After a series of setbacks due to injury, and the regular season nearing its conclusion, it seems unlikely the Thunder will get Andre Roberson back this year, Erik Horne of The Oklahoman writes. Aside from limited stretches in practice, Roberson has not done much physical activity recently. With Oklahoma City preparing for the postseason, the […]
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Russell Westbrook Fined $25K; Jazz Ban Fan Involved In Heated Exchange
Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has been fined $25,000 for “directing profanity and threatening language to a fan,” the league announced in a statement on Tuesday. The fan, who made derogatory remarks towards Westbrook during the heated exchange has been permanently banned from Vivint Smart Home Arena in Utah, the Jazz announced. The incident occurred during Oklahoma […]
Paul George Criticizes NBA Referees: “It’s Just Bad Officiating”
Thunder forward Paul George launched into a critical attack of NBA referees following Oklahoma City’s loss to the Clippers on Friday. George, Russell Westbrook, and Steven Adams all fouled out in the fourth quarter of the 118-110 loss. The 2018 All-Star, who finished the game with 15 points and six rebounds, urged the league to look […]
Northwest Notes: Morris, Saric, Saunders
While the Thunder entered the All-Stat break with a loss to the Pelicans, the team will start the second half with an added boost. Oklahoma City agreed to terms with veteran big man Markieff Morris, which should boost the team’s frontcourt. Morris has not played since December, then a member of the Wizards, when a neck […]
Nader Appreciate Of Donovan’s Trust
The Thunder decided to go with Abdel Nader in lieu of Patrick Patterson to fill in for Jerami Grant at power forward. Oklahoma City head coach said he went with Nader due to the Rockets going with a smaller lineup, Erik Horne of The Oklahoman writes. “It means a lot that he has confidence to […]
NBA G League Assignments/Recalls: 11/12/18
Here are Monday’s assignments and recalls from around the NBA: The Grizzlies recalled rookie point guard Jevon Carter from the Memphis Hustle, per a tweet from Grizzlies’ PR. The Kings recalled rookie big man Harry Giles to their G League affiliate in Stockton, tweets James Ham of NBC Sports California. The Thunder announced in an email that they have recalled Abdel Nader from the Oklahoma City Blue.