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Aaron Davis joins Matt Ravis to talk Russell Westbrook’s contract extension (or lack thereof), Kevin Durant’s decision...

Jon Hamm and Jerry Ramsey talk about all the goings on of the NBA scheduled with a...

Season preview: Oklahoma City Thunder. STAYING: Alex Abrines, Steven Adams, Semaj Christon, Nick Collison, Jerami Grant, Josh Huestis,...

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

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

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

Russell Westbrook is set to be training with LeBron James out in Vegas. After that, he and...

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...

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...

NBA rumors: Knicks pause Carmelo trade talks. NBA free agency is in full swing and there has been...

Thunder Reportedly Remain Optimistic Russell Westbrook Will Sign Contract. Russell Westbrook has a chance to be a free...

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

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

Jon and Jerry talk Paul George, Russ extension, Free Agency and more in the season finally of...

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...

Kevin Durant Congratulates Russell Westbrook for Winning MVP on YouTube Page. The ice-cold relationship between Kevin Durant and...

Views from OKC: Russ is the leader Oklahoma City needs. While making his speech Russ was backed up...

Westbrook was voted MVP on Monday night after setting a record with 42 triple-doubles during his historic...

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...

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

NBA Draft: Sixers and Celtics in talks for trade of No. 1 pick; Philly could get a Big...

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

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

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

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

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

Author: Andrew Perloff / Source: SI.com Editor’s note: Sports Illustrated’s Andrew Perloff will contribute commentary during the NBA Finals....

Author: Alex Wong / Source: Sports on Earth Kevin Durant hopes to answer many questions about his decision to...

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

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....

Russell Westbrook is staying and Lincoln Riley isn’t going anywhere, either. OK, sure. Seems to be that...

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

Author: Dieter Kurtenbach / Source: FOX Sports Russell Westbrook isn’t going anywhere — we didn’t need a luggage commercial...

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...

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

Author: Shaun Powell / Source: nba.com Kawhi Leonard set the tone for the Spurs in their Game 6 series-clinching...

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...

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

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

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

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

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

Author: Matt Moore / Source: CBSSports.com X WATCH & READ NBA Playoffs: How will the Celtics-Bulls series play out?...

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: 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: Oklahoma City Thunder A lot has changed in Oklahoma City between the Thunder’s last home playoff...

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

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

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

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: 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...

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

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...

Author: Matt Moore / Source: CBSSports.com X WATCH & READ NBA Playoffs: Rockets wins lopsided Game 1 over Thunder,...

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

Author: Erik Horne / Source: NewsOK.com Thunder forward Josh Huestis dunks the ball during Wednesday’s game against the Denver...

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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...

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

Author: Matt Moore / Source: CBSSports.com X WATCH & READ Matt Moore’s All-NBA First Team x player version 2.2.0...

Author: CBS Sports Staff / Source: CBSSports.com X WATCH & READ Matt Moore’s All-NBA First Team x player version...

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

Author: A.J. Perez / Source: USA TODAY NBA players took to Twitter to congratulate Russell Westbrook record-breaking 42nd triple-double...

Source: Sporting News Stephen Curry (Getty Images) Marcus Thompson is a columnist for the Bay Area News...

Author: Erik Horne / Source: NewsOK.com Will Russell Westbrook get the favor of the voters in his quest for...

Author: Matthew Hallett / Source: Thunderous Intentions After most of the season, OKC Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook is showing...

Author: Michael Gavin / Source: Bleacher Report Nikki Boertman/Getty Images Everything happens again. Numbers. Milestones. Records. The pervading belief...

Source: sacbee It was another vintage triple-double game for James Harden. The only number the Houston Rockets...

Author: Rob Goldberg / Source: Bleacher Report Layne Murdoch/Getty Images A year after the NBA named its first-ever unanimous...

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder DENVER – The ball had to come in bounds, but Russell Westbrook wasn’t...

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...

Author: Matt Moore / Source: CBSSports.com X WATCH & READ Russell Westbrook ties triple-double record x player version 2.0.0...

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

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

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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...

Billy Donovan Hornets Pregame Press Conference

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder The past two games, the Thunder used a second half comeback to make...

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

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: Nate Scott / Source: FOX Sports How is this happening? After years of watching amazing NBA players, how...

How tight is the race for MVP? Desmond Mason, Sam Mayes and Dave Garrett have a heated...

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

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

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

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

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

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder DALLAS – On the most crucial defensive possession of the game, Victor Oladipo...

Author: Fran Blinebury / Source: nba.com James Harden had a workman-like 22-point, 12-assist performance in Rockets win over the...

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

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,...

Source: Oklahoma City Thunder All season long the Thunder has developed the depth of its roster so...

Russell Westbrook is having an historic season. But do you know how many points he’s averaging per...

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Author: Erik Horne / Source: NewsOK.com Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has been a one-man wrecking crew this season, his...

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

Matt’s Monday Musings – The Thunder’s most efficient numbers. We all know that if Russell Westbrook records a triple-double, the OKC Thunder usually win. Today I take a look at other numbers from some of the Thunder’s most important pieces. The OKC Thunder are Russell Westbrook‘s team, there is no denying this. He cares about wins. What...

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

In each of the previous two fourth quarters against the Utah Jazz, Russell Westbrook scored 14 points in the final frame to seal the victory. Against a Jazz team that was a bit shorthanded, the Thunder looked even more self-assured over the first three-and-a-half quarters of play as Head Coach Billy Donovan’s club...

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...

Views from OKC is a daily diary about the current state of the OKC Thunder. It’s incredible the range of emotions I have seen from OKC Thunder fans this season the last four days. After the Portland loss all I heard was “Billy Donovan is awful because of his strange rotations,” “Russell Westbrook has...

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...

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That changed on Thursday against the San Antonio Spurs, with Westbrook producing one of his best overall performances of the season, notching his 31st triple-double with 23 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists in 35 minutes as the Thunder won 102-92. When Westbrook has 10 or more, the Thunder are 28-9, but 8-20...

OKC Thunder rout Spurs, Westbrook records 31st triple-double. To start, tonight marked the first time the Spurs lost in their last ten games; the OKC Thunder simply outplayed the team with the second best record in the NBA. He finished with 23 points, 13 rebounds and 13 assists. He finished with a 14 point, 10...

Russell Westbrook's MVP opportunity is ahead of him. Now, they've slipped to 5.5 back, his assist average is near single-digits and his MVP candidacy has been called into question as Kawhi Leonard and James Harden rise. But in the next two weeks, with the Thunder desperate to find the right track again, Westbrook has...

Billy Donovan Spurs Pregame Audio

Couple that with the fact that Westbrook is averaging a triple-double, and Donovan's bias makes his point guard the easy choice for the NBA's Most Valuable Player. “He's not evaluated on those things,” Donovan said. The case for: The strongest argument is statistical. Dig deeper and you'll see that the Thunder allows 10.9 more points...

Russell Westbrook's career scoring night not enough. "Made 'em all game, missed that one. Instead of the conversation being about another MVP performance to put on the reel, it's about what Westbrook didn't do. "I thought he played an unbelievable game tonight," Thunder coach Billy Donovan said. That's also why there are nights when...

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

Oklahoma football: Dede Westbrook runs 4.34 40 at Sooners' Pro Day. Update (10:07 a.m.): Dede Westbrook officially ran a 4.34 40-yard dash, according to OU Athletics. Once again, Dede Westbrook showed off just how fast he really is with 4.40 40-yard time at Oklahoma's Pro Day Wednesday morning. WR Dede Westbrook runs a 4.40 unofficial...

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

On the one hand, Westbrook dropped 58 points on 39 shots to go with nine assists, and Oklahoma City lost. It's a new career-high for Russ; however, a fourth straight loss for the Thunder https://t.co/sUFXEVUqKO March 8, 2017 at 4:25:51 AM GMT This, in a nutshell, is Westbrook's MVP case. They go from being...

Westbrook's technical fouls at Phoenix on Friday and at Dallas on Sunday raised the Thunder guard's season total to 14. Two more would mean a one-game suspension, per NBA rules. “It happened,” Westbrook said Sunday of the call. “It's over with.” The technical foul will bring a fine of $4,000, which is the case for...

Thunder at Dallas Mavericks Game Recap – March 5, 2017. In the first half, Dallas’ precise, expert ball movement and spacing produced an incredible 62.8 percent shooting from the field, which was boosted by a 10-for-13 mark on non-paint two-point jumpers. Far too often, the Mavericks were able to get straight line drives to...

Mark Cuban doesn't count Russell Westbrook among MVP candidates. Westbrook's historic production this season hasn't changed Cuban's stance that the Oklahoma City Thunder point guard falls short of superstar status, an opinion Cuban originally stated just before Westbrook went off for 36 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists in a first-round Game 5...

The Key to the OKC Thunder Season May Be the Utah Jazz. What is most likely to flood Oklahoma City is a very dangerous thing- – hope. With that also comes home court advantage in front of one of the loudest crowds in the NBA. The puzzle pieces Sam Presti put together look to fit...

Game Day Preview: OKC Thunder vs Phoenix Suns, Mar. Game Day Preview breaks down the match between the OKC Thunder and Suns. Then again this season offers fodder to believe the Suns may be a close second. Coach Earl Watson and veteran Tyson Chandler have this team playing with a gritty identity and when things...

The Thunder put their future in the hands of Victor Oladipo. When Thunder general manager Sam Presti traded for Victor Oladipo this summer it quickly became a huge splash. It was easy to see that Presti was taking another step in order to surround Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook with great role players. While Oladipo...

Five takeaways from the OKC Thunder win against Utah. The OKC Thunder extended their win streak to four games Tuesday night, beating the Utah Jazz 109-106. I can’t believe Russell Westbrook pulled it off. Those times are coming to an end soon and it’s because of performances like tonight. Westbrook capped off a 43 point, 11...

The Oklahoma City Thunder make it 2-0 after the All-Star break with a good win over the struggling New Orleans Pelicans. That means that they kept it close the entire time and then let Russell Westbrook do his thing in the fourth quarter. That dunk not only put OKC up three (four after Westbrook...

Brett Dawson, Jenni Carlson, and Erik Horne talk about the move, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook at the All-Star Game, and the Thunder's final 25 games. Thunder Buddies – How does Enes Kanter’s injury affect OKC? Brett Dawson, Erik Horne and Berry Tramel discuss the impact of the injury, as well as how it...

Starting unit struggles mightily On a night where Russell Westbrook went for 45 points on 12-36 from the field, the rest of the Thunder’s starting lineup didn’t do their part. The quartet of Alex Abrines, Steven Adams, Andre Roberson, and Domantas Sabonis combined for a grand total of 12 points, 10 rebounds and...

Thunder: Clutch streak has moved Russell Westbrook into the MVP lead. The Thunder lost by two in Houston, with Harden taking the lead in the MVP chase by closing out OKC after Westbrook missed a go-ahead 3-point attempt. After that night in Houston, something happened: The Thunder went from a team that played a...

Brett Dawson, Jenni Carlson, and Erik Horne talk about the move, Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook at the All-Star Game, and the Thunder's final 25 games. Thunder Buddies – Discussing Westbrook-Durant Round 3, KD’s return to OKC – Thunder Buddies Brett Dawson and Erik Horne bring Darnell Mayberry back to the show to...

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

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...

Oklahoma City Thunder Zigs While The NBA Zags. The analytics movement in the last decade has taught us many things, with the most basic takeaway being that a three-point shot made one out of three times counts more than a two-point shot made one out of two times. For the Oklahoma City Thunder, shooting...

Billy Donovan Jazz Pregame Audio

A five-man unit like Westbrook, Oladipo, McDermott, Jerami Grant, and Steven Adams could allow them to be competitive with the best teams in the league. This is the second consecutive game Cousins has been in foul trouble, as he picked up three fouls in the first half of their 96–83 loss to the...

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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OKC Thunder: Practice Round-Up, 25-2-17. This is what the Thunder players did. Taj Gibson The media interviewed Taj Gibson after his first Thunder practice. Now he just want to play his part in the team. The man is a true professional and I am glad that he now plays for the Thunder. Billy Donovan Billy Donovan is...

Thunder: Alex Abrines benefits big time from playing next to Russell Westbrook. Think Alex Abrines enjoys playing next to Russell Westbrook? Aside from one of the quotes of the year after the Thunder's win against the Lakers on Friday, Abrines' numbers have been far better when he's in the game with Westbrook. In 47 games...

Sam Presti’s Trade Deadline magic means the OKC Thunder are primed for a Northwest Division Title and a deep Playoff push. From Presti to Presto: In the hours leading up to the NBA Trade Deadline many OKC Thunder fans lost their patience and their minds. As rumors and activity swirled around Boston, New York...

Russell Westbrook makes Thunder's new pieces look like excellent fit. McDermott played 19 minutes, Gibson 21. They combined for 20 points. Case in point: Westbrook didn't make a shot until late in the second quarter and finished just 4-of-18 shooting. Even with his shooting off, Westbrook controlled -- and dominated -- the Lakers. Two days ago, few...

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

The OKC Thunder used a balanced attack to defeat the young Los Angeles Lakers team in their first game back after the All-Star break. Gibson scored 12 points on 6-13 shooting with four rebounds. McDermott, who like Gibson, came off the bench, added 8 points on 3-8 shooting and four rebounds. Russell Westbrook spearheaded the...

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

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in a trading rut. While the Oklahoma City Thunder roster may feature a combination of both Russell Westbrook and a promising, young core, their status in the trade market is far from positive. As a team at the bottom of the pack occupying the fourth-through-seventh seeds in the Western...

By CLIFF BRUNT, AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY — Larry Bird and Jason Kidd are in awe of Russell Westbrook's ability to make the difficult seem routine. Westbrook is poised to become just the second player to average a triple-double for the season — Oscar Robertson did it during the 1961-62 season. Westbrook has...

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

How do OKC's deadline acquisitions fit around Russell Westbrook?. Part of the Thunder's first season without Durant has been pure evaluation in trying to assess and understand what kind of roster fits around and complements Russell Westbrook. Not only that, but the Thunder are still pretty good. It's not just that the Thunder get outscored...

Trade Deadline Thunderous Thoughts: OKC Thunder are too late. Today, a look at what went down at the deadline. By the time you read this, the NBA trade deadline may have already passed. We have to think of the long term, not right now.” Teams know how much their players are worth, and if the...

On his first day back at Thunder practice Wednesday, the eve of the trade deadline, he gave the customary answers to questions about the biggest moving day in the NBA. It's a part of the NBA.” What is Thursday's 2 p.m. trade deadline? It's the first phase in the countdown leading up to 2018...

Russell Westbrook Source: Oklahoma City Thunder Video – Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook was interviewed by the media after his time in New Orleans. This was proven when asked if he was aware where the team was at. As far as Westbrook is concerned, he is there to play basketball. It appears that it has worked...

Game 7 of the Western Conference finals was the apex of cable television basketball. The seven-game series was the most-viewed Western Conference finals ever, averaging 9.9 million total viewers and a 5.9 U.S. household rating, an increase of 47 percent in total viewers and 40 percent in U.S. household rating since the last...

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

Views from OKC: Russell Westbrook has won me over. Welcome to Views from OKC, Thunderous Intentions’ daily roundup of the best OKC Thunder stories across the web. Well, let’s get started! '” I didn’t know that four conference championships, one Finals appearance and an MVP meant you were “toiling” in Oklahoma City. I like hearing...

Oklahoma City Thunder news roundup and rumors: Westbrook and Durant team; plus DeMarcus Cousins traded to rival New Orleans. Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook’s saga with Kevin Durant monopolized the narrative of All Star Weekend 2017. However, immediately following the mid-season classic, an abrupt deal to solidify a floundering New Orleans Pelicans roster...

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OKC Thunder defeated by Golden State Warriors in the return. The OKC Thunder were defeated by former Thunder Buddy Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors 130-114. It’s extremely rare when a game that’s been hyped up for months lives up to expectations, and despite the final score, this game was fun nearly throughout. To...

When the Oklahoma City Thunder built a three-games-to-one lead over the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference finals last May, it looked like Thunder General Manager Sam Presti’s meticulous, multiyear plan was about to pay off in the biggest way. More importantly, most of those players were young, allowing them to grow...

NBA 2017 All-Star Weekend Itinerary and OKC Thunder Participants. During Westbrook’s time at the podium he deflected any questions on the Warriors and Durant to fashion. Also of note, Western Conference Head Coach, Steve Kerr was asked if he’ll play the four Warriors with Russell Westbrook at any time in the main game Sunday. Remember,...

Westbrook keys OKC Thunder's win over Knicks. No, at this point, the Knicks were still in it. And Westbrook was about to do some Westbrook things to make sure that wasn’t the case. He dribbled back to the middle of the floor following the offensive board and tossed to Grant down by the basket, who...

Even though the Thunder are 57 games into the season, it’s customary to see the All-Star break...

“Usually I can go back and get it real quick.” “It’s good for our crowd, it’s good for our team,” Westbrook added. It’s a good play for us.” Unlike Westbrook, the Thunder spun its wheels to start the game on Wednesday night, nearly getting lapped in the first quarter when it fell behind...

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.

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Warriors – Lessons Learned. As many people know, Saturday marked the first time Kevin Durant returned to the Oklahoma City Thunder Chesapeake arena since leaving in July. Although the final score was far from a close game, it was arguably the most interesting and fun game of the season for...

Apparently, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors had a lot taken out of them in their head-to-head matchup on Saturday night such that they had little left on Monday. Both teams got drubbed -- the Thunder by the red-hot Washington Wizards and the Warriors by the Denver Nuggets. Thunder struck The Thunder...

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

Perhaps an emotional hangover was to be expected for the Thunder after Saturday’s events, and it seemed...

It has taken me a couple days to marinate about what happened Saturday night at the Peake,...

The day the circus came to town, Kevin Durant made his return to Oklahoma City.   Extra...

Thunder Buddies podcast: Discussing Westbrook-Durant Round 3, KD’s return to OKC. Hope you enjoy: Thunder Buddies – Discussing Westbrook-Durant Round 3, KD’s return to OKC – Thunder Buddies Brett Dawson and Erik Horne bring Darnell Mayberry back to the show to talk about the most epic of double-digit Thunder losses, OKC’s 130-114 loss...

Durant scored 34 points while being booed throughout the night, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Thunder 130-114 in a chippy game on Saturday night. It was Durant’s first game back since he left the Thunder after eight seasons in Oklahoma City to join the rival Warriors as a free agent last...

Caption Settings Dialog Beginning of dialog window. Another day, another comment hating on the Oklahoma City Thunder from Colin Cowherd. Cowherd later on in his show decided to comment on the “divorce” of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. He said that Durant seems to be happier because he is winning and Westbrook is shooting a...

Kevin Durant Cake Walks Russell Westbrook, Thunder In Oklahoma City Return. Fans in attendance responded with their loudest chant of the night. A few early minutes of draggy offense gave way to a downpour. And when it wasn’t: There was Durant (34 points, nine rebounds), noticeably aggressive, gutting the defense with hard drives. Golden State rebuffed...

Andrew D. Bernstein/Getty Images Kevin Durant's much-anticipated return to Oklahoma City on Saturday night was more eventful because of the drama before the game rather than what happened on the court, as the Golden State Warriors dominated the Thunder in a 130-114 victory at Chesapeake Energy Arena. "When Kendrick Perkins played center...

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

Thunder fans rally around Russell Westbrook, let Kevin Durant have it. On Saturday, with Kevin Durant and the Golden State Warriors in town for the first time, they rolled a video with fans naming towns around Oklahoma and then played the song they used all of last season: "This City" by Patrick Stump. This...

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...

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

Oklahoma City Thunder players indifferent on fans reaction on Kevin Durant return. “Nah, I mean it's kind of up to them,” Westbrook said. You know, obviously Kevin did a lot for Oklahoma City and our team when he was here, so it's kind of up to them. It's a basketball game. “It’s always strange when you...

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That shot is usually open most of the time,” Westbrook said. “Steven did a good job of rolling all game long.” Two possessions later after an Adams block, Westbrook dropped off a pass to Victor Oladipo who scored on a breakaway 360 layup to make it 111-101 with 2:08 to go. “I knew he...

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...

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Welcome to Views from OKC, Thunderous Intentions’ daily roundup of the best OKC Thunder stories across the web. “Russell Westbrook and co. have already faced the Cavaliers within the last two weeks, a run which also featured tough match-ups against the San Antonio Spurs and the Chicago Bulls. After their second game against the...

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, Game 52 preview. OKLAHOMA CITY -- The Cavs (36-15) play the Oklahoma City Thunder (30-23) on the final night of Cleveland's four-game road trip. This one's at 8 p.m. on TNT. Last meeting: The Cavs won 107-91 on Jan. 29 at The Q. Cavs fast fact: None of the...

Five stats that correlate with Thunder wins/losses. What other stats tend to indicate when the Thunder either win or lose? But once the game starts? Give me one quarter and I can tell you the outcome fairly accurately. A lot of that has to do with the makeup of this team. They are offensively inept at times,...

Kevin Durant addresses returning to OKC, 'fake drama' with Russell Westbrook, Thunder in ESPN interview. Kevin Durant is playing in Oklahoma City on Saturday for the first time since his free agency departure in July. The two meetings between the Thunder and Warriors in Oakland this season have had all the tension you'd expect...

Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu was trying to lock up Russell Westbrook out top, but as the Thunder point guard drove left he stopped on a dime. “I just go out and compete and try to close the game the right way and make sure we win the game.” The Thunder couldn’t...

Victor Oladipo Is Not Kevin Durant And That’s OK. When Durant delivered the fatal blow, leaving only Westbrook, the future and direction of the Thunder franchise was in question. Since then, Westbrook, Oladipo and Steven Adams have all signed extensions to stay with Oklahoma City through at least 2017-18. There was so much unknown with...

Biggest week of the season for the Thunder? Probably. Well, definitely. Starting tonight, we’re going to get...

Views from OKC: Thunder go for back-to-back wins. Welcome to Views from OKC, Thunderous Intentions’ daily roundup of the best OKC Thunder stories across the web. Well, let’s get started! After beating Memphis two nights before with a 15-0 run himself in the final three minutes, Westbrook scored 19 of the Thunder’s final 22 points,...

Blazers visit Oklahoma City Thunder for Sunday matinee. Following their most difficult month of the 2016-17 NBA regular season schedule, the Oklahoma City Thunder (29-22) continue in their quest to find balance and consistency against the Portland Trail Blazers (22-29). The real problem for OKC will be the minutes Westbrook is not on the...

Russell Westbrook scorches the Blazers in the fourth. At that point, all that was going to save Aminu from highlights would be a Westbrook miss. "I hadn't made a 3 all night," Westbrook said, "but that was a big one. That's what Westbrook had to say postgame after the Thunder's 105-99 win over the...

Oklahoma City Thunder hold off pesky Portland 105-99. Westbrook finished with 42 points, eight assists, and four rebounds. Portland has now dropped three of four outings. Mason Plumlee (13) and Allen Crabbe (10) joined the Blazers’ heralded backcourt in double-figure scoring. In a total turnabout from a humbling Dec. 13 setback, OKC outrebounded Portland 56-44, and...

Oklahoma City Thunder 105, Portland Trail Blazers 99: Live chat recap, box score. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 105-99 Sunday at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Russell Westbrook finished with 42 points and eight assists and Victor Oladipo added 24 points for the Thunder (30-22). Damian Lillard had 29 points and seven rebounds...

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INTEGRIS Game Day Report: Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers – Feb. 5, 2017. Broadcast Information Tip-off: 2:00 p.m. CT Television: Fox Sports Oklahoma Friday night’s win over the Memphis Grizzlies was exhilarating. The entire Thunder team made an impact, it was a vintage Russell Westbrook performance down the stretch and it was a big...

Thunder Extra: last three, next three. Last three Jan. 31, San Antonio During the final minute of the third period, OKC trailed by only one point. During the rest of the game, the Spurs outscored the Thunder 32-19. The Thunder was terrible against a Bulls team that had been beaten in seven of its previous...

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

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

Russell Westbrook Runs Everything for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Russell Westbrook has seen his fair share of criticism throughout his young career. Through 50 games, his 30.7 points per game is best in the league, while his 10.3 assists are good for third best. Statistic Russell Westbrook Oscar Robertson Points Per Game 30.7 30.8 Rebounds...

James Harden reflects on Russell Westbrook, Thunder days in ESPN interview. Houston guard James Harden has never been shy about the way he’s felt about his former Oklahoma City teammates. Harden, now battling Russell Westbrook for the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, sat down with ESPN’s Hannah Storm, and again reiterated how special his...

Harden was asked if he misses playing with Westbrook. “Yeah, of course,” Harden said. “I think if all of us had an opportunity to play with a guy like that, you'd love playing with him because he'll run through a wall for you. I think we can all appreciate the passion he has for the...

It may seem impossible given that the Oklahoma City Thunder have a six game lead and Russell Westbrook, but let’s not kid ourselves, these are the OKC Thunder. The Thunder could survive without one or the other because they still had Westbrook