Since 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 redevelop a youthful, fresh-faced roster in hopes of a title bid. As the NBA betting lines opened last week, the Thunder appear to be par toContinue reading “Shai Gilgeous-Alexander early favorite for MIP, Josh Giddey scathes ROTY list”
Category Archives: Offseason Talk
Josh Giddey signs shoe deal with Nike
When 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 scope of social media, staying par with those names also bodes fairly well. In the shoe game, however, the appeal for players ranges worldwide, leading toContinue reading “Josh Giddey signs shoe deal with Nike”
Bricktown bears a mixed bag: Initial reaction to Thunder 2k ratings
The 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, preseason play, and the opening of the regular season are at the forefront of most fans’ minds. As for an indicator of the league flipping theContinue reading “Bricktown bears a mixed bag: Initial reaction to Thunder 2k ratings”
Roster Crunch: Breaking down the Thunder’s guard rotation post-Krejci signing
Photo 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 a rookie Cam Payne or Semaj Christon, handing Patrick Patterson a lump sum of minutes, or filtering through up-and-coming wings in Terrance Ferguson or Alex AbrinesContinue reading “Roster Crunch: Breaking down the Thunder’s guard rotation post-Krejci signing”
Five games to watch for Oklahoma City’s upcoming season
Throughout 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 home games. By the end of the season, all but one team had reopened the gates, the one exception — the Oklahoma City Thunder. The ThunderContinue reading “Five games to watch for Oklahoma City’s upcoming season”
Future between Thunder, Gabriel Deck remains uncertain amidst conflicting offseason reports
When 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, the move allowed them to utilize cap space on an asset in Deck while reaching the salary floor in the process. For Deck’s camp, the signingContinue reading “Future between Thunder, Gabriel Deck remains uncertain amidst conflicting offseason reports”
NBA.com pegs Thunder last in conference rankings
The 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 last season. Heading into this year, the Thunder’s less than glamorous resume from late year has carried over. NBA.com has been the staple for weekly, monthly,Continue reading “NBA.com pegs Thunder last in conference rankings”
Thunder wield largest cap space in the NBA, multiple top-tier players still available
Photo 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 days — and Oklahoma City now sits atop the NBA’s free agency throne — wielding the largest cap space in the league. The Oklahoma City ThunderContinue reading “Thunder wield largest cap space in the NBA, multiple top-tier players still available”
Rumor mill pairs Thunder next to Markannen, Dinwiddie, others nearing free agency
With 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, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been tagged a dark horse in bringing on free agent talent. Here is the latest buzz as to who Oklahoma CityContinue reading “Rumor mill pairs Thunder next to Markannen, Dinwiddie, others nearing free agency”
Can the Thunder trade into the Top 4 picks?
When 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 the board. As Thunder GM Sam Presti continues to navigate through every potential avenue for trade destinations — Oklahoma City will be looking to find theirContinue reading “Can the Thunder trade into the Top 4 picks?”