That is mighty good company for our young star!

Pretty fair although I’d say Luca is easily #1 followed by SGA

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/4432813.png&h=96&w=96&scale=crop JeremiahRobinson-Earl

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/4683018.png&h=96&w=96&scale=crop Aleksej Pokusevski

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/4433255.png&h=96&w=96&scale=crop Chet Holmgren

Wish you guys the best on rehab and recovery.

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

Shai Gilgous-Alexander has NBA All Star caliber game.

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The NBA announced tonight (02/02/2023) that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named a Western Conference All Star Reserve.
SGA received more than two million fan votes and support from NBA coaches.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIPaXlQ2Pzw

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The NBA announced the official rosters for the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars event. This is the league's annual showcase for young talent and potential future All-Stars, with 28 rookies, sophomores and G League players competing on Friday, February 17, in Salt Lake City, UT.

Oklahoma City will be represented by rookie Jalen Williams and sophomore Josh Giddey as part of this 28-man roster.

Josh Giddey is shooting 48.5% from the floor and 32.6% from 3-point range, up from 41.9% and 26.3% a season ago. His off-season commitment has been evident.

Jalen Williams has been critical for the Thunder on both sides of the floor, and is regularly starting night in and night out. He’s been everything Oklahoma City could’ve hoped for to this point and is deserving of a spot on the Rising Stars roster.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt4u3CAWom8

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/4432813.png&h=96&w=96&scale=crop JeremiahRobinson-Earl

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/4683018.png&h=96&w=96&scale=crop Aleksej Pokusevski

https://basketball.realgm.com/images/nba/4.2/profiles/photos/2006/Dort_Lu_okc22.jpgLuguentz Dort

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/4433255.png&h=96&w=96&scale=crop Chet Holmgren


Continue to wish you guys the best in Rehab & Recovery.

Shake it, Shai



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaX3wypsqd8

Muscala just got traded away for picks and Justin Jackson.

This to me is playoffs whiteflag unless there is some crazy Presti moves coming in the next few hours.

I would not be surprised to see SGA shut down after the ASG.

Muscala just got traded away for picks and Justin Jackson.

This to me is playoffs whiteflag unless there is some crazy Presti moves coming in the next few hours.

I would not be surprised to see SGA shut down after the ASG.

No way. JRE is on his coming back and would be playing over Moose anyway. It's a way to get value for a player that simply wasn't in the future of the team after this year.

Muscala just got traded away for picks and Justin Jackson.

This to me is playoffs whiteflag unless there is some crazy Presti moves coming in the next few hours.

I would not be surprised to see SGA shut down after the ASG.

Trading a back up C is not a tank move.

Presti waiving J. Jackson and actively looking to move the picks.

Looks like Darius Bazley is headed to the Suns in exchange for a 2nd and Dario Saric.

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Justin Jackson signed a 1 year / $2,133,278 contract with the Boston Celtics, including $2,133,278 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $2,133,278. In 2022-23, Jackson will earn a base salary of $2,133,278, while carrying a cap hit of $1,836,090 and a dead cap value of $1,836,090.

HT/WT - 6' 8", 220 lbs - College: North Carolina - Draft Info: 2017: Rd 1, Pk 15 (POR)


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Ht/Wt 6’10’’, 225 lbs, Age 28 years, Drafted 2014: Round 1, Pick 12, Orlando Magic

Highly skilled, smart, and smooth. Has the height of a power forward and the skills of a guard. Capable of taking charge of the offense as both a scorer and distributor, and can score well in multiple ways (in transition, from the arc, and posting up). A good rebounder too. Instinctive overall, and moves well when away from the ball. Not explosive athletically or very long of limb, factors limiting him a bit defensively. Despite good fundamentals he can be mistake-prone (as both a passer and committing fouls).

Welcome to Oklahoma City, Justin Jackson and Dario Saric . . .

Ahead of Thursday's 3 p.m. ET NBA trade deadline, the Phoenix Suns reportedly acquired forward Darius Bazley from the Oklahoma City Thunder.

ESPN Oklahoma City Thunder roster should update in a few days: https://www.espn.com/nba/team/roster/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder

Thanks guys, for the updates.

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Thunder Roster: https://www.nba.com/thunder/roster
Welcome Jusin Jackson & Dario Saric

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Debut with Thunder netted him 12 points in 14 minutes of play in route to a 133-96 win over the Houston Rockets.
Dario, Welcome to Oklahoma City!

Oklahoma City Thunder Official Roster: https://www.nba.com/thunder/roster


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#9 Forward-Center - Dario Saric Height - 6-10 - Weight 225 lbs - Age 28
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#30 Center - Olivier Sarr Height 6-11 - Weight 240 lbs - Age 23
OKLAHOMA CITY, February 12, 2023 – The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed forward/center Olivier Sarr to a Two-Way Contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released.

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Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle/abdomen) has been ruled out for tonight's game versus the Kings, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

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Eugene Omoruyi waived

Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Sunday, February 26, they had waived forward Eugene Omoruyi. Thunder move on from Omoruyi 16 days after converting the two-way player to a full-time NBA deal.

Lindy got the full contract. Great story.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbRd4_SRwEo
The OKC Thunder Are Quietly Building A SUPERTEAM! | Best Young Core in the NBA?



Oklahoma City Thunder are last in NBA attendance: http://www.espn.com/nba/attendance

Brighter days are ahead for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Kenrich Williams out for the season with a wrist injury

Thunder Injury & Rehabilitation

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/4683018.png&h=96&w=96&scale=crop Aleksej Pokusevski - Day-to-day

https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/static.fantasydata.com/headshots/nba/low-res/20001999.png Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Day-to-day - Remains out for Friday's game versus the Jazz.

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/4433255.png&h=96&w=96&scale=crop Chet Holmgren - Remainder of 2022-23 Season

https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/static.fantasydata.com/headshots/nba/low-res/20002056.png Kenrick Williams - Remainder of 2022-23 Season


Wish you guys the best on rehab and recovery.

Thunder Injury & Rehabilitation

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/4683018.png&h=96&w=96&scale=crop Aleksej Pokusevski - Day-to-day

https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/static.fantasydata.com/headshots/nba/low-res/20001999.png Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Day-to-day - Remains out for Friday's game versus the Jazz.

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/headshots/nba/players/full/4433255.png&h=96&w=96&scale=crop Chet Holmgren - Remainder of 2022-23 Season

https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/static.fantasydata.com/headshots/nba/low-res/20002056.png Kenrick Williams - Remainder of 2022-23 Season


Wish you guys the best on rehab and recovery.




And so the Presti Panzer’s slow march to the #5 Seed begins . . .

I ain’t mad about it

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Josh Giddey's letter to Oklahoma City and Thunder organization: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/josh-giddey-oklahoma-city-thunder-nba-basketball



I wanted to write this note thanking you for all
your support as we start the process of
preparing for Year 3.

Our guys are some guys, you know what I
mean? We belong here.


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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiM3XCEIJ9A

Always get somewhat scared when someone posts a story in The Player’s Trib.

Granted, The Giddey is not a snake.

Thunder/Nuggets draft pick trade: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37826075/sources-nuggets-get-package-picks-deal-thunder

Thunder/Nuggets draft pick trade: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37826075/sources-nuggets-get-package-picks-deal-thunder

Any trade/deal that cuts our exposure to 2024 is a pretty big win.

That is shaping up to be a terrible draft. A potentially historically bad draft.

Watching the Nuggets makes me really excited about the Thunder. Their management was patient and it’s paying off big time

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Welcome Cason Wallace and Keyontae Johnson

to Oklahoma City

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Our NBA Draft Picks for the 2023-24 season; see you in Salt Lake City

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Sam Presti's overseas stash, washed ashore:


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Vasilije Micic, January 1994 (age 29), Point guard/Shooting guard, Height 6′ 5″, Weight 203 lbs


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cd5adMjZNMA



Thunder agree to 3-year deal with EuroLeague star Vasilije Micic:

EuroLeague guard Vasilije Micić -- one of Europe's best and most accomplished players -- has agreed on a three-year, $23.5 million deal to join the Oklahoma City Thunder, his representative, Jason Ranne of Wasserman, told ESPN on Saturday.
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ESPN NBA Oklahoma City Thunder Roster 2023-2024: https://www.espn.com/nba/team/roster/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder


Incomplete roster--hasn't been trimmed to 15 for the season; this link will update, it doesn't include the
the Thunder latest addition--Vasilije Micic. Should see him added within the next 48 hours.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are adding to their forward depth with Jack White coming to town. The Australian, who played
for the Denver Nuggets in the 2022-23 NBA season, has reportedly struck a two-year deal with the Thunder, per Shams
Charania of The Athletic.


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The Miami Heat traded Victor Oladipo back to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night in exchange for future Draft
compensation, per multiple reports.


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It's going to be interesting to see how this roster takes shape with all the new pieces and parts being reported. I do like the return of Victor Oladipo. He, like Dort has the experience to spread the floor. Holmgren has a ton of potential as long as he stays healthy.

Rebounding on the defensive end as well as the offensive side of the floor and staying healthy will determine if the Thunder improves on last season's 40-42 record.

It's going to be interesting to see how this roster takes shape with all the new pieces and parts being reported. I do like the return of Victor Oladipo. He, like Dort has the experience to spread the floor. Holmgren has a ton of potential as long as he stays healthy.

Rebounding on the defensive end as well as the offensive side of the floor and staying healthy will determine if the Thunder improves on last season's 40-42 record.

He is a strong by out candidate. So don’t get your hopes up

He is a strong by out candidate. So don’t get your hopes up

Thunder just acquired patty mills also.

He is a strong by out candidate. So don’t get your hopes up

yeah, i don't see oladipo playing a game for us (between his injury and the huge number of guards on the roster). need to start waiving a few folks, it looks like.

Thunder just acquired patty mills also.

The Nets are trading point guard Patty Mills to the Rockets to clear cap space, and Houston will then send Mills to the Thunder, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Sunday afternoon.

Thunder Acquire Patty Mills, Link: https://www.si.com/nba/2023/07/02/memphis-grizzlies-houston-rockets-brooklyn-nets-patty-mills-dillon-brooks-trade

Patty Mills, much like Al Horford could offer much needed mentoring to the younger Thunder players entering 2023-24.

Thanks, BoulderSooner!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ljlx4_auLs

Interested to see who we trade/let go here soon. Way too many spots

Thought Chet looked pretty good last night after he settled in.

As for the Jazz fans, very embarrassing showing by them. They tried to chant "overrated" at Chet (during a summer league game!) despite their club being easily dispatched by ours.

^^^^^^^^^
Not to mention that besides the 15 points (respectable for essentially a rookie, and one who hasn’t played a real game in an entire year) he was also hitting the boards really well (9) and blocking the **** out of their dudes (4 blocks). If he managed to average 4 blocks a game all year he’d almost certainly lead the league (no active player has averaged more than 3.68). It was a pretty damned good showing, considering how long it’s been since he last played. Once he has some game conditioning he’s going to be a real handful. Jazz fans should know better. Lame.

100% agree. Chet may be one of those players who opposing fans REALLY hate. And we REALLY LOVE!:)

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2023 - July 3 - 6, 2023





Monday, July 3 Grizzlies 94 vs 76ers 92



Thunder 95 vs. Jazz 85
Wednesday, July 5 Grizzlies vs. Thunder 7 p.m. NBA-TV
Wednesday, July 5 76ers vs. Jazz 9 p.m. ESPN
Thursday, July 6 Thunder vs. 76ers 7 p.m. ESPN2



Salt Lake City summer league: https://www.nba.com/summer-league/2023/utah/schedule

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Let's not underestimate Tre Mann, he has been impressive thru 8 quarters in the summer league.

Wednesday, July 5 Grizzlies 94 vs. Thunder 86

Impressed with Memphis in this game - 3 point shooting and free throws.

Chet Holmgren appears ready to meet this season's challenge.

Salt Lake City summer league: 76ers 104 vs Jazz 94

WRAP-UP

Salt Lake City summer league: July 6, 2023


6:00 PM CDT - Thunder vs 76ers - ESPN+/NBA-TV
8:00 PM CDT - Grizzlies vs Jazz - ESPN+/NBA-TV

What happened to Lindy Waters? I haven't seen anything in this thtead about the Norman product.

What happened to Lindy Waters? I haven't seen anything in this thtead about the Norman product.

Sam declined Lindy's team option. It's going to be very difficult for guys to make the 16-man roster going forward, given all of the draft capital we've accumulated.

https://thunderousintentions.com/2023/06/29/okc-thunder-decline-lindy-waters-iii/

I guess Presti is not yet done making deals: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/37980188/sources-hawks-get-patty-mills-deal-okc-save-45m

He's going to have to waive or move a few more guys before the season begins in earnest.

Welcome to OKC Cason Wallace. What a summer league debut!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0OQamw54BY

No Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams or Tre Mann in LV Summer League 105-92 loss to Houston. Is this a good sign for Tre Mann.

No Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams or Tre Mann in LV Summer League 105-92 loss to Houston. Is this a good sign for Tre Mann.

I *feel* like him and JRE are on the trading block. But I could be wrong.

No Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams or Tre Mann in LV Summer League 105-92 loss to Houston. Is this a good sign for Tre Mann.

Tre hurt a finger and is out for the rest of the summer league.

Tre hurt a finger and is out for the rest of the summer league.

Didn't know. Thanks for the update. Means he could still be on the chopping block.

Didn't know. Thanks for the update. Means he could still be on the chopping block.

Yeah, when you have 21 guys on the roster a lot of them will be on the trading/chopping block. But Tre definitely helped himself out with his performance in the summer league.

Chet: 25 points, 9 boards, 5 blocks. The young man is working hard to turn us into believers.