OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 2023 PRESEASON SCHEDULE



DATE . . . . . . OPPONENT . . . . . . . . . . LOCATION . . TIME . . (CT)
Oct. 9 vs. San Antonio Spurs Oklahoma City, Okla. . . . . .7:00 p.m.
Oct. 12 vs. Detroit Pistons Montreal, Québec, Canada . . .TBD
Oct. 15 at Charlotte Hornets Charlotte, N.C. . . . . . . . . . . 4:00 p.m.
Oct. 17 vs. Milwaukee Bucks Oklahoma City, Okla . . . . . 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 19 vs. Detroit Pistons Tulsa, Okla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 p.m.

Link: https://www.nba.com/thunder?elqcst=272&elqcsid=5475#utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Insider&elqTrackId=75810df5711248da8c4ceac75a27623a&elqTrack=true

Opening night with some Wemby. Great starting game.

WELCOME TO OKLAHOMA CITY
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Point guard/Shooting guard - Age: 29 - Height 6' 5" - Weight 203 lbs.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyDJVARgbW4


2023-24 Oklahoma City Thunder Roster and Stats
https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/OKC/2024.html

In-Season Tournament Schedule (these also count towards the regular season standings)

Friday, November 3rd - vs. Golden State - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 10th - @ Sacramento - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 14th - vs. San Antonio - 6:30 p.m. on TNT
Tuesday, November 28th - @ Minnesota - 7:00 p.m.

Full schedule is going to be released on Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

https://www.nba.com/schedule/thunder?cal=all&pd=false&region=1

4 games each on ESPN and TNT. 5 games on NBA TV.

Home opener is Sunday 10/29 at 2:30 p.m. against the Nuggets.

New Year's Eve game at 6:00 p.m. against the Nets.

Regular season finale is Sunday 4/14 at 2:30 p.m. at home against the Mavericks.

For the night owls, two home games tip at 9:00 p.m. - Wednesday 1/31 against the Nuggets and Thursday 3/14 against the Mavericks

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Oklahoma City Thunder Regular Season schedule:


October 25th, 2023: @ Chicago Bulls
October 27th, 2023: @ Cleveland Cavs
October 29th, 2023: vs. Denver Nuggets


November 1st, 2023: vs. New Orleans Pelicans, ESPN
November 3rd, 2023: vs. Golden State Warriors - In-Season Tournament Game
November 6th, 2023: vs. Atlanta Hawks
November 8th, 2023: vs. Cleveland Cavs
November 10th, 2023: @ Sacramento Kings - - In-Season Tournament Game
November 12th, 2023: @ Phoenix Suns
November 14th, 2023: vs. San Antonio Spurs, TNT - - In-Season Tournament Game
November 16th, 2023 @ Golden State Warriors, NBATV
November 18th, 2023: @ Golden State Warriors
November 19th, 2023: @ Portland Trailblazers
November 22nd, 2023: vs. Chicago Bulls
November 25th, 2023: vs Philedelphia 76ers
November 28th, 2023: @ Minnesota Timberwolves - - In-Season Tournament Game
November 30th, 2023: vs. L.A. Lakers


Oklahoma City Thunder In-Season Tournament Schedule: Every Tuesday and Friday night in November, games will count as pool play games and regular season standing games. With two wild cards, the top team in each pool will advance to the bracket stage of the chase for the first-ever NBA Cup.


December 2nd, 2023: @ Dallas Mavericks
December 11th, 2023: vs. Utah Jazz
December 14th, 2023: @ Sacramento Kings
December 16th, 2023: @ Denver Nuggets
December 18th, 2023: vs. Memphis Grizzlies
December 21st, 2023: vs. L.A. Clippers
December 23rd, 2023: vs. L.A. Lakers
December 26th, 2023: vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
December 27th, 2023: vs. New York Knicks
December 29th, 2023: @ Denver Nuggets
December 31st, 2023: vs. Brooklyn Nets


January 2nd, 2024: vs Boston Celtics
January 3rd, 2024: @ Atlanta Hawks
January 5th, 2024: @ Brooklyn Nets
January 8th, 2024: @ Washington Wizards
January 10th, 2024: @ Miami Heat
January 11th, 2024: vs. Portland Trailblazers
January 13th, 2024: Vs. Orlando Magic
January 15th, 2024: @ L.A. Lakers, NBATV
January 16th, 2024: @ L.A. Clippers, TNT
January 18th, 2024: @ Utah Jazz
January 20th, 2024: @ Minnesota Timberwolves
January 23rd, 2024: vs. Portland Trailblazers
January 24th, 2024: @ San Antonio Spurs, ESPN
January 26th, 2024: @ New Orleans Pelicans
January 28th, 2024: @ Detroit Pistons
January 29th, 2024: vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
January 31st, 2024: vs. Denver Nuggets, ESPN


February 2nd, 2024: vs. Charlotte Hornets
February 4th, 2024: vs. Toronto Raptors
February 6th, 2024: @ Utah Jazz
February 10th, 2024: @ Dallas Mavericks, NBATV
February 11th, 2024, vs Sacramento Kings
February 13th, 2024: @ Orlando Magic, TNT
February 22nd, 2024: vs. L.A. Clippers
February 23rd, 2024: vs Washington Wizards
February 25th, 2024: @ Houston Rockets
February 27th, 2024: vs Houston Rockets
February 29th, 2024: @ San Antonio Spurs


March 3rd, 2024: @ Phoenix Suns , ESPN
March 4th, 2024: @ L.A. Lakers, NBATV
March 6th, 2024: @ Portland Trailblazers
March 8th, 2024: vs Miami Heat
March 10th, 2024: vs Memphis Grizzlies
March 12th, 2024: vs. Indiana Pacers
March 14th, 2024: vs. Dallas Mavericks, TNT
March 16th, 2024: @ Memphis Grizzlies
March 20th, 2024: vs. Utah Jazz
March 22nd, 2024: @ Toronto Raptors
March 24th, 2024: @ Milwaukee Bucks, NBATV
March 26th, 2024: @ New Orleans Pelicans
March 27th, 2024: vs. Houston Rockets
March 29th, 2024: vs Phoenix Suns
March 31st, 2024: @ New York Knicks


April 2nd, 2024: @ Philedelphia 76ers
April 3rd, 2024: @ Boston Celtics
April 5th, 2024: @ Indiana Pacers
April 7th, 2024: @ Charlotte Hornets
April 9th, 2024: vs. Sacramento Kings
April 10th, 2024: vs. San Antonio Spurs
April 12th, 2024: vs Milwaukee Bucks
April 14th, 2024: vs Dallas Mavericks

OKC will end the season with more national televised games than they started with. They have the potential to really make a statement in the West, I am hoping to see them end up in the 45–48-win range. The West is looking absolutely stacked, if everyone stays healthy, we could have 12-13 teams that should be playoff teams. The East will continue to be a top-heavy conference with plenty of poverty franchises with ****ty owners. This is going to be a very exciting basketball season. I fully expect the team to declare themselves this year.

Good prediction Citywokchinesefood: 45-48 win range. If everyone stays healthy, and Lord knows we've had our hard luck share during what was suppose to be the big roll-out of Chet Holmgren's rookie season.
Thunder finished 40-42, of what was expected to be a 23-59 season.

Chet, the #2 NBA pick in the 2022 draft will make his debut during the 2023-24 season. The team
will be ready with so much competition among team members vying to become a part of the roster.

Mark Daigneault (new contract) will open against former Thunder head coach Billy Donovan as apart of two
road games and a nightmare three home games against Denver, New Orleans and Golden State.

You bet the Thunder will be underdogs in what could be a 0 - 5 start. If the Thunder can win two or three
of those first five games, get ready to Thunder up.

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Oklahoma City Thunder 2023-24 NBA Regular Season Schedule: https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release-schedule-230817

ESPN - Oklahoma City Thunder Schedule 2023-24: https://www.espn.com/nba/team/schedule/_/name/okc/oklahoma-city-thunder


National TV Schedule:

Wednesday, November 1, vs New Orleans New Orleans 6:30 PM ESPN
Tuesday, November 14, vs San Antonio San Antonio 6:30 PM TNT
Thursday, November 16, @Golden State Golden State 9:00 PM NBA TV
Monday, January 15, @Los Angeles Lakers 9:30 PM NBA TV
Tuesday, January 16, @Los Angeles Clippers 9:00 PM TNT
Wednesday, January 24, @San Antonio 6:30 PM ESPN
Wednesday, January 31, vs Denver 9:00 PM
Saturday, February 10, @Dallas 2:00 PM NBA TV
Tuesday, February 13, @Orlando 6:30 PM TNT
Sunday, March 3, @Phoenix 8:30 PM ESPN
Monday, March 4, @Los Angeles Lakers 9:30 PM NBA TV
Thursday, March 14, vs Dallas 9:00 PM TNT
Sunday, March 24, @Milwaukee 6:00 PM NBA TV

The NBA will hold its inaugural in-season tournament, which tips off on November 3 and ends in a championship game on December 9.

Does anyone have any updates on the Thunder's practice facility. IIRC $10 million was budgeted in MAPS 4 for upgrades.

Do we know who is going to be televising Thunder games locally this year?

Do we know who is going to be televising Thunder games locally this year?

Bally Sports https://www.nba.com/thunder/ballysports-update-23

Bally Sports https://www.nba.com/thunder/ballysports-update-23

not saying it won't be Bally but ..

that link and info is from last season

It’s Bally Sports.

Thanks. They lost a lot of money last year and there was speculation that they would try to get out of some of their contracts. I was hoping that someone else might take over who was more reliable.

Thanks. They lost a lot of money last year and there was speculation that they would try to get out of some of their contracts. I was hoping that someone else might take over who was more reliable.

they went bankrupt last year .. and they are still trying to renegotiate all of their contracts ..

I wouldn't worry too much. If Bally falls through the NBA has said they will pick up the rights to finish any season broadcast. MLB did it for several teams this year. It would be really cool to do it like the Phoenix Suns who will broadcast theirs for free OTA or online.

I remember going to Belle Isle to watch a Thunder game last year and they weren't showing it because Bally's was too expensive to get. I would guess places like Chalk and BWW would show them regardless, but if they weren't with Bally's and it costs less, more places would carry the games.

I also saw HBO (Or MAX) will carry some NBA games. Not sure which ones.

I remember going to Belle Isle to watch a Thunder game last year and they weren't showing it because Bally's was too expensive to get. I would guess places like Chalk and BWW would show them regardless, but if they weren't with Bally's and it costs less, more places would carry the games.

I also saw HBO (Or MAX) will carry some NBA games. Not sure which ones.

TNT games will be on Max. Ballys streaming is 20 a month. Not terrible if you are avid watcher. I dont have many problems with the app but some do I have heard.

TNT games will be on Max. Ballys streaming is 20 a month. Not terrible if you are avid watcher. I dont have many problems with the app but some do I have heard.

I think that is on the consumer side and it is more expensive on the commercial side. At least that is what I have been told.

It sounds like the young country boy Poku is once again on the DL for a few weeks.

Definitely feel bad for the young man. He's had a tough run of injuries.

It sounds like the young country boy Poku is once again on the DL for a few weeks.

Definitely feel bad for the young man. He's had a tough run of injuries.

I'm not sure how durable he is due to his slight physic.

It sounds like the young country boy Poku is once again on the DL for a few weeks.

Definitely feel bad for the young man. He's had a tough run of injuries.

Country boy?

Country boy?

Yes, he's from a country. Specifically, the country of Serbia.

TNT games will be on Max. Ballys streaming is 20 a month. Not terrible if you are avid watcher. I dont have many problems with the app but some do I have heard.

What's funny is League Pass is $15/mo on YouTube TV. I'm probably going to get Ballys, but I found it amusing that it's $20 to basically watch one team vs. $15 to watch every other team.

The Utah Jazz just announced Jazz+, a local streaming option with varied cost tiers. There are a handful of other teams with similar offerings. I think this will become the norm going forward. The Bally's app is trash. I think this could be a good thing if organizations will actually put some dollars and effort into their respective platforms.

What's funny is League Pass is $15/mo on YouTube TV. I'm probably going to get Ballys, but I found it amusing that it's $20 to basically watch one team vs. $15 to watch every other team.

Well that also factors in the cost of YouTubeTV. I don't personally have cable so I look to these options to watch games.

they went bankrupt last year .. and they are still trying to renegotiate all of their contracts ..


I wouldn't worry too much. If Bally falls through the NBA has said they will pick up the rights to finish any season broadcast. MLB did it for several teams this year. It would be really cool to do it like the Phoenix Suns who will broadcast theirs for free OTA or online.

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2023/09/25/diamond-sports.aspx

big week for Bally I would say who broadcasts the thunder games this year is still very much up in the air ..

Well that also factors in the cost of YouTubeTV. I don't personally have cable so I look to these options to watch games.

True. Good point.

You can get League Pass on its own for $99 for the season. I have no idea if YouTube continues to charge the $15 a month the whole year. That would be crazy, but some of these subscriptions can get pretty crazy.

https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2023/09/25/diamond-sports.aspx

big week for Bally I would say who broadcasts the thunder games this year is still very much up in the air ..

Seems pretty murky. I have a feeling we might not know who is broadcasting the thunder right up until the preseason. I like the thunder crew at Bally. I hope they can keep their jobs.

they went bankrupt last year .. and they are still trying to renegotiate all of their contracts ..


Seems pretty murky. I have a feeling we might not know who is broadcasting the thunder right up until the preseason. I like the thunder crew at Bally. I hope they can keep their jobs.

agree on all counts

I would much prefer the NBA take up the mantel (seems somewhat likely) or for the Thunder to offer their own streaming option as other teams have started doing this season - as long as they've made the investment/working with a partner to make it reliable (seems less likely). As a YouTube TV-er, have to "borrow" someone's Bally log in as is regardless but anything to better the experience would be nice.

I would much prefer the NBA take up the mantel (seems somewhat likely) or for the Thunder to offer their own streaming option as other teams have started doing this season - as long as they've made the investment/working with a partner to make it reliable (seems less likely). As a YouTube TV-er, have to "borrow" someone's Bally log in as is regardless but anything to better the experience would be nice.

I agree. That would be great and I would certainly pay for that. I had to pause my YouTube TV and do a summertime subscription to Fubo to watch the Rangers games on Bally's. I could stick with Fubo to watch the Thunder but we really prefer the interface of YouTube TV and it's 4K offerings. Oh, and now Sunday Ticket.

Just Curious, you remind me of Just the Facts... :wink: Welcome back, behave yourself.

I guess for tonight we are still on Bally? https://x.com/BallySportsOK/status/1711423382749577549?s=20

I guess for tonight we are still on Bally? https://x.com/BallySportsOK/status/1711423382749577549?s=20

Game is also on NBATV.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBc-8NqtVCo

San Antonio Spurs 121 @ Oklahoma City Thunder 122


Box score - https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401591879

Attendance: 13,200

Chet looking READY. Also Wemby is insane. This will be a rivalry for the next decade.

NBA Preseason - Thursday, October 12, 2023


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knmTkN4rPUw

Detroit Pistions 128 @ Oklahma City Thunder
Bell Centre, Montreal - Attendance: 21,055

JRE played so bad down the stretch. I think him and Tre are getting moved.

Team looks really fun.

Team looks like we can make the playoffs for sure this year. Then with a ton of draft picks we have the future ready to go. Presti doing good work as always.

Well positioned for a deep run within the next couple of seasons.

JRE played so bad down the stretch. I think him and Tre are getting moved.

good call JRE did in fact get moved .. along with Victor O for kevin porter (who was directly waived and 2 second round picks)

thunder is down to 16 contracts .. (have to go to 15)

Joe and Wiggins are non guarenteed (joe is a lock to make the team)

Jack White would cost 1.8 mil to waive

so it looks like Wiggins vs White for the 15th roster spot ..

unless they trade one of them ..

I think Thunder will move Bertans to get rid of the last contract. That or just cut White. I think Tre Mann barely made the cut. I want to see him improve but I haven't been to impressed outside of Summer league.

NBA Preseason game:


Milwaukee Bucks 101 @ Oklahoma City Thunder 124


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbX6I97axXQ

NBA.com Box score: https://www.nba.com/game/mil-vs-okc-0012300053/box-score

Attendance: NA

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Detroit Pistons

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Thursday • October 19, 2023 • 7:00 PM
BOK Center, Tulsa, OK

Paycom Center gets all of these renovations and an epic new Jumbotron and then play in Tulsa. That's all I need to take a stance on the new arena vote haha.

Unsure if that's tongue in cheek or not, but they've played a preseason game in Tulsa regularly over the past number of years.

Unsure if that's tongue in cheek or not, but they've played a preseason game in Tulsa regularly over the past number of years.

Yes this was tongue-in-cheek, I'm just mentioning that since we got the renovations haha. I don't find it to be a big deal.

good call JRE did in fact get moved .. along with Victor O for kevin porter (who was directly waived and 2 second round picks)

thunder is down to 16 contracts .. (have to go to 15)

Joe and Wiggins are non guarenteed (joe is a lock to make the team)

Jack White would cost 1.8 mil to waive

so it looks like Wiggins vs White for the 15th roster spot ..

unless they trade one of them ..

Wiggins is a lock to make the team. It's most likely White getting cut with a chance it's Mann or Poku.

Wiggins is a lock to make the team. It's most likely White getting cut with a chance it's Mann or Poku.

That’s too bad, the game entertainment crew will forever be banned from playing Seven Nation Army at games.

https://s.espncdn.com/stitcher/sports/basketball/nba/events/401591930.png?templateId=espn.com.share.1

BOK Center
Bally Sports Oklahoma
7:00 PM, October 19, 2023
Tulsa, OK

Detroit Pistons 118 @ Oklahoma City Thunder 116

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Box score https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore/_/gameId/401591930


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSCB1AKkXuY


Attendance: 12,275

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Opening NBA Season

WEDNESDAY October 25, 2023 - 7:00 PM CDT United Center, Chicago

TV - Bally Sports Oklahoma

WWLS-The Sports Animal Oklahoma City (98.1 FM), Tulsa (97.1 FM)

This is off topic of on court, but SGA is tabbed as a model for men’s Skims. I pulled up the website and he is front and center.

https://thesportsdaily.com/news/kim-kardashian-brand-skims-launches-campaign-with-neynar-nick-bosa-shai-gilgeous-alexander

https://www.slamonline.com/the-magazine/okc-thunder-slam-247-cover-story/

Tremendous article. This team is going to shock some folks. Those who’ve been paying attention, know.

What are the predictions on regular season win total?

The over/under on the betting websites seems to be around 44.5 or so. If I had to guess, I would lean towards the under as I think that the Western Conference is going to be much more difficult this season, and it just feels like one final year of really figuring out which players are truly integral to the franchise as their title window really opens up starting next year. I'm thinking it's going to be another season of hovering around .500 and hopefully sneaking into the play-in tournament.