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Oklahoma City Thunder 91, Detroit Pistons 83
25 days ago by
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This was a outstanding win on the road for the young Oklahoma City Thunder. They outscored the Pistons 53-38 in the second half of the game and they held the Pistons to 37.1% shooting from the floor. Those were the two biggest reasons for the win last night. Kevin Durant was outstanding [...]
Oklahoma City Thunder 102, Sacramento Kings 89
27 days ago by
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The Thunder came out firing in this game as they led 89-68 after three quarters before coasting in the 4th. Kevin Durant was outstanding in this game finishing with 25 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists. Jeff Green was also very solid with 24 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 blocked shots. [...]
The over/under for Oklahoma City Thunder wins in 2009-2010 is 33.5
October 26, 2009 by
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The Oklahoma Thunder have been building the team through the NBA Draft. That means that they were “rebuilding” without wanting to use that word. The Thunder are getting closer to being a good basketball team but they don’t have the depth or center to compete in the...
Etan Thomas looked solid in the pre-season for the Oklahoma City Thunder
October 26, 2009 by
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Etan Thomas has been solid this pre-season for the Thunder and he will likely share time at center this season with Nenad Krstic. Thomas played in 5 games (2 starts) for the Thunder this pre-season and he averaged 22.0 minutes, 8.6 points, 3.2 rebounds, 0.4 assists and 1.2 steals per...
The Oklahoma City Thunder release Michael Ruffin
October 26, 2009 by
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The Thunder have released veteran power forward Michael Ruffin. Ruffin was too far down on the depth chart for the Thunder to consider keeping him on the roster. It’s a good sign for the Thunder that they won’t be keeping a guy with Ruffin’s credentials on the roster...
Scott Brooks is back to try to right the ship for the Oklahoma City Thunder
October 23, 2009 by
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Scott Brooks does not have much experience as a head coach so he’s learning on the job just like the young players of the Thunder. Last season was his first with the Thunder and he was 22-47 (31.9%). The Thunder expect Brooks to get the Thunder close to a .500 record this season [...]
The Oklahoma City Thunder is so-so at center for this season
October 23, 2009 by
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The Thunder will likely play a couple of veterans at center while they bring around a young rookie slowly. 26-year old Nenad Krstic will be the starting center for the Thunder this season. He played in 46 games for the Thunder last season and he averaged 24.8 minutes, 9.7 points, 5...
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set up well at power forward
October 23, 2009 by
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23-year old Jeff Green is a player on the rise for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He played in 78 games for the Thunder last season and he averaged 36.8 minutes, 16.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steal per game. He has the potential to score more if the Thunder needs him [...]
Kevin Durant is the man for the Oklahoma City Thunder
October 23, 2009 by
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21-year old Kevin Durant is a rising force in the NBA. He was dismissed early in his career for being too thin but the critics were wrong about this guy as he is a bonafide All-Star. Durant played in 74 games for the Thunder last season and he averaged 39.0 minutes, 25.3 points, [...]
Youth will likely be served at shooting guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder
October 06, 2009 by
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The Thunder would be smart to just throw 20-year old shooting guard James Harden to the wolves just like they did with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook who both grew up very, very fast. Harden is a offensive shooting guard who will put points on the scoreboard. He was the #3 pick in [...]
Mike Ruffin is coming to training camp with the Oklahoma City Thunder
September 23, 2009 by
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32-year old power forward Mike Ruffin will be in training camp with the Thunder trying to make the roster. Ruffin played in 11 games (0 starts) for the Blazers last season and he averaged 3.2 minutes, 0.5 points and 1.0 rebound per game. He has now played in 414 games (58 starts) in [...]
The Oklahoma City Thunder look good at point guard
September 22, 2009 by
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20-year old Russell Westbrook is a player for the Thunder to build around. Westbrook played in 82 games for the Thunder last season and he averaged 32.5 minutes, 15.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game. The Thunder like the fact that Westbrook isn’t afraid...
The Oklahoma City Thunder are having a decent off-season
September 03, 2009 by
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The Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t make a big splash in free agency as they have only signed veteran point guard Kevin Ollie. They also only made 1 trade adding F/C Etan Thomas from the T-Wolves for Chucky Atkins and Damien Wilkins. The draft is where the Thunder made some headway...
The Oklahoma City Thunder sign Kevin Ollie
August 01, 2009 by
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The Thunder have signed 36-year old point guard Kevin Ollie. Ollie played in 50 games (21 starts) for the T-Wolves last season and he averaged 17.0 minutes, 4.0 points, 1.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. He has now played in 637 games (100 starts) in his NBA career and he has averaged [...]
The Oklahoma City Thunder acquire Etan Thomas from the T-Wolves
July 28, 2009 by
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The Thunder have acquired 31-year old center Etan Thomas and two 2nd round picks in the 2010 NBA Draft for 29-year old SG/SF Damien Wilkins and 34-year old PG Chucky Atkins. Thomas played in 26 games (7 starts) for the Wizards last season and he averaged 11.8 minutes, 3.1 points, 2...
The Oklahoma City Thunder release Earl Watson
July 18, 2009 by
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The Thunder have released 30-year old point guard Earl Watson. Watson played in 68 games (18 starts) for the Thunder last season and he averaged 26.1 minutes, 6.6 points, 2.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. This will hurt the bench of the Thunder as Watson was a productive player...
2. (54) Robert Vaden, SG/SF
June 27, 2009 by
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The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Vaden from the Bobcats on Draft Night. The 24-year old Vaden played in 60 games in two seasons at UAB and he averaged 11.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.4 steals per game. Vaden has a decent upside so he could help the Thunder down the road.
1. (24) B.J. Mullens, C
June 26, 2009 by
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The Thunder acquired B.J. Mullens in a trade with the Mavericks. The 20-year old Mullens is a 7′0″, 275 pound center who the Thunder will develop slowly. Mullens played in 33 games in his one year with Ohio State and he averaged 8.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 0.3 assists and...
1. (3) James Harden, SG
June 26, 2009 by
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have selected 19-year old shooting guard James Harden with the third pick in the NBA Draft. The Thunder will probably team Harden with Russell Westbrook in the backcourt for the 2009-2010 season. Harden played in 69 games (68 starts) at Arizona State and he...
The Oklahoma City Thunder are happy with Russell Westbrook
November 27, 2008 by
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are happy with rookie point guard Russell Westbrook. He has played in 15 games for the Thunder this season and he is averaging 25.5 minutes, 12.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Westbrook will likely get big time minutes for the...
Oklahoma City releases Donyell Marshall
August 21, 2008 by
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Oklahoma City has released 35-year old forward Donyell Marshall. Marshall played in 26 games (1 start) with the Sonics and Cavaliers last season and he averaged 13.1 minutes, 3.8 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game. This could be the end of the line for Donyell Marshall as...
Oklahoma City acquires Joe Smith and Desmond Mason in a big three team trade
August 13, 2008 by
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Oklahoma City acquired 33-year old forward Joe Smith from Cleveland and Desmond Mason from the Bucks today. The Cavaliers got point guard Maurice Williams from the Bucks and the Bucks acquired guards Luke Ridnour and Adrian Griffin from Oklahoma City and guard Damon Jones from the...
Oklahoma City acquires rookie guard Kyle Weaver from the Bobcats
August 12, 2008 by
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Oklahoma City has acquired rookie guard Kyle Weaver from the Bobcats for a 2nd round pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. This was a good move for Oklahoma City as Weaver will likely be Kevin Durant’s backup as a rookie. He is 6′6″, 201 pounds so he has nice size and he has [...]
2. (50) DeVon Hardin, C
June 27, 2008 by
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The Sonics felt the need to draft another big man and that’s why they selected center DeVon Hardin out of California. The 22-year old has nice size at 6′11″, 250 pounds and he plays a big man’s game close to the basket. Hardin played in 101 games (80 starts...
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