2019-20 OKC Thunder

[OKC Guy]

That ‘09-10 team similarly overachieved and was really fun. That’s the team that lost to the Lakers in 6 games in the 1st round.

Yup, Gasol made that late bucket otherwise we get game 7.

[Laramie]

Thunder point guard Chris Paul has earned the 10th All-Star nod of his career, and his first since 2016, according to reports by Yahoo Sports and The Athletic.

[Laramie]

[Jersey Boss]

Why is Ferguson not earning his money? What's up?

[Bellaboo]

Why is Ferguson not earning his money? What's up?

I'd like to know this myself - personal reasons ?

Last time he was out for personal reasons his wife had a baby.

I'm not sure Dort has made T-Ferg tradable ?

[OKC Guy]

Why is Ferguson not earning his money? What's up?

Abrines left the template. Hope all is ok with him.

Very strange indeed.

[Laramie]

It would help for fans to know the nature of T. Ferguson's situation.

The 21-year-old guard remains out for personal reasons.

This is a polite way of saying, 'None of your business.' It's a cop out IMO; but personal reasons are personal and not to be disclosed.

When Ferguson returns, he may find Dort in the starting line-up.

The extended playing time players like Dort, Diallo, Burton & Muscala are getting is invaluable; should help the reserves strengthen their experience when it comes time to close out.

[Laramie]

Thunder 112 @ Suns 107

Box score: https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401161367

[Mel]

That last minute rally by the Suns Had me couch coaching. The constant intentional fouling made the last two minutes feel like thirty.

[Laramie]

We have two players on the roster missing-in-action who the Thunder had great expectations; wish both players successful recoveries with their current issues.

Current Contracts:

Andre Roberson: https://www.spotrac.com/nba/oklahoma...oberson-13339/ 2020-21 - UFA

Terrance Ferguson: https://www.spotrac.com/nba/oklahoma...erguson-23616/ 2020-21 - RFA

Difference between restricted and unrestricted free agent: With a restricted free agent, the player’s current team has the final word while unrestricted free agents have complete control over their future. A restricted free agent can talk with other teams and even sign an offer sheet. However, the player’s current team has the right to match any offers.

Does anyone anticipate Dre playing any games this season...

[dankrutka]

Ferg back.

[Laramie]

Cavaliers @ Thunder

Chesapeake Energy Arena
Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 7:00 PM
TV/Radio: FSOK/98.1 FM

CLE - Brandon Knight (PG), Ante Zizic (C) (2), Out

Player Injury/Status Report

OKC - T. Ferguson (SG) Day-to-day, A. Roberson Out

[Laramie]

Expect Ferguson to shake off the cobwebs against Cleveland on Wednesday; he returned to practice Monday, after a two weeks hiatus due to personal reasons.

[dankrutka]

I am sure Ferg's confidence could take a hit, but I really don't know if he should be guaranteed minutes upon his return. Dort has shown a lot more promise than Ferg in his limited time. While Ferg always looks good on D, advanced stats just don't suggest his defense and overall play help the team. I am not saying OKC should give up on him, but if this team is looking to make a playoff run, then I think it's pretty clear Dort needs most of the minutes Ferg was getting.

Having said that, this season has been a great reminder that Billy deserves some benefit of the doubt... at least this season. I was 100% in on Burton and out on Nader early in the season, and that's pretty much flipped. Young players need chances.

[Laramie]

Cavaliers 103 @ Thunder 109

Box score: https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=401161402

Attendance: 18,203

[BoulderSooner]

thunder are now in 6th place in the WEST

[Laramie]

thunder are now in 6th place in the WEST

Thanks, got caught up in the excitement of the moment...

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

[OKCRT]

Thanks, got caught up in the excitement of the moment...

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

I'm thinking that the Thunder will be a top 4 seed by the end of the season if they don't start trading away the Vets.

[Roger S]

I'm thinking that the Thunder will be a top 4 seed by the end of the season if they don't start trading away the Vets.

Gallinari may be on his way to Miami.

[Laramie]

Gallinari may be on his way to Miami.

Will be a good place for him if he wants to be traded.

[Laramie]

Pistons @ Thunder

Chesapeake Energy Arena
Friday, February 7, 2020, 7:00 PM
TV/Radio: FSOK/98.1 FM

DET - S. Mykhailiuk (SG), D. Rose (PG) (2) Day-to-day, M. Morris (PF), Out

Player Injury/Status Report

OKC - Andre Roberson (SG), Out

[dankrutka]

I'm thinking that the Thunder will be a top 4 seed by the end of the season if they don't start trading away the Vets.

I would take this bet. This assumes we beat out every team we're competing with, including the Mavs (who have the 2nd best point differential in the West), the Jazz (who can 18 out of 20 out of nowhere) and the Rockets (whose all-guard lineups have been great thus far). I still think OKC ends up in 7, but we'll see... they certainly could end up higher. Getting homecourt would be unreal.

[SEMIweather]

FiveThirtyEight still has the Thunder projected as the 7-seed, without much of a shot to get above the six line.

[Laramie]

Predict the Thunder will finish as the 6th seed in the Western Conference; open against the Denver Nuggets, lose 4-2 again in the 1st round.

[Bill Robertson]

Predict the Thunder will finish as the 6th seed in the Western Conference; open against the Denver Nuggets, lose 4-2 again in the 1st round.

I’m good with that prediction. And if so they will have way over achieved and Billy Donovan should be a coach of the year contender.