Oklahoma City Thunder players & roster related

[BoulderSooner]

Just for fun, I’ll make the prediction that VW will not be the first pick of the draft next year and the Thunder won’t pick him if he’s available in the top 3 (assuming we have a top three pick of course). I recognize this may be an insane prediction.

It's not an insane prediction.

OKC managed to get Chet Holmgren--the player they wanted to integrate his skill set with that of D. Bazley, SGA, Lu Dort, J. Giddey & M. Muscala. You're not going to be able to slow these guys down for another artificially ingested tank season. Their hormones for basketball are ready to explode.

Get Loud & Be Proud, and get that new State-of-the-Art arena on track; while other non NBA cities are checking our pulse daily.

yeah it is an insane prediction ...

[king183]

yeah it is an insane prediction ...

Based on what we've seen the last few weeks from VW, I agree my prediction is insane.

[Laramie]

1. Victor Wembanyama (VW)
POSITION: Center - FROM: France - HT: 7-4- WT: 230 - WING: 8-0

2. Scoot Henderson
POSITION: PG FROM: G League Ignite - HT: 6-3 - WT: 195 - WING: NA

3. Ausar Thompson (Twin Amen)
POSITION: Guard FROM: Overtime Elite - Ht: 6'7” - WT: 205 - WING: 6-7

4. Nick Smith Jr.
POSITION: Guard FROM: Arkansas - HT: 6'5” | WT: 185 - WING: 6-9

5. Amen Thompson (Twin - Ausar)
POSITION: Combo Guard FROM: Overtime Elite - HT: 6'7” - WT: 200 - WING: 6-7

6. Cameron Whitmore
POSITION: Forward FROM: Villanova HT; 6-7 - WT: 232 - WING: N/A

Source: 2023 NBA Draft Big Board Top 30 https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2...rst-big-board/

The 2023 Draft will depend on the Thunder's finish. Most predict (without Chet) a finish no higher than 28.

[dankrutka]

I expect the Thunder to finish higher than 28. Utah, San Antonio, Charlotte, Houston, Detroit, Indiana, and Orlando are all in the running for those last few spots.

[Laramie]

Gilgeous-Alexander (hip) has been ruled out Tuesday against the Clippers.


Josh Giddey sustained a right ankle injury in the second game against Minnesota, exiting in the third quarter.


Jalen Williams underwent surgery to address a right orbital bone fracture, the team announced.


Chet Holmgren will be out for the 2022-23 season after the team announced he suffered a Lisfranc injury to his right foot.

[Laramie]

ESPN Oklahoma City Thunder Roster: https://www.espn.com/nba/team/roster...a-city-thunder

[Laramie]

Recalculating . . .

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been upgraded to active ahead of the game against the Clippers tonight.

Shake it Shai.

[Laramie]

[Laramie]

Oklahoma City Thunder ESPN injury report:



AleksejPokusevski (Week to week)
Pokusevski sustained a non-displaced tibial plateau fracture in his left leg and will be re-evaluated.


JeremiahRobinson-Earl (Week to week)
Thunder Mark Daigneault said that Robinson-Earl (ankle) is "still aways away" from returning and is considered week-to-week.


OusmaneDieng, wrist injury (Week to week)


Chet Holmgren (Out for 2022-23 season)

[Laramie]

OKC's Shai among West's top 4 guards in voting for NBA All Star Game.


Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The first fan voting returns for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game were revealed Thursday, which showed that Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the fourth-most votes among Western Conference guards.

Early voting reveal, West's top four guards.

1. Stephen Curry , Golden State Warriors
2. Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
3. Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies
4. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder

Fans account for 50% of the vote to determine the starters for the All-Star Game. Players and select media both account for 25% of the vote.

It’s important to remember that the fan, player and media vote is for All-Star starters only. The 30 NBA coaches will choose the All-Star reserves.

[CCOKC]

That is mighty good company for our young star!

[April in the Plaza]

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

[Laramie]

JeremiahRobinson-Earl

Aleksej Pokusevski

Chet Holmgren

Wish you guys the best on rehab and recovery.

[Laramie]

Shai Gilgous-Alexander has NBA All Star caliber game.

[Laramie]

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.

[Laramie]

[Laramie]

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.

[Laramie]

JeremiahRobinson-Earl

Aleksej Pokusevski

Luguentz Dort

Chet Holmgren

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

[Laramie]

Shake it, Shai

[Anonymous.]

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.

[king183]

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.

[catcherinthewry]

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.

[April in the Plaza]

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

[kswright29]

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

[Laramie]

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)

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...a-city-thunder

Thanks guys, for the updates.