Hartenstein said he watched the Thunder from Germany when it was KD, Russ and Harden.
Said Russell Westbrook texted him saying to hit him up if he ever needs anything “in the O,”
Caught up in the details is the fact that now Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Al Horford and Kemba Walker have all been sent to their preferred destinations.
Players' GM.
Sophomore scoring leaders in the last 7 games:
1. Zion Williamson, NOP - 31.1
2. Lu Dort, OKC - 28.0
3. Michael Porter Jr., DEN - 21.7
4. Darius Garland, CLE - 21.0
5. Ja Morant, MEM - 19.9
6. Darius Bazley, OKC - 19.0
Field goal % of all NBA guards who have played more than 30 games this season:
1. Aaron Wiggins (57.7%)
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (55.2%)
3. Jalen Williams (54.8%)
Just thinking out loud but PG really deserves more love around OKC,
There’s no SGA, no Tre Mann, no J-Dub and eventually more if he doesn’t sign on long-term to one of the leagues smallest markets. Did a ton for the city on/off the court.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Josh Giddey, Chet Holmgren, Ousmane Dieng, Jalen Williams, Tre Mann, Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams are now all under contract with the Thunder through at least 2025-26, should the team choose.
With Oklahoma City drafting guys like Jalen Williams caliber at pick No. 12, I don't think they should be worried about their 2023 NBA Draft position at all, tbh.
Chris Paul said he meant to send out a text to the team following Oklahoma City keeping their team together at the deadline, “we’re gonna make a run at this thing, we got our group.”
This reminds me how complimentary the Thunder organization has been of Tre Mann over the past few seasons — multiple people have said there’s rarely been a time they’ve been in the gym and Tre wasn’t there.
Think he’ll find his place in this league.
Thunder rookie Josh Giddey finishes his preseason averaging 13.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game.
Not sure Oklahoma City could have asked for or expected much more from the 19-year-old.
Jabari Smith Jr. replying to Magic players with cryptic emoji’s. Holmgren replying to Thunder ones doing the same.
This is either happening or going to be the most incredible bait-and-switch of all time.
The Trail Blazers broadcast is like, legit arguing about the top 15 players in the league. Haven't talked about the game in probably 10 real-life minutes.
People wanting OKC to push their chips in this early after a little success haven’t been paying attention.
This quote from Presti following the 2021 lotto says it all: “The longer you want to be good, the more patience it sometimes requires,”
Booker was drafted too low.
SGA was drafted too low.
Herro was drafted too low.
Maxey was drafted too low.
Quickley was drafted too low.
Are we going to make the same mistake with Cason Wallace?
Muscala’s tenure with the Thunder couldn’t have gone better, on or off court.
Provided legitimate value on-court, as a mentor in the locker-room, was always kind to media. Just a great dude who deserves love from OKC forever.
Thunder rookie Josh Giddey is averaging 15.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game in his last 5 games.
He's shooting 47% overall, 35% from three and playing 31.8 minute a game in that span.