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NBA
Thunder Rookies Sabonis, Abrines Disappoint in Rio
The games are over, and the Americans won their basketball gold, but not without trying to make...

Matt Ravis August 23, 2016
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NCAA Football
OU’s Next Backfield Hero: Rodney Anderson
The backfield is already loaded, and that’s before you consider the impact Baker Mayfield can have in...

Matt Ravis August 18, 2016
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NBA
The Problem with USA Basketball
The members of U.S. Men’s National Basketball Team are enjoying themselves in Rio, and they should be—they’ve...

Matt Ravis August 17, 2016
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NBA
Westbrook, Presti Usher in Post-KD Era
Russell Westbrook’s first time addressing OKC fans and media after signing his extended contract—a three year, $85...

Matt Ravis August 4, 2016
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NBA
How Would Blake Griffin Fit with the Thunder?
In the wake of what was arguably the state’s most disastrous sporting news ever, I’d like to...

Matt Ravis July 22, 2016
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NBA
What is OKC Getting in Alex Abrines?
The Thunder have signed Alex Abrines, the 32nd pick in the 2013 draft, to a reported three-year,...

Matt Ravis July 19, 2016
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NBA
The Brilliance of Steven Adams
In the NBA, the hierarchy has always been pretty clearly delineated: there are superstars, stars, role players,...

Matt Ravis June 20, 2016
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NBA
Thunder ‘Almost There’ Yet Again, Drop Game 7 96-88
Almost there. In the 2012 Finals, with James Harden embracing Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant, Thunder fans...

Matt Ravis May 31, 2016
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NBA
How the Thunder (or the Warriors) Can Win Game 6
For all the talk of coaching brilliance between Donovan and Kerr in this series, each game has...

Matt Ravis May 28, 2016
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College
How Art Briles and Company Created a Horrifyingly Toxic Culture
Are you ready for the understatement of the century? Here goes: Football—your favorite sport—has major issues with...

Matt Ravis May 26, 2016
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NBA
The (Groin) Shot Heard ‘Round the World Leads Thunder to 133-105 Rout
The (groin) shot heard ’round the world swung the game wide open for the Thunder en route...

Matt Ravis May 23, 2016
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NBA
Raw Video: Russell Westbrook Talks Pivotal Game 3 After Practice

Matt Ravis May 22, 2016
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NBA
Curry Goes Supernova in Game 2
One of the best parts of the playoffs is seeing the narrative shift from game to game....

Matt Ravis May 19, 2016
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NBA
Champion Warriors Wilt, Westbrook and Thunder Stun
It may have not seemed that way until the final buzzer sounded, but the Thunder were firmly...

Matt Ravis May 17, 2016
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Uncategorized
Thunder Win 4 of 5 Against Spurs, Move on to Conference Finals
Let me remind you: Vegas only gave the Thunder a 21% chance of winning this series. In...

Matt Ravis May 13, 2016
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NBA
Thunder Drop Game 3 at Home, and Westbrook is at Fault
“If you can’t handle me at my Worstbrook, you don’t deserve me at my Bestbrook.” –a beleaguered...

Matt Ravis May 7, 2016
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NBA
The NBA Playoffs: Where Faulty Officiating Happens
“An offensive foul. Possession Spurs,” said official Ken Mauer after the game. He wasn’t wrong—Dion Waiters very...

Matt Ravis May 3, 2016
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NBA
Aldridge and Leonard Nearly Perfect in Game 1, Durant and Westbrook Far From it
Not often is an NBA game decided in the first half. Less often is it decided in...

Matt Ravis May 1, 2016
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NBA
Despite Mavs’ Head Games, OKC Rides Talent to Second Round
We all know it, so let’s just put it out there: the Dallas Mavericks were overmatched. Still,...

Matt Ravis April 26, 2016

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