Tag: Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant remains intent on playing in this summer’s Olympics after his looming free agency, unmoved by the recent withdrawals of a few high-profile names, according to league sources. Sources told ESPN that Durant, who becomes an unrestricted free agent July 1, continues to signal his availability to USA Basketball for […]
Oklahoma’s efforts to keep Kevin Durant with the Thunder is going all the way to the top job in the state. In answering a question during the Oklahoma Press Association’s annual convention Saturday, Gov. Mary Fallin said she would be willing to give Durant a government post if the seven-time All-Star stays with Oklahoma City. […]
Salary cap guru Eric Pincus explains how cap holds and player rights affect an NBA team’s salary cap.
The Rockets, league sources say, are not a team Kevin Durant plans to consider in free agency, despite Houston’s well-known fondness for him. Source: Marc Stein of ESPN on Twitter
This should be the biggest spending summer in NBA history, but there may not be as many top players to spend money on as you think.
Kevin Durant’s impending free agency hovered over the Thunder’s season from training camp up until their elimination in the Western Conference finals, but general manager Sam Presti credited Durant on Monday with controlling the noise and speculation about his future. “I also think Kevin deserves a tremendous amount of credit for the way he’s handled […]
After coming within one game of the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant’s best play is remaining with the Thunder.
The (Kevin) Durant holding pattern creates a potentially interesting situation for Dion Waiters, the Thunder’s other, far less significant but still important free agent. Should Durant return, it seems likely the Thunder bring back Waiters. He’s a restricted free agent, meaning OKC can match any contract he signs. With Durant back, the Thunder wouldn’t have […]
Timing is crucial when it comes to trade kickers. Salary cap guru Eric Pincus explains why.
Thunder assistant coach Monty Williams will not return to the team. Thunder head coach Billy Donovan made the announcement Wednesday morning. Source: The Associated Press
