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Three Keys To Success In Monday’s Game vs. The Jazz

In Saturday’s opener vs. the Charlotte Hornets, the Thunder were barely able to grind out the win, coming via. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 23-foot pullup with just seconds remaining. Although the Thunder did come out on top, there was still a lot left to be desired from the team as there were multiple areas the team seizedContinue reading “Three Keys To Success In Monday’s Game vs. The Jazz”

Thunder vs. Jazz Preview. Who Should We Monitor in the Thunder’s Home Opener?

Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0) vs. Utah Jazz (1-1) Tip Off: 7pm CST How To Watch: FSOK Overview: The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming into Monday’s home opener fresh off a victory against the Charlotte Hornets 109-107. The Thunder are currently sitting atop the Western Conference, being the only undefeated team at 1-0. For the JazzContinue reading “Thunder vs. Jazz Preview. Who Should We Monitor in the Thunder’s Home Opener?”

Thunder Squeak By Hornets 109-107 in Nail-Biting Season Opener.

With the Thunder only retaining six of their players from last years playoff squad, many raised the question if this new-look Thunder team would be able to compete. The Thunder shot these doubters down as they were able to squeak by the Hornets 109-107. This game was a tale of two different halves. In theContinue reading “Thunder Squeak By Hornets 109-107 in Nail-Biting Season Opener.”

Thunder @ Hornets Preview, What to Expect in Our Season Opener.

Oklahoma City Thunder (0-0) @ Charlotte Hornets (0-1) Tip Off: 6pm CST How To Watch: FSOK Overview The Thunder excepted to kick off their season against the Rockets on the 23rd, in Houston. However; due to the Rockets failing to meet the league requirement of having eight players active, the game was postponed. This gameContinue reading “Thunder @ Hornets Preview, What to Expect in Our Season Opener.”

History Repeats Itself, As Thunder @ Rockets game is Postponed Just Hours Before Tip-Off.

At 4:24 CST on Wednesday, Shams Charania broke the news that the Oklahoma City- Houston Rockets game was postponed to a later date. The Rockets were expected to have a line-up of 13 players entering this morning, with Ben McLemore (quarantining) and Chris Clemons (Torn Achilles) out. But news that 3 additional Rockets players wouldContinue reading “History Repeats Itself, As Thunder @ Rockets game is Postponed Just Hours Before Tip-Off.”

NBA, Rockets, Looking Into James Harden Video. Could He Miss Tonight’s Game?

Wednesday morning, sources told ESPN’s Tim MacMahon that the NBA in addition to the Houston Rockets were looking in footage from last week (obtained from Black Sports Online) displaying Harden at what looked to be a party of some sorts. Harden published a statement on the matter just hours after the investigation had begun. HardenContinue reading “NBA, Rockets, Looking Into James Harden Video. Could He Miss Tonight’s Game?”

Ty Jerome and Theo Maledon Out For Season Opener Against the Rockets.

Thunder Head Coach Mark Diagneault announced to the media on Tuesday that guards Ty Jerome and Theo Maledon will not be available for tomorrow’s game vs. the Rockets, in Houston. For Maledon, he has received an “excused absence for personal reasons.” Maledon was one of the teams biggest bright spots in the preseason, dropping averagesContinue reading “Ty Jerome and Theo Maledon Out For Season Opener Against the Rockets.”

Preseason Takeaways: Are the OKC Starters the Real Deal?

Going into the preseason, the expectation for the Oklahoma City Thunder starters were really up in air. Would SGA be able to take the next step and be our PG of the future, could Dort elevate things on offense, how would Bazley adapt to becoming the starting PF, and would Al Horford even be ableContinue reading “Preseason Takeaways: Are the OKC Starters the Real Deal?”

Thunder Waive Frank Jackson

On Monday evening, the Thunder announced that they have waived PG/SG Frank Jackson. Frank Jackson entered the draft after his Freshman year at Kentucky, being selected 31st in the 2017 draft by the New Orleans Pelicans. Jackson missed the entirety of the 17-18 season with multiple foot injuries, but played in a total of 120Continue reading “Thunder Waive Frank Jackson”

Mike Muscala Has Solidified Himself as a Stronghold Off The Bench. Let’s Break Down The Tape.

Entering the offseason, the future was really not too clear when it came to Mike Muscala. Muscala, age 29, had just come off his best season since 17-18 in his first year with the Thunder, averaging splits of 4.8/2.3/0.9 in only 12 minutes a game. On paper, these stats really do not pop off theContinue reading “Mike Muscala Has Solidified Himself as a Stronghold Off The Bench. Let’s Break Down The Tape.”