
- Blue bounced by Lakers 104-101by bencreiderWith the Oklahoma City Blue kicking off a back-to-back set, the Blue fell to the South Bay Lakers 104-101. For the Blue, the loss splotches them to 4-2 through sixContinue reading “Blue bounced by Lakers 104-101”
- Thunder ran out of Garden, fall short versus Celtics 111-105by bencreiderWith Dave Bliss placing his second game as Head Coach, the Oklahoma City Thunder fell short in their comeback efforts at the Garden, slipping to the Boston Celtics 111-105. ForContinue reading “Thunder ran out of Garden, fall short versus Celtics 111-105”
- Thunder rammed by Bucks 96-89by bencreiderWith the Oklahoma City Thunder entering a back-to-back set, the Thunder were struck by the Milwaukee Bucks 96-89. For the Thunder, the loss set them back to 6-9 on theContinue reading “Thunder rammed by Bucks 96-89”
- Blue nip Clippers 108-100by bencreiderFollowing a four-day escapade, the Oklahoma City Blue washed the Agua Caliente Clippers 108-100. For the Blue, their victory on Thursday improved their record to 4-1. In the case ofContinue reading “Blue nip Clippers 108-100”
- Thunder blast by Rockets 101-89by bencreiderWith the Oklahoma City Thunder putting a wrap on a four-game homestand, the Thunder trumped the Rockets 101-89. Oklahoma City’s victory inches them back into the play-in picture as theContinue reading “Thunder blast by Rockets 101-89”
- Thunder burned by Heat 103-90 in back-to-back closerby bencreiderWith the Miami Heat missing the services of Bam Adebayo (knee) and Jimmy Butler (ankle) the Oklahoma City Thunder dropped their back-to-back closer against the Heat, flaming out 103-90. TheContinue reading “Thunder burned by Heat 103-90 in back-to-back closer”
- Blue fend off Warriors, snag 85-71 victoryby bencreiderWith Thunder assignees Tre Mann, Theo Maledon, and Vit Krejci active for the Blue, they stomped the Warriors 85-71 in their baseball set-closer. For the Blue, the win escalates themContinue reading “Blue fend off Warriors, snag 85-71 victory”
- Thunder outclass Kings, take contest 105-103 in buzzer-beating fashionby bencreiderTradition. Throughout the Oklahoma City Thunder’s infancy stages as a franchise, the organization has rallied around tradition. From the franchise’s decade-long MVP reign to the jersey retirement of Nick CollisonContinue reading “Thunder outclass Kings, take contest 105-103 in buzzer-beating fashion”
- Blue squander lead, barraged by Warriors 84-75by bencreiderWith the Oklahoma City Blue assigning Theo Maledon, Isaiah Roby, and Vit Krejci to the roster, the group failed to slash the Warriors, falling 84-75. For the Blue, the lossContinue reading “Blue squander lead, barraged by Warriors 84-75”
- Thunder claw past Pelicans, notch three-game win streak in 108-100 thrillerby bencreiderWith Oklahoma City and New Orleans entering Wednesday evening at the back-end of the Western Conference, the Thunder took home the victory in the battle of the bottom-dwellers 108-100. ForContinue reading “Thunder claw past Pelicans, notch three-game win streak in 108-100 thriller”
- Thunder overthrow Spurs late, take home 99-94 victory in team-oriented playby bencreiderWith the Oklahoma City Thunder coming off of a three-game road trip, they fed off of the home-court crowd, dismantling the San Antonio Spurs 99-94. For the Thunder, their victoryContinue reading “Thunder overthrow Spurs late, take home 99-94 victory in team-oriented play”
- Blue outshine Stars, close baseball set with 114-81 victoryby bencreiderWith the Oklahoma City Blue placing Isaiah Roby, Tre Mann, and Vit Krejci on assignment — the Blue toppled the Salt Lake City Stars 114-81 to close off their baseballContinue reading “Blue outshine Stars, close baseball set with 114-81 victory”
- Blue burn out Stars 118-63 in home openerby bencreiderWith the Oklahoma City Blue reshuffling the deck with nine new faces and a pair of Thunder assignments, they didn’t lose a beat — clobbering the Salt Lake City StarsContinue reading “Blue burn out Stars 118-63 in home opener”
- Thunder overcome Lakers 107-104 as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivers in clutchby bencreiderAfter sealing the deal on a 26-point, franchise-setting comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers last week, the Oklahoma City Thunder entered the Staples Center Thursday evening with a target pinnedContinue reading “Thunder overcome Lakers 107-104 as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivers in clutch”
- Back in Blue: Oklahoma City Blue composite guideby bencreiderAfter a regular-season campaign that saw the Oklahoma City Blue reach the highest of highs and the lowest of lows last season — Grant Gibbs’ squad is revving up forContinue reading “Back in Blue: Oklahoma City Blue composite guide”
- Thunder falter in closing minutes, plummet to Clippers 99-94by bencreiderWith Oklahoma City missing the services of Lu Dort (knee), the Oklahoma City Thunder squandered a nailbiter to the Los Angeles Clippers, falling from the mark 99-94. For the Thunder,Continue reading “Thunder falter in closing minutes, plummet to Clippers 99-94”
- Thunder slashed by Warriors 103-82by bencreiderWith the Oklahoma City Thunder fresh off of their first regular-season win, the Thunder snowballed to the Golden State Warriors 103-82. For the Thunder, their loss brings a callback toContinue reading “Thunder slashed by Warriors 103-82”
- Thunder surmount 26-point deficit, make history to edge Lakers 123-116by bencreiderWith LeBron James out (leg) on Wednesday, the Oklahoma City Thunder trumped the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 in their back-to-back closer. For the Thunder, the win sparked a much-needed boosterContinue reading “Thunder surmount 26-point deficit, make history to edge Lakers 123-116”
- Thunder glisten against Warriors, plummet late in 106-98 thrillerby bencreiderWith Oklahoma City opening their first back-to-back of the year, the Thunder faltered late to Warriors, coughing up a 106-98 thriller at the Paycom Center. For the Thunder, the lossContinue reading “Thunder glisten against Warriors, plummet late in 106-98 thriller”
- Thunder grazed past in home opener, slide to 76ers 115-103by bencreiderWith a fully-healthy Oklahoma City Thunder taking on Philadelphia 76ers group minus Ben Simmons, Sunday’s meeting provided a healthy test in the Thunder’s debut game at the Paycom Center. DespiteContinue reading “Thunder grazed past in home opener, slide to 76ers 115-103”
- Thunder blasted by Rockets 124-91by bencreiderThe Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets are intertwined in a decade-long rivalry. From the infamous James Harden trade of 2012, the Russell Westbrook injury in 2013, numerous playoffContinue reading “Thunder blasted by Rockets 124-91”
- Thunder strike sour note, fall to Jazz 107-86 in season-openerby bencreiderFour draft selections, seven new faces, a new year ahead, and a new arena — the Oklahoma City Thunder strutted into Wednesday’s season opener with a facelift. The new-look ThunderContinue reading “Thunder strike sour note, fall to Jazz 107-86 in season-opener”
- Thunder squander in late stages, fall to Nuggets 113-107by bencreiderWith the preseason coming to a close, both the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets cleared house as starters in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Darius Bazley, and Derrick FavorsContinue reading “Thunder squander in late stages, fall to Nuggets 113-107”
- Thunder down Nuggets 108-99, steal first win of the preseasonby bencreiderWith the Oklahoma City Thunder instating Derrick Favors into the depth chart, the Thunder dismantled the Denver Nuggets 108-99. For the Thunder, their victory marks the first win in theirContinue reading “Thunder down Nuggets 108-99, steal first win of the preseason”
- Thunder trampled by Bucks 130-110by bencreiderWith the Oklahoma City Thunder making their lone national television appearance of the season, the Thunder failed to surmount to the limelight, falling 130-110. For the Thunder, the loss keptContinue reading “Thunder trampled by Bucks 130-110”
- Thunder stung by Hornets 113-97 in preseason openerby bencreiderWith six departures and ten new faces on roster, the Thunder entered preseason play with a flurry of questions — they came back with little answers. The Oklahoma City Thunder slidContinue reading “Thunder stung by Hornets 113-97 in preseason opener”
- Thunder vs. Hornets game preview: What to watch in preseason debutby bencreiderPhoto Credits: Alonzo Adams/USA Today Sports The last time the Oklahoma City Thunder suited up, newcomers Josh Hall and Moses Brown recorded 25 and 24 points, respectively, in a lottery-shiftingContinue reading “Thunder vs. Hornets game preview: What to watch in preseason debut”
- Who will be the Thunder’s next preseason standout?by bencreiderWith preseason play opening on Monday, basketball season is back. But before the regular season, the Thunder will embark on a four-game preseason from October 4 – October 14. ForContinue reading “Who will be the Thunder’s next preseason standout?”
- Thunder fill out roster, sign Rob Edwards and D.J. Wilson to training camp dealsby bencreiderThe Oklahoma City Thunder entered Media Week with a jam-packed 18 players on the roster. However, there were two extra spots in the rotation. As reported on Monday, the Thunder’sContinue reading “Thunder fill out roster, sign Rob Edwards and D.J. Wilson to training camp deals”
- Thunder waive Charlie Brown Jr., claim Mamadi Diakite off waiversby bencreiderThe Oklahoma City Thunder’s path to the regular season opens Monday with Media Day, and officially begins on Tuesday with the arrival of team training camp. Despite the close proximityContinue reading “Thunder waive Charlie Brown Jr., claim Mamadi Diakite off waivers”
- Should Oklahoma City make a play for John Wall?by bencreiderThe Oklahoma City Thunder have become the epicenter of rehabilitation projects. To open the 2019-20 season, the Thunder caused a ruckus acquiring Chris Paul and a flurry of picks inContinue reading “Should Oklahoma City make a play for John Wall?”
- Jeremiah Robinson-Earl sources a seamless fit within Mark Daigneault’s systemby bencreiderWhen the Oklahoma City Thunder hit the podium for draft season, all those watching expected them to make some major moves. With 17 first-round picks and 17 second-round picks outstretchedContinue reading “Jeremiah Robinson-Earl sources a seamless fit within Mark Daigneault’s system”
- Thunder update safety protocols for in-person attendance, vaccination or negative test requiredby bencreiderLast season, crickets chirped from the, then, Chesapeake Energy Arena. Over the duration of the 2020-21 season, 14 franchises kept their doors open for in-person play. By May, all butContinue reading “Thunder update safety protocols for in-person attendance, vaccination or negative test required”
- Oklahoma City Blue outlook: Tracking last season’s rosterby bencreiderPhoto Credits: Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images After opening the season with a league-best 7-1 record, the Oklahoma City Blue endured a grueling 1-7 end-cap that pushed themselves from aContinue reading “Oklahoma City Blue outlook: Tracking last season’s roster”
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander early favorite for MIP, Josh Giddey scathes ROTY listby bencreiderSince the opening of last season, Oklahoma City Thunder have kicked their rebuilding efforts into full throttle. All along, the center of Presti’s Plan has stood firm — to redevelopContinue reading “Shai Gilgeous-Alexander early favorite for MIP, Josh Giddey scathes ROTY list”
- Josh Giddey signs shoe deal with Nikeby bencreiderWhen you think of the big names from the 2021 NBA Draft class, chances are Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, and Evan Mobley, among others, come to mind. In the scopeContinue reading “Josh Giddey signs shoe deal with Nike”
- Oklahoma City Blue season schedule announced, will play at Paycom Centerby bencreiderNBA action is back, that is no different for the G-League. Following a 12-game Disneyworld expedition, the Oklahoma City Blue are prepped for another season of play, and per teamContinue reading “Oklahoma City Blue season schedule announced, will play at Paycom Center”
- Who should the Thunder protect in an expansion draft?by bencreiderAcross the Oklahoma City Thunder’s brief 13-year history, the franchise has yet to cross paths with league expansion. In fact, the last time the NBA held an expansion draft datesContinue reading “Who should the Thunder protect in an expansion draft?”
- Thunder waive Josh Hall, ink Paul Watson Jr. to two-way dealby bencreiderWith a little over two weeks until the onset of the NBA’s training camps, teams are flipping the page from last year, and making their final few acquisitions heading intoContinue reading “Thunder waive Josh Hall, ink Paul Watson Jr. to two-way deal”
- Bricktown bears a mixed bag: Initial reaction to Thunder 2k ratingsby bencreiderThe NBA offseason is winding down. News to the tune of draft additions, free-agent pickups, and coaching additions are the news of the past. In the forefront, training camps, preseasonContinue reading “Bricktown bears a mixed bag: Initial reaction to Thunder 2k ratings”
- Gabriel Deck en route to Oklahoma City, expected to participate in preseasonby bencreiderOver the offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder has been an anomaly. Whether it’d be their potential trade-up options, draft-day acquisitions, or recent pick-ups, pinning down the franchise’s next move hasContinue reading “Gabriel Deck en route to Oklahoma City, expected to participate in preseason”
- Should Josh Giddey start to begin the regular season?by bencreiderFollowing last year’s regular-season campaign, the Thunder fanbase locked their crosshairs onto what the future could’ve beheld. For most, hitting it big on Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, or even EvanContinue reading “Should Josh Giddey start to begin the regular season?”
- Roster Crunch: Breaking down the Thunder’s guard rotation post-Krejci signingby bencreiderPhoto Credits: Alonzo Adams/USA Today Sports Throughout the Oklahoma City Thunder’s brief existence, one struggle has continually remained — bench depth. Whether it be cycling through the likes of aContinue reading “Roster Crunch: Breaking down the Thunder’s guard rotation post-Krejci signing”
- Five games to watch for Oklahoma City’s upcoming seasonby bencreiderThroughout the 2020-21 season, NBA franchises were vigilant in reopening their arenas to the public. Month-by-month, week-by-week, and day-by-day, teams began to trickle fans back into their arenas for homeContinue reading “Five games to watch for Oklahoma City’s upcoming season”
- Future between Thunder, Gabriel Deck remains uncertain amidst conflicting offseason reportsby bencreiderWhen the Oklahoma City Thunder inked, and subsequently bought out, Real Madrid forward Gabriel Deck in April — the deal had been as seen a win-win. For the Thunder, theContinue reading “Future between Thunder, Gabriel Deck remains uncertain amidst conflicting offseason reports”
- Thunder add Vit Krejci on four-year dealby bencreiderUpon Thunder GM Sam Presti’s decision to ink forward Josh Hall to his second-consecutive two-way contract, fans were quick to point out the team’s roster limitations — carrying just oneContinue reading “Thunder add Vit Krejci on four-year deal”
- NBA.com pegs Thunder last in conference rankingsby bencreiderThe national media stirred into a frenzy when the Oklahoma City Thunder opted to “tank”, or in ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt words “abandon the slightest pretense of effort” late lastContinue reading “NBA.com pegs Thunder last in conference rankings”
- Svi Mykhailiuk inks two-year deal with Raptorsby bencreiderWhen the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Svi Mykhailiuk via trade last season, speculation surrounding the two parties’ future endeavors arose. As reported Saturday — their relationship has come to aContinue reading “Svi Mykhailiuk inks two-year deal with Raptors”
- Thunder miss on national television appearance, marks second-consecutive dry spellby bencreiderThe date was August 8, 2021. The Oklahoma City Thunder amped up to play the Cade Cunningham-led Detroit Pistons. For most, this game was nothing more than two teams dukingContinue reading “Thunder miss on national television appearance, marks second-consecutive dry spell”
- Thunder extend Josh Hall to two-way contractby bencreiderWhen Josh Hall wrapped up his rookie campaign for the Oklahoma City Thunder, a return was not a certainty. However, as reported on Wednesday, he’ll be back in white-and-blue. AsContinue reading “Thunder extend Josh Hall to two-way contract”
- Thunder post Summer League-high, cauterize Spurs 116-91by bencreiderWithout the services of Josh Giddey (ankle) and Tre Mann (personal) for their fourth and third respective contests, the Oklahoma City Thunder obliterated the San Antonio Spurs 116-91 in theirContinue reading “Thunder post Summer League-high, cauterize Spurs 116-91”
- Thunder exenterated by Pacers 95-61by bencreiderWith Tre Mann (personal) and Josh Giddey (ankle) out for their second and third consecutive games respectively, the Oklahoma City Thunder failed to make their mark — slipping to theContinue reading “Thunder exenterated by Pacers 95-61”
- Injury-riddled Thunder spiral late, drop to Warriors 94-84by bencreiderWithout the services of first-round selections Josh Giddey (ankle) and Tre Mann (personal), the Oklahoma City Thunder entered their match against the Golden State Warriors as clear underdogs. Despite aContinue reading “Injury-riddled Thunder spiral late, drop to Warriors 94-84”
- Thunder sulk in clutch time, plummet to Pelicans 80-65by bencreiderWithout No. 6 Pick Josh Giddey (ankle), the Oklahoma City Thunder plummeted to the New Orleans Pelicans 80-65. For the Thunder, this marks the team’s first loss in Summer LeagueContinue reading “Thunder sulk in clutch time, plummet to Pelicans 80-65”
- Thunder spoil Cade Cunningham’s debut, oust Pistons 76-72 to open Summer League playby bencreiderHeaded into Sunday evening, all the lights surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder and Detriot Pistons were centered around Cade Cunningham — the Thunder called for a blackout. The Thunder spoiledContinue reading “Thunder spoil Cade Cunningham’s debut, oust Pistons 76-72 to open Summer League play”
- What we know surrounding the Thunder’s 2021 Summer League rosterby bencreiderThe Oklahoma City Thunder have become infamous for keeping their news tight-lipped. Whether it’s a trade, draft selection, or free-agent acquisition — hardly anyone outside of the franchise ever figuresContinue reading “What we know surrounding the Thunder’s 2021 Summer League roster”
- Thunder wield largest cap space in the NBA, multiple top-tier players still availableby bencreiderPhoto Credits: Sue Ugrocki/AP When free agency officially commenced on August 2, the Oklahoma City Thunder carried one of the NBA’s heftiest loads of cap space. Fast forward three daysContinue reading “Thunder wield largest cap space in the NBA, multiple top-tier players still available”
- Blue guard Rob Edwards added to Thunder Summer League rosterby bencreiderPhoto Credits: Juan Ocampo/Getty Images Blue guard Rob Edwards put the G-League bubble on notice last season with his offensive play. He’s set to return in Las Vegas, this timeContinue reading “Blue guard Rob Edwards added to Thunder Summer League roster”
- Thunder rescind qualifying offer to Svi Mykhailiuk, set to become unrestricted free agentby bencreiderSvi Mykhailiuk made a statement in his 30-game stint with the Thunder last season. Rightfully so, he was rewarded a qualifying offer from the franchise last week. That card isContinue reading “Thunder rescind qualifying offer to Svi Mykhailiuk, set to become unrestricted free agent”
- Tony Bradley nets minimum deal with Chicago Bullsby bencreiderWhen the Oklahoma City Thunder held out on handing Tony Bradley a Qualifying Offer last week, there was speculation as to if the big man would garner any sort ofContinue reading “Tony Bradley nets minimum deal with Chicago Bulls”
- Thunder buyout Kemba Walker, set to join Knicksby bencreiderWhen Sam Presti dealt Al Horford and Moses Brown for the No. 16 Pick and Kemba Walker — it looked as if Presti found his new rehab project. Three monthsContinue reading “Thunder buyout Kemba Walker, set to join Knicks”
- Thunder resign Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to five-year max extensionby bencreiderIn the days leading up to the 2021 Draft, Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had “reportedly” been on the rumor mill. Sam Presti was quick to dispel those claims. Monday evening,Continue reading “Thunder resign Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to five-year max extension”
- Thunder resign Mike Muscala to two-year, $7 million dealby bencreiderWhen Mike Muscala strolled out of an emotional exit interview in May, there was no certainty “Moose” would ever suit back up in a Thunder jersey. In Muscala’s interview, heContinue reading “Thunder resign Mike Muscala to two-year, $7 million deal”
- Rumor mill pairs Thunder next to Markannen, Dinwiddie, others nearing free agencyby bencreiderWith NBA free agency kicking off at 5 pm CST on Monday, turnover throughout the league is to be expected. Wielding a surplus of $30 million in cap space, theContinue reading “Rumor mill pairs Thunder next to Markannen, Dinwiddie, others nearing free agency”
- Thunder extend qualifying offer to Josh Hallby bencreiderWith the recent Thunder signing of Aaron Wiggins to a two-way contract, a magnifying glass had been placed on last year’s two-way prospects Josh Hall and Jaylen Hoard in regardsContinue reading “Thunder extend qualifying offer to Josh Hall”
- Report: Gabriel Deck in talks with FC Barcelonaby bencreiderWhen Oklahoma City originally signed forward Gabriel Deck to a four-year, $14.5 million contract, some doubted that the 26-year-old would hang around the Thunder for as long as listed. AsContinue reading “Report: Gabriel Deck in talks with FC Barcelona”
- Thunder extend qualifying offer to Svi Mykhailiuk, set to be restricted free agentby bencreiderThe Oklahoma City Thunder etched their first marking on the wall last week in holding off addition Tony Bradley — opting to not extend out a qualifying offer. This transactionContinue reading “Thunder extend qualifying offer to Svi Mykhailiuk, set to be restricted free agent”
- Thunder ink Aaron Wiggins to a two-way contractby bencreiderOne of the Thunder’s biggest stipulations headed into the NBA Draft came in the form of roster spots. With a team permeating with rotational talent, many expected Oklahoma City toContinue reading “Thunder ink Aaron Wiggins to a two-way contract”
- Aleksej Pokusevski to abstain from Summer League playby bencreiderThe Oklahoma City Thunder have placed grave emphasis on player development in recent years. As a proving ground for many, the Thunder opens their doors for Summer League play. InContinue reading “Aleksej Pokusevski to abstain from Summer League play”
- Thunder acquire Derrick Favors and first-round pick in exchange with Jazzby bencreiderThe Oklahoma City Thunder kept their noses in the NBA Draft with two major trades on Thursday. It took a paltry six hours for them to wiggle their back intoContinue reading “Thunder acquire Derrick Favors and first-round pick in exchange with Jazz”
- Thunder take a swing at Aaron Wiggins with Pick No. 55by bencreiderWith Oklahoma City moving out from two collective picks following their second-round selection of Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, the Thunder’s once seen as “useless” pick garnered held serious value. They made doContinue reading “Thunder take a swing at Aaron Wiggins with Pick No. 55”
- Thunder trade up, select Jeremiah Robinson-Earl at pick No. 32by bencreiderAfter rolling the dice in the first round. Oklahoma City took no time in making some movement at the top of the second. One of the biggest items on aContinue reading “Thunder trade up, select Jeremiah Robinson-Earl at pick No. 32”
- Thunder nab another guard, select Tre Mann at Pick No. 18by bencreiderOklahoma City made two major statements ealier in the draft selecting guard Josh Giddey at pick No. 6, and moving out of pick No. 16 in search of future assets.Continue reading “Thunder nab another guard, select Tre Mann at Pick No. 18”
- Thunder move out of 16th pick, collect two future first-round picksby bencreiderWhen draft night officially commenced, everyone pictured the Oklahoma City Thunder moving around picks in the draft. No one could’ve pictured them as a pick supplier, however. With Oklahoma CityContinue reading “Thunder move out of 16th pick, collect two future first-round picks”
- Thunder throws a wrench in the draft, select Josh Giddey at Pick No. 6by bencreiderHeading into the draft, Thunder fans thought they knew the vision — move up in the draft, or select off of a shortlist at pick No. 6. We all thoughtContinue reading “Thunder throws a wrench in the draft, select Josh Giddey at Pick No. 6”
- What to expect from the Oklahoma City Thunder in tonight’s NBA Draftby bencreiderAfter a full year’s wait — the big moment is finally here. Tonight at 7 pm CST, sixty prospects will hear their name called at the 2021 NBA Draft, andContinue reading “What to expect from the Oklahoma City Thunder in tonight’s NBA Draft”
- Bricktown Beat: Composite Big Boardby bencreiderPhoto Credits: Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images With the NBA Draft less than 24 hours away, months and months of draft homework and intel are about to be flushedContinue reading “Bricktown Beat: Composite Big Board”
- Thunder hold out on Tony Bradley’s Qualifying Offer, now set to become unrestricted free agentby bencreiderThe Oklahoma City Thunder set the tone of their offseason trading away centers Al Horford and Moses Brown in exchange for Kemba Walker and this year’s no. 16 draft pick.Continue reading “Thunder hold out on Tony Bradley’s Qualifying Offer, now set to become unrestricted free agent”
- Thunder strike arena naming rights deal with Paycom, officially tabbed “Paycom Center”by bencreiderEver since Chesapeake Energy terminated their arena naming rights agreement with Oklahoma City back in late April, the Thunder have been on the hunt for the next moniker for whichContinue reading “Thunder strike arena naming rights deal with Paycom, officially tabbed “Paycom Center””
- Cam Reddish expected to be “explored” in trade discussions — should the Thunder place an offer?by bencreiderAs we near the final stretch before Thursday’s NBA Draft, discussions and rumors are expected to ramp up as time progresses. As reported on Sunday, it appears player movement isContinue reading “Cam Reddish expected to be “explored” in trade discussions — should the Thunder place an offer?”
- 2021 NBA Mock Draft: Who does Oklahoma City take home? (Picks 1-36)by bencreiderWith the NBA Draft nearing ten days before arrival, the rumor mill has been getting spicy. Whether it’s who certain franchises are infatuated by, or which teams are looking toContinue reading “2021 NBA Mock Draft: Who does Oklahoma City take home? (Picks 1-36)”
- Report: Thunder made “legitimate offer” to Pistons, ultimately turned downby bencreiderA mere 72-hours separate 60 young men from their lifelong dream — making the NBA. For executives, their gravity of the moment also has begun to set in, as now,Continue reading “Report: Thunder made “legitimate offer” to Pistons, ultimately turned down”
- Composite Thunder draft workout listby bencreiderThe Oklahoma City Thunder will enter the July 29 NBA Draft with a range far more extensive than others. Barring trades, Oklahoma City controls the most picks in the draftContinue reading “Composite Thunder draft workout list”
- Which Draft Philosophy best suits the Thunder?by bencreiderIn every spectrum of the sports world, talent evaluation is of utmost priority. Whether it’s signing a premier player to an extension or working your magic at the trade deadlineContinue reading “Which Draft Philosophy best suits the Thunder?”
- ‘I would say that it went pretty well’: Scottie Barnes speaks on workout with Oklahoma Cityby bencreiderThroughout the course of Friday, the NBA Draft top prospects met with League Media to help give some signs of clarity before the July 29 Draft. One of those whoContinue reading “‘I would say that it went pretty well’: Scottie Barnes speaks on workout with Oklahoma City”
- Gameplan: How many picks should OKC make in the NBA Draft?by bencreiderThe Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2021 NBA Draft on the top of the totem pole. With six selections, five of which landing in the top 36, Sam Presti willContinue reading “Gameplan: How many picks should OKC make in the NBA Draft?”
- Draft Rewind: Thunder snag Reggie Jackson in 2011by bencreiderPhoto Credits: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Ten days separate the mindset of Thunder GM Sam Presti, and the utterances of Adam Silver as he helps induct the newest members of theContinue reading “Draft Rewind: Thunder snag Reggie Jackson in 2011”
- Thunder secures naming rights deal for arena, announcement yet to be madeby bencreiderSince late April, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been in search of a new name for the Chesapeake Energy Arena. As of this week, it has been made known thatContinue reading “Thunder secures naming rights deal for arena, announcement yet to be made”
- Report: Thunder intrigued by Scottie Barnes, James Bouknight at pick no. 6by bencreiderInside two weeks of draft night, reports and rumors pertaining to prospective teams and prospects are at full force. That sentiment holds true to Oklahoma City, and their upcoming selectionContinue reading “Report: Thunder intrigued by Scottie Barnes, James Bouknight at pick no. 6”
- ‘I really liked OKC’: Vrenz Bleijenbergh speaks on workout with Thunderby bencreiderWhen it comes to offseason news, it’s hard to get the latest scoop on any particular story — especially coming out of Oklahoma City. In an interview with Andrew SchlechtContinue reading “‘I really liked OKC’: Vrenz Bleijenbergh speaks on workout with Thunder”
- Thunder among teams linked to Collin Sextonby bencreiderSmokescreen season has officially begun. As we continue to near draft day, it’s hard to find players not pummeled in draft rumors. For this week’s batch up reports, Collin SextonContinue reading “Thunder among teams linked to Collin Sexton”
- Thunder to buy out Vit Krejci’s deal with Basket Zaragozaby bencreiderWhen the Oklahoma City Thunder originally acquired Vit Krejci in last season’s draft, the 21-year-old’s timeline with the franchise was in question. That question is no more. As first reportedContinue reading “Thunder to buy out Vit Krejci’s deal with Basket Zaragoza”
- Thunder workout late-round prospects Brandon Rachal and Carlik Jonesby bencreiderOver the past few days, reports have surfaced that the Oklahoma City Thunder have brought in first-round prospects for workouts. As we have come to find out, the Thunder alsoContinue reading “Thunder workout late-round prospects Brandon Rachal and Carlik Jones”
- Can the Thunder trade into the Top 4 picks?by bencreiderWhen Oklahoma City rolled snake eyes with picks 6 and 18 on lottery night, all of the attention turned to how they may be able to climb back up theContinue reading “Can the Thunder trade into the Top 4 picks?”
- Thunder to workout guards Chris Duarte and Tre Mannby bencreiderWith the Oklahoma City Thunder taking hold of picks 16 and 18 in the upcoming draft, taking a deep dive into mid-first-round talent is of the utmost importance. In theContinue reading “Thunder to workout guards Chris Duarte and Tre Mann”
- Thunder to workout Vrenz Bleijenbergh and EJ Onuby bencreiderThe Oklahoma City Thunder are peeping through every crevice to find this draft’s next gem. In the past two days, the Thunder have brought in two new prospects for workouts.Continue reading “Thunder to workout Vrenz Bleijenbergh and EJ Onu”
- Moment In History: What happened on July 4, 2016?by bencreiderHappy Fourth of July everyone! Whether you take this holiday to spend the day with family, watch some fireworks, or even, not watch any fireworks — the date of JulyContinue reading “Moment In History: What happened on July 4, 2016?”
- Dort, Team Canada, fall short of Olympic birth in overtime thrillerby bencreiderHeading into Saturday, Team Canada stood a top the mountain in Group play. Coming in at 2-0, Canada’s ticket to Tokyo would’ve been punched with a victory verses the CzechContinue reading “Dort, Team Canada, fall short of Olympic birth in overtime thriller”
- Vasilije Micic to remain overseas, swerves NBA opportunity with Thunderby bencreiderWhen the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Vasilije Micic’s rights in December, the guard seemed like a puzzling throw-in piece to orchestrate Al Horford’s offloading from Philly. As the NBA seasonContinue reading “Vasilije Micic to remain overseas, swerves NBA opportunity with Thunder”
- ‘This guy can play’: Lu Dort makes a defensive statement in Team Canada debutby bencreiderHeaded into the Olympic Qualifiers, Team Canada was already a fan favorite across Thunder fans through two names: Lu Dort and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. As time passed by, news came swirlingContinue reading “‘This guy can play’: Lu Dort makes a defensive statement in Team Canada debut”

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