Thunder-Mavericks Game 1 Preview

Jabari Davis previews Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Durant Speaks Highly of Brooks; Says ‘It’s Different’ Now

In (Kevin) Durant’s first session with the media on Thursday leading up to the start of the playoffs, Brooks’ name came up again. Durant went out of his way to talk highly about his former coach, particularly when asked about what’s changed since the last time the Thunder was in the playoffs two seasons ago. […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Source: Durant Not Considering Knicks as Destination

Kevin Durant is the top free agent, but is not considering the Knicks, according to sources. Source: Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Westbrook Posts Triple-Double by Halftime in Win

Thunder guard Russell Westbrook had a triple-double by halftime of Monday night’s rout of the Los Angeles Lakers. Westbrook finished the half with 11 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists as the Thunder led 58-48 at the break. It was his league-leading 18th triple-double of the season, and the 37th of his career. Source: ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Westbrook Ties Johnson For Most Triple-Doubles

It took only 27 minutes and three quarters, but Russell Westbrook (17 triple-doubles) tied Magic Johnson for the most triple-doubles in a single season in the past 30 years with 13 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 124-102 romp of the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday. Source: Royce Young of ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Thunder Recall Huestis From D-League

The Oklahoma City Thunder has recalled forward Josh Huestis from the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA Development League, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Source: NBA.com/Thunder

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Kevin Durant Calls Reggie Jackson’s Antics ‘Bush League’

Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka didn’t play in the Thunder’s loss to Detroit on Tuesday, so the two weren’t available to speak to the media following the game. On Thursday, Durant had his chance to speak about sitting out the game and (Reggie) Jackson’s celebration. “It was bush league, in my opinion,” Durant said. “Jumping up […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Westbrook Disapproves of Jackson’s In-Game Celebration

Russell Westbrook said he took exception to former teammate Reggie Jackson’s animated celebration with a few seconds remaining in the Detroit Pistons’ 88-82 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. “Yeah, I did actually,” Westbrook said when asked if he disapproved. “Honestly, I think that was some real bulls—. I don’t appreciate it for […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Westbrook Gets 16th Triple-Double of Season in Win

Westbrook notched his 16th triple-double of the season — 26 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists — which ties him with Fat Lever for second most in a season over the past 30 years. With eight games to go, Westbrook is just one off Magic Johnson’s record of 17. It’s an amazing thing for a […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021