All posts tagged "Oklahoma City Thunder"

Monday night was made for Russell Westbrook and, really, vice versa. The inaugural NBA Player Awards Show,...

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

OKC Thunder in the news: NBA Salary Cap Reduction, Malcolm Hill to play for OKC in Orlando. Welcome...

Head coach of the Thunder Billy Donovan, and general manager Sam Presti, held an official press conference...

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 23-16, good for seventh in the West. According to recent reports, a few...

Weekly NBA/Thunder insight from Jerry Ramsey and Jon Hamm.     Jerry and John talk the Saturday...

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

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

With the NBA Draft right around the corner, there has been one question on Thunder fans’ minds;...

Isaiah Hartenstein – OKC Thunder NBA Draft Prospect Series. Isaiah Hartenstein is the next potential OKC Thunder prospect...

Thunder NBA Draft prospect series: Kobi Simmons. When it comes to players with incredibly low floors and extremely...

Oklahoma City Thunder Draft history – 2012. It would almost certainly not have changed the draft, which is...

Thunder NBA Draft prospect series: Nigel Williams-Goss. The OKC Thunder are in desperate need of a quality backup...

Kaylee (@mynameis_kaylee on Twitter) joined Sam, Colby, and Cara of the MMM Ranch to talk about her...

Thunder NBA Draft prospect series: Alberto Abalde. Alberto Abalde fits the mold of a player the OKC Thunder...

The Thunder are in desperate need of another impact player. This piece takes a look at some players...

OKC Thunder NBA Draft Prospect Series: Terrance Ferguson. Electing to skip going to the NCAA, NBA hopeful Terrance...

Thunder in the news: Westbrook chants, Adams’ summer, Zach Collins. The good news – this is your OKC...

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

OKC Thunder NBA Draft prospect series: Zach Collins. Zach Collins represents one of the drafts more versatile big...

OKC Thunder In the news: Westbrook’s future, Durant loyalty, Christon review. Westbrook’s Future: Expect plenty of trade Westbrook...

The draft comes and goes in one night, but NBA teams spend immeasurable time the other 364...

OKC Thunder In the news: Oladipo transformation, Warriors imperfect, Evans tryout. Welcome to OKC Thunder – In the...

OKC Thunder Offseason Improvement Series: Doug McDermott. In the offseason improvement series, we’ll take a look at each...

Oklahoma City Thunder: How Kevin Durant’s potential title will affect OKC. The Oklahoma City Thunder fans are possibly...

OKC Thunder In the news: Williams first Sager Award recipient, KD hones in on MVP, Orlando Summer...

OKC Thunder In the news: Kanter’s Father jailed, Dakari Johnson’s journey, Fisher DUI. Welcome to OKC Thunder –...

OKC Thunder: In the news – Westbrook avoids NBA Finals, Grant Trade, Kanter’s Father Detained and Film...

OKC Thunder Offseason Improvement Series: Andre Roberson. In the offseason improvement series, we’ll take a look at each...

Thunder in the news: Mo Cheeks hospitalized, Nick Collison feature. Mo Cheeks hospitalized and released Thunder assistant coach...

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,...

Source: Thunderous Intentions OKC Thunder begin preparations for Orlando Summer League while the brain trust is sure...

We knew Golden State and Cleveland were the teams to beat this NBA season. We knew it...

Source: Thunderous Intentions Happy Wednesday! To help you get over the workweek hump, here’s your OKC Thunder...

Author: Dana Hertneky / Source: newson6.com OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Thunder player Enes Kanter is back in the...

Author: Tim Cato / Source: SBNation.com Enes Kanter is safe in the United States, re-entering the country where he...

Author: Tamberlyn Richardson / Source: Thunderous Intentions Happy Saturday and welcome to your OKC Thunder daily in the news...

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

Source: Thunderous Intentions Fourteen teams enter the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery vying to win the top pick,...

Author: Berry Tramel / Source: NewsOK.com Scott Brooks encourages his team in Game 7 Monday night. (AP Photo) Scotty...

Author: Tony Heim / Source: Thunderous Intentions Views from OKC is a public diary from an OKC Thunder fan....

Author: Matthew Hallett / Source: Thunderous Intentions Despite the OKC Thunder 2016-17 season being over, there is still plenty...

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

Author: Dean Turner / Source: Thunderous Intentions In the offseason improvement series, we’ll take a look at each player...

Author: Casimir Cuffy / Source: Thunderous Intentions Coming into this season, the expectations increased for every single player on...

Source: Thunderous Intentions Andre Roberson had a fantastic season this year. But OKC Thunder’s salary cap woes...

What does it all mean? Russell Westbrook is the solo shining star in OKC. The Thunder superstar...

Former Seattle Supersonic employee and current NBC Radio host and baseball insider Seth Everett joined Dylan &...

Author: Berry Tramel / Source: NewsOK.com Serge Ibaka (left) and Cleveland’s Tristan Thompson battle for a loose ball in...

Author: Erik Horne / Source: NewsOK.com Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti speaks during a press conference at...

Author: Brett Dawson / Source: NewsOK.com Thunder general manager Sam Presti will meet with reporters on Monday. He’s entering...

Author: Matthew Hallett / Source: Thunderous Intentions The OKC Thunder are a broken team – they have one superstar...

Author: Albert Dadson / Source: Hoops Habit The OKC Thunder are not in the lottery but that would help...

Author: Ben Beecken / Source: Dunking with Wolves This is Episode Three in a series of posts examining the...

Author: Sean Reece / Source: Thunderous Intentions Even though the OKC Thunder lost in the first round of the...

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

Author: Jeff Cali / Source: The Ada News OKLAHOMA CITY — Russell Westbrook will have to start thinking about...

Author: Paul E. Davidson / Source: iSportsTimes.com Blake Griffin might be a target for the Oklahoma City Thunder this...

Author: Ryan Aber / Source: NewsOK.com Thunder forward Andre Roberson, a restricted free agent this summer, said he “definitely”...

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder HOUSTON – Game 5 was the series and it was the season. It...

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

Source: Sporting News Russell Westbrook (left), Allen Iverson (right) (Getty Images) Russell Westbrook will go home now...

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

Author: Matt Moore / Source: CBSSports.com X WATCH & READ Westbrook’s triple-double not enough to save Thunder from elimination...

Author: Berry Tramel / Source: NewsOK.com Oklahoma City head coach Billy Donovan takes a time out during Game 5...

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

Author: Tony Heim / Source: Thunderous Intentions Shouting every single person and object that made this OKC Thunder season...

Author: Brett Pollakoff / Source: FOX Sports Russell Westbrook’s 47 points in Game 5 weren’t enough to prevent the...

Author: Associated Press / Source: timescall.com Houston Rockets’ James Harden, middle, drives toward the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder’s...

Source: FOX Sports HOUSTON (AP) James Harden had 34 points and his supporting cast helped the Houston...

Author: Abbey Mastracco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com / Source: NJ.com Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook roars...

Author: Tamberlyn Richardson / Source: Thunderous Intentions OKC Thunder backs are against the wall as they face elimination entering...

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...

Author: Brian K. Patterson / Source: House of Houston The Houston Rockets demonstrated that despite the challenges/odds, they know...

Author: Jeremy Lambert / Source: Thunderous Intentions They might be down 3-1, but the OKC Thunder can still win...

Source: Washington Post Houston Rockets center Nene (42) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Victor...

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...

Source: news9.com The Oklahoma City Thunder looks to even up its series with the Houston Rockets on...

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder Hearts were stopped. The Thunder had just pulled off an unthinkable four-point play....

Source: FOX Sports OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Taj Gibson often describes his role for the Thunder as doing...

Source: Thunderous Intentions Role Entering the playoffs many OKC Thunder fans shuddered to think of a certain...

Source: Thunderous Intentions Armed with a win the OKC Thunder enter today’s home matinee seeking to even...

Author: Berry Tramel / Source: NewsOK.com Taj Gibson was a key contributor for the with 20 points in its...

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder The ball hung in the air for an eternity for Thunder fans, but...

Author: Matt Moore / Source: CBSSports.com X WATCH & READ NBA Playoffs: Thunder defend their home court, take Game...

Author: Sam Amick / Source: USA TODAY (Photo: Mark D. Smith, USA TODAY Sports) OKLAHOMA CITY – Russell Westbrook...

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

Source: Thunderous Intentions He’s only been with the Oklahoma City Thunder for two short months. Still, Taj...

Source: Thunderous Intentions With their backs against the wall the OKC Thunder return home needing to win...

Author: Jeremy Lambert / Source: Thunderous Intentions Welcome to Thunderous Thoughts. A weekly column about life and the OKC...

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder HOUSTON – All night long, Russell Westbrook had been sensational. His Thunder teammates...

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

Source: FOX Sports HOUSTON (AP) Russell Westbrook put up gaudy numbers on Wednesday night. The Houston Rockets...

Author: James Herbert / Source: CBSSports.com X WATCH & READ NBA Playoffs: Westbrook takes 43 shots in loss to...

Author: OddsShark.com / Source: Bleacher Report The Houston Rockets will look to go up 2-0 on the Oklahoma City...

Author: Sean Reece / Source: Thunderous Intentions After getting blown out in game one, the OKC Thunder look to...

Author: Matt Moore / Source: CBSSports.com X WATCH & READ Who needs to step up for the Thunder? x...

Author: Sean Meagher | The Oregonian/OregonLive / Source: OregonLive.com Houston Rockets’ James Harden (13) reacts after a Oklahoma City...

Author: Erik Horne / Source: NewsOK.com Oklahoma City’s Enes Kanter, left, and Steven Adams might not see much court...

Author: Tom Ley / Source: Deadspin In what was a thoroughly embarrassing 31-point Game 1 defeat at the hands...

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

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder Broadcast Information Tip-off: 7:00 p.m. CT Television: Fox Sports Oklahoma Seven months ago,...

Source: Thunderous Intentions OKC Thunder got beat up by the Houston Rockets, but with some adjustments, Billy...

Author: Jordan James / Source: 247Sports X WATCH & READ Who needs to step up for the Thunder? x...

Source: Newshub Steven Adams pulled out the big physical plays but it wasn’t enough as Oklahoma City...

Author: Maurice Bobb / Source: Bleacher Report Nathaniel S. Butler/Getty Images HOUSTON — This was supposed to be James...

Source: Thunderous Intentions OKC Thunder begin their 2017 NBA Playoff journey today facing the Houston Rockets. In...

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder HOUSTON — One of the Thunder’s biggest strengths all season, its rebounding and...

Author: Yaman Khabbaz / Source: Thunderous Intentions In a game that was relatively close for the first two and...

Author: Cole Hixon / Source: Thunderous Intentions The OKC Thunder finished the season with the 10th best defensive efficiency...

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

Way before Kevin Durant became your least-favorite human, there was James Harden. He left Oklahoma City, possibly...

Author: CBS Sports Staff / Source: CBSSports.com X WATCH & READ 2017 NBA Playoff Odds x player version 2.2.0...

Author: Dane Carbaugh / Source: ProBasketballTalk 1. MVP vs. MVP No matter how you slice it, this series is...

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder There’s no easy playoff opponent because every team presents a different set of...

Author: Casimir Cuffy / Source: Thunderous Intentions The OKC Thunder finished 6th in the Western Conference and will battle...

Source: FOX Sports OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shortly after the Thunder wrapped up their regular-season finale, Russell...

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder Eighty-two games come at you rapid fire. The playoffs are a slow burn....

Author: Dillon Mattox / Source: Thunderous Intentions The OKC Thunder have the ability to surprise in these playoffs. Look...

Pregame Ceremony   Russell Westbrook Josh Huestis   Alex Abrines   Mike Malone  

Author: Tony Heim / Source: Thunderous Intentions The OKC Thunder and Houston Rockets playoff schedule is set. The showdown...

Author: Daniel Richardson / Source: Thunderous Intentions The OKC Thunder used their final regular season game to get playing...

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

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

Source: Thunderous Intentions OKC Thunder complete the season hosting the Denver Nuggets with the recent performances no...

Last night the Thunder went into Minnesota to take on the newly branded Timberwolves. With Westbrook, Roberson,...

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder MINNEAPOLIS — It was game number 81. The Thunder’s playoff seed was already...

Author: Jeff Zillgitt / Source: USA TODAY While Stephen Curry still has the most popular jersey in the league,...

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder Broadcast Information Tip-off: 7:00 p.m. CT Television: Fox Sports Oklahoma MINNEAPOLIS – NBA...

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

Author: Maurice Moton / Source: Bleacher Report Sam Forencich/Getty Images The Eastern Conference playoff picture boils down to three...

Author: Tony Heim / Source: Thunderous Intentions The OKC Thunder, playing without Andre Roberson and Alex Abrines, fell to...

07/17 OKC @ PHX – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Source: Thunderous Intentions Having secured the sixth seed the OKC Thunder could still hypothetically finish with home...

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder Broadcast Information Tip-off: 9:00 p.m. CT Television: Fox Sports Oklahoma PHOENIX – It...

Author: Berry Tramel / Source: NewsOK.com Semaj Christon drives past Milwaukee’s Spencer Hawes for a basket Tuesday night. (Photo...

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

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder Broadcast Information Tip-off: 7:00 p.m. CT Television: Fox Sports Oklahoma MEMPHIS – In...

Author: Paul E. Davidson / Source: iSportsTimes.com Blake Griffin is going to be a free agent this offseason and...

Author: Scott Rafferty / Source: Rolling Stone ‘When he’s not playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder, there’s a good...

OKLAHOMA CITY — With his left leg crossed in front of his right, Russell Westbrook gave a...

Author: Chris Hughes / Source: Thunderous Intentions After a disappointing weekend loss to the Charlotte Hornets, the Oklahoma City...

Author: NBA.com Staff / Source: nba.com No. 1: Westbrook relishes his triple-double moment — What can be said about...

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...

Billy Donovan Bucks PregameJason Kidd OKC Pregame

Russell Westbrook Frank Kaminsky Steve Clifford

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder Heading into halftime, the Thunder had momentum. A 10-2 burst fueled by back-to-back...

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

Author: Sean Reece / Source: Thunderous Intentions After losing a tough game on Friday night to the Spurs, the...

Source: Thunderous Intentions The OKC Thunder have found a way to stockpile talent by trading for the...

Billy Donovan Hornets Pregame Press Conference

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

Author: Arizona Sports / Source: Arizona Sports Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, left, looks to pass as Oklahoma City...

Author: Berry Tramel / Source: NewsOK.com Russell Westbrook passes around Pau Gasol during Friday’s game between the Oklahoma City...

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

Author: Yaman Khabbaz / Source: Thunderous Intentions Russell Westbrook is having a once-in-a-lifetime season and is close to beating...

Author: Erik Horne / Source: NewsOK.com Thunder coach Anthony Grant is off to coach at his alma mater, Dayton....

Author: Tamberlyn Richardson / Source: Thunderous Intentions Anthony Grant returns to NCAA as Dayton Flyers new head coach. OKC...

Author: Andrew Sharp / Source: SI.com Years from now, it won’t matter that the Thunder finished in fifth or...

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

Author: Berry Tramel / Source: NewsOK.com Russell Westbrook launches what proved to be the game-winning shot Monday night in...

Author: KFOR-TV & K. Querry / Source: KFOR.com OKLAHOMA CITY – After a big comeback against the Orlando Magic...

Author: Jeremy Lambert / Source: Thunderous Intentions Welcome to Thunderous Thoughts a weekly look at the OKC Thunder. Or,...

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

After 73 games of a season in which Russell Westbrook had been incessantly making history, it should have come as no...

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

Author: Sean Reece / Source: Thunderous Intentions With the season winding down to a close, the Oklahoma City Thunder...

Author: Dean Turner / Source: Thunderous Intentions Game day preview analyzes the match between the Oklahoma City Thunder Orlando...

Author: Rich Condon / Source: Thunderous Intentions Welcome to OKC Thunder: The Rich List, Volume Nine. Also known as...

Author: Cole Hixon / Source: Thunderous Intentions After two good weeks of going a combined 5-1, the Oklahoma City...

Author: Daniel Richardson / Source: Thunderous Intentions Russell Westbrook finished with 37-13-10, as the Oklahoma City Thunder comeback to...

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

Author: Jeremy Lambert / Source: Thunderous Intentions Mar 5, 2017; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward center Nerlens Noel...

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder Broadcast Information Tip-off: 7:00 p.m. CT Television: Fox Sports Oklahoma DALLAS – How...

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...

Source: Thunderous Intentions In the battle of the two MVP candidates Russell Westbrook and James Harden, the...

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

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder Broadcast Information Tip-off: 2:30 p.m. CT Television: ABC HOUSTON — Thunder and Houston...

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

Source: Thunderous Intentions The last regular season OKC Thunder versus Golden State Warriors game is over. And...

Author: Daniel Richardson / Source: Thunderous Intentions With the OKC Thunder firmly set in the third seed in the...

Author: Jeremy Lambert / Source: Thunderous Intentions Welcome to Thunderous Thoughts a weekly look at the OKC Thunder. Or,...

Author: Keith Pompey / Source: Philly.com Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) dunks in front of Philadelphia 76ers...

Author: Daniel Richardson / Source: Thunderous Intentions The OKC Thunder beat the Philadelphia 76ers behind Russell Westbrook’s 35th triple-double,...

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

Author: Marissa Musso / Source: isportsweb The Golden State Warriors appear to have their mojo back just in time...

03/18 OKC vs. SAC – Curated tweets by FranchiseOK

Billy Donovan Kings Pregame

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...

Following practice today, the media spoke to OKC Thunder player Enes Kanter and Head Coach Billy Donovan. According to Kanter, this makes a big difference. Must Read: It is time to start appreciating Enes Kanter If the defense chooses to play Kanter one-on-one then he will back himself to make an easy bucket. If they...

Views from OKC: An ode to March Madness. Views from OKC is a daily diary about the current state of the OKC Thunder. March Madness is my favorite time of the year, point blank. For those who don’t want college basketball – and I’ve had to take a big step back because of TI –...

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

OKC Thunder cruise past Jazz; Westbrook records 32nd triple-double. After losing four consecutive games, the OKC Thunder have now won their last two. Of course, for the thirty-second time this season, Russell Westbrook finished with a triple-double for the OKC Thunder. Westbrook would finish with 33 points, 11 rebounds, and 14 assists. The Thunder were in...

This season the Oklahoma City Thunder have worn five different jerseys. The sunset jerseys were introduced last season and for every Sunday home game. Well, instead of asking them let’s breakdown which ones have the most success. The Oklahoma City Thunder have had plenty of struggles on the road this season and that shows in...

Russell Westbrook passes Wilt Chamberlain for second-most triple-doubles (32) in a season. OKLAHOMA CITY -- With 33 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists against the Utah Jazz in a 112-104 Thunder win Saturday, Russell Westbrook recorded his 32nd triple-double of the 2016-17 campaign, passing Wilt Chamberlain for the second-most in an NBA season. Next...

The OKC Thunder Triple Double Show is Proof of a Failed Coach. Where OKC Thunder Would be Without Donovan: Before even considering the need for a new coach, one question is paramount: Where would the OKC Thunder be without Billy Donovan? However, with only one star on this team the OKC Thunder need a...