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After Nearly Upsetting Nikola Jokic, Shaquille O’Neal’s Tense Approach With Joel Embiid May Backfire

Shaquille O'Neal is no-nonsense. He gives out his takes and some people like it and some don't. He drops an opinion on Joel Embiid now.
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Suns Injury Report: Coach Budenholzer Loses 2 Out Of His 3 Superstars Ahead of NBA Cup Clash vs OKC

Phoenix Suns suffer massive setback as two of Budenholzer's three superstars are stuck on the injury report, ahead of OKC NBA Cup encounter.
NBA: Phoenix Suns-Media Day

Stephen Curry Getting “Cussed at & Cursed” by Steve Kerr Forced Ex-Warriors Star to Lose Stubborn Attitude

The attitude of Stephen Curry is something remarkable and an ex-Golden State Warriors player spoke highly about his new role under Kerr.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Utah Jazz

Thunder vs. Pelicans: Injury Report, Depth Chart & More as Both Teams Face Major Setbacks

Explore the injury reports and depth charts ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans matchup.
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“His Ankles..Too Many Surgeries”: $93 Million Star’s Return Won’t Stop Giannis Antetokounmpo & Bucks Potential Break Up As Locker Room Turns Feisty

The situation at the Milwaukee Bucks looks unhealthy with a divided lockeroom as Shannon Sharpe resonates with Giannis Antetokounmpo.
NBA: Milwaukee Bucks at Sacramento Kings

Jalen Williams Calls Out $24 Billion Media Giant Over Silly Mistake After OKC’s Win vs Clippers

Jalen Williams took offense to $24 billion media giant's silly mistake in an Instagram post as he hilariously addresses it in his IG story.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Oklahoma City Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Alerted as Real Reason Behind Stephen Curry’s IG Post Gets Investigated by NBA World

After having a very successful road trip, and a memorable end in OKC, Stephen Curry takes a shot at Shai, bringing back a few memories!
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Stephen Curry

Chet Holmgren Ethnicity: Exploring the OKC Thunder Star’s Family Roots & More

All you need to know about OKC Thunder's young superstar's family, roots, nationality, and how Chet Holmgren made it to the NBA.
Chet Holmgren

David Taylor Becomes Stephen Curry’s Pre-Game Routine Cameraman Amidst NBA Visit

David Taylor steps in as Stephen Curry’s pre-game routine cameraman during his NBA visit, bringing fans a unique courtside view.
Stephen Curry

Thunder vs Clippers: Injury Report, Depth Chart & More Before the Western Conference Clash

Explore the injury reports and depth charts ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Clippers game.
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Suffering in Hospital Bed, Chet Holmgren Is “Pissed” at Andrew Wiggins’ Play as He Confronts Painful Past in 153-Word Note

Andrew Wiggins' lay-up attempt caused a severe injury to Chet Holmgren who suffered a fracture as he spoke a few words about the injury.
Chet Holmgren, Andrew Wiggins

“Absolute Disaster”: Chet Holmgren’s Injury Update Has Fans Blaming One Surprising Factor, It’s Not Andrew Wiggins

Chet Holmgren's fracture has been confirmed. Sidelining him for a long time, let's take a look at how fans react to this incident.
Chet Holmgren, Andrew Wiggins

“Sh*t Is Frustrating”: Calls Mount Against Adam Silver as Multiple Games Spiral Out of Control With Refs Decisions

Tonight the NBA world witnessed a barrage of controversial calls from refs, forcing players and coaches to appeal to Adam Silver.
Anthony Edwards, Jayson Tatum, Draymond Green

“Praying For Him”: Chet Holmgren’s Devastating Injury Leaves Teammate in Agony After Warriors Defeat

Chet Holmgren's teammate admits tough reality for the OKC Thunder, after their last well-known center goes down in a nasty fall mid-game.
Chet Holmgren

“Don’t Do That”: Stephen Curry Faces Tough Mental Battle As Tears Threaten To Spill Over Klay Thompson’s New Life

With the Warriors-Mavericks matchup approaching fast, Stephen Curry reveals his immediate thoughts of facing his 'Splash Brother' as a rival!
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Chet Holmgren’s Painful Scream Scares Fans as Warriors Beat OKC at Home: “Prayers Up”

The 7 foot 1 star center had a hard fall during the Warriors game. Take a look at how fans reacted to the injury which made him limp.
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at Denver Nuggets

“Didn’t Call 911”: Warriors Fans Angered After Draymond Green’s Tech Gets Thunder Announcers Screaming For Mercy

In the game against OKC, Draymond Green appeared to have shoved a player which the OKC announcers didn't like as GSW fans reacted to them.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Phoenix Suns

What Happened to Chet Holmgren? Thunder Struck With Injury Woe as Medical Staff Helps 7’1 Star to Locker Room vs Warriors

Concern sets upon the Thunder camp as Chet Holmgren suffered a nasty injury in the contest against the Golden State Warriors.
NBA: Golden State Warriors at Oklahoma City Thunder

Warriors vs Thunder: Injury Report, Depth Chart & More Ahead of the Western Conference Clash

Get the latest updates on the injury report and depth chart for the Warriors versus Thunder game this Sunday.
NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors

Amid Bucks’ Struggles, Paul Pierce Drops Bombshell on Giannis’ Trade Revealing The Only Realistic Destination

Paul Pierce breaks down the trade situation of Giannis Antetokounmpo and explains the only realistic and possible trade for the Greek Freak.
NBA: Utah Jazz at Milwaukee Bucks

Chet Holmgren Contract: All About the Thunder Star’s NBA Salary, Wealth, & More

Chet Holmgren has been amazing so far, last season only behind Wembanyama in comparison. Lets us look at how much the OKC pay him.
Chet Holmgren

Forcing Clippers Legend’s Apology, Nikola Jokic’s Lack of Passion Gets Highlighted Despite Monster Night vs. Thunder

Nikola Jokic’s dominance continues despite his reluctance, while Lou Williams admits his error in doubting the MVP’s impact.
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Toronto Raptors

Confronting Draymond Green, Thunder Star Defends Team’s Seriousness About NBA Title

The remarks of Draymond Green regarding the OKC Thunder post-game group interviews may have irked some, but not this 23-year-old.
Jalen Williams, Draymond Green

Magic vs OKC Thunder: Injury Report, Depth Chart & More as Paolo Banchero Remains Sidelined

Explore OKC Thunder's and Orlando Magic's injury report, depth chart, potential lineup, and head-to-head matchups before the game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Paolo Banchero

Paul George Net Worth 2024: NBA Career Earnings, Shoe Deal, Endorsements and More About 76ers Star

What is Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George's net worth? Find out about George's career earnings, shoe deals, and endorsements.
Paul George

Draymond Green Raises Alarming Concern Over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Co’s Post-Game Bromance Amid AAU Remark

Draymond Green critiques the Thunder's playful post-game rituals, urging them to embrace a serious approach for playoff success.
(L-R) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Draymond Green

About Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report

The Oklahoma City Thunder compete in the NBA as part of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference. Right now, OKC is the only team representing the state of Oklahoma in all the North-American professional sports leagues. 

The OKC logo is designed to bring relevance to the state and all its residents. It is a simplistic shield-like structure that contains the phrase ‘OKC’ on top of a basketball. The phrase ‘Thunder’ is arched above the shield to complete the design. The logo contains the team’s primary colors blue, yellow, and sunset orange. 

Since 2008, Oklahoma City Thunder has been playing their home games at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Similar to other ones, this arena too serves as a multi-purpose venue for concerts and live events. The structure can hold about 18,200 people during NBA games. 

Oklahoma City Thunder: Owner and Top Executives

The Oklahoma City Thunder is owned by an investment group called the Professional Basketball Club LLC. Just as their name suggests, the PBC also owns OKC’s G-League affiliate, Oklahoma City Blue.

The group’s chairman is Clay Bennett, a wealthy businessman. This is not Bennett’s first ownership duty in the NBA, as he was a part-owner of the San Antonio Spurs in the mid-90s. 

Sam Presti holds the office of the General Manager of the franchise. Presti is a long-serving member, as he’s been at the position since 2007. Furthermore, just a year after he was hired as the GM, Presti was also handed the role of Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. 

History

OKC, as it is now known, was a different team back then. They were originally founded as the Seattle SuperSonics, as a part of the NBA’s expansion during the 1967-68 season, along with the San Diego Rockets.

The Sonics struck gold just a decade after they were formed. Back-to-back finals appearances established their legacy in the association. The Sonics reached the finals in 1978 and 1979, where they met the Washington Bullets on both occasions. 

An initial loss was overturned the following year as they triumphed over the Bullets 4-1 in the finals series to win their first-ever NBA championship. 5x All-Star Dennis Johnson was named the Finals MVP for his incredible scoring. 

The Sonics never seemed to lose their touch or fade away from the league. They remained to be a constant presence in the playoffs, and several talented players joined the franchise to add to its legacy. 

The 1995/96 Sonics team was incredibly special. Future Hall of Famer Gary Payton led the team to its first finals in 17 years but ended up losing to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Following this season, the Sonics experienced a slight drop, but it was only for a few years as they acquired a special pick in 2007. 

The team signed Kevin Durant with the second overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, and he enabled them to become title contenders once again. Just a year after signing Durant, the franchise relocated to Oklahoma City from Seattle. 

Durant spent nine years with the team and took them to one finals trip in 2011 alongside Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Durant inarguably goes down as one of the all-time greats of the franchise as he averaged a mammoth 27.4 points a game during his stint. 

Oklahoma City Thunder: Mascot and Uniforms

Oklahoma City Thunder has an official mascot who goes by the name, ‘Rumble the Bison.’ The Thunder has an intriguing back story for Rumble as to how he got acquainted with the team. 

The Bison was allegedly struck by lightning, giving him the power of the Gods, which enabled him to walk on two legs. He roamed around the hills of the state, seeking a similar company, and that is when the Thunder moved to Oklahoma. Thus, a new bond was formed. 

OKC’s primary colors have remained the same: Blue, Yellow, White, and Sunset. These three colors shine bright in their uniforms, be it any edition. 

Since Nike took over the NBA jersey deal, OKC has generally worn “white” for their Association uniforms, Blue for the Icon edition, and so on.

Team’s Sponsors

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores is the main jersey sponsor of the Oklahoma City Thunder. One could see the team endorsing the brand through the patches in their uniform. It is a truck stop and a convenience store that is vastly spread around the United States with over 500 shops spanning 41 states.

OKC also has partnerships with Uber, Zaxby’s, OU Medicine, and other prominent companies. 

Achievements and History

Founded 

1968
Conference

Western

Division 

Northwest
General Manager 

Sam Presti

Head Coach 

-
Arena 

Chesapeake Energy Arena

Championships (1)

(1979)
Conference Titles (4)

(1978, 1979, 1996, 2012)

Division Titles (11)

(1979, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016)
Website

www.nba.com/thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder 2021 roster

Trevor ArizaSF6-8215June 30, 1985
7Darius BazleyPF6-8208June 12, 2000
9Moses Brown  (TW)C7-2245October 13, 1999
6Hamidou DialloSG6-5202July 31, 1998
5Luguentz DortSG6-3215April 19, 1999
2Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderSG6-6180July 12, 1998
15Josh HallSF6-9190October 8, 2000
3George HillPG6-4188May 4, 1986
42Al HorfordC6-9240June 3, 1986
44Justin JacksonSF6-8220March 28, 1995
Ty JeromeSG6-5195July 8, 1997
11Théo MaledonPG6-4175June 12, 2001
12Darius MillerSF6-6225March 21, 1990
33Mike MuscalaC6-10240July 1, 1991
17Aleksej PokusevskiPF7-0190December 26, 2001
22Isaiah RobyPF6-8230February 3, 1998
34Kenrich WilliamsPF6-6210December 2, 1994
Omer YurtsevenC7-0264June 19, 1998