SAM PRESTI RUMORS & GOSSIP
Durant’s Tattoo Needs A Spellcheck
Many props to Deadspin, who unearths some pretty dope/weird stories, but it turns out the great and generous Kevin Durant has a problem. That huge back tattoo he’s been working on for years? Well, it’s got a little typo. Can anyone spot it? Should I wait? Is it creepy to make you play Word Find on some dude’s back? Maybe? Yeah, maybe. OK, it’s “mature,” on the last line...
A Possible Draft Target: Giannis Antetokunpo
According to Sheridan Hoops, back in April, Danny took a trip to Greece to personally evaluate the 6'10" small forward/point guard Giannis Adetokunbo. But Danny wasn't the only GM traveling to Greece to watch this intriguing prospect, Bryan Colangelo of the Raptors and Masai Ujiri of the Nuggets, Sam Presti of OKC and Daryl Morey of the Rockets, among others, have...
NBA rumors: Thunder won’t amnesty Kendrick Perkins
Following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s disappointing end to the season, there has been speculation that the team could use its amnesty clause on center Kendrick Perkins. However, general manager Sam Presti told reporters -- including Darnell Mayberry of The Oklahomanm -- that he doesn't plan on using the clause to part ways with the big man.Presti told reporters that the team...
Thunder GM has no plans to amnesty Perk
Old friend Kendrick Perkins made headlines last week for his underwhelming performance in the playoffs. Perk’s playoff impotence revived speculation that OKC would consider the amnesty provision on their center. Thunder GM Sam Presti says such speculation is inaccurate:
“We just haven’t considered using the provision,” Presti said. “I wouldn’t necessarily directly attribute...
Thunder GM Sam Presti: We’re Not going to Amnesty Kendrick Perkins
After the disappointing second round exit by the Oklahoma City Thunder, questions about what changes the young team needs to make immediately were brought up by fans and media alike. One of targets of all these questions has been center Kendrick Perkins, who posted the first negative PER in playoff history for somebody playing over 200 minutes. [...]
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Presti: Thunder not amnestying Perk
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti says the team is not planning to amnesty center Kendrick Perkins despite his big salary.
Thunder, Presti Look Mortal
I’m no longer slurping the Sam Presti Kool-Aid. I can't help but have visions of a Thunder team featuring Durant, Harden, Ibaka and Rajon Rondo dance through my head.
6 Days Away From Trade Deadline – What A Thunder to Do?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are just five days from the NBA Trade deadline. A lot of people are curious if and when Oklahoma City is going to make a move. If they’re going to make a move. It’s hard to think that Sam Presti wasn’t watching the debacle that is the game against the Miami [...]
Thunder continue to find ways to improve
Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti has never been about the quick fix. Yes, the Thunder's journey from the lottery to title contender is years in the making, but the work is hardly done.
Nothing is assumed in OKC. There is no sense of entitlement for the defending Western Conference champions. They just don't expect to be back in The Finals next June. That's just...
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September 26, 2012
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Presti, Weaver At NBA Pre-Draft Camp Hours After Clinching Finals Berth
One day after winning the Western Conference Finals, Sam Presti and Troy Weaver of the Thunder front office caught an early flight to Chicago to attend a 9 AM workout session at the NBA Pre-Draft Camp.
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