Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA AM: Revenge On Agenda For James Harden?
Rockets guard James Harden travels to Oklahoma City for first time since being dealt in what could be start of a new rivalry »Read More
Harden on Thunder: ‘Just another game’
James Harden insisted again and again that his first game against the Oklahoma City Thunder will be just another game. He was not sure how he would feel Wednesday when he returns to Chesapeake... »Read More
NBA Fantasy Category MVPs
A month into the season, we look at which players are dominating the nine major fantasy hoops categories, and yes, there are some big surprises. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Four
The Memphis Grizzlies climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with a league-best 9-2 record. »Read More
Perkins Would Love to Finish Career in OKC
(Kendrick) Perkins couldn’t be happier on the Thunder. What’s not to the love? The team is extremely talented, close-knit and poised to contend for years to come. Perkins’ contract will keep in Oklahoma City... »Read More
Does Thunder’s Jackson Deserve Chance?
The play of Eric Maynor has raised the question of whether second-year guard Reggie Jackson deserves a shot to show how he might fare running the second unit. Maynor, once a steady hand and... »Read More
Thunder Sends Orton, Liggins 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
Team-by-Team Payroll Breakdown
The L.A. Lakers easily have the biggest payroll in the NBA. How do the remaining 29 teams compare? »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: November 22nd
Welcome to week three of HOOPSWORLD’s weekly MVP watch. For the third week in a row we have a new number one on our list. Familiar faces are starting to solidify their spots in... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Three
The L.A. Clippers rise to the top of the rankings, edging out the powerful Memphis Grizzlies. »Read More
Kevin Durant Records First Triple-Double
Kevin Durant, in his 391st NBA game Sunday night, registered his first triple-double. He scored 25 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, dished 10 assists and looked as complete as we’ve ever seen him in the... »Read More
Kevin Martin May Remain Bench Player
Thunder coach Scott Brooks said he currently has no plans to insert Kevin Martin into the starting lineup but left the door open for that to change down the line. “At this moment, no,... »Read More
NBA Fantasy Focus: Best Of The Bench
When analyzing your fantasy basketball team, don’t forget to give due consideration to bench players; perhaps it’s time to recheck the waiver wire or propose a trade. »Read More
Kevin Martin Receives Flopping Warning
Kevin Martinon Friday received a warning for flopping, the NBA announced.Read more: http://newsok.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-kevin-martin-warned-about-flopping/article/3729421#ixzz2CUCS9hU3 Kevin Martin on Friday received a warning for flopping, the NBA announced. Martin became the third NBA player to be cited... »Read More
Perkins, Randolph May be Suspended
As is the NBA’s standard procedure, the league is investigating Wednesday night’s confrontation between Thunder center Kendrick Perkins and Memphis power forward Zach Randolphat Chesapeake Energy Arena.Read more: http://newsok.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-notebook-nba-investigates-confrontation-between-kendrick-perkins-zach-randolph/article/3728931#ixzz2CNss84Vc As is the NBA’s standard... »Read More
OKC Thunder to Shake Up Rotations?
The Thunder’s B Team just hasn’t been very good, and definitely not nearly what it was last year. The Thunder has changed and its bench must now evolve. Brooks is in the process of... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: November 15th
HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the 2012-13 MVP race after the second week of the NBA season. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Two
The San Antonio Spurs still top the NBA Power Rankings although the N.Y. Knicks are close behind. »Read More
Coach: OKC Stronger; Valanciunas Breakdown
Just a few games into the season, Coach Macri explains why the Oklahoma City Thunder might be stronger now than ever and what he likes about Jonas Valanciunas' game. »Read More
Durant, Westbrook Have New Agreement?
Russell Westbrook on KD (Kevin Durant) playing an almost passive game: “I think Kevin’s just playing his game. He lets the game come to him. Everybody’s got different personalities. Kevin’s the laid-back type. Everybody... »Read More
Presti: Thunder Focused On Progressing
Yet because Martin’s contract that will pay him $12.9 million this season expires this summer, the questions about his future have already begun. Presti, whose team’s payroll would have been nearing $100 million if... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: November 8th
HOOPSWORLD's takes a look at the 2012-13 MVP race after the first week of the NBA season. »Read More
James Harden Upset with OKC Thunder
Even with the rapid embrace of life as the franchise player for the Houston Rockets, something still troubles All-Star guard James Harden about the way his departure unfolded with the Oklahoma City Thunder: Why... »Read More
Thunder Brainwashing Hasheem Thabeet?
New Oklahoma City Thunder player Kevin Martin has been observing something very interesting about Hasheem Thabeet’s behavior. Martin’s point of view is especially intriguing as the two were teammates together for the Houston Rockets... »Read More
New And Improved Hasheem Thabeet Emerging?
The Oklahoma City Thunder just may find success in turning Hasheem Thabeet into a contributing player in this league. »Read More
NBA AM: Who’s The Sixth Man So Far?
With one week of NBA games in the books, a few players are emerging as frontrunners for Sixth Man of the Year... The Orlando Magic weren't built to lose games... It's tough being a... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week One
The 2012/13 NBA Regular Season is finally underway and the standings are already all over the map. »Read More
Overblown Egos Causing Thunder’s Woes?
The worst thing that can happen to this Thunder season is something that’s reared its head in every single game thus far. That’s egos creeping in and causing players to believe they’re better than.... »Read More
Kevin Martin Fine With Lesser Role
“I’ve been the man the past eight years on my team,” Martin said. “I’m coming into a system where I don’t have to play that role anymore, which I’m very OK with. First and... »Read More
NBA AM: Kevin Martin Saw Trade Coming
Kevin Martin knew he was going to be traded at some point this season... Kobe Bryant fires back at critics... Trevor Booker discusses his approach in year three... »Read More
Durant 2nd Youngest to Log 10,000 Points
With 6:43 remaining in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s game at San Antonio, forward Kevin Durant made a fast break layup in traffic. It put the reigning three-time scoring champion over 10,000 career points.... »Read More
Bobcats Tried to Get James Harden?
Some highlights from Jordan’s 23-minute interview: He said the Bobcats “made a couple of calls’’ about shooting guard James Harden’s availability before the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Harden to the Houston Rockets this week.... »Read More
Oklahoma City Thunder Sign Daniel Orton
Thunder signed Daniel Orton. The 6-10 center signed w/Tulsa 66ers earlier today. He’s first D-League call-up of season. via Art Garcia of Fox Sports Southwest/Twitter »Read More
50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 1)
Joel Brigham makes his annual list of 50 predictions for the upcoming NBA season. How will he do for 2012-13? »Read More
Ranking the Western Conference
With the preseason in the books, HOOPSWORLD ranks the NBA's Western Conference teams. »Read More
NBA AM: Are The Thunder Better Now?
Are the Oklahoma City Thunder better after the James Harden trade?... Updates on the 2009 draft class extension talks... Chandler Parsons ready to jump forward.... NBA Chat at 10:30am EST »Read More
Martin Happy to be on Winning Team
As he made his way through a media horde to step in front of the team banner that would be the backdrop at his introductory press conference, Kevin Martin on Monday casually was asked... »Read More
Thunder Exercise Option On Reggie Jackson
The Oklahoma City Thunder exercised its third-year option on guard Reggie Jackson, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Jackson (6-3, 208), who was the 24th overall pick... »Read More
NBA PM: Is James Harden A Max Player?
Why the Houston Rockets view James Harden as a max player ... Patrick Patterson believes he has earned the right to start ... Joakim Noah has faith in the Chicago Bulls ... »Read More
Martin Coming off Bench for OKC
As expected, Scott Brooks says Kevin Martin will start the season coming off the bench. But Brooks said he doesn’t know for how long. via Darnell Mayberry via Twitter »Read More
Sam Presti Says Maynor Extension Can Wait
(Said Sam Presti:) “We’ve had positive dialogue with Eric (Maynor) and he’s a guy that means a lot to this ball club. We value him. He’s continually gaining more confidence coming back from injury... »Read More
Sam Presti Talks About The Harden Trade
Thunder general manager Sam Presti held a press conference today discussing the James Harden trade at length and its impact on the team. »Read More
The Truth Behind The James Harden Trade
A look at the truth's involved in the shocking trade that sent James Harden from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Houston Rockets. »Read More
NBA Sunday: Gordon Emerges As Bobcats’ Leader
The Charlotte Bobcats entered training camp in search of a team leader. Veteran guard Ben Gordon has stepped up to fill the role. »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Harden Shipped To Houston
HOOPSWORLD's Bill Ingram and Yannis Koutroupis break down the James Harden trade to the Houston Rockets. »Read More
Harden Gone, OKC Stay True to Philosophy
The Oklahoma City Thunder have achieved a remarkable amount of success by establishing and sticking to a few central beliefs. It was that fidelity to those principles that led them to trade James Harden because of a contractual... »Read More
Rockets, Thunder Trade Martin, Harden
The Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder consummated a deal on Saturday night, swapping guards Kevin Martin and James Harden in the process. »Read More
Thunder Trade Harden in Nine Player Deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder traded guard James Harden to the Houston Rockets in exchange for guards Kevin Martin and Jeremy Lamb on Saturday. The Thunder will also receive a pair of first-round draft picks... »Read More
Sam Presti Proves Again Why He’s the Best
The Rockets have been looking for a way to move Martin, one of the last remnants of the Rick Adelman era in Houston, and the Thunder were looking to avoid the maximum contract discussion... »Read More
Thunder Waive Daniel Orton, Two Others
The Thunder has waived Andy Rautins, Hollis Thompson and Daniel Orton…DeAndre Liggins has won the 15th spot. via Darnell Mayberry via Twitter »Read More
Source: James Harden Traded to Houston
Sources report the Oklahoma City Thunder traded James Harden and others for Houston Rockets' Kevin Martin and future draft picks. »Read More
OKC Not Offering Harden Max Deal?
With five days left for Class of 2009, I still only expect five extensions: James Harden, Taj Gibson, Ty Lawson, Steph Curry & Jrue Holiday For the record, tho, plenty of pessimism still circulating... »Read More
Trading James Harden an Option for OKC?
With a Wednesday deadline looming for a contract extension for James Harden, general manager Sam Presti and agent Rob Pelinka have been meeting for the past two days in Oklahoma City trying to work out... »Read More
NBA AM: Extending The 2009 Draft Class
NBA teams have roughly six more days to reach deals with their 2009 draft picks, who is close to a deal?... NBA Teams have to get to 15 guys by Monday... NBA Chats at... »Read More
Will Thabeet Thrive in Oklahoma City?
Hasheem Thabeet. Let me say this. If he keeps developing at the rate that he has since coming to OKC, the Thunder might have something down the line. Keep in mind that nobody’s asking... »Read More
Kevin Durant to Make Leap as Playmaker?
The thing that impressed me most tonight was Kevin Durant’s passing. His improvement as a playmaker was evident last year, but he looks even more comfortable creating this year. He had five assists and... »Read More
Harden’s Contract Situation Affecting OKC?
Russell Westbrook needed only to catch a fraction of the conversation, after spotting Kevin Durant in the hallway cornered by one of those nosy media pests, to know he wanted no part of it. “Same questions for... »Read More
NBA PM: Who Survives the Cut?
NBA Teams can carry up to 15 players into the regular season. Who will make it past training camp to opening night? »Read More
Liggins Making His Case in OKC
DeAndre Liggins made it crystal clear at Thunder media day why he came to Oklahoma City. “I’m just trying to get a job,” he said. “That’s all I’m trying to do.” After two weeks,... »Read More
Durant Takes Issue with Pregame Change
Several rules are a point of emphasis in the NBA this season, and one unquestionably will impact the Thunder. When pregame introductions have concluded, teams will have 90 seconds to return to the court... »Read More
Serbian Coach to Run Tulsa 66ers?
In an innovative and historic hiring, the Oklahoma City Thunder have reached agreement with Serbian Darko Rajakovic to coach the franchise’s Development League affiliate in Tulsa, sources told Yahoo! Sports. Rajakovic’s hiring with the... »Read More
Thunder Eric Maynor Back to Normal?
Your Thunder didn’t sign an impact free agent in the offseason. It did something better. It welcomed back Maynor. The Thunder beat the Charlotte Bobcats 120-98 Tuesday night in its first home exhibition game... »Read More
James Harden Suffers Groin Injury
The most newsworthy thing from today is James Harden has a groin injury and will not play tomorrow night here in Utah. It doesn’t sound like Harden’s groin injury is Kendrick Perkins level so... »Read More
Kendrick Perkins Still Not Over Finals Loss
The always-engaging Kendrick Perkins has a message for his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates: Stay hungry. »Read More
NBA PM: Plenty At Stake In Preseason Action
Steve Nash, Brandon Roy, Jeremy Lin, and Jonas Valanciunas are some of the big names taking the court tonight ... Brandon Roy: The Comeback Trail ... The Cuban/Williams debate ... »Read More
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