Christine Butterfield, Author at The Franchise

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The Thunder Draft Santa Clara’s Jalen Williams with Pick No. 12
Jalen Williams is a six-foot-six explosive playmaker. Always taking care of the ball, Williams has an impressive...

Christine Butterfield June 23, 2022
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OKC Acquires Ousmane Dieng in Trade with New York
The New York Knicks selected Ousmane Dieng with the 11th pick in the NBA draft. But Thunder...

Christine Butterfield June 23, 2022
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The Thunder Select Chet Holmgren with the Second Overall Pick
With the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft the Thunder select Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren. Only...

Christine Butterfield June 23, 2022
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2022 NBA Mock Draft: Team Fits
The 2022 NBA Draft is officially a week away. There is a plethora of mock drafts to...

Christine Butterfield June 16, 2022
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How the Projected Top Four Draft Picks Fit with the Thunder’s Roster
Rumors have been swirling about who the Thunder will draft with their second overall pick in the...

Christine Butterfield June 13, 2022
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Who Might the Thunder Draft at No. 30?
It is highly unlikely that Sam Presti will keep both the 34th and 30th pick in the...

Christine Butterfield June 6, 2022
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Who the Thunder Should Pick at No. 34 in the 2022 NBA Draft
While Oklahoma City’s No. 2 pick is receiving the most attention, OKC has three other picks in...

Christine Butterfield June 3, 2022
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Thunder Grades: Tre Mann
Tre Mann: B- Known for his triples at Florida, Tre Mann spent the beginning of his rookie...

Christine Butterfield April 28, 2022
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Thunder Grades: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: A The leader of the Thunder not only continued to impress but also improved his...

Christine Butterfield April 27, 2022
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Thunder Grades: Lu Dort
Lu Dort: B Lu Dort has become the strongest defender on the Thunder’s roster. His defensive...

Christine Butterfield April 26, 2022
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Thunder Grades: Josh Giddey
Josh Giddey: B+ During the off-season leading into Josh Giddey’s rookie season, Thunder General Manager Sam Presti...

Christine Butterfield April 22, 2022
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Oklahoma Sooners
Baker’s Back in Town
Oklahoma’s long awaited spring game is taking place this Saturday in Norman, Oklahoma. The only thing that...

Christine Butterfield April 22, 2022
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Thunder Grades: Cool for the Summer
Aaron Wiggins: C Coming in on a two-way contract, expectations were low for Aaron Wiggins. Though he...

Christine Butterfield April 21, 2022
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Thunder Grades: Veterans
Derrick Favors: D Favors, standing at 6’9” has been playing center for the Thunder and giving the...

Christine Butterfield April 20, 2022
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Thunder Grades: The Reserves
Vit Krejci: Inconclusive Set back because of an injury, Vit Krejci was beginning the season at a...

Christine Butterfield April 19, 2022
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Defense Wins When Your Players are Healthy
Earlier this season Thunder Head Coach Mark Daigneault named Lu Dort and Kenrich Williams 1A and 1B...

Christine Butterfield April 15, 2022
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What Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Exit Interview Means for the Thunder’s Future
This has been an electric year for Thunder’s star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. From leading the offense to conquering...

Christine Butterfield April 14, 2022
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Thunder Preview: OKC Wraps Up Season Against the Clippers
The Thunder are heading into their final contest of the season on a two-game skid. Meanwhile the...

Christine Butterfield April 10, 2022
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Thunder Preview: OKC’s First of Two in L.A.
The Thunder head to L.A. and face the Lakers. OKC currently wins the series against the Lakers...

Christine Butterfield April 8, 2022
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Thunder Preview: OKC Begins Last West Coast Run in Utah
The Thunder are currently on a two game winning streak after their victory over Portland yesterday. Utah...

Christine Butterfield April 6, 2022
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Thunder Preview: OKC’s Final Game in Paycom Center This Season
Oklahoma City is coming off an impressive win against the Phoenix Suns. Portland is currently on a...

Christine Butterfield April 5, 2022
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Thunder Preview: Hot Phoenix Suns Come to Paycom
Following OKC’s loss to Detroit, the Thunder are currently on a two game losing streak. Despite Phoenix...

Christine Butterfield April 3, 2022
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Thunder Preview: OKC Hosts the Pistons
The Thunder host Detroit on Friday as OKC looks to bounce back following their loss to Atlanta. ...

Christine Butterfield April 1, 2022
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Thunder Preview: Hawks Fly into Paycom Center
The Thunder take on the Atlanta Hawks in Paycom Center and are attempting to build off their...

Christine Butterfield March 30, 2022
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Thunder Preview: OKC Looking to Extend Portland’s Losing Streak
The Thunder are looking to bounce back from their 113-107 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Portland is...

Christine Butterfield March 28, 2022
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Thunder Travel to Mile High City
The Thunder travel to Denver attempting to capitalize off their previous win against the Magic. Oklahoma City...

Christine Butterfield March 26, 2022
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Thunder Preview: Oklahoma City Hosts the Celtics
The Thunder are searching to end nine game losing skid against the Celtics in Paycom Center. Boston...

Christine Butterfield March 21, 2022
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Thunder Preview: OKC Seeks to Even Record against San Antonio
The Thunder head to San Antonio to even the record against the Spurs. Currently on a two...

Christine Butterfield March 16, 2022
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NCAA Basketball
Oklahoma Moves onto the Second Round in the NIT
Norman, Okla: The Sooners overcome Missouri State 89-72 moving them to the second round of the NIT....

Christine Butterfield March 15, 2022
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Thunder Preview: OKC Looks to Win Series Against Memphis
The Thunder look to win the series against the Grizzlies in Paycom Center. Memphis has won five...

Christine Butterfield March 13, 2022
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WATCH: New Player Assumes New Role
Oklahoma born and raised, Lindy Waters III has had a remarkable journey to have the opportunity to...

Christine Butterfield March 12, 2022
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WATCH: Aleksej Pokusevski ‘Great Developmental Case Study’
After spending his first season in Oklahoma City bouncing between the G-League team and the Thunder, Aleksej...

Christine Butterfield March 11, 2022
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Oklahoma Sooners
Oklahoma Upsets Baylor in Big 12 Tournament Quarter-Final
Baylor has never won the Big 12 Tournament and thanks to Oklahoma, that streak remains alive. The...

Christine Butterfield March 10, 2022
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Basketball Insider
WATCH: Aaron Wiggins Dominant Offensive Night
Aaron Wiggins began the season on a two-way contract with the Thunder and the Blue. But his...

Christine Butterfield March 10, 2022
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Thunder Preview: Looking for Revenge Against Minnesota in Back-to-Back
The Thunder travel to Minnesota and seeking revenge against the Timberwolves. Oklahoma City is 0-3 against...

Christine Butterfield March 9, 2022
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Basketball Insider
Thunder Preview: OKC Takes on the Reigning NBA Champions
The Bucks are headed to Paycom Center to take on the Thunder. Milwaukee is currently on a...

Christine Butterfield March 8, 2022
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Basketball Insider
WATCH: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ‘Impossible to Guard’
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is becoming more of the most lethal iso-players in the league. He even though he...

Christine Butterfield March 7, 2022
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Thunder Preview: The Jazz Travel to OKC
The Thunder wrap up the week with the Jazz coming into town. Utah has nine of their...

Christine Butterfield March 6, 2022
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WATCH: Timeline to Giddey’s Injury
Since the Thunder have been riddled with injuries it was only fitting that Coach Daigneault began today...

Christine Butterfield March 5, 2022
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NCAA Basketball
Sooners Obtain First Victory in Manhattan in Over a Decade
Porter Moser leads the Sooners to victory marking the first time they have won in Manhattan in...

Christine Butterfield March 5, 2022
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Basketball Insider
Thunder Preview: Timberwolves back in OKC
The Timberwolves are traveling to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder for the third time this season....

Christine Butterfield March 4, 2022
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NBA
WATCH: Isaiah Roby Overpowers Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic
Isaiah Roby has gotten inconsistent minutes throughout the season. He even played with the Oklahoma City Blue,...

Christine Butterfield March 3, 2022
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Basketball Insider
Thunder Preview: OKC Travels to Denver
The Thunder travel to Denver without Aaron Wiggins who is out due to injury, to face the...

Christine Butterfield March 2, 2022
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NCAA Basketball
Oklahoma Secures Win Over West Virginia on Senior Night
Norman, Ok- This was a must win game for the Sooners in order to keep their dreams...

Christine Butterfield March 1, 2022
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NCAA Basketball
The Sooners Win in Overtime to Take Back Bedlam
In a game sent to overtime, Oklahoma remained more poised down the stretch to beat the Cowboys...

Christine Butterfield February 26, 2022
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NCAA Basketball
WATCH: Playing Off-Ball is not Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘Plan A’
When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was out fro x games due to injury, Josh Giddey was given the reins...

Christine Butterfield February 25, 2022
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NCAA Basketball
The Red Raiders go on a 19-0 Run to Easily Conquer the Sooners
Texas Tech proved why they are fourth in the league in made field goal percentage and shot...

Christine Butterfield February 22, 2022
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NCAA Basketball
The River Remains Orange as Oklahoma Loses to Texas in Overtime
Coming off a close loss in Lawrence, Oklahoma returned to Norman fired up to compete against their...

Christine Butterfield February 15, 2022
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Thunder Basketball
WATCH: Tre Mann Literally Shoots the Lights Out of MSG
In last three games Tre Mann was shooting at a level that was unacceptable to himself and...

Christine Butterfield February 15, 2022
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NCAA Basketball
Sooners Fall to the Phog
Oklahoma walked into Allen Fieldhouse with a newfound confidence after beating tenth ranked Texas Tech. The Sooners...

Christine Butterfield February 12, 2022
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War Eagles Soar Over the Sooners to Continue Their 17 Game Winning Streak
The number one ranked War Eagles have been winning battle after battle and currently has the longest...

Christine Butterfield January 29, 2022
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NCAA Basketball
Grooving Groves Brothers Led the Sooners to Victory Over West Virginia
Knowing this was a must win coming off a four game losing streak, Oklahoma came out the...

Christine Butterfield January 26, 2022
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NCAA Basketball
Oklahoma Falls in Down to Wire Game Against Seven Ranked Kansas
Oklahoma knew this would be tough matchup as the seventh ranked Kansas rolled into Norman. But the...

Christine Butterfield January 18, 2022
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Horned Frogs Beat the Sooners in Close Overtime Battle
The Sooners began this game on a strong lead going on a 9-0 run early. Following this...

Christine Butterfield January 15, 2022
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Oklahoma Knocks Down #11 Iowa State in Norman
The Sooners coming off a loss to #1 ranked Baylor were looking to bounce back on their...

Christine Butterfield January 8, 2022
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Oklahoma State vs. Texas Preview
The Cowboys should be well rested after coming off of a bye week. Good thing too, they...

Christine Butterfield October 15, 2021
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Oklahoma State vs Kansas State: Preview
Non-conference opponents have come and been beaten, now is the time for conference play to begin. The...

Christine Butterfield September 24, 2021
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Oklahoma State Cowboys
The Cowboys Take On the Broncos
The Cowboys have really struggled to appear dominant the past two weeks of their non-conference schedule. Although...

Christine Butterfield September 17, 2021
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NCAA Football
The Cowboys Face the Golden Hurricane
Even though Oklahoma State came through last week with a win, the Cowboys underperformed. The Golden Hurricane...

Christine Butterfield September 10, 2021
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Local College Sports
Oklahoma State vs. Missouri State Preview
Oklahoma State is just two days away from their first game of the 2021 season. Facing...

Christine Butterfield September 2, 2021
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OSU Football
Mike Gundy gets comfortable at Big 12 Media Days
ARLINGTON, TX — If there is any Big 12 coach who is not afraid to be his true self,...

Christine Butterfield July 16, 2021
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Thunder Basketball
The Thunder Report Card: Mark Daigneault
Mark Daigneault- Grade: B+ Mark Daigneault started this year with a tough assignment: lead the rebuild....

Christine Butterfield June 7, 2021
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The Thunder Report Card: Foreign Affairs
Gabriel Deck- Grade: Incomplete Gabriel Deck was playing basketball professionally in Argentina before the Thunder decided...

Christine Butterfield June 4, 2021
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The Thunder Report Card: Assets
Al Horford- Grade: B+ Al Horford was a great addition to Oklahoma City this season. After...

Christine Butterfield June 1, 2021
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The Thunder Report Card: Questionable Pieces
Ty Jerome- Grade: B- No one expected much from Ty Jerome coming from the Suns where...

Christine Butterfield May 27, 2021
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NBA
The Thunder Report Card: The Future
Darius Bazley- Grade: B+ When it came to players stepping up for Oklahoma City this year,...

Christine Butterfield May 25, 2021
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Thunder Basketball
The Thunder Rebuild Report: Big 12 Edition
Thanks to Sam Presti, the Oklahoma City Thunder sit in a prime position to acquire top prospects...

Christine Butterfield March 15, 2021
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Thunder Basketball
The Thunder Rebuild Report 2/16
Thanks to Sam Presti, the Oklahoma City Thunder sit in a prime position to acquire top prospects...

Christine Butterfield February 16, 2021
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Thunder Basketball
After a rollercoaster of strategies the Thunder secure a win
Oklahoma City had just come off a 106-103 loss to Minnesota the previous night and were looking...

Christine Butterfield February 6, 2021
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Thunder Basketball
The Thunder Rebuild Report 1/27
Thanks to Sam Presti, the Oklahoma City Thunder sit in a prime position to acquire top prospects...

Christine Butterfield January 27, 2021
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Local College Sports
The Thunder Rebuild Report 1/19
Thanks to Sam Presti, the Oklahoma City Thunder sit in a prime position to acquire top recruits...

Christine Butterfield January 19, 2021
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NCAA Football
Preview: Sooners prepare for the disruptive Horned Frogs
NORMAN- With a week off, Oklahoma had the chance to celebrate the much needed triumph against Texas....

Christine Butterfield October 23, 2020
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NCAA Football
Preview: Desperation palpable as both teams need a win in the Cotton Bowl
NORMAN- The long awaited OU-Texas matchup is finally here. However, the long awaited matchup will look, like...

Christine Butterfield October 9, 2020
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OU Football
PREVIEW: Oklahoma looks to get back on track in Ames
By Christine Butterfield NORMAN- Coming off a mind-boggling 38-35 loss last Saturday to Kansas State, the Oklahoma...

Christine Butterfield October 2, 2020