Miami Heat 103 @ Milwaukee Bucks 94

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401241770

Miami win series 4 - 1

Los Angeles Lakers 112 @ Houston Rockets 102

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401242803

Los Angeles lead series 2 - 1

Toronto Raptors 125 @ Boston Celtics 122 - 2OT

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401240081RL]

Series tied 3 - 3

Los Angeles Clippers 96 @ Denver Nuggets 85

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401242797

Los Angeles lead series 3 - 1

Los Angeles Lakers 110 @ Houston Rockets 100

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401242804] (https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401242804)

Los Angeles lead series 3 - 1

Denver Nuggets 111 @ Los Angeles Clippers 105

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401242798

Los Angeles lead series 3 - 2

Boston Celtics 92 @ Toronto Raptors 87

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401241765

Boston win series 4 - 3

Houston Rockets 96 @ Los Angeles Lakers 119

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401242805

Los Angeles win series 4 - 1

Los Angeles Clippers 98 @ Denver Nuggets 111

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401242799

Series tied 3 - 3

Miami Heat 117 @ Boston Celtics 114 - OT

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401245393

Miami lead series 1 - 0

Denver Nuggets 104 @ Los Angeles Clippers 89

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401242800

Denver win series 4 - 3

There goes any chance of Los Angeles to have a dream Western Conference finals against two inter city Staples Center rivals, maybe next season.


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The Clippers plan to break ground on the estimated $1.2 billion project in 2021.


While significant hurdles remain, the Clippers are hoping to break ground by 2021 on an 18,500-seat arena and a surrounding 26-acre, billion-dollar development project. They hope to be finished by 2024, when their lease expires at Staples Center.

Wayoff P struck again. Down the stretch that was some terrible basketball by the Clippers.

Miami Heat 106 @ Boston Celtics 101

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401245394

Miami lead series 2 - 0

Denver Nuggets 114 @ Los Angeles Lakers 126

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401246234

Los Angeles lead series 1 - 0

Boston Celtics 117 @ Miami Heat 106

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401245395

Miami lead series 2 - 1

Denver Nuggets 103 @ Los Angeles Lakers 105

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401246235

Los Angeles lead sere 2 - 0

by Joe Mussatto
Published: Tue, September 22, 2020 4:59 PM Updated: Tue, September 22, 2020 5:40 PM


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Former Thunder coach Billy Donovan has been hired as the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls--Oklahoman

Los Angeles Lakers 106 @ Denver Nuggets 114

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401246236

Los Angeles lead series 2 -1

Boston Celtics 109 @ Miami Heat 112

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401247145

Miami lead series 3 - 1

Los Angeles Lakers 114 @ Denver Nuggets 108

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401246237

Los Angeles lead series 3 - 1

Miami Heat 108 @ Boston Celtics 121

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401247146

Miami lead series 3 - 2

Denver Nuggets 107 @ Los Angeles Lakers 117

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401246238

Los Angeles win series 4 - 1

Boston Celtics 113 @ Miami Heat 125

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401247147

Miami win series 4 - 2

Miami Heat 98 @ Los Angeles Lakers 116

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401248433

Los Angeles lead series 1 - 0

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After a rapid courtship and negotiation, Doc Rivers has reached agreement on a five-year deal to become the next coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN on Thursday.--Adrian WojnarowskiSenior NBA Insider

Sources: Doc Rivers agrees to five-year deal to coach Philadelphia 76ers: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30018563/sources-doc-rivers-agrees-deal-coach-philadelphia-76ers

Would be stunned if the Lakers don't sweep this series given Miami's injury situation after last night.

Miami Heat 114 @ Los Angeles Lakers 124

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401248434

Los Angeles lead series 2 - 0

Los Angeles Lakers 104 @ Miami Heat 115

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401248435

Los Angeles lead series 2 - 1

What a game by Butler.

He is having a hell of a season. He seems to be ultra competitive and his team didn't like him in Philly or Minnesota. What a screw up by management.

Los Angeles Lakers 102 @ Miami Heat 96

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401248436

Los Angeles lead series 3 - 1

What a game by Butler.

He is having a hell of a season. He seems to be ultra competitive and his team didn't like him in Philly or Minnesota. What a screw up by management.

This Miami team is really fun to watch. I wish they had taken game 4.

Miami Heat 36 @ Los Angeles Lakers 27

Box score: https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401248437

Miami Heat 111 @ Los Angeles Lakers 108

Box score: https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401248437

Los Angeles lead series 3 - 2

Los Angeles Lakers 2020 NBA Champions

Los Angeles Lakers 106 @ Miami Heat 93

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401248438

Los Angeles win series 4 - 2

James Harden to join Durant & Irving in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets are nearing a deal to send James Harden to Brooklyn, according to multiple sources close to FOS. The deal isn't “official”, but sources say a deal is in place and the two teams had a “verbal agreement.”

Can you imagine Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irvin & James Harden playing together.

James Harden to join Durant & Irving in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets are nearing a deal to send James Harden to Brooklyn, according to multiple sources close to FOS. The deal isn't “official”, but sources say a deal is in place and the two teams had a “verbal agreement.”

Can you imagine Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irvin & James Harden playing together.
I've heard a few local and national radio personalities say they'll be looking for the fights to break out. And maybe not just in the locker room. I might have to agree. There's only one ball on the floor at a time.

Looks as though the Minnesota Timberwolves get all of the good early draft selections and nothing seems to materialize. Can't you imagine how T-Wolves fans are feeling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQLijBxN2PE

James Harden to join Durant & Irving in Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets are nearing a deal to send James Harden to Brooklyn, according to multiple sources close to FOS. The deal isn't “official”, but sources say a deal is in place and the two teams had a “verbal agreement.”

Can you imagine Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irvin & James Harden playing together.

It's not close till "Woj" reports it, lol.

It's not close till "Woj" reports it, lol.

Woj is your bible; however, forgive us for having a little fun...

Woj is your bible; however, forgive us for having a little fun...

Fun? It seemed you were reporting an imminent deal. In either case I forgive you.

Fun? It seemed you were reporting an imminent deal. In either case I forgive you.

LMAO! You and me both need to go somewhere and sit down... Thanks Jersey, really enjoy your posts.

LMAO! You and me both need to go somewhere and sit down... Thanks Jersey, really enjoy your posts.

With a pint of amber nectar in front of us. Cheers, glad you are on top of things.

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2021 NBA Draft prospects


1. Cade Cunningham, PG, Oklahoma State
Height: 6' 7" | Weight: 220 | Age: 19 | Freshman

2. Evan Mobley, F/C, USC
Height: 7' 0" | Weight: 215 | Age: 19 | Freshman

5. Jalen Suggs, G, Gonzaga
Height: 6' 4" | Weight: 205 | Age: 19 | Freshman

2021 NBA Draft Big Board: Top 60 Prospects to Watch - https://www.si.com/nba/2020/12/08/2021-nba-draft-big-board-top-60-prospects

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Oklahoma City Thunder

Owner: Professional Basketball Club (Clay Bennett, chairman)

Chief administrative officer: Danny Barth


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Home venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena (18,203)

Arena naming rights deal: US$3 million a year, subject to 3% annual increase, signed 2011, expires 2023.


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2.5-by-2.5-inch space for the next five years as part of an extension of the two entities’ existing partnership

Jersey patch sponsor: Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, US$10 million a year, signed 2019, expires 2023.


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Local broadcasters: Fox Sports Oklahoma (TV), WWLS-The Sports Animal (radio), ESPN Radio Oklahoma City (radio), 930AM (Spanish radio).

What they have been up to: Replacing Thunder veteran Russell Westbrook was the priority on-court during the off-season, and the franchise seems to have found a promising substitute in young point-guard Shai Gilgrous-Alexander. For the new 2019/20 season, fans will also be treated to new renovations at the Chesapeake Energy Arena, with substantial upgrades to the building and concourse forming part of Oklahoma City’s Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS).

Source: https://www.sportspromedia.com/analysis/nba-2019-20-tv-rights-jersey-patch-sponsors-naming-rights

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$10 million a year for a patch; that's almost 3x arena naming rights.

No wonder Love's have the brightest patch in the NBA.

https://sports.yahoo.com/mark-cuban-dallas-mavericks-done-playing-national-anthem-protest-kneel-011116159.html

Cuban stopped the Mavs from playing the national anthem before games

Oklahoma's Magnificent 7


The Professional Basketball Club, LLC

The Professional Basketball Club, LLC is a group of Oklahoma City and Tulsa businessmen who represent a wide variety of local and national business interests. The PBC owns both the Oklahoma City Thunder of the NBA and the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA Developmental League. The PBC purchased the NBA franchise in 2006.


https://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/thunder/media/owner_bennett_clay.jpg Clayton I. Bennett
Chairman, Oklahoma City Thunder
Chairman, Dorchester Capital

https://www.nba.com/resources/static/team/v2/thunder/kaiser_headshot_1314.jpg George B. Kaiser
President, GBK Corporation
Chairman, BOK Financial

https://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/thunder/media/owner_records_jeffrey.jpg G. Jeffrey Records, Jr.
Chairman and CEO,
MidFirst Bank

https://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/thunder/media/owner_cameron_william.jpg William M. Cameron
Chairman and CEO,
American Fidelity Assurance Company

https://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/thunder/media/owner_howard_robert.jpg Robert E. Howard II
Chairman, Howard Investments

https://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/thunder/media/owner_scaramucci_domer.jpg Jay Scaramucci
President, Balon Corporation

https://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/thunder/media/owner_dobson_everett.jpg Everett R. Dobson
Managing Partner, Dobson Partnerships

Franchise value of the Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) 2003-2021 = $1,575 billion, the original franchise (NBA Seattle Supersonics) was purchased in 2006 by a group of Oklahoma businessmen for $350 million.


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Interesting how different the penalties are.

I wonder why?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/basketball-player-called-jeremy-lin-174742468.html

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/heat-meyers-leonard-punished-anti-semitic-slur

one handled internally, the other fined and banished for a week.

Interesting how different the penalties are.

I wonder why?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/basketball-player-called-jeremy-lin-174742468.html

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/heat-meyers-leonard-punished-anti-semitic-slur

one handled internally, the other fined and banished for a week.

one is a racial slur and the other is just an insensitive comment .. both wrong but to different degrees

Interesting how different the penalties are.

I wonder why?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/basketball-player-called-jeremy-lin-174742468.html

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/heat-meyers-leonard-punished-anti-semitic-slur

one handled internally, the other fined and banished for a week.

Only one of those were done on livestream for the world to hear. It would be pretty hard to keep that incident internal.

I'd also add that one happend with a G League player on a tiny salary and the other with an NBA player on $10 million salary. The G League season was over so there's really nothing to suspend him from.

I'd also add that one happend with a G League player on a tiny salary and the other with an NBA player on $10 million salary. The G League season was over so there's really nothing to suspend him from.

You can always suspend him for the 1st few games for the next season. Happens all the time in baseball with guys who get caught cheating.

Also he just got traded to the thunder

You can always suspend him for the 1st few games for the next season. Happens all the time in baseball with guys who get caught cheating.

Also he just got traded to the thunder

But he will never play for the Thunder (injured shoulder). And more than likely will not be renewed due to team option. He was traded for Trever Ariza and the Thunder receives a draft pick.

But he will never play for the Thunder (injured shoulder). And more than likely will not be renewed due to team option. He was traded for Trever Ariza and the Thunder receives a draft pick.

he is not even reporting to the thunder

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Wizards Part Ways With Coach Scott Brooks After Contract Expires: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/nbcsports/wizards-part-ways-with-coach-scott-brooks-after-contract-expires/2533775/

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https://www.gannett-cdn.com/presto/2021/06/16/USAT/1326c4cc-2e73-43fa-aa7b-4612b2c5a495-USP_NBA__New_Orleans_Pelicans_at_Denver_Nuggets.jp g?width=660&height=439&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp

Stan Van Gundy fired after failing to get Zion Williamson, Pelicans into playoffs: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/pelicans/2021/06/16/stan-van-gundy-fired-after-one-season-pelicans/7713173002/

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Pause the Game

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https://okcthunder.com/films/?utm_source=insider&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=210617-weeklyinsider.html

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Forgive me, but I can't stand this two headed snake who's venom is lethal from both heads (Kevin Durant), or his partner in crime (James 'bobble-head' Harden). Wish them the best of luck; however I'm pulling for their opponents.


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Impressive, the variety of players in the Brooklyn Nets-Milwaukee Bucks game that have Thunder or University of Oklahoma ties.