Kevin Durant on Oklahoma City: “I Love it Here”
As each day passes, the noise surrounding Kevin Durant’s free agency in the summer of 2016 gets louder. Still, if you just listen to the one person that matters – Durant himself – it doesn’t sound like...
View ArticleKevin Durant Rumors: Is Golden State an Option for KD?
It’s going to be a long, bumpy ride leading up to Kevin Durant‘s impending free agency so we might as well get used to it. The latest rumor on Durant’s options following the 2015-2016 season involve...
View ArticleAssistant Coaches: Likely and Ideal Options for Billy Donovan
The Oklahoma City Thunder clearly are heading in a new direction with their coaching staff. Letting Scott Brooks go was a foreseeable move that was destined to happen. General manager Sam Presti has...
View ArticleOKC Thunder Draft: Promised to Select Cameron Payne?
Early Wednesday, rumors began circulating that Cameron Payne, a point guard out of Murray State, had been contacted by a team “promising” to select him in the upcoming NBA draft (via Basketball...
View ArticleRumors: NBA Player Says Kevin Durant Will Go East But Should He?
It’s no secret that the Western Conference is superior to its Eastern counterpart. This season, the seventh seeded Dallas Mavericks would have been tied for the third seed with the Chicago Bulls in the...
View ArticleIs Miami’s Issue With Wade a Ploy to Pursue Kevin Durant?
First the 2012 NBA Finals and now this? A recent report from The Miami Herald alleges that the Miami Heat and their longtime star player, Dwyane Wade, are at impasse regarding contract negotiations. At...
View ArticleOKC Draft Rumors: OKC Target Cameron Payne a Top-10 Pick?
The Oklahoma City Thunder have a rumored interest in Cameron Payne, the point guard out of Murray State. While the connection has yet to be confirmed, a report indicated that Payne – whose draft...
View ArticleREPORT: OKC Thunder Looking to Make Trade, Free up Money
With the OKC Thunder challenged to build the best roster possible, it was expected that a roster shakeup would have to take place, especially as the NBA Draft draws near. It appears that general...
View ArticleDid the Wizards Acquire Oubre to Recruit Kevin Durant?
Two days before the 2015 NBA Draft, Kevin Durant gave his “homeboy” Kelly Oubre Jr a shoutout on Instagram. Follow my homeboy @kellyoubrejr. Good luck Thursday, I remember u as a young pup now I'm...
View ArticleNBA Rumors: Kevin Durant Linked to Various Teams
In what will be a continuing (and frustrating) trend throughout the upcoming season, rumors of where Kevin Durant will end up in 2016 have cropped up over the past week. The start of free agency on...
View ArticleMike Miller to Join Donovan, Oklahoma City Thunder?
We knew that Billy Donovan‘s 20 years in coaching would have an impact on his ability to recruit players but no one expected it to happen so quickly. The Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly finalized a...
View ArticleMike Miller to the OKC Thunder? Probably Not
Rumor has it Mike Miller might be part of the Oklahoma City Thunder next season. The Cleveland Cavaliers recently traded Brendan Haywood and Miller to Portland as a pure salary dump, with the Cavs...
View ArticleKevin Durant and John Wall Are Teammates…on Football Field
Let’s get the rumor mill going! Kevin Durant took part in a charity football game this past Sunday, hosted by Athletes vs. Cancer, an organization founded by Memphis Grizzlies’ forward (and noted Serge...
View ArticleWizards, Leonsis Opening Practice Facility Near KD’s Home?
Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis is considering three separate locations to build a new practice facility for his team. Among the potential sites is the redevelopment of St. Elizabeths Hospital –...
View ArticleReport: Heat ‘Absolutely’ to Pursue Kevin Durant in 2016
It certainly isn’t a secret that Kevin Durant will be the most hotly-pursued NBA free agent in 2016. But the Miami Heat and, in particular, the team’s president of basketball operations Pat Riley, have...
View ArticleRumors: Kevin Durant to Consider Knicks in 2016?
Kevin Durant‘s impending free agency is nearly a year away, but the latest entry in the rumor mill comes courtesy of ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. Earlier this week, he stated that Knicks star Carmelo...
View ArticleReport: ESPN Analyst Claims Kevin Durant’s Top Choice Is Lakers
Stephen A. Smith, ESPN analyst and co-host of “First Take”, spoke on Kevin Durant’s free agency early Tuesday. Smith stated he’d heard from sources that, should Durant leave the Oklahoma City Thunder...
View ArticleJoe Johnson Would Be an Upgrade for Thunder
Joe Johnson has made it know that he would like to join a championship contender when he enters free agency next summer, as he told reporters in early December: “Winning. Winning is going to be...
View ArticleWestbrook To LA? Taking A Look At Some Recent Signs
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s season has been a bumpy one thus far with Billy Donovan‘s troops struggling to maintain any sort of momentum in the early going. But fast forward a couple weeks later, and...
View ArticleTrade Talk: KD Backup, More Guards, And A Wild Win Now Move
The Thunder are rolling, folks. Except for a few panic worthy hiccups to start the season, Billy Donovan and the Oklahoma City Thunder find themselves cruising both on the court and in the standings....
View ArticleShould OKC Thunder Pursue Lance Stephenson?
With just hours before the NBA Trade Deadline, Clippers guard Lance Stephenson could be traded, waived and an option for Oklahoma City. Various sources indicate that the Los Angeles Clippers are...
View ArticleReport: Thunder Shopping Serge Ibaka Ahead of Draft
Just hours before the 2016 NBA Draft commences, the Thunder have made the headlines for news not involving Kevin Durant. Reports have emerged that the Oklahoma City Thunder have begun shopping power...
View ArticleRonnie Price to join Oklahoma City Thunder
Veteran guard Ronnie Price is reportedly heading to the Oklahoma City Thunder on a two-year contract. Most recently, the 6’2” Price played with the Phoenix Suns, who went 23-59 last season. The...
View ArticleRudy Gay: A short-term option for the Oklahoma City Thunder?
Despite being linked with a host of All-Star talent, it’s unlikely that the Oklahoma City Thunder will make a big play in what remains of this year’s trade window. But that doesn’t mean Rudy Gay is out...
View ArticleGordon Hayward: The Potential Target for Sam Presti next Summer
It’s widely expected that between now and the start of next season, the Oklahoma City Thunder will acquire a talented new small forward. But beyond the Blake Griffins and the Paul Georges lies another...
View ArticleCould Danilo Gallinari be another option for the Oklahoma City Thunder?
Paul George. Gordon Hayward. Blake Griffin. Whether you’re a fringe All-Star or an MVP candidate, you seem to be linked with the task of replacing Kevin Durant at the Oklahoma City Thunder. Could a man...
View ArticleThunder Rumors: Rudy Gay, Klay Thompson and Enes Kanter
With the 2016-17 NBA season now well underway, the trade rumor mill has begun churning out fresh names. Having started the season in a roller-coaster fashion, it comes at no surprise that Oklahoma City...
View ArticleAnalyzing the potential trade packages for Enes Kanter
It seems like the nail is firmly in the coffin of Enes Kanter’s time in Oklahoma. The big man has struggled to adapt to Billy Donovan’s style of basketball, and as he boasts a large contract, is likely...
View ArticleThunder Rumors: Oklahoma City linked with Dirk Nowitzki
The Oklahoma City Thunder rumor mill has churned out another interesting idea, this time surrounding Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks. If rumors are to be believed, then the Oklahoma City Thunder...
View ArticleTuesday’s trade of the day: Bringing in a sharpshooter
The biggest problem with the Thunder is their lack of a consistent three-point shooter. So I decided to add one of the best shooters in NBA history. At this very moment, the Oklahoma City Thunder find...
View ArticleEnes Kanter fractures right forearm – domino effect of a selfish act
On an evening the OKC Thunder should have been rejoicing, an action by Enes Kanter may have long serving negative implications for the team. Entering the night the Thunder were on a positive roll...
View ArticleNo Enes Kanter means no trade for Oklahoma City this season
With Enes Kanter unavailable it is almost impossible for the Thunder to make a serious trade before the deadline. Why should they make one at all? When it comes to trade value, a quick look at the...
View ArticleOKC Thunder Sunday Social Swag and Shade: The ‘King’dom
With Sunday here it’s time for TI’s weekly OKC Thunder column: Sunday Social Swag and Shade. Edition 5 features the best in social media for the week of January 30th through February 5th. Sundays serve...
View ArticleOKC Thunder Game Day Update – Cavaliers Big 3 Rumored to be playing
With the OKC Thunder hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers rumors was the Cavs ‘Big 3’ wouldn’t play. As of 6:30 PM rumor is they will all play. The OKC Thunder thought they dodged a bullet when rumors...
View ArticleOklahoma City Thunder Weekly Roundup, Edition Six
It’s Friday! You know what that means? Oklahoma City Thunder basketball at the ‘Peake, and of course, the OKC Thunder weekly roundup by Heather Koontz! He’s Back: Former Oklahoma City Thunder player...
View ArticleOKC Thunder trade Morrow, Lauvergne, Payne acquire Doug McDermott, Taj Gibson
OKC Thunder trade Cameron Payne, Joffrey Lauvergne and Anthony Morrow for Chicago’s Doug McDermott, Taj Gibson and Bulls 2018 second round draft pick. As the NBA Trade Deadline drew to a close the OKC...
View Article5 NBA Players OKC Thunder Should Target To Fill Open Roster Spot
Sam Presti orchestrated a highly successful NBA Trade Deadline for the OKC Thunder , now it’s time for him to turn his attention to buy-out players or unsigned free agents to round out the 15-man...
View ArticleOKC Thunder Sunday practice roundup
Another practice for the OKC Thunder; this time Norris Cole and Billy Donovan talked to the media. Billy Donovan Watch Video Here – Source Oklahoma City Thunder – Billy Donovan Coach Billy Donovan is a...
View ArticlePros and cons of bringing Carmelo Anthony to Oklahoma City
Imagine Carmelo Anthony in an OKC Thunder jersey. Excited? Afraid? Or a little bit of both? Trust me you aren’t alone… Out of the stars that could potentially change teams this offseason, Carmelo...
View ArticleEnes Kanter is officially on the trade block
Enes Kanter is “absolutely” on the trading block according to one OKC Thunder columnist. It’s official. Or at least that’s what Oklahoman writer Berry Tramel has led us to believe. If Enes Kanter is in...
View ArticleKyle Singler’s time in Oklahoma City may come to an end
Kyle Singler could be a victim of the NBA stretch provision this offseason. But what exactly does that mean for him and the OKC Thunder? What comes to your mind when the name “Kyle Singler” is brought...
View ArticleOKC Thunder In the news: Draft shuffle, LeBron super team denial, Russ more...
Welcome to OKC Thunder – In the news for Saturday, June 17 featuring topical daily news on your favorite team and the NBA. As frustrating as the veil of secrecy around OKC Thunder prospect workouts is,...
View ArticleThunder engaged in trade talks with Knicks for Porzingis
Imagine an OKC Thunder team centered around Kristaps Porzingis setting screens for Russell Westbrook. What a glorious sight. As the NBA offseason ramps up the rumors only get juicier. Multiple sources...
View ArticleThunder rumored to give first round promise to Frank Jackson
Rumor has it that the OKC Thunder have made a first round promise to Frank Jackson. Hmmmm. Is it true? Or is Sam Presti trying to shield teams from his actual move? Either way the Frank Jackson to...
View ArticleOKC Thunder in the news: Crazy rumored super team George-Westbrook-LeBron,...
Welcome to OKC Thunder – In the news for Saturday, June 24 featuring topical daily news on your favorite team and the NBA. With the NBA Draft now complete the OKC Thunder move on to the next phases of...
View ArticleSam Presti rumored to be candidate for Knicks job
Sam Presti wouldn’t leave the OKC Thunder would he? If the Knicks have their way there is a possibility. Don’t fret just yet Thunder nation. Although Sam Presti and the New York Knicks have officially...
View ArticleAndre Roberson a “lock” to re-sign with the Thunder
Andre Roberson hasn’t signed with the OKC Thunder yet, but it appears it’s already a foregone conclusion. It look like we (those who appreciate everything that Andre Roberson does for the Thunder) have...
View ArticleHow sale of Houston Rockets could affect OKC Thunder and rest of NBA
Owner Leslie Alexander shocked the NBA with news he is selling the Houston Rockets, but what does this mean for the OKC Thunder and rest of the Association? Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander...
View ArticleThe Thunder have entered the Carmelo Anthony sweepstakes
Rumor has it that Carmelo Anthony and the OKC Thunder are intrigued by each other. What are the odds it actually comes into fruition? Look what we have here. Have a scoop – OKC and Carmelo are...
View ArticleDrew League offers early preview of Russell Westbrook vs Harden, Paul
The Drew League will offer a rare preseason glimpse of Houston’s new All-Star backcourt versus Russell Westbrook. This past week Russell Westbrook and several teammates congregated for their annual...
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