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Russell Westbrook Scores NBA Record 57 Points in Triple Double

Photo Credit: All Things Hoops Another day, another triple double story about Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook. This one is about his 38th triple double of the season, which he completed in the Thunder’s 114-106 road win against the Orlando Magic at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday night. Westbrook scored 57 points, snagged 13 rebounds, and dished out 11 assists … Continue reading Russell Westbrook Scores NBA Record 57 Points in Triple Double

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Triple Double Average: Could Russell Westbrook Really Do It?

Photo Credit: USA Today Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook is averaging 34.7 minutes per game, an NBA-leading 31.4 points per game, 10.5 rebounds per game, 10.4 assists per game, 0.4 blocks per game, and 1.6 steals per game so far this season. He is shooting 42.3% from the field, 33.4% from 3-point range, and 84.0% from the free throw line. Westbrook is trying to … Continue reading Triple Double Average: Could Russell Westbrook Really Do It?

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Westbrook’s 35th Triple Double of the Season a Historic One

Photo Credit: The Odyssey Online Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook has been all over the news this NBA season, as he was averaging a triple double coming into Wednesday night’s home game against the Philadelphia 76ers and has been recording triple doubles on a regular basis. Westbrook came into the game with 34 triple doubles this season, the second-highest amount of triple doubles … Continue reading Westbrook’s 35th Triple Double of the Season a Historic One

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Cole To Sign with Thunder

Photo Credit: Pelican Debrief The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to sign point guard Norris Cole. Cole, 28, has been in the NBA for 5 seasons and has played for 2 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 45 games and averaged 26.6 minutes per game, 10.6 points per game, 3.4 rebounds per game, 3.7 assists per game, 0.1 blocks per game, and 0.8 steals per … Continue reading Cole To Sign with Thunder

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Bulls Trade Gibson, McDermott, and Second Round Pick to Thunder for Payne, Lauvergne, and Morrow

Photo Credit: The Hoop Doctors The Chicago Bulls has traded power forward Taj Gibson, small forward Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round NBA Draft pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for point guard Cameron Payne, center Joffrey Lauvergne, and shooting guard Anthony Morrow. Gibson, 31, has been in the NBA for 8 seasons, all with the Bulls. He is coming off of a … Continue reading Bulls Trade Gibson, McDermott, and Second Round Pick to Thunder for Payne, Lauvergne, and Morrow

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Durant, Warriors Throttle Westbrook, Thunder in Durant’s Return to OKC

Photo Credit: The Mercury News After small forward Kevin Durant spent the first 9 seasons of this NBA career with the Oklahoma City Thunder franchise, which included 1 season as a member of the Seattle SuperSonics, he chose to sign with the Golden State Warriors this past offseason. Tonight’s game was the third meeting between these two teams this season, and thus the third time that … Continue reading Durant, Warriors Throttle Westbrook, Thunder in Durant’s Return to OKC

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Thunder Trade Ilyasova and Draft Pick to 76ers for Grant

Photo Credit: YouTube The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded power forward Ersan Ilyasova and a conditional first round draft pick to the Philadelphia 76ers for small forward Jerami Grant. Ilyasova, 29, has been in the NBA for 9 seasons and has played for 4 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 74 games and averaged 25.4 minutes per game, … Continue reading Thunder Trade Ilyasova and Draft Pick to 76ers for Grant

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Thunder, Adams Reach Contract Extension Agreement

Photo Credit: ClutchPoints The Oklahoma City Thunder and center Steven Adams have agreed to a 4-year, $100 million contract extension. Adams, 23, has been in the NBA for 4 seasons, all with the Thunder. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 80 games and averaged 25.2 minutes per game, 8.0 points per game, 6.7 rebounds per game, 0.8 assists per game, 1.1 blocks … Continue reading Thunder, Adams Reach Contract Extension Agreement

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Thunder, Oladipo Reach Contract Extension Agreement

Photo Credit: The Sports Post The Oklahoma City Thunder and shooting guard Victor Oladipo have agreed to a 4-year, $84 million contract extension. Oladipo, 24, has been in the NBA for 4 seasons and has played for 2 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 72 games and averaged 33.0 minutes per game, 16.0 points per game, 4.8 rebounds per game, 3.9 … Continue reading Thunder, Oladipo Reach Contract Extension Agreement

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Westbrook Notches 50 Points in Triple-Double; Second Time in NBA History

Photo Credit: ESPN on Twitter For just the second time in NBA history and first time since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did it back in 1975, a player has recorded a triple double while scoring 50 or more points in a game. That player, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Westbrook, was the man of honor in tonight’s 113-110 win at home over the Phoenix Suns. He became the … Continue reading Westbrook Notches 50 Points in Triple-Double; Second Time in NBA History

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#6 Oklahoma City Thunder

Photo Credit: NBA (all) Note: Statistics are per 36 minutes.  Oklahoma City Thunder (2015-2016 Season Record: 55-27) Point Guard: Russell Westbrook 24.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 10.9 assists, 0.3 blocks, 2.1 steals, 45.4% FG%, 29.6% 3P%, 81.2% FT% Shooting Guard: Victor Oladipo 17.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 0.8 blocks, 1.8 steals, 43.8% FG%, 34.8% 3P%, 83.0% FT% Small Forward: Ersan Ilyasova 14.3 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 0.5 … Continue reading #6 Oklahoma City Thunder

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Is Josef Newgarden the IndyCar Equivalent of Kevin Durant?

Photo Credit: USA Today (Josef Newgarden, left),  comicvine.gamespot.com (Kevin Durant, right) All spring and summer long, the main NBA headlines primarily revolved around two things: the 2016 NBA Finals, and which team former Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant was going to end up signing with in the NBA free agency period. Towards the end of the 2016 Verizon IndyCar Series season, the main IndyCar headlines also primarily revolved around two … Continue reading Is Josef Newgarden the IndyCar Equivalent of Kevin Durant?

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Nuggets Trade Lauvergne to Thunder for 2 Future 2nd Round Draft Picks

Photo Credit: NBA The Denver Nuggets have traded power forward Joffrey Lauvergne to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two future 2nd round draft picks. Lauvergne will be owed $1.7 million this upcoming NBA season. Lauvergne, 24, has been in the NBA for 2 seasons, both with the Nuggets. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 59 games and averaged 17.6 … Continue reading Nuggets Trade Lauvergne to Thunder for 2 Future 2nd Round Draft Picks

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Thunder, Westbrook Reach Contract Extension Agreement

Photo Credit: sportingnews.com The Oklahoma City Thunder and point guard Russell Westbrook have agreed to a 3-year, $85.7 million contract extension. Westbrook, 27, has been in the NBA for 8 seasons, all with the Thunder. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 80 games and averaged 34.4 minutes per game, 23.5 points per game, 7.8 rebounds per game, 10.4 assists per game, 0.3 blocks per … Continue reading Thunder, Westbrook Reach Contract Extension Agreement

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Thunder, Price Reach Contract Agreement

Photo Credit: brightsideofthesun.com The Oklahoma City Thunder and point guard Ronnie Price have agreed to a 2-year contract. Price, 33, has been in the NBA for 11 seasons and has played for 6 different teams. He is coming off of a season in which he played in 62 games and averaged 19.5 minutes per game, 5.3 points per game, 1.6 rebounds per game, 2.4 assists per game, 0.2 blocks per game, … Continue reading Thunder, Price Reach Contract Agreement

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Would Adding Kevin Durant Actually Benefit the Golden State Warriors?

Photo Credit: totalprosports.com One of the few teams Kevin Durant, the consensus number 1 free agent for this upcoming free agency period, has narrowed down his options to in terms of where he may sign in the upcoming free agency period is the Golden State Warriors team, a team that won the 2015 NBA championship, won an all-time record 73 games in the 2015-2016 season, won … Continue reading Would Adding Kevin Durant Actually Benefit the Golden State Warriors?

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Thunder Trade Ibaka to Magic for Oladipo, Ilyasova, and Sabonis

Photo Credit: thunder.clutchpoints.com The Oklahoma City Thunder have agree to send power forward Serge Ibaka to the Orlando Magic for shooting guard Victor Oladipo, power forward Ersan Ilyasova, and power forward Domantas Sabonis, who was just selected by the Magic with the 11th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft. The Thunder are without a draft pick in this year’s draft, while the Magic are … Continue reading Thunder Trade Ibaka to Magic for Oladipo, Ilyasova, and Sabonis

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Kevin Durant Will End Up in…

Photo Credit: comicvine.gamespot.com Top 7 Potential Landing Spots for Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant: Oklahoma City– Kevin Durant’s max deal signing somewhere else is around $108.1 million for 4 years. Should he decide to stay in Oklahoma City on a 1-year deal for the 2016-2017 season for around $25.3 million, he could then sign a max deal following the 2016-2017 with the Thunder … Continue reading Kevin Durant Will End Up in…

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Oklahoma City vs. Golden State Game 7

Photo Credit: NBA.com Down 3-1 in the series, the Golden State Warriors have a chance to cap off their comeback bid in their own building tonight at 9 P.M. ET.  As expected, their last victory came thanks to hot shooting, with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combining for 72 points. On the other side, the Oklahoma City Thunder have two arguably top-ten players in Russell Westbrook and … Continue reading Oklahoma City vs. Golden State Game 7

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NBA Playoffs Round 3/ Championship Predictions

Photo Credit: tvweek.com   Here are my predictions for the Conference Finals and a possible NBA Championship matchup.   Eastern Conference Finals: Actual series: Cavaliers lead 2-0 over Raptors My prediction: Cavaliers over Raptors 4-2   Western Conference Finals: Actual series: Tied 1-1 My prediction: Thunder over Warriors 4-3   NBA Championship: Thunder over Cavaliers 4-2 Continue reading NBA Playoffs Round 3/ Championship Predictions

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Durant Ejected as Streak Ends; Thunder Win

Photo Credit: winnersandwhiners.com Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant was ejected  late in the Thunder’s game 4 Western Conference Quarterfinal 119-108 victory in Dallas over the Mavericks for appearing to slap Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Justin Anderson in the face during a shot from underneath the basket. There were under 2 minutes to go in this game when Kevin Durant, who had 17 points, … Continue reading Durant Ejected as Streak Ends; Thunder Win

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Westbrook Notches 17th Triple Double

Photo Credit: sportingnews.com Oklahoma City Thunder phenom point guard Russell Westbrook has notched his 17th triple double of the 2015-16 NBA season in a 124-102 win over the Denver Nuggest in Denver, which ties him for the most triple doubles in a season over the last 30 years with one of the all-time greats in NBA history, Magic Johnson. The Thunder still have 4 games remaining, … Continue reading Westbrook Notches 17th Triple Double

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Thunder Squeak Past Pacers

Photo Credits: NBA The Thunder squeaked out a win against the Pacers in Indiana by a score of 115-111. Russell Westbrook got his 14th triple-double of the season during the game with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 14 assists. Kevin Durant got a double-double with 33 points, 13 rebounds, and 8 assists. Paul George had a monstrous game with 45 points and 7 rebounds. Paul George … Continue reading Thunder Squeak Past Pacers

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From the NBA to the NFL

Photo Credit: slamonline.com Nate Robinson is an NBA veteran  and has been playing for over 10 years. He has played for multiple teams including the Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks , Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, and the New Orleans Pelicans. Nate went to college at the University of Washington  and played football and basketball there. He played defensive back on … Continue reading From the NBA to the NFL

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