Without a doubt, the Oklahoma City Thunder surprised everyone by transforming from a Play-In team to a bona fide playoff contender. Even if that’s the case, though, the front office is rumored to target three big man in the NBA offseason to fix the team’s rebounding woes.
On Tuesday afternoon, Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti stepped to the media to give his annual exit interview after a wildly successful season for his young group.
It is no secret that Josh Giddey experienced an up-and-down season that culminated in the 21-year-old being benched in the postseason - snapping a 218-game starting streak after riding the high of his campaign in New Orleans a crescendo of his solid play dating back to March 1.
When the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets, it was generally regarded as a good move. Though the Thunder were mature beyond their years, they were lacking a veteran presence in the locker room.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have some money to spend in the offseason. They have projected practical cap space of over 35.2 million for the 2024-25 season, which means a chance for them to make some upgrades via NBA free agency.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the cusp of an important offseason. With a ton of cap space, draft assets and a team ready to contender all eyes will be on Bricktown during the hot summer months as the NBA offseason is sure to bring eye-popping player movement as it often does.
Ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline, the Thunder acquired Hayward, who was supposed to be the final piece to put them over the top.
Presti discussed the botched maneuver as well as his perspective on the Thunder's rapidly developing young core.
Oklahoma City’s season came to an end in the second round of the playoffs, but the experience is exactly what the Thunder needed. Tasting success and defeat in the postseason as such a young team is the most valuable thing the Thunder could’ve taken from this season.
Robyn Hayward did not like what she heard this week from Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti.
Perry Jones most recently played in the NBA during the 2014-15 season when he was a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. That year, he averaged 4.3 points and 1.8 rebounds per contest while shooting 39.7% from the field and 23.3% from the three-point range in 43 games (13 starts).
General manager Sam Presti and the Oklahoma City Thunder are currently in the midst of what figures to be a highly important offseason as for the future direction of their franchise after what was a wildly successful 2023-24 campaign.
On Monday, Bleacher Report published an article suggesting one "ambitious" trade for each team in the NBA. Not only did the popular sports media outlet tab Deni Avdija as a good fit with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the piece also slotted OKC sharpshooter Isaiah Joe as a trade target for the Minnesota Timberwolves this offseason.
Few players carry the same devensive reputation that Luguentz Dort has garnered since entering the NBA five seasons ago. Through years of terrorizing opposing guards and forwards alike, Dort has asserted himself as one of the best perimeter defenders in the league and a leader on that front for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The NBA has closed its investigation into Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is going to be eligible for some huge contractual numbers upcoming.
“He’s playing himself into being one of the best players in the country.” Check that: He’s worked himself into being one of the best players in the country.
The Oklahoma City Thunder had a great season but in the end, the Dallas Mavericks proved too strong for the youngest team in this year’s playoffs.
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