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Mourning the Mamba: How to Sort Through Kobe’s Legacy

Mourning the Mamba: How to Sort Through Kobe’s Legacy

by Matt Ravis Kobe Bryant made some of the toughest shots that Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant had ever seen in their brief careers. Right hand, left hand, fadeaway, hand(s) in the face — it didn’t matter, Bryant was torching the young Thunder in their NBA Playoffs audition. But if the 2010 NBA Playoffs were…MORE

Chapter One: a Thunder era past, a spot at the table, and an inferiority complex

Chapter One: a Thunder era past, a spot at the table, and an inferiority complex

  I hear about it everywhere I go. Partly because it’s what I want to hear, but also because it’s what everybody is talking about. “Can you believe Kawhi held the league up like that? He changed the course of, like, three franchises!” Or, “Paul George isn’t catching nearly enough flack for screwing the Thunder…MORE

Thunder Unveils New Uniforms for 2019-2020 Season

Thunder Unveils New Uniforms for 2019-2020 Season

By Michael Doutey The Oklahoma City Thunder have unveiled the new uniforms for the 2019-2020 season on Tuesday morning. There have been some subtle changes to the Association (white) and Icon (blue) uniforms. The Association now have “Oklahoma City” written across the chest while the Icon now has “Thunder”.           But…MORE

Oklahoma City Thunder Trade Russell Westbrook to Houston Rockets

Oklahoma City Thunder Trade Russell Westbrook to Houston Rockets

By Michael Doutey Things move fast in the NBA. A week ago the Oklahoma City Thunder were looking to make moves to improve around their two Superstars – Russell Westbrook and Paul George. Less than a week later, both Westbrook and Paul are gone and the Thunder are in full rebuild mode. Speaking of moving…MORE

OKC Thunder: NBA Draft ’19 Primer

OKC Thunder: NBA Draft ’19 Primer

The NBA Draft is nearly upon us. And while we are virtually sure that Zion Williamson will go first overall to the new look Pelicans, beyond that is anybody’s guess. Guys like Ja Morant, RJ Barrett, Jarett Culver, and many others will vie to be the best player in the class. Let’s take a quick…MORE

NBA Draft: Five (more) players the Thunder may take in the first round

NBA Draft: Five (more) players the Thunder may take in the first round

Last week, I profiled five players who could fall to the Thunder at 21st overall in the first round. Barring a draft night trade — it can’t be ruled out with Sam Presti at the helm — Oklahoma City is essentially near the back of the line when it comes to their pick of top-flight…MORE

To Trade or Not to Trade Steven Adams

By Michael Doutey After the third consecutive first-round exit from the playoffs, everything about the Oklahoma City Thunder has been hyper-scrutinized. The Thunder are under a microscope like never before. Fans and media are looking at everything wondering how this team can get better and make a long playoff run while Paul George and Russell…MORE

NBA Draft: Five Players the Thunder May Take in the First Round

NBA Draft: Five Players the Thunder May Take in the First Round

Thunder GM Sam Presti is a man with a plan. If there is an ‘I’ to be dotted or a ‘T’ to be crossed, he’s on it. But what if that plan goes awry, relatively speaking? Few would argue that the Thunder’s first round exit this season was anything but disappointing. With the salary cap…MORE

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