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

When one of us, well, those of us who don’t make money as professional sports athletes, wants...

On April 22 2015 Scott Brooks was fired by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Oklahoma City had just...

You’ve heard OKC general manager Sam Presti speak, but you may not know what he meant. Get...

The Rockets finished off the Thunder in Game 5 with a 105-99 victory on Tuesday night. Outside...

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

We’re nearing the end of this bitter, difficult journey to the season. It started July 4 when...

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

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Oklahoma City Thunder play-by-play voice and Fox Sports Oklahoma broadcaster Brian Davis joined Further Review with Hoover...

The Oklahoma City Thunder are rolling into Wednesday night’s game against the Orlando Magic thanks to yet...

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

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If you think the Thunder are going to win the NBA championship this season, this column isn’t...

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The Portland Trail Blazers speak to the media following the 126-121 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder....

Russell Westbrook is your NBA MVP. Oh, there’s still time left in the regular season, and that...

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

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....

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

Yes, the Oklahoma City Thunder is a better team today than it was yesterday. Fleecing the Chicago...

I’ll wait until Russell Westbrook tells me what to think before I make up my mind on...

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

After some time off Steven Adams, Russell Westbrook and Billy Donovan address the media after the first...

Fred Katz, Norman Transcript OKC Thunder Insider, says he would like a REAL answer from Russell Westbrook...

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...

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Russ speaks with media at morning shoot around before the Thunder take on the Knicks

OKLAHOMA CITY — All the boos, all the “cupcake!” chants, all the clever signs — and there...

After his Golden State Warriors defeated Oklahoma City 130-114 on Saturday night at Chesapeake Arena, Kevin Durant...

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY — It’s here. The day has arrived. The time has come. Kevin Durant is back...

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I don’t understand fans all the time. I don’t even try to act like I do being...

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

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

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.

We know Enes Kanter is out injured for the next six weeks or so and that could...

Michael Kinney, freelance sports expert, tells The G-Men that the OKC Thunder still have an excellent shot...

John Rhadigan, Fox Sports South West, tells The Franchise Morning Show that you always have your teammates...

So Steve Kerr says the players’ vote in the upcoming NBA All-Star Game is a mockery. Players...

Golden State is the best team in the NBA. OK, maybe it’s Cleveland. Whatever. Doesn’t matter. Golden...

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

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Thunder point guard, Russell Westbrook, took some time to talk to the media after Thunder practice. Full...

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

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

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

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

Billy Donovan spoke to the media about Victor Oladipo’s wrist and what to expect as the healing...

Billy Donovan and Steven Adams talk about the Thunder’s 99-96 win over the Boston Celtics and why...

Oklahoma City Head Coach Billy Donovan gives us an update on Cameron Payne and tells us  what...

As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare for their game against the Houston Rockets, Steven Adams, Victor Oladipo,...

Tulsa World pop culture writer Jimmie Tramel joined Further Review on Friday to talk Russell Westbrook, Bedlam football and this year’s hottest Christmas toy. To listen to the interview, click the “play” button below.

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...

Detroit Pistons head coach, Stan Van Gundy, spoke to the media about how he recruited the Thunder’s...

Billy Donovan Pistons Pre Game Billy Donovan talks about the Thunder’s upcoming matchup with Detroit, why Anthony Morrow...

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...

Billy Donovan talks about Steven Adams and the Brooklyn Nets

Rocket’s guard, James Harden, had some choice words about the Thunder and their offensive approach to games....

The Thunder fell to the Orlando Magic–on a game-winner from the returning Serge Ibaka–119-117. Serge Ibaka received...

With Serge Ibaka returning to OKC for the first time since being traded, the Thunder and Magic...

Oklahoma City Thunder players, Demontas Sabonis and Russell Westbrook, took time to discuss their upcoming game against...

The Thunder are in game three of a five-game home stand and things are going well. There’s...

Few would have forecasted the strong start, but the Thunder are now 6-1 following a 97-85 victory...

More scary stories from NBA players visiting the Skirvin Hilton Hotel! Take a look at what Miami...

Let’s just get it out of the way: Kevin Durant is a damn good basketball player. Once he...

The Thunder play just their second road game of the season and will make their first meaningful...

15-man roster day provided a surprise: Semaj Christon, the 55th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft,...

This fall has been been a sports downer for a bunch of local sports fans. What’s gone...

Sports Illustrated has confirmed that Russell Westbrook and The Franchise are linked together. Click the link below...

A little over a week remains until the Oklahoma City Thunder square off with the Philadelphia 76ers to...

TULSA — At least Thursday’s game against Memphis wasn’t in Spain, or Dallas. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s...

Kendrick Perkins joined Adrian Wojnarowski on The Vertical Podcast on Friday and had a few interesting things...

Bad news came out of the Thunder’s blue and white scrimmage. NewsOk.com has reported that backup point...

Thunder star Russell Westbrook went on The Tonight Show w/ Jimmy Fallon to compete in a random...

In articles in SI and The Player’s Tribune, Serge Ibaka discussed a range of topics, including KD’s work ethic,...

The Thunder made a trade that left an already packed frontcourt more overloaded. Armed with around $1.74...

Blake Griffin and the University of Oklahoma announced Friday that the former OU standout and current NBA star...

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Russell Westbrook has signed a new contract with the OKC Thunder. Listen to the press conference.

Russell Westbrook has agreed to an extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. That’s a good thing, especially...

In the wake of what was arguably the state’s most disastrous sporting news ever, I’d like to...

The Thunder have signed Alex Abrines, the 32nd pick in the 2013 draft, to a reported three-year,...

I’ve had some time to think about things. I’ve sat back and watched the decision and the...

Congratulations are in order. Thunder-haters, you’re the MVP this week. Haters might be a strong word to...

Marc Spears of ESPN’s The Undefeated stopped by Further Review with Hoover and Rew to talk about...

Russell Westbrook is eligible to renegotiate and extend his contract. Such a renegotiation and extension could bump...

Franchise Thunder insider Jon Hamm stopped by Further Review with John Hoover and Lauren Rew to talk...

If you haven’t heard, Kevin Durant has decided to leave Oklahoma City to join the Golden State Warriors....

In this quick 20 minute podcast I take Twitter questions and talk about the future of the...

This is the thanks Sam Presti gets. Oklahoma City’s general manager fired Scott Brooks, traded for Enes...

Oklahoma City was lucky to have Kevin Durant and Kevin Durant was lucky to be in Oklahoma...

  Kevin Durant has left but the Oklahoma City Thunder must look forward to a season that...

Welcome to the big leagues, Oklahoma City. All those Thunder games were a lot of good, clean...

Kevin Durant didn’t take to ESPN and have a 2-hour special about his decision, but instead wrote...

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Sources have been saying things. Sources close to people who are in the know are starting to...

Jon Hamm joined Erik and Anthony to talk about KD’s free agency and all things basketball

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported early this morning that the Thunder have been making calls about clearing massive...

Russell Westbrook was Adweek’s coverman this week, where he talked about more than basketball and the OKC...

Just when you thought Oklahoma City was going to be a non-factor on NBA Draft night, Sam...

Here’s something new for our listeners: rather than write a rambling 4,000 word post, I made a...

Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks has said he thinks it is in Kevin Durant’s best interest...

  During Russell Westbrook’s exit interview he was asked about his steadily increasing assists per game, he...

Billy Donovan Exit Interview

Almost there. In the 2012 Finals, with James Harden embracing Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant, Thunder fans...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin Durant’s legacy in Chesapeake Arena may very well hinge on what the Thunder...

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For all the talk of coaching brilliance between Donovan and Kerr in this series, each game has...

OKLAHOMA CITY — Steph Curry isn’t much of an MVP in the playoffs. And Draymond Green isn’t...

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All year we’ve heard about the so-called “Death Lineup” that the Warriors have. Because of the versatility across the Warriors roster, they’ve been able to downsize at times to great success. During the regular season, a Warriors lineup of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Harrison Barnes, Andre Iguodala and Draymond Green had a...

There have certainly been a lot of opinions flying around about whether Draymond Green’s kick to Steven...

The (groin) shot heard ’round the world swung the game wide open for the Thunder en route...

Apparently, kicking a man in the groin can bring bad karma. Or, it can inspire other men...

KD and Russ Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, tell us why Draymond Green’s kick to Steven Adams...

In case you didn’t know, the winner of an NBA playoff series isn’t determined by total score....

Kevin Durant is right. The Thunder haven’t done anything yet. Oklahoma City did, however, beat Golden State...

Sam Presti has been the butt of jokes over the years with his habit of generating Traded...

When the Thunder begins its Western Conference final series at Golden State Monday night, OKC fans will...

Let me remind you: Vegas only gave the Thunder a 21% chance of winning this series. In...

Billy Donovan Game 6 Pre Game Press Conference OKC SAS The Oklahoma City Thunder can advance to the Western Confence Finals tonight with a win over the Spurs. OKC Head Coach Billy Donovan discusses, how the Thunder can eliminate turnovers, keep S.A. in check, and why his team is able to close in...

Pop Game 6 Pre Game Press Conference OKC SAS The San Antonio Spurs face elimination from the Western Conference Semi Finals. ...

Pop Game 4 Pre Game Press Conference OKC SAS The San Antonio Spurs can put a stranglehold on...

Billy Donovan Game 4 Pre Game Press Conference OKC SAS The Oklahoma City Thunder are in a two-one hole in the Western Conference Semi Finals. Tonight the Thunder look to even things up vs. a historic San Antonio Spurs team. OKC Head Coach Billy Donovan discusses Russell Westbrook’s play in game three, plus what adjustments need...

“If you can’t handle me at my Worstbrook, you don’t deserve me at my Bestbrook.” –a beleaguered...

The NBA regular season is way too long. Like War and Peace long. 82 games is a...

Pop Pre Game Press Conference Game 3 OKC  The San Antonio Spurs find themselves tied at one game...

Billy Donovan Pre Game Pres Conference Game 3 SAS The Oklahoma City Thunder look to take a two...

There is no doubt Dion Waiters fouled Manu Ginobili on a frantic inbounds pass in the waning...

Not often is an NBA game decided in the first half. Less often is it decided in...

The last time a fully healthy Thunder squad played in the playoffs was the 2012 Western Conference...

We all know it, so let’s just put it out there: the Dallas Mavericks were overmatched. Still,...

Durant smashed a dunk during the Dallas Mavericks game. (Originally published on Yard Barker) http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/watch_westbrook_throws_full_court_pass_to_durant_for_dunk/s1_9826_20775526

Mark Cuban is never shy to offer opinions. Often they involve his thoughts on things such as...

Billy Donovan Game 5 Pre Game Press Conference The Oklahoma City Thunder can eliminate the Dallas Mavericks from...

Billy Donovan Game Two Pre Game Press Conference The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Dallas Mavericks tonight in game two of the Western Conference Playoffs. Head Coach Billy Donovan updates us on the status of Cam Payne, Nick Collison and Mitch McGary.  Donovan also tells us how the Thunder can match their intensity...

The Oklahoma City Thunder open the Western Conference Playoffs tonight against the Dallas Mavericks. OKC is 4-0 vs. the Mavs this season. Head Coach Billy Donovan discusses the upcoming matchup, plus Cameron Payne’s absence for tonight’s game.  

The Oklahoma City completed their regular season on Tuesday with a loss to the San Antonio Spurs,...

Kobe Bryants Last Press Conference in OKC Tonight Kobe Bryant makes his last appearance in Oklahoma City. Bryant”s...

Billy Donovan Post Game Audio Lakers Game 81 The Oklahoma City Thunder finished off their regular home season...

Billy Donovan Pre Game Kobe’s Last! The Thunder host the Los Angles Lakers tonight, in what will be...

The Oklahoma City Thunder went into their second game of a back-to-back and clinching the #3 in...

Russell Westbrook posted his 17th triple double of the season with 13 points, 14 rebounds, and 12...

One on One With Kenny Smith TBS FInal Four Kenny “The Jet” Smith spent ten years in the...

One on One With Reggie Miller TBS Final Four Reggie Miller spent his entire 18 year NBA career...

One on One WIth Ernie Jhonson TBS Final Four Ernie Johnson has been in broadcasting since 1977. He’s...

What could have been an embarrassing loss at home against a Clippers team without their stars Chris...

You are always satisfied with a “W” when it comes to the win-loss column. The Thunder were...

Billy Donovan Pre Game Rockets The Thunder open a three game home stand tonight  starting  with the Houston Rockets. Head Coach Billy Donovan gives us a preview of the game, updates the health of Kevin Durant and tells us why Kyle Singler will be on the bench.

The OKC Thunder are in a funk, facing Damian Lillard won’t help. The Portland Trailblazers have been...

The Thunder came into tonight’s game with the Minnesota Timberwolves riding some momentum from their big 120-108...

Remember when Oklahoma City Thunder basketball used to be all about fun? Pure joy. The NBA in...

The last time the Thunder and Clippers hooked up the Thunder looked dominate at times and was...

Another lead going into the 4th quarter……another loss.   This is becoming the trend for the Oklahoma...

The Thunder got a little too comfortable during last nights game when they blew a 22-point lead...

The Thunder secures a victory Monday night against the Sacramento Kings scoring 131- 116. A breath of...

How Donovan is blending in with taking over the Thunder and Vertical’s Woj answers weekly questions from social media. (Originally published on...

The Thunder come in needing a victory to stay a whisper in the “Elite” talk in the...

Basketball’s traveling road snow comes to town Saturday night. The Golden State Warriors are the Harlem Globetrotters...

The Thunder get off their 2-game losing skid to start the second half of the NBA season...

After leaving the Cavaliers vs Thunder game for “flu-like” symptoms, Kyrie Irving later admitted to lack of...

Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant put up some great highlights in the 2016 NBA All Star Game...

It was a somber night for Thunder and Pelicans fans alike. The loss of assistant coach (and...

It’s strange: it seems as if no one once mentioned the KD to D.C. narrative before Monday...

On the second night of a road back-to-back, the Thunder displayed some grit, an encouraging sign as...

  Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combined for 57 points, 16 assists, and 17 rebounds on the...

The people have been brought up to speed on the State of the Union and the State...

OKC’s next three opponents should be pretty familiar to Thunder fans: twice against divisional rival Minnesota, once...

OKC seems to have Memphis’s number, blowing them out in two of their last three meetings. Zach...

In the first quarter of the first game of Kevin Durant’s absence, OKC looked remarkably efficient, loose....

Last night the Oklahoma City Thunder faced off against one of Jon Hamm’s most feared teams in...

If you could have anything for Christmas what would it be? Oh.. you want the Thunder to...

We all know about Kevin Durant’s clutch shot making ability. He’s slammed the door on countless teams...

Imagine this: you’re 23. You’re a rookie, a second round draft pick with all of 17 minutes...

Basketball is a game of runs. It’s an adage that stems back to the institution of the...

  KD has been named Western Conference Player of the Week for the 21st time in his...

Although the game went to overtime, it was the wild third quarter that the outcome of the...

Oklahoma City Thunder (14-8, 4-5 road) at Utah Jazz (10-10, 5-4 home), 8PM CST at Vivint Smart...

It was a triple double by Kevin Durant—only the 7th of his career—that helped lead the Thunder...

Atlanta Hawks (14-9, 6-5 road) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (13-8, 9-3 home), 7PM CST at Chesapeake Energy...

It was a two point game midway through the second quarter when Billy Donovan decided to go...

Kevin Durant had what might have been one of his worst games as a pro. “I was...

Let’s talk statistics. Executives, coaches, and players often downplay the usefulness of statistics (especially advanced metrics) for...

38 lead changes and 11 ties. It was a true teeter-totter game that wasn’t decided until the...

Click link to watch full video Reggie Jackson didn’t enjoy his homecoming to OKC that much. He...

Russell Westbrook took over the game down the stretch but OKC’s defense couldn’t force any stops or...

Ostensibly, the Thunder didn’t care that Reggie Jackson was back in town. Any player with a decent...

Pistons (8-7, 4-5 road) vs. Thunder (10-6, 7-3 home), 7PM CST at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma...

Reggie Jackson returns to Oklahoma City tonight for the first time since the February 19 trade that...

When Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook checked into the game for the last time with a little...

Thunder (8-6, 2-3 road) vs. Jazz (6-6, 2-1 home), 8PM CST at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah   Offensive Rating*: Thunder 110.1 (2nd), Jazz 103.2 (18th) Defensive Rating*: Thunder 105.6 (18th), Jazz 100.3 (8th) Simple Rating System**: Thunder 3.69 (8th), Jazz 2.81 (10th) * an estimate of points scored or...

The slumping Thunder snapped the Mavs’ six game winning streak last night, winning 117-114. It was the...

Mavericks (9-4, 5-2 road) vs. Thunder (7-6, 5-3 home), 6PM CST at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma...

An undermanned Pelicans team took the Thunder to task Wednesday night. Eight different players missed the game...

Thunder (6-4, 2-2 road) vs. Grizzlies (5-6, 2-2 home), 7PM CST at FedEx Forum in Memphis, TN...

With Kendrick Perkins but a speck of dust in the memory of Thunder fans, Dion Waiters has...

The 76ers have undertaken the most extreme rebuilding project in the NBA in the last few season....

Thunder star Kevin Durant was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and will sit for 7 to...

When Billy Donovan took over for Scott Brooks, we couldn’t wait to see how he would handle...

What are the most important resources in the state of Oklahoma? Oil? Gas? People? All are very...

The mid major schools have another chance to prove they can create NBA talent. This time it...