All posts tagged "NBA"

Waiting to see what will happen during free agency? Us too.

Thunder General Manager Sam Presti and Vice President of Identification and Intelligence Will Dawkins were available to...

Remember when it became fashionable to join the fun and bash something? Star Wars was once really...

Tomorrow night at the Myriad Garden in Oklahoma City the Thunder will release their short film Mr....

If you follow me on Twitter, you’re probably already well aware of my opinion on Luka Dončić. The...

Tonight in Chicago, the NBA Draft Lottery will be announced. The Oklahoma City Thunder will not be...

Pretty underrated and smart move from Baker Mayfield’s people to suggest the Patriots were interested in trading...

If you felt good about the Oklahoma City Thunder before Game 3, nothing that happened Saturday night...

We are just two games into the First Round series between the Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma...

Members of the Oklahoma City Thunder spoke to the media following their 102-95 loss to the Utah...

The Thunder played great, the Jazz not so much. As far as Game 1 went, it really...

Oklahoma City went through a regular workout the morning after the 116-108 win over Utah in game...

by Madysson Morris with video from David Garrett The Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off postseason basketball by...

In Game 1 of what is assured to be a physical, scrappy series between Oklahoma City and...

It’s not often that the expression “the final hour” is meant literally, but Thunder and NBA fans...

The Oklahoma City Thunder have spent most of the season making the trivial look grueling. A team...

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midsts of a stressful playoff chase. As of April 5th,...

Oklahoma City made more free throws, more 3-pointers, outrebounded Golden state 58-40, led in second chance points...

It was a relatively calm post-practice today at the Integris Thunder Development Center.  Just a question or...

A little song, apologies to Billy Joel. Baker Mayfield, Grant Jerami, Billy Donovan at the Peake Lincoln,...

Here’s our video report:

Oklahoma City went through a regular workout Saturday prior to Sunday’s pivotal game against the Trailblazers.  A...

Shooting just 3-17 from beyond the 3-point line, and trailing 66-64 after three quarters, it appeared Oklahoma...

Here’s our report:

The Thunder have dealt with some injury adversity this season to be sure. Steven Adams, Paul George,...

During the past few years, Oklahoma has been as vibrant a sports market as anywhere in the...

Oklahoma basketball was better for knowing Trae Young. Now, the Sooners can grow without him. Young brought...

The Oklahoma City Thunder snag their sixth consecutive win after beating the Toronto Raptors 132-125 Sunday afternoon....

The Los Angeles Clippers spoke to the media following their 121-113 loss to the OKC Thunder: Doc...

The Oklahoma City Thunder reached a season-high 11 games over .500 after outlasting the Sacramento Kings 106-101. ...

Here’s DG’s report after OKC moves into 5th place in the NBA Western Conference following the 104-94...

Keeping up with the turbulent world that is the NBA can be as tough as understanding whether...

If you had only caught the Phoenix Suns’ play against the Oklahoma City Thunder this season (or...

The Cleveland Browns have the first pick and the fourth pick of the upcoming NFL draft. The Browns also have the first pick and the fourth pick of the second round, too. The Browns are also lacking a capable quarterback, unless you’re in the “DeShone Kizer can take this team to the...

The Houston Rockets spoke to the media following their 122-112 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. James...

It’s not easy to talk about yourself. It’s easy to talk about things you own, or your...

Inauspicious debut for Brewer Few people — myself included — expected Corey Brewer to suit up for...

Keeping up with the turbulent world that is the NBA can be as tough as understanding whether...

According to Yahoo Sports, Corey Brewer has agreed to sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder following his...

A little bit about a bit of what’s going on. … There’s talk the NFL is considering...

Here’s DG’s post-shootaround report featuring Steven Adams…

There’s a scene in the recent Netflix drama Ozark where Rachel, the owner of an inn and lodge in...

Last night’s pre-All-Star Game national anthem was bad. Like, historically bad. Fergie, member of the ubiquitous dance/pop/hip-hop...

Keeping up with the turbulent world that is the NBA can be as tough as understanding whether...

Matt Ravis and Aaron Davis talk the grindhouse that is the Western Conference, give out some mid-season...

Oklahoma City blew out Cleveland 148-124 January 20th in Cleveland.  Since then the Cavs turned over 6...

There’s nothing for Sacramento Kings fans to cheer for this season. Nothing. Well, maybe, the true, crazy...

With Russell Westbrook and Carmelo Anthony watching from the locker room, OKC made sure the starters weren’t...

Hour 1: BSO’s Robert Littal joins Jon and Jerry Hour 2: FOX 25’s Sam Gannon talks Thunder...

Keeping up with the turbulent world that is the NBA can be as tough as understanding whether...

Matt Ravis and Aaron Davis break down the NBA Trade Deadline in this episode of All 48....

Matt Ravis and Aaron Davis break down the NBA Trade Deadline in this episode of All 48....

Last season, watching the Thunder play the Warriors was an exercise in frustration, futility, and hopelessness. It...

Matt Ravis and Aaron Davis take a look at trade deadline buyer, sellers, and who may be...

Keeping up with the turbulent world that is the NBA can be as tough as understanding whether...

Oklahoma City sweeps the season series with Philadelphia, beating the Sixers 122-112 Sunday evening.  The Thunder are...

Just a few random thoughts. Feel free to disagree. It was announced today that Vince McMahon is...

Russell Westbrook scored a season-high 46 points and Oklahoma City extended it’s season-high win percentage to 8...

OKC practiced Wednesday inside the Integris Development Center.  We hear Billy Donovan’s take on Steven Adams’ shaky...

OKC practiced before tonight’s 7pm game with the Brooklyn Nets.  We eventually got to a question about...

The Thunder skipped a Sunday workout after returning from Saturday’s 148-124 walkover against Cleveland.  But the team...

Players, fans, and media alike have voted, and the All-star starting lineup has been released — although...

Andre Roberson has missed the last 8 Thunder games with left knee tendonitis, but made his return...

Technical fouls are nothing new to Russell Westbrook. He’s been whistled for double-digit techs in five of...

The Thunder went through a full workout Sunday morning.  Andre Roberson is progressing but is not in...

The Thunder are rolling, winners of their last two games by an average margin of nearly 24...

The Milwaukee Bucks spoke to the media following their 97-95 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on...

Despite a photography strobe short-circuitng in the 3rd quarter, providing some catchy but corny post-game “roof-on-fire” references,...

Just when you thought you had figured out the Thunder’s identity — an isolation-heavy offensive squad with...

Good morning, afternoon, evening, late-night Waffle House visit, whatever time of the day it is. We all...

Russell Westbrook was 10-13 from the field, scored 24 to lead 5 players in double figures and...

The Utah Jazz spoke to the media following their 107-79 loss to the Thunder. Head Coach Quin...

OKC Center Steven Adams was in his practice gear and working with other centers and assistant Mark...

As if it hadn’t vanished when the Thunder (rather predictably) struggled out of the gate, the honeymoon...

Oklahoma City beat Denver 95-94 featuring Russell Westbrook’s 38-point effort.  The Thunder needed every one of those...

Thunder Coach Billy Donovan, unedited postgame after 95-94 win over Denver:

The Oklahoma City Thunder went through a full practice today before a 2pm charter flight to Indianapolis. ...

Matt and Aaron take on the issues that are still apperant in Oklahoma City, or in this...

Andre Roberson and Billy Donovan on this update.

Oklahoma City showed no signs of accomplishing a third straight win after falling behind Utah 17 points...

The Oklahoma City Thunder spoke to the media following the 111-107 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves.  ...

The Golden State Warriors spoke to the media following their 108-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder....

Matt Ravis and Aaron Davis break down another comeback loss by the Thunder:  

Matt Ravis and Hourly Pay Aaron Davis break down the Thunder’s disappointing loss to the Spurs in...

The OKC Thunder stepped on the Chicago Bulls in the first quarter 27-7 and finished the half ...

The Thunder practiced Tuesday at the Integris Development Center.  Steven Adams did not participate and is expected...

The Dallas Mavericks spoke to the media following their 112-99 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on...

When Paul George found out Carmelo Anthony would miss Sunday’s game against Dallas, did that change his...

Happy Autumn, Thunder fans. Although it’s officially been fall for a while now, those who live in...

The Boston Celtics spoke to the media following their 101-94 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on...

Oklahoma City stressed better defense in practices after the 115-113 loss to Minnesota Sunday.  They got just...

The Indiana Pacers spoke to the media following the 114-96 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on...

The Minnesota Timberwolves spoke to the media following the 115-113 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Andrew...

No more than 140 characters. No less than 82 games. Predictions for every Thunder contest of the...

PJ Dozier has made a splash in his first day with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder...

Hail and well met, my friends! The Thunder gave their best Sooners impression against the Melbourne united,...

Follow along in real time with Franchise personalities and contributors: Preseason: Thunder vs. Rockets – 10/3/2017  

After Russell Westbrook signed his mega deal with the OKC Thunder Friday, I tweeted that Westbrook probably “cemented...

Sam Presti had checked every major box in the offseason, except for the biggest one — securing...

  Josh Huestis calls Presti a magician. Can't argue that. — Matt Ravis (@mattravis) September 25, 2017...

Oklahoma City Thunder General Manager Sam Presti spoke to the media Friday in preparation for the 2017-2018...

Thanks to Jerry Ramsey and Sam Mayes for joining me for the fifth episode of the All...

Thunder hire former Magic GM Rob Hennigan Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders reports that the Oklahoma City...

Kyrie Irving wanted out and got his way. So did Paul George. LeBron James has gotten his way...

The NBA has unveiled the Thunder’s 2017-2018 regular season schedule, with an opening day matchup against the...

Patrick Patterson underwent an arthroscopic knee surgery and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, the...

With only 69 days until the Thunder play (this is where you yell ‘NICE’), it’s just about...

Given the chance, you’d sell out. It’s sorta feels funny to say it out loud and admit...

Aaron Davis (A.K.A Hourly Pay Aaron) joins Matt Ravis to break down Thunder players 25 and under...

On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain made 28-of-32 free throws. Pretty amazing for a career 51-percent free...

¡Feliz cumpleaños, Alex Abrines! The Thunder’s sophomore Spanish sharpshooter turns 24 today. You can direct your well...

Russell Westbrook typically enjoys his offseasons to himself and his teammates. Coming this Sunday, last year’s MVP will...

Two New Nike Uniforms — Sort Of Nike has given us a look at the Association and...

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the All 48 podcast! Host Matt Ravis is joined by Jerry...

It only took a week for the rumor mill to wind back up after being silent for...

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers were on top of the basketball world just one year ago, they’re now...

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed former Kentucky big man Dakari Johnson to a guaranteed two-year deal,...

Russell Westbrook averaged a triple-double en route to securing the NBA MVP award, so it only follows...

Always good to get away for a bit, and the summer is usually the best time to...

While the late part of June and the early part of August had a slew of NBA...

Mr. Thunder himself will be returning to the Thunder for one more year before hanging it up...

PG! OKC! PG! OKC! What a hectic and exciting 36 hours it has been for new Thunder...

The NBA’s Board of Governors passed down a number of rule changes today. While none of them...

Although the NBA season is still a little under four months away, the offseason intrigue has sparked...

The Oklahoma City Thunder introduced two of the three off-season acquisitions, on Tuesday. Raymond Felton and Patrick...

The BIG3 made its third stop of a ten trip tour across the United States on Sunday....

You can listen to the MMM Ranch with Sam, Colby, and Cara weekdays from 3-6 P.M.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have re-signed defensive stalwart Andre Roberson to a three-year, $30 million deal, ESPN’s Adrian...

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Oklahoma City Thunder have completed a free agent deal with stretch-forward...

The window for success in the NBA sometimes opens and it always closes. For every team. It’s...

According to Shams Charania of The Vertical, Taj Gibson has reached terms with the Minnesota Timberwolves on...

According to a report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Paul George has been traded to the Oklahoma City...

Although there was plenty of waiting to do before the verdict was passed down — the last game...

The Oklahoma City Thunder have selected Terrance Ferguson, the 19 year-old shooting guard from Australia, with the...

Follow the NBA Draft with updates from all the picks, trades, and rumors all in one place:...

Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports breaks down the NBA draft, and which moves the Oklahoma City Thunder...

Trying to take stock of any one player’s season can be a dizzying challenge. 82 games is...

Enes Kanter doesn’t get in the game against Golden State and can’t run with Houston. Steven Adams didn’t...

The Cleveland Cavaliers kept it closer than they did in Game 1, but that didn’t mean much....

The Warriors ended up with a 113-91 victory, but the game never felt even that close. It...

Thunder assistant coach Maurice Cheeks underwent a ‘medical emergency’ on a flight to Philadelphia, The Franchise has...

The worst place a team can be in the NBA is stuck in limbo. In functional terms,...

Athlete activism has come under heavy fire recently , often with an ugly, implicit, coded message behind...

Thunder center Enes Kanter said in a tweet on Saturday morning that he was being detained in...

Russell Westbrook and his wife Nina welcomed their baby boy into the world today, Noah Russell Westbrook....

For all of his shortcomings, we know that Thunder big man Enes Kanter’s Twitter game is strong....

Catch the NBA Insider’s Show with Jerry Ramsey and Jon Hamm every Saturday at 10 A.M.

Lonzo Ball’s signature shoe was unveiled Thursday. Say what you want about them, but don’t call them...

Chris Mannix of The Vertical joins the Dylan and Todd:

Multi-Grammy award winner Lil Wayne was in Oklahoma City last night, and he invited a star-studded group...

The Thunder conducted exit interviews just one day after a defeat to the Houston Rockets in the...

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Billy Donovan talks about the season in his exit interview:

The Thunder’s season came to an end a little earlier than players and fans alike are used...

The Thunder try to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss in Game 4 in Oklahoma City. It’s...

Billy Donovan and his squad have their work cut out for them. Although a 3-1 lead can’t...

The Houston Rockets defeated the Thunder 113-109 on Sunday afternoon on the back of Nene’s 28 points....

Andre Roberson made life difficult for James Harden for the duration of the game, but a vintage...

Follow along with real time commentary and analysis from our crew of insiders and personalities: A Twitter...

The Thunder had the lead comfortably in hand until a fourth quarter collapse doomed them. Despite Russell...

Follow along with stats, analysis, and commentary from our crew of insiders, personalities, and other guests: 04/19...

A playoff series is like a chess match. In the early stages, the opposing players and coaches...

Although a series can be as long as seven games, the Thunder’s performance in Game 1 was...

04/16 OKC vs. HOU – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Pregame Ceremony   Russell Westbrook Josh Huestis   Alex Abrines   Mike Malone  

Follow along in real-time with analysis and commentary from our crew of Thunder insiders, personalities, and other...

As has happened so many times this season, things looked grim on the road against a team...

07/17 OKC @ PHX – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

The stage was set for Russell Westbrook to record history, to grab his 42nd triple-double of the...

04/05 OKC @ MEM – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Russell Westbrook Enes Kanter Andre Roberson Jason Kidd  

Follow along with real time commentary and analysis from our crew: 04/04 OKC vs. MIL – Curated...

Russell Westbrook Frank Kaminsky Steve Clifford

The Charlotte Hornets’ unique brand of three-point shooting and gritty defense proved too much for the Thunder...

Follow along with real time commentary and analysis from our crew: 04/02 OKC vs. CHA – Curated...

03/31 OKC vs. SAS – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

The Dayton Flyers have announced the hiring of Thunder assistant Anthony Grant for their head coaching vacancy....

03/29 OKC vs. ORL – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Coming off of a performance in which Russell Westbrook lost the MVP (at least in the eyes...

Follow along with our crew of Thunder insiders and personalities, as well as other special guests: 03/27...

A game that had been billed as a battle to decide the Most Valuable Player Award ended...

Follow along with our crew of Thunder insiders and personalities, as well as other special guests: 03/26...

A. Suave Francisco joined the NBA Insider’s Show and The Producer’s Show to talk Thunder, the NBA,...

Basketball-Reference.com creator and StatMuse.com director Justin Kubatko (@jkubatko) visited with The Franchise’s John Hoover (@johnehoover) and KJRH’s...

Follow along with live analysis and commentary from our crew of Thunder insiders and personalities as well...

We know the script by now, and it apparently doesn’t change when the Warriors are missing their...

Stephen Curry Draymond Green Klay Thompson David West JaVale McGee Steve Kerr

03/20 OKC vs. GSW – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

A game that had potential playoffs seeding implications for both teams had a minuscule amount of buzz...

Follow along with our group of Thunder insiders, personalities, and other guests: 03/16 OKC@ TOR – Curated...

Russell Westbrook had 33 points, 14 assists, and 11 rebounds in the Thunder’s victory over the Jazz,...

03/11 OKC vs. UTA – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Russell Westbrook notched his 31st triple-double of the season to push the Thunder to a 102-92 victory...

Domantas Sabonis Victor Oladipo Gregg Popovich

Follow along with live commentary and analysis from our group of Thunder insiders, personalities, and other special...

It’s never a good sign when one of your team’s players scores a career high of 58...

Follow along with live commentary and analysis from our group of Thunder insiders and personalities, as well...

Follow along with live commentary and analysis from our group of Thunder insiders and personalities, as well...

Follow along with live commentary and analysis from our group of Thunder insiders and personalities, as well...

Follow along with live commentary and analysis from our group of Thunder insiders and personalities, as well...

His 30th triple-double of the season wasn’t enough — Russell Westbrook wanted to win the game. His...

Jazz Head Coach Quin Snyder and SG Rodney Hood speak to the media following the Jazz 109-106...

Follow along with live analysis and commentary from our crew of Thunder insiders and personalities, as well...

Russell Westbrook completely took over the fourth quarter, scoring 21 points in the final frame of Oklahoma...

DeMarcus Cousins speaks about adjusting to his new team, his foul troubles and playing with Anthony Davis....

2/26 OKC vs. NOP – Curated tweets by mattravis

Taj Gibson and Doug McDermott speak to the media following their first game with the Oklahoma City...

A trade sending Cameron Payne, Joffrey Lauvergne, and Anthony Morrow to the Chicago Bulls for forwards Taj...

Andre Roberson addressed the media following his peculiar exit from practice where he was hugging staff members...

Between Kevin Durant (and his mom), Enes Kanter (and his chair), and Russell Westbrook (and his historic season),...

Despite a very shaky start for the Thunder, Russell Westbrook and his teammates were able to rally...

Carmelo Anthony speaks to the media following the Knicks 116-105 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Follow along with live commentary and analysis from our team of Thunder insiders, personalities, and other special...

Follow along with live analysis and commentary with our group of Franchise Thunder insiders, personalities, and other...

Sports fandom wouldn’t exist in its current form without some level of belief, and Oklahoma City is no...

Follow along with live analysis and commentary from Franchise Thunder insiders, personalities, and others: 2/11 OKC vs....

Despite the day-long dialogue on the ethics of sitting star players–a report saying that LeBron James, Kyrie...

Cleveland Cavaliers’ head coach Tyronn Lue and Kyrie Irving speak to the media following the Cavaliers 118-109...

Follow along with live analysis from our Thunder insiders, personalities, and other guests:   2/9 OKC vs....

Follow along with live analysis and commentary with our Thunder Insiders, personalities, and others: 2/6 OKC @...

The Oklahoma City Thunder took care of business at home on a Sunset Sunday, winning 105-99 against...

2/5 Thunder vs. Blazers – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Russell Westbrook displayed utter dominance down the stretch against the Grizzlies. Westbrook initiated a 15-0 run by...

Mike Conley speaks to the media following the 114-102 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Follow along with live analysis of the action with our cast of Franchise Thunder Insiders, personalities, and...

Coming off of a road-home split in back-to-back games for the Thunder, OKC was outscored a combined...

  Jimmy Butler speaks to the media following the 128-100 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Follow along with the action as the Thunder take on the Bulls with our group of Franchise...

Follow along with our group of Franchise Thunder Insiders, personalities, and other guests: 1/31 OKC @ SAS...

Russell Westbrook notched his 24th triple-double of the season, scoring 20 points, adding 13 rebounds and 10...

Follow along with the action with our group of Franchise Thunder Insiders, personalities, and other guests: 1/29...

The Thunder eventually beat the beleaguered Mavericks 109-98, but it was quite a costly victory for them:...

Follow along with our group of Franchise Thunder Insiders, personalities, and others: 1/26 – Curated tweets by...

Russell Westbrook’s 27 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists helped push the Thunder past the New Orleans...

Follow along with the action with our group of Franchise Thunder Insiders, personalities, and guests: Thunder @...

Yet again, Kevin Durant had the last word. At this rate, it seems like he always might....

Follow along with our group of Franchise Thunder insiders, personalities, and others: Thunder @ Warriors – Curated...

Thunder @ Clippers - Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

The Thunder did their best to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in their 122-118 road...

A curated list of tweets from our Franchise Thunder insiders, personalities, and others. Thunder @ Kings -...

Extreme highs, plummeting lows–it’s the Thunder way, and has been since their inception in 2008. After playing...

A list of curated tweets from Franchise personalities and Thunder insiders. Thunder @ Timberwolves - Curated tweets...

Last time Russell Westbrook and the Thunder took on the Memphis Grizzlies, it ended badly for all...

The Thunder played one of their best wire-to-wire games last night against the Bulls, winning 109-104 in...

Thunder @ Bulls - Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

There are games that, even in early January, are squarely in the ‘must-win’ category. Not that the...

Thunder vs. Nuggets - Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Even though we are only 2 days into 2017, it’s never too early to see where Oklahoma...

An already thin Miami Heat squad was even thinner Tuesday night, missing two starters: Goran Dragic and...

For as surly as he can be with the media, there’s no doubt about it: Russell Westbrook...

Thunder @ Celtics - Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Thunder @ Pelicans - Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Steven Adams spoke to the media about his oh-so-close game-winning dunk, Russell Westbrook’s drive to win, and...

(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) The undermanned and undersized Hawks took the Thunder to task Monday night, winning a...

In a game where Russell Westbrook set a career high in assists, achieved another triple-double, and his team notched a...

I saw Craig Sager for the first and last time at a Thunder practice. It was the...

Basketball is so often a game of streaks, and a few notable ones were broken en route...

The Hawks and the Thunder are no strangers to streaks this season. Atlanta had won six in...

Pregame press conference with Indiana head coach, Nate McMillan, before the Pacers-Thunder game on November 20th. Nate...

Steven Adams and Billy Donovan spoke to the media before heading out to Los Angeles for their...

Thunder head coach, Billy Donovan, commented on the offense and what they need to do in order...