Oklahoma City Thunder Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/oklahoma-city-thunder/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:23:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png Oklahoma City Thunder Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/oklahoma-city-thunder/ 32 32 ESPN Summer Forecast Predictions For 2024-25 NBA MVP https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/espn-summer-forecast-predictions-for-2024-25-nba-mvp/ Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:23:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=337251 ESPN has released its expert picks and predictions for 2024-25 NBA MVP. The network’s NBA Summer Forecast panel — a group of NBA experts, including reporters, editors, and analysts — ranked its top three choices for the NBA’s six major awards. A first-place vote counts as five points, a second-place vote receives three, and a […]

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]]> Jeremy Lamb Retires From NBA After 10 Seasons https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/jeremy-lamb-retires-from-nba-after-10-seasons/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 19:36:25 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=335619 Jeremy Lamb announced his retirement from the NBA via Instagram on Wednesday. The 6-foot-5, 180-pounder played 10 seasons (2012-22) in the league as a small forward and shooting guard. “Basketball has been good to me throughout my entire life, so this decision didn’t come easy, but I have decided to retire from the game that […]

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]]> Gordon Hayward Ends NBA Career After 14 Seasons https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/gordon-hayward-ends-nba-career-after-14-seasons/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 16:55:14 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=316154 Gordon Hayward has retired from the NBA after 14 seasons, he announced Thursday on social media. “Today, I am officially retiring from the game of basketball,” Hayward wrote. “It’s been an incredible ride and I’m so grateful to everyone who helped me achieve more than I ever imagined.” Gordon Hayward was selected ninth overall by […]

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]]> Isaiah Hartenstein Can Help Take The Thunder To A New Level https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/isaiah-hartenstein-oklahoma-city-thunder-nba-analysis-chet-holmgren/ Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:00:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312734 Key Highlights During the second round of the playoffs, the Oklahoma City Thunder held a plus-5.3 net rating with Chet Holmgren on the floor and a minus-15.0 net rating when he was on the bench The Thunder finished 27th in offensive rebounding rate last season, while Isaiah Hartenstein ranked in the 92nd percentile individually Hartenstein […]

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]]> The Thunder Made A Home Run Move In Acquiring Alex Caruso https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/oklahoma-city-chicago-bulls-trade-alex-caruso-josh-giddey/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 23:51:15 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312224 Key Highlights The Oklahoma City Thunder are acquiring Alex Caruso from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Josh Giddey Caruso has ranked in the 94th percentile or better in Defensive Estimated Plus-Minus each of the past four seasons He’s made an All-Defensive Team the last two years (first in 2023, second in 2024) According to […]

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]]> Oklahoma City Thunder Becoming Favorites to Sign Isaiah Hartenstein https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-becoming-favorites-to-sign-isaiah-hartenstein/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 20:17:00 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=312050 Isaiah Hartenstein is going to be one of the more sought-after free agents this coming offseason. One team who will be in the market for a big man is the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder finished as the first seed in the Western Conference this year. However, their lack of a traditional center was magnified […]

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]]> Three Offseason Targets for the Oklahoma City Thunder https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/three-offseason-targets-for-the-oklahoma-city-thunder/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 23:11:45 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311894 The Oklahoma City Thunder have an extremely bright future. Despite getting knocked out of the second round of the NBA playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks, the Thunder still showed they are going to be a force to be reckoned with for years to come. They finished with the one seed in the Western Conference going […]

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]]> Gordon Hayward Frustrated With Time With Thunder https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/gordon-hayward-frustrated-with-time-with-thunder/ Mon, 20 May 2024 22:48:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311532 It is no secret by now that Gordon Hayward is not the player he once was in Utah. Injuries have unfortunately dampened his career. However, Hayward is still a reliable perimeter threat in the correct system. The one-time All-Star knows this and was extremely frustrated with how his season ended with the Oklahoma City Thunder. […]

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]]> How The Thunder Rediscovered Their Offensive Groove To Win Game 4 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-offensive-tweaks-nba-analysis-playoffs-dallas-mavericks/ Wed, 15 May 2024 19:11:45 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311371 Key Highlights After scoring 60 points over the first 35 minutes of the game, the Oklahoma City Thunder scored 40 points during the final 13 minutes to win Game 4, 100-96 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 34 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks, including 22 points and five assists in the second half […]

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]]> Chet Holmgren 4th NBA Player Under 24 to Average 15 PPG, 3 BPG in Playoffs https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/chet-holmgren-4th-nba-player-under-24-to-average-15-ppg-3-bpg-in-playoffs/ Tue, 14 May 2024 19:22:12 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311357 Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren is the fourth NBA player under the age of 24 to average at least 15 points and three blocks per game in a single postseason (minimum of five games). Holmgren, who just turned 22 on May 1, joins Hakeem Olajuwon (1986), Alonzo Mourning (1993), and Dwight Howard (2008) as […]

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]]> Could this be the way to stop the Oklahoma City Thunder? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/could-this-be-the-way-to-stop-the-oklahoma-city-thunder/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:25:23 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310063 Key Highlights: Despite losing, the Sacramento Kings may have stumbled upon a lineup configuration that could cause the Oklahoma City Thunder some issues Chet Holmgren’s unique skillset creates a lot of problems for most NBA teams Small-ball isn’t completely dead. In fact, when done properly, could be a way to neutralize Holmgren’s impact On the […]

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]]> The Other Unicorn: Just how good can Chet Holmgren be? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/the-other-unicorn-just-how-good-can-chet-holmgren-be/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:38:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=305818 Key Highlights: Chet Holmgren may not be Victor Wembanyama but he’s still a very special player in his own right The concerns about Holmgren’s frailer frame are a bit overblown (although they are still present in certain facets of the game) According to Cerebro Sports’ Global Search tool, Holmgren has been playing at a borderline […]

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]]> Thunder waive forward Aleksej Pokusevski, their 2020 first-round draft pick https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/thunder-waive-forward-aleksej-pokusevski-their-2020-first-round-draft-pick/ Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:17:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=304517 The Oklahoma City Thunder are waiving forward Aleksej Pokusevski, per sources. Pokusevski, 22, was selected 17th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2020 NBA Draft. Of course, the 7-footer was traded to the Thunder a day later. The Serbian native began his professional playing career overseas with Olympiacos of the EuroLeague. In an 89-69 […]

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]]> NBA Study: How to know if you have a Championship caliber lineup https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-study-how-to-know-if-you-have-a-championship-caliber-lineup/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 20:22:58 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303438 Key Highlights: In the playoffs, depth increases your floor. But to unlock that championship ceiling, you need your own version of the “Death Lineup.” 18 of the last 20 NBA Champions have had a regular season lineup featuring most/all of their best players, that has played at least 300 non-garbage time possessions together, and posted […]

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]]> Thunder trade Tre Mann, Davis Bertans to Hornets for Gordon Hayward https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/thunder-trade-tre-mann-davis-bertans-to-hornets-for-gordon-hayward/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:30:30 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303016 The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading guard Tre Mann and forward Davis Bertans to the Charlotte Hornets for forward Gordon Hayward, according to reports. Hayward, 33, is on an expiring four-year, $120 million contract. His 2023-24 salary is $31.5 million. His deal carries a $1.8 million trade bonus that Charlotte would be responsible for paying […]

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]]> Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on pace for 3rd season in NBA history with 31-6-2 averages on 50% FG https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/shai-gilgeous-alexander-on-pace-for-3rd-season-in-nba-history-with-31-6-2-averages-on-50-fg/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:54:23 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=300958 Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could finish with the third season in NBA history with averages of at least 31 points, six assists, and two steals per game on 50% shooting from the field. NBA Hall of Famer and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan still holds the record for the two other seasons. In […]

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]]> Anthony Edwards Calls Out Officiating https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/anthony-edwards-calls-out-officiating/ Sun, 21 Jan 2024 22:13:59 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=300846 Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves lost a heartbreaker to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, January 20th. The game did not disappoint as the second seed in the Western Conference battled the first seed. The game came down to Anthony Edwards missing three straight free-throws after being fouled on a three-point shot attempt. Given […]

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]]> Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could become 1st NBA player with 30+ PPG, 2.4 SPG since Allen Iverson https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/shai-gilgeous-alexander-could-become-1st-nba-player-with-30-ppg-2-4-spg-since-allen-iverson/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:00:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=300075 Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is currently on pace to become the first NBA player to average at least 30 points and 2.4 steals per game in a season since Allen Iverson in the 2004-05 season. Through 35 starts this season, the 2023 All-Star is averaging 31.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and career highs of […]

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]]> Plus-Minus King: Why Isaiah Joe means everything to the Oklahoma City Thunder https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/why-isaiah-joe-means-everything-to-the-oklahoma-city-thunder/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 22:15:34 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299433 Key Highlights: Isaiah Joe is wildly important to the Thunder because of his shooting and synergy with Gilgeous-Alexander Joe may need to be a part of the Thunder’s best five man lineup if they are going to make a deep playoff run There are questions about how Joe’s defense will translate to a playoff setting […]

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]]> How One Play Summarizes The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Greatness https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/how-one-play-summarizes-the-oklahoma-city-thunders-greatness/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 18:17:18 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299406 Key Highlights The Oklahoma City Thunder are 23-10 and second in the West, despite being the second-youngest team in the NBA They rank fifth in overall offensive rating (120.8) and first in half-court offensive rating (107.5) Their cornerstones, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, have only played 29 career games together When Doc Rivers […]

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]]> Nike is bringing back these classic holiday Kevin Durant sneakers https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nike-is-bringing-back-classic-holiday-kevin-durant-sneakers/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:32:26 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298526 It looks like Christmas…well, on time. This holiday season, fans of Kevin Durant (and his sneakers) can enjoy his greatness with the revitalization of his KD3 “Christmas” edition sneakers. The fan favorite is available (starting on December 19th) at select Nike Basketball accounts and on the SNKRS app. .@ianstonebrook’s got all the details on the […]

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]]> Which NBA teams have the best (and worst) injury luck? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/which-nba-teams-have-the-best-injury-luck/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:45:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298340 To win in the NBA, you need to be good. But you also need to be healthy. If you take a look at all the past NBA champions, you’ll see that, oftentimes, they were the team that was able to stay the healthiest throughout the postseason. After all, it’s a marathon, not a sprint. With […]

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]]> Chet Holmgren 1st NBA rookie since Tim Duncan in 1998 to record 7+ blocks in consecutive games https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/chet-holmgren-1st-nba-rookie-since-tim-duncan-in-1998-to-record-7-blocks-in-consecutive-games/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:56:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298365 Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren is the first NBA rookie since Tim Duncan in 1998 to record seven or more blocks in consecutive games. The 7-foot-1 big man logged eight blocks in Saturday’s win over Denver. In Oklahoma City’s 116-97 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night, Holmgren posted 17 points, six rebounds, […]

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]]> Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads NBA in steals this season by large margin https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/shai-gilgeous-alexander-leads-nba-in-steals-this-season-by-large-margin/ Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:49:24 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=297573 Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the NBA in steals this 2023-24 season by quite a wide margin. The 2023 All-Star guard has amassed 58 steals through 21 appearances. Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes and Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George are tied for second with 40 steals each. Dyson Daniels, Herb Jones, […]

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]]> Thunder agree to remain in Oklahoma City through at least 2050 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/thunder-agree-to-remain-in-oklahoma-city-through-at-least-2050/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:29:39 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=297203 The Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to remain in Oklahoma City through at least 2050, after voters on Tuesday approved a 1% sales tax for six years to help fund a new downtown arena for the Thunder that is expected to cost at least $900 million. The Oklahoma State Election Board reported that an estimated 71% of […]

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