Oklahoma City’s recent slide has shaken up the Western conference playoff race. The Thunder now sits at No. 13, while Minnesota and New Orleans currently occupy the last two play-in spots.
One of the more exciting stories in basketball this season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have far exceeded the expectations set for them in the 2022-23 season.
Less than 24 hours after OKC was defeated by the Sacramento Kings 124-115 on Sunday night, the team finalized a deal with former two-way wing Lindy Waters III to give the Oklahoma native a full NBA contract.
After an exciting start to the New Year, Oklahoma City is now 0-3 since the All Star break and slipping in the Western Conference standings. Granted, the Thunder’s losses have been close, hard fought battles — and two came without MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
At the time of the trade deadline, the Oklahoma City Thunder inevitably opened up a roster spot. It was quickly consumed by Eugene Omoruyi, who was on a two-way contract at the time.
About two weeks after the Oklahoma City Thunder signed forward Eugene Omoruyi to a standard contract, they have released him. Omoruyi, who played in 23 games for the Thunder this season, coming off the bench in all but two of them, was averaging 4.9 points and 2.3 rebounds in just under 12 minutes.
The Oklahoma City Thunder were defeated by the Sacramento Kings at the Paycom Center on Sunday evening, falling 124-115. OKC’s third consecutive loss drops the team’s season record to 28-32.
J-Dub has found a crucial role in the starting lineup The Thunder’s draft night in 2022 was broadly defined by two storylines. OKC landing Chet Holmgren was shocking, everybody expected Orlando to pass up Paolo and take the Gonzaga center.
Most of the players that Oklahoma City Thunder have chosen over the past few NBA drafts share a common trait: they can put the ball on the floor and make a decision while having the passing ability to find teammates on the move.
Oklahoma City returns home to face the Kings hoping to avoid continuing a losing streak. The Thunder continue to hang around a .500 record, and had a chance to reach that threshold but have now dropped two-straight.
While the Oklahoma City Thunder are in pursuit of a Play-In position, they’re looking ahead to some potential issues. First things first, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is dealing with an abductor strain that’s accumulated over time.
As a former first round draft pick for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Tre Mann displayed some big displays of shot creation and craftiness which lead to some flashy baskets.
The Utah Jazz, in a crucial stretch of the season, take on the 14-45 San Antonio Spurs. Things will go the Jazz’s way regarding their Play-In/playoff push tonight.
After being dished to the Boston Celtics at the trade deadline, veteran big man Mike Muscala has had multiple productive performances, proving he could be a value asset in another deep playoff run by the 2022 Eastern Conference Champions.
In their second game back from the All-Star break, The Oklahoma City Thunder dropped to three games below .500 and a game behind the 10th-seed Utah Jazz, effectively removing them from Play-In territory, after Friday night’s 124-115 loss to the Suns in Phoenix.
Isaiah Joe’s career had plateaued. Joe was in Philadelphia playing as a limited usage bench player in his first two NBA seasons. His role was likely going to be reduced if he remained with the Sixers.
In this season’s first matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns, OKC was defeated by the Suns 124-115 on ESPN without star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was scratched from Friday night's road game against the Phoenix Suns due to hip and knee injuries.
Flexed into national TV in anticipation of Kevin Durant’s Suns' debut, the NBA won’t quite get what they want. However, the matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns still brings some fun.