Oklahoma City Thunder

Melo Eyes Match Up Against Thunder, Durant
Years ago, back when Kevin Durant was making a name for himself as a prep player in the Washington, D.C. area, Carmelo Anthony probably never thought that one day, he would have a chance... »Read More
NBA AM: Huge Blow To Nuggets’ Title Hopes
Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari appeared to suffer a serious knee injury. Were the Nuggets’ title hopes dashed in the process? »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: April 4th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after 22 weeks of basketball. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 22
After a lengthy slump, the N.Y. Knicks are suddenly hot, winners of eight straight - now sixth in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 22 »Read More
NBA PM: Paul George Ready To Lead Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are in good hands without Danny Granger ... Breaking down Coach of the Year ... Taj Gibson talks about "collaring" the HEAT ... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: March 28th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after 21 weeks of basketball. »Read More

Westbrook Showing New-Found Maturity?
There was a time when (Russell) Westbrook admittedly looked at the player across from him and saw an opportunity, a chance to make his mark even if that meant stepping outside of the team... »Read More

Jackson Provides Spark off Thunder Bench
Reggie Jackson had played just 4 minutes, 17 seconds in the first half. All he could do in that time is grab one rebound and dish one assist. By the time Jackson checked in... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 21
The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA AM: Is Perkins The Key To A Title In OKC?
As good as the Thunder are as a team, Kendrick Perkins might be one of the most important pieces... The Worst job In sports... So is Shabazz Muhammad really 20?... NBA Chat at... »Read More
NBA PM: The Trade Deadline’s Real Winners?
Was the NBA trade deadline's real winner a sleeper? ... Kevin Martin confident in Thunder ... Shabazz Muhammad's birth certificate scandal ... »Read More
If the NBA Playoffs Started Today: West
Whoever survives the West to make the NBA Finals will be seriously tested. What are the matchups based on the current standings? »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: March 21st
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 20 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More

Thunder Recall Lamb, Liggins, Orton
The Oklahoma City Thunder has recalled guard Jeremy Lamb, guard DeAndre Liggins and center Daniel Orton from the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and... »Read More
NBA PM: The Miami HEAT’s Path To 33
Can the Miami HEAT break the record for longest winning streak held by the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers? ... Hasheem Thabeet finds a home ... Paul George following Kobe Bryant »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 20
The Denver Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA, climbing to four in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 20. »Read More
NBA AM: A Bigger Carmelo Problem In New York?
Is Knicks' forward Carmelo Anthony's knee situation more serious than anyone is letting one?... No Kobe, No Problem for Howard and the Lakers... Mark Cuban not happy with Derek Fisher... NBA Chats at 11am... »Read More

Cuban Not Ending Bitterness Toward Fisher
Mark Cuban believes former Mavericks point guard Derek Fisher could use a lesson in loyalty. Cuban, speaking before Sunday’s game against Fisher and the Oklahoma City Thunder, said he saw Fisher’s point about how... »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Power Forwards
With young power forwards like Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge owning the top six, can a veteran like Tim Duncan crack the list? »Read More

Brewer Not Down About Lack of Minutes
Newly acquired guard Ronnie Brewer played the final 4:44 of Wednesday night’s 110-87 romp over the Utah Jazz at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The defensive specialist obtained from the New York Knicks at last month’s... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: March 14th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 19 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 19
The Miami HEAT continue to dominate. The LA Lakers step into the West's top eight & 15 overall in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 19 »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Point Guards
Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook have been among the best point guards in the league this year, but neither cracks the top two of this list. »Read More
The Obtainable 2013 NBA Free Agents
Chris Paul is more likely than not to return to the L.A. Clippers this summer. Which big-name free agents are actually attainable? »Read More

Kenyon Martin Proving His Worth for Knicks
Somewhere on Thursday night, Knicks GM Glen Grunwald was smiling while watching the Knicks nearly knock off the 2012 Western Conference champions at the Garden. On one end of the sideline, there was Ronnie Brewer riding... »Read More
The NBA’s Ultimate Underdog Team
Featuring a variety of castoffs and undervalued players from teams around the league playing key roles, are the Houston Rockets the NBA's quintessential underdog squad? »Read More

Thunder Send Liggins, Orton to D-League
The Oklahoma City Thunder has assigned guard DeAndre Liggins and center Daniel Orton to the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: March 7th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 18 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More

Kobe Would Have Retaliated Against Ibaka
Kobe Bryant saw Serge Ibaka’s below-the-belt hit Sunday on Blake Griffin and thought that some retaliation was in order. “I probably would have smacked in the mouth,” Bryant said after the Los Angeles... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 18
The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18 »Read More

Ibaka Facing Suspension for Hit on Griffin?
The officials hit (Serge) Ibaka with just a Flagrant 1, though, allowing him to stay in the game. He then drew a foul on (Blake) Griffin, scored on an and-one — and blocked a... »Read More

Ibaka: I Did Not Hurt Griffin Intentionally
With 1:52 remaining in the game, it became particularly physical when Thunder forward Serge Ibaka was whistled for a Flagrant I foul after punching former Oklahoma standout Blake Griffin in the groin. “He hit... »Read More
Can Brewer Earn Minutes in Oklahoma City?
Ronnie Brewer is beyond excited to have joined the Oklahoma City Thunder, despite being concerned about fitting in. How much can he contribute? »Read More

Sources: Thunder Plans to Re-Sign Martin
The Thunder wants to re-sign Martin this summer and have made assurances that they will do so, according to sources. However, another team could make a lucrative offer to Martin and Oklahoma City would... »Read More

Durant Not Focused on Fourth Scoring Title
Thanks to Thunder coach Scott Brooks, Kevin Durant is now in a dead heat with New York’s Carmelo Anthony for this year’s scoring title. Durant is averaging 28.5614 points per game, while Anthony is... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: February 28th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 17 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More

Source: Mark Cuban “agitated” with Fisher
Fresh off remaining as players union president during All-Star weekend,Derek Fisher’s first initiative apparently was to re-instate himself on an NBA team. Not with the struggling Dallas Mavericks, the team he bailed on in December... »Read More
Why Did The Thunder Sign Derek Fisher?
Evidently Derek Fisher burned no bridges with the Oklahoma City Thunder; he was signed again as the playoffs come closer into view. »Read More
NBA PM: Are Playoff Teams Already Set?
It seems there will be a lot less drama down the stretch this season in the NBA ... Jason Kidd's impact on Carmelo Anthony ... The annual trade deadline hangover »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More

Source: Thunder to Sign Derek Fisher
The Oklahoma City Thunder have reached agreement to sign veteran guard Derek Fisher for the remainder of the season, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Fisher, 38, signed with the Thunder late last season and... »Read More
NBA Saturday: The Best Teams in 5 Years
Which NBA teams have the brightest futures? These five teams could be the most dominant five years down the road... What the J.J. Redick trade really means for the Milwaukee Bucks. »Read More

Durant Happy to Have Brewer in OKC
Newly-acquired swingman Ronnie Brewer will not play tonight in the Thunder’s game against Minnesota. Kevin Durant on Ronnie Brewer: “I hate playing against him. I’m glad he’s on our team now. He’s a tremendous... »Read More
Grading the 2013 NBA Trade Deadline Deals
One of the most uneventful trade deadlines in recent memory, J.J. Redick was the most high-profile trade acquisition while the many teams made only minor deals. »Read More

Can Brewer Improve Thunder’s Slippage?
“The opportunity to add a player like Ronnie (Brewer) without dipping into our immediate playing rotation was something we feel like we needed to pursue,” said Thunder general manager Sam Presti. “He brings a... »Read More

Gortat/Perkins Talks Never Happened?
One of the more interesting rumors to surface today was the one that had the Oklahoma City Thunder discussing a trade that would have sent Kendrick Perkins to Phoenix and landed Marcin Gortat in... »Read More
NBA AM: Thunder Pursuing Marcin Gortat?
Oklahoma City hasn’t been shy in the past in making deadline deals. Reports indicate they are pursuing Suns center Marcin Gortat »Read More

Source: OKC Exploring Gortat for Perkins
Much of the Suns’ trade talk seems to have simmered down as the Thursday 1 p.m. deadline nears, but there is one more possibility. ESPN.com reported New York’s interest in Jermaine O’Neal and Toronto’s... »Read More
The 10 Most Untouchable NBA Players
Either because of productivity, promise, contract or all of the above, these 10 NBA players likely aren't going anywhere anytime soon. »Read More
The Worst Trade Deadline Deals of All-Time
The L.A. Clippers turned out fine without Kyrie Irving, but they probably didn't have to just give him away to the Cleveland Cavaliers either. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 16
Where do all 30 teams stand as they head into the NBA trade deadline? The NBA Power Rankings, 16 weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA All-Star Sunday Wrap-Up
A high-scoring affair once again in 2013, Sunday's NBA All-Star Game once again showcased the biggest NBA stars in the game today. »Read More

James Playing Best Basketball of Career?
It’s a mission the Thunder admits is impossible, but one Oklahoma City must take on anyway, that is, if the team has any hope of completing the championship quest that came up oh so... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: February 14th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after fifteen weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More

Durant Gets First Flagrant Foul of Career
Oklahoma City lost its composure early and never seemed to regain it. Center Kendrick Perkins seemed to want to be more of a tough guy than a basketball player on Tuesday. He was whistled... »Read More

James, Westbrook Named Players of the Week
The Miami Heat’s LeBron James and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook today were named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Feb. 4 through Sunday, Feb. 10.... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 15
The Boston Celtics say, 'Don't bury us yet' as they jump up the NBA Power Rankings for Week 15 »Read More

Source: Teams Interested in Eric Maynor
Thunder has been getting numerous inquiries about guard Eric Maynor, sources tell Y! Sports. OKC inclined to keep Maynor but is open-minded. via Marc J. Spears via Twitter »Read More
The NBA’s Most Anonymous All-Star
Despite being recognized around the league as one of the best power forwards in the game, Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge isn't exactly a household name among NBA fans. »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: February 7th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after fourteen weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More
NBA Trade Watch – West
As the February 21 NBA trade deadline nears, which Western Conference teams are looking to make a deal? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 14
The New York Knicks are getting healthy, playing well and climbing in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 14 »Read More

Ibaka Struggles to Find Offensive Game
Serge Ibaka’s shot attempts in the previous 10 contests before Saturday’s game at Cleveland have taken a curious dip. The Thunder’s starting power forward was averaging just 10.1 points on only 8.7 shots per game... »Read More

Durant Impressed by Cavaliers All-Star
A smile creased Kevin Durant’s face at the mere mention of the second-year star. It’s not often that happens when Durant discusses opponents. But that’s the level of admiration the three-time scoring champion has... »Read More
NBA PM: Embracing The “Villain” Role
Kendrick Perkins is among the NBA's best "bad guys" ... Billy Hunter out as NBA Players Association considers big changes ... Good new, bad news for Magic »Read More












































