Season tickets IMO will not be an easy sale. You know they are targeting all current and previous season ticket holders. Should see sales beef up once OKC's NBA draft pick for 2021-22 is selected; also the more the pandemic gets under control.

Like what I see in the rebuild post Westbrook era. These guys are young and hungry; they have really impressed me without the services of Veteran Al Horford on the court. Look for The Incredible Thinking Man (Sam Presti) to select another impact piece with a top five pick.

What has been more impressive is the culture Mark Daigneault has built and the direction he's taking this team. Absent is a lot of complaining and badgering of officials by Thunder players. Coach Daigneault is changing the climate & culture--taking full control of the team.

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Thunder @ Golden State
Saturday, May 8
Chase Center, San Francisco
Bally Sports Oklahoma, 9 p.m.

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Thunder 97 @ Warriors 136

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401307824

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Thunder @ Kings
Sunday, May 9
Golden 1 Center, Sacramento
Bally Sports Oklahoma, 9 p.m.

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Timberwolves knock off Magic 128 - 96

NBA Standings https://www.espn.com/nba/standings

Cleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 47 .309
Oklahoma City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 47 .309
Orlando. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 47 .309
Minnesota. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 47 .309

Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 45 .294
Houston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 52 .235

Thunder 98 @ Kings 126

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401307833

We just HAD to go and beat Boston, didn’t we? Lol

Western Conference

13. Oklahoma City Thunder . . . . . . . . . 21 - 42 .333
14. Minnesota Timberwolves . . . . . . . . 20 - 44 .313
15. Houston Rockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 47 .254


NBA Standings https://www.espn.com/nba/standings




Man.. they can't even win at tanking.

Man.. they can't even win at tanking.


^ ^ ^ NBA Oklahoma City Thunder 2020-21 season thread 'POST OF THE YEAR.' :D


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Three games remain:


Tuesday, May 11 @Sacramento - 9:00 PM

Friday, May 14 vs Utah Home - 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 16 vs LAC Home - 7:00 PM*

*Bally Sport time update

Man.. they can't even win at tanking.

Actually, considering OKC has a 52/48 shot at getting Houston's pick means you could say they're winning at tanking. OKC would actually rather Houston be first than them.

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Thunder @ Kings
Tuesday, May 11
Golden 1 Center, Sacramento
Bally Sports Oklahoma, 9 p.m.

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1st Round
4. Oklahoma City
18. Oklahoma City (MIA)

2nd Round
33. Oklahoma City
35. Oklahoma City (MIN)
56. Oklahoma City (DEN)

Determining the NBA Draft Order


1 All teams missing the playoffs are in the Lottery
2 Teams with worse records get more chances at winning a top four pick (more ping pong ball combos)
3 The 1st overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls
4 The 2nd overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls
5 The 3rd overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls
6 The 4th overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls
7 Remaining lottery teams, sorted by record, fill out picks 5-14
8 Playoff teams, sorted by record, are assigned picks 15-30 - playoff seeds and outcomes have no impact
9 Random drawing decides who picks first between teams with same record
10 Tied lottery teams split their ping pong balls evenly, and any odd remainder and the better draft order position are given to the random
drawing winner
11 Second round is ordered by record without playoff consideration
12 Second round ties are in reverse order of the teams' first round picks

Tankathon: Full 2021 NBA Draft Order

Link: http://www.tankathon.com/full_draft

OKC's first round picks won't be determined until the lottery. They still have the possibility of getting Houston's first round pick if it is no. 5.

OKC's first round picks won't be determined until the lottery. They still have the possibility of getting Houston's first round pick if it is no. 5.

So true. The link IMO is tied to projections based on the number of pings--with the likely-hood favorable to the # of ping balls. ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN... TBD on NBA Draft Night.

Looks like there is a flaw in the Tankathon link: http://www.tankathon.com/full_draft

Where is Minnesota...

Thunder 106 @ Kings 122

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401307849

1. Houston Rockets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 53 .254 (69) WC
2. Detroit Pistons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 50 .286 (70) EC
3. Oklahoma City Thunder. . . . . . . . . . 21 - 49 .300 (70) WC
4. Cleveland Cavaliers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 48 .304 (69) EC
5. Orlando Magic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 48 .304 (69) EC
6. Minnesota Timberwolves. . . . . . . . . 22 - 47 .319 (69) WC




ESPN NBA STANDINGS - https://www.espn.com/nba/standings

Catastrophic win for the Thunder.

We would be tied for 2nd right now if we hadn't beaten the Celtics.

Looks like there is a flaw in the Tankathon link: http://www.tankathon.com/full_draft

Where is Minnesota...

They’re there at #6, but their pick goes to Golden State unless it’s in the top 3.

We would be tied for 2nd right now if we hadn't beaten the Celtics.

Yup, it increasingly seems likely that we’ll end up in a 3-way tie for third and split those odds. Maybe Orlando beats a resting 76ers team, but probably not.

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Jazz @ Thunder
Friday, May 14
Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City
Bally Sports Oklahoma, 7 p.m.

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Cavs with the terrible (for them) win last night ....

thunder look to finish in a 2 way tie for 3rd

Cavs with the terrible (for them) win last night ....

thunder look to finish in a 2 way tie for 3rd

Just as long as we don't mess up and win....

It looks like the teams we play in our last two games (Jazz & Clippers) will still be playing for seeding so they probably won't be resting anyone which happens a lot this time of year.

It looks like the teams we play in our last two games (Jazz & Clippers) will still be playing for seeding so they probably won't be resting anyone which happens a lot this time of year.

Jazz are already resting Donovan Mitchell, but they should have plenty to beat us.

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June 22: NBA draft lottery (7:30 p.m. CT)






Countdown...


1. Houston Rockets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 - 54 .229 (70) WC
2. Detroit Pistons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 50 .286 (70) EC
3. Oklahoma City Thunder. . . . . . . . . . 21 - 49 .300 (70) WC
4. Orlando Magic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 - 48 .304 (69) EC
5. Cleveland Cavaliers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 48 .314 (70) EC
6. Minnesota Timberwolves. . . . . . . . . 22 - 47 .319 (69) WC


ESPN NBA STANDINGS - https://www.espn.com/nba/standings

https://sportsfly.cbsistatic.com/fly-270/bundles/sportsmediacss/images/league-logos/NBA.svg 2021 NBA Draft scouting reports: Strengths, weaknesses and player comparisons for projected lottery picks.

1. Cade Cunningham | 6-8, 220 | PG | Fr. | Oklahoma St.


Strengths

Great passing vision and guts to execute off what he sees
Reads, thinks the game at a high level
Excellent positional size
Good creation ability on offense with the ball in his hands, and can create space to get shots for himself and others
Devastatingly effective in isolation scenarios
Effective shooter and scorer
Multi-positional defender
Uses size to his advantage on both sides of the court

Weaknesses

Turnover-prone -- averaged more turnovers than assists at Oklahoma State
Came up big in clutch situations, but had notable late-game blunders in big moments either lacking awareness or forcing bad passes
Doesn't have elite first step or explosiveness to blow by defenders

2. Jalen Suggs | 6-4, 205 | SG | Fr. | Gonzaga


Strengths

Competitive, fiery guard whose motor always runs hot
Slasher who can get to the rim at will and finishes with both hands
Very good passer
Active rebounder who loves to crash the boards and run the break
Good shooter and creator who projects as franchise-caliber point guard

Weaknesses

Good shooter but 3-point shooting tailed off, hitting 33.7% from distance on 104 attempts
Playmaker on defense but sometimes takes ill-advised chances in effort to make homerun play

3. Evan Mobley | 7-0, 215 | C | Fr. | USC


Strengths

Uniquely talented big man with 7-foot frame and 7-4 wingspan
Fluid athlete who can drop his hips and defend multiple positions from post to perimeter
Elite defensive weapon who can block shots and anchor a defense
Talented scorer who can score in variety of ways

Weaknesses

Developing shooter: made 30% of 3-pointers at USC and was 69.4% free-throw shooter
Skinny, high center of gravity and still needs to add muscle to huge frame
4. Jalen Green | 6-5, 172 | SG | G League Ignite

Strengths

Can create and score as well as any prospect in this draft
Explosive, bouncy athlete who can finish above the rim
Modern-day NBA 2-guard because of his size, athleticism and scoring upside

Weaknesses

Improving passer, but room to develop outside of generating his own offense
Can sometimes settle for deep looks as opposed to driving into traffic to finish around the rim

5. Jonathan Kuminga | 6-8, 205 | SF | G League Ignite


Strengths

Great positional size, custom-fit as archetype of a modern-day wing
Oozing with potential as jumbo playmaker with craft and confidence to make plays off the dribble
Good finisher around the rim
Projectable, positionless defensive player who uses his size

Weaknesses

Made 16 of his 65 3-point attempts (24.6%) in the G League
Raw and largely unpolished on both ends
Needs to improve as a shooter on offense and with his awareness on defense in team constructs

Source: CBS/NBA https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2021-nba-draft-scouting-reports-strengths-weaknesses-and-player-comparisons-for-projected-lottery-picks/

Imagine: Oklahoma City Thunder with a Roby & Mobley :D

Jazz 109 @ Thunder 93

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401307869

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Clippers @ Thunder
Sunday, May 16
Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City
Bally Sports Oklahoma, 11 a.m.

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What are the odds that we get the #1 pick and Houston falls to #5?

Like 5%?

What are the odds that we get the #1 pick and Houston falls to #5?

Like 5%?

I'm too lazy to find the info right now, but I saw someone who did the math and I think it was somewhere between a 5-10% chance. Once games are finished tomorrow I'll see if I can post our set odds for the draft lottery.

What are the odds that we get the #1 pick and Houston falls to #5?

Like 5%?

We currently have a 13.3% at the no. one pick and a 47.9% at Houston's no. 5 pick.

We currently have a 13.3% at the no. one pick and a 47.9% at Houston's no. 5 pick.

To me, they seem like dependent events since the occurrence of the #1 pick going to OKC would increase the probability of Houston falling to the #5.

If the events were independent, you could just multiply the probabilities.

Yahoo Sports says the Thunder / Clippers game is at 8 pm this evening. ???

Yahoo Sports says the Thunder / Clippers game is at 8 pm this evening. ???

Correct: Game time is 8 p.m. tonight...

Noticed that time change which was once labeled TBD. Usually check my Cox Contour TV programming guide along with the game day LockerVision jerseys which still indicates 12 ET before posting (uniforms & times) on this forum. ESPN & some printed outlets had TBD for the final two Thunder games. They post the changes as soon as they get them.

Hope next season we get a printed schedule that is more consistent with predetermined times & dates; especially since we will have limited fan support in our (yet-to-be-named) arena.

Hopefully Mark talks some sense into Poku at halftime.

The young brodie ballin’ out of control.

A disastrous win.

A disastrous win.

Might need to cut Poku for this.

Just no situational awareness.

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Clippers 112 @ Thunder 117

Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401307888

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NBA Draft Lottery 2021: Projected Order and Odds for Every Team Involved: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2943460-nba-draft-lottery-2021-projected-order-and-odds-for-every-team-involved


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Literally win 2 games in the last 3 months only to take a dump on your own odds for the final game? Not sure what that was about.

Correct: Game time is 8 p.m. tonight...

Noticed that time change which was once labeled TBD. Usually check my Cox Contour TV programming guide along with the game day LockerVision jerseys which still indicates 12 ET before posting (uniforms & times) on this forum. ESPN & some printed outlets had TBD for the final two Thunder games. They post the changes as soon as they get them.

Hope next season we get a printed schedule that is more consistent with predetermined times & dates; especially since we will have limited fan support in our (yet-to-be-named) arena.

Have the Thunder announced attendance policy for the 21-22 season?

Literally win 2 games in the last 3 months only to take a dump on your own odds for the final game? Not sure what that was about.

All I can think of is we have so many future first round pics it wouldn't be hard to trade up for multiple players.

Literally win 2 games in the last 3 months only to take a dump on your own odds for the final game? Not sure what that was about.

The Clippers wanted to lose so they wouldn't be on the same side of the brackets as the Lakers (assuming they beat GSW in the 7/8 game). They out-tanked us last night.

Have the Thunder announced attendance policy for the 21-22 season?

i have heard that they are currently thinking 65%.

Gives them a built in excuse when there is little demand for tickets.

i have heard that they are currently thinking 65%.

Gives them a built in excuse when there is little demand for tickets.

Yep--always has to be a conspiracy at work.

i have heard that they are currently thinking 65%.

Gives them a built in excuse when there is little demand for tickets.

100% is the current plan

i have heard that they are currently thinking 65%.

Gives them a built in excuse when there is little demand for tickets.

And you heard that where?

Presti should have signed a couple of us to 10-day contracts.

Certainly don't understand why they would be selling tickets not knowing what the capacity will be unless as BoulderSooner said 'Current plan is 100%

They sell full season tickets packages &10+ game ticket memberships: http://okcthunder.com/interest/?campaignid=paidsearch&gclid=CjwKCAjwqIiFBhAHEiwANg9sznwkz1k5ZvV1Jn-q31jknx5k_sXge-SFdLgcB-5rERntQ4lE0rETHRoC_FMQAvD_BwE

Haven't inquired about tickets, still trying to digest the abbreviated & condensed 2021 season.

How will NBA draft lottery tiebreakers be decided?


The Oklahoma City Thunder are among teams who will have to wait to know exactly what odds they’ll have in the draft lottery. They are tied with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the fourth-worst record in the NBA.


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Oklahoma City, Cleveland and the other teams who have a record that is equal to another team’s will have their draft or lottery spot determined by a coinflip, according to ESPN’s Jonathan Givony. Givony tweeted that the coinflips will take place on May 25 early in the day.


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I'm glad OKC won the last game of our regular season. It was good for the young players self worth. If finishing the season 3-25 in the final 28 games isn't bad enough for someone, then I don't know what to tell you.

On another note, they sold tickets last season also aiming at 25% and then we became the only single NBA team not to let fans in for any game. That's not something to be proud of.

Disagree with both points. To the former point, winning or losing the last game of the season didn’t impact players’ “self-worth.” They beat a team intentionally trying to lose. Morale was good all season. OKC did a nice job of that. Winning that last game just hurt lottery odds…

Pause the Game

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Thunder have traded horford and brown to t he Celtics for kemba and the 16th pick in this draft

Presti has a pick problem. Kemba will likely be shipped away for even more picks this season.

Presti has a pick problem. Kemba will likely be shipped away for even more picks this season.

He’s got 99 problems, but a Pick ain’t one.

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ESPN will air the ping pong balls selection pick that will determine the pick selection order tonight at 7:30 p.m. This will be a pivotal moment in NBA Thunder history. Time: 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. on ESPN.

Are we feeling lucky; this will be much more agonizing (anticipation filled) than the recent coin flip the Thunder won.
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