Posts Tagged ‘Oklahoma City Thunder’
Russell Westbrook sets NBA record
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (190 cm, UCLA’08) has been taking his game up a notch in recent weeks. He’s chasing Oscar Robertson’s record of 41 triple-doubles in one season. Last night Westbrook not only recorded his 38th triple-double of the season, he also set a new NBA record. With 57 points, 13 rebounds,…
Read MoreKevin Durant met with animosity in Oklahoma City
Kevin Durant’s first game back in Oklahoma City as a member of the Golden State Warriors was always going to be one of the biggest events of the 2016-17 season. And indeed it was. The game was full of intensity and drama. The crowd jeered Kevin Durant loudly during pregame warmups, starter introductions and whenever…
Read MoreReal Madrid Trips OKC Thunder in OT
The NBA preseason is in full swing at the moment and some NBA teams are traveling overseas, taking their game to Europe. Other teams, like the Houston Rockets, recently hosted the Shanghai Sharks. The new-look Oklahoma City Thunder (sans Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka) flew to Spain to take on Euroleague powerhouse Real Madrid in…
Read MoreRussell Westbrook extends with Oklahoma City
Russell Westbrook (190 cm, UCLA’08) is staying put. The All-Star point guard recently signed a contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The deal is reportedly worth $85.7 million over the next three seasons. The next two seasons are locked in, with a player option that allows Westbrook to hit free agency in 2018. There…
Read MoreKevin Durant decides on Golden State Warriors
The same day that the Golden State Warriors confirmed Shaun Livingston for another season, the Franchise also nabbed Kevin Durant, the best free agent on the market. Durant is, of course, one of this generations best players, so he was a much sought after signature after he decided to end his nine-year association with the…
Read MoreThunder Stun Warriors 102-108, Take 1-0 Lead
Things just got a little bit more interesting as the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder took to the hardwood for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Yes, the Warriors had the homecourt advantage. Yes, they were the (all-time) best team of the regular season. Yes, they had their eyes on a…
Read MoreNBA: Explosive Western Finals Series Set
The NBA Playoffs are definitely heating up. The Oklahoma City Thunder have eliminated the San Antonio Spurs with a Game 6 113-99 win in the Western semi-finals. The Thunder are now headed to the Western Conference Finals where they are set to clash with the reigning NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors. As the Spurs…
Read MoreRussell Westbrook has Fractured Hand
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s early season outlook just turned from grim to dire. The team was already dealing with the loss of their All-Star forward Kevin Durant who is out with a fractured foot. Their roster situation took a turn for the worse when Russell Westbrook suffered a small fracture to the second metacarpal in…
Read MoreKevin Durant suffers foot fracture
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced Sunday that Kevin Durant has suffered what is called a “Jones fracture” in his right foot. The injury usually requires surgery and the reigning MVP forward could miss 6-8 weeks of time with the injury. Thunder GM Sam Presti released the following statement: “After practice yesterday, Kevin Durant made us aware of discomfort in…
Read MoreThunder rename their D-League team
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced today that its NBA Development League team will be called the Blue. The team will play the majority of its home games at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City, with four games to be held inside Chesapeake Energy Arena. The season begins on Friday, Nov. 14, when the Blue hosts…
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