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• Chet Holmgren Reflects on How He Propelled Past Season-Ending Injury to Assemble Historic Rookie SeasonHe remembers the first doctor visit vividly. Less than 24 hours after suffering a foot injury at a CrawsOver Pro-Am league game in Seattle, Chet Holmgren had flown to Oklahoma City to get it looked at. And as he sat in the x-ray room in front of OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti, a wide range […] The post Chet Holmgren Reflects on How He Propelled Past Season-Ending Injury to Assemble Historic...2024Check it out Chet Holmgren -
• Thunder GM Sam Presti says the team won’t ‘predetermine’ Chet Holmgren’s minutes for next season
After being selected as the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Chet Holmgren missed out on his rookie season with Oklahoma City due to a foot injury. As terrible as it was for the youngster, he had all last season to recover and mentally prepare for this 2023/24 campaign. He already proved his […] The post Thunder GM Sam Presti says the team won’t ‘predetermine’ Ch...2023Check it out Chet Holmgren
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• Thunder Hoping Chet Holmgren Can Play in Summer League
Thunder center/forward Chet Holmgren has been working out and looks “really good,” team president Sam Presti said, via Cody Taylor of Rookie Wire. Holmgren was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, but missed all of his rookie season after suffering a foot injury during a pro-am game last August. […] The post Thunder Hoping Chet Holmgren Can Play in Summer L...2023Continue with Summer League
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• Chet Holmgren Looks Really Good; Hopeful To Play In Summer LeagueOklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren has recovered from a Lisfranc injury and looks "really good", per Sam Presti. The Thunder front office executive said Holmgren has been working out daily. Oklahoma City hopes that Holmgren will play in Summer League. "It is our hope that he'll be out there, our expectation. Chet is doing great. He has had a great offseason. It is one of those things wher...2023Check it out Chet Holmgren -
• Sam Presti Believes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Speculation Due To Media Seeking 'Little More Content'Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is entering Year 1 of a five-year, $172 million max contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder and his future with the franchise has been questioned by some in the media as he could be the next potential trade target for teams trying to make an all-in move. The Cleveland Cavaliers recently acquired Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz for a package of future first round picks, ...2022See more Shai Gilgeous Alexander -
• Chet Holmgren’s season-ending injury draws strong reaction from Thunder GM Sam Presti
Chet Holmgren made headlines on Thursday for all the wrong reasons after the highly-touted Oklahoma City Thunder rookie was ruled out for what should have been his debut campaign due to a major foot injury. There has been a lot of talk surrounding the issue, and for his part, OKC general manager Sam Presti has […] The post Chet Holmgren’s season-ending injury draws strong reaction from...2022Read about Chet Holmgren
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• Chet Holmgren Out For Season With Lisfranc Injury In Right FootChet Holmgren will miss the entire 22-23 season with a Lisfranc injury in his right foot. Holmgren suffered the injury during a Pro-Am game in Seattle this past weekend. The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Holmgren with the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. "Certainly, we are disappointed for Chet, especially given the excitement he had about getting on the floor with his teammates this s...2022See more Chet Holmgren
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• Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren suffers foot injury, will miss 2022-23 NBA season
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced today that forward Chet Holmgren has sustained a Lisfranc injury in his right foot. Holmgren will miss the 2022-23 season. Further updates will be provided when appropriate. STATEMENT FROM THUNDER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER SAM PRESTI: “Certainly, we are disappointed for Chet, especially given the excitement he had … Continue reading "Thu...2022See more Chet Holmgren
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• Thunder’s 3 biggest needs entering 2022 NBA Draft
The Oklahoma City Thunder have struggled in recent seasons, recording back-to-back 50-loss campaigns. Long gone are the Kevin Durant-Russell Westbrook-James Harden days, though the franchise is not without hope. General manager Sam Presti has stockpiled draft picks, which have begun to yield promising players. While a bit injury-prone, 2019 first-round pick Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has proven [R...2022Visit the page Oklahoma City Thunder
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• Report: Paul George to have shoulder evaluated by specialist
Thunder All-Star forward Paul George will soon have his right shoulder re-evaluated by a specialist, Maddie Lee of The Oklahoman reports. GM Sam Presti told the media during his annual postseason press conference that George will see a specialist outside of Oklahoma City, but Thunder staff members will be present. George saw action in 77 regular-season games but took four games off to rest his ach...2019See more Paul George
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• Billy Donovan could earn contract extension with strong playoff performance
The Oklahoma City Thunder appear to be committed to Billy Donovan at least into next season, but the head coach could earn even more job security if his team impresses in the postseason this year. Donovan had the fifth-year option on his contract picked up by the Thunder on Monday, and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski noted that Thunder Executive VP and GM Sam Presti considered the decision “largely a fo...2018Click for news about Billy Donovan
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• Westbrook and Roberson should be back in Thunder starting backcourt early in season
The Thunder’s starting backcourt of Russell Westbrook and Andre Roberson should be back early in the season, GM Sam Presti told Erik Horne of The Oklahoman and other media members during a Thursday press conference. Roberson, who suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in his left knee in January, will be a non-contact participant at the start of the preseason. There is no timetable when Roberson will...2018Read about Russell Westbrook
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• Thunder GM hints Westbrook could miss start of season
The Oklahoma City Thunder are more than likely going to be without former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook when the regular season starts next month.Westbrook just recently underwent knee surgery and there’s no timeline for his return. In talking about said injury, Thunder general manager Sam Presti indicated that the team will not be rushing Russ back for the start of the regular season. This more than ...2018See also Oklahoma City Thunder
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• GM Sam Presti says Oklahoma City Thunder won't rush Russell Westbrook back
The Oklahoma City Thunder will open camp next week with former Kia MVP Russell Westbrook on the mend from the arthroscopic surgery he had on his left knee a little more than a week ago....2018Visit the page Oklahoma City Thunder
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• Russell Westbrook undergoes knee surgery
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure on his right knee, Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced today. The Thunder, Westbrook and his representation determined that after he experienced inflammation in his knee this past weekend that the best course of action was the proactive procedure, performed by [...]...2018See more articles Russell Westbrook
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• Report: Corey Brewer to sign with Thunder
Corey Brewer is likely to sign with the Thunder after all, tweets ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Lakers officially waived Brewer, meaning the veteran swingman will be free to sign a contract with Oklahoma City as early as Friday.Previous reporting already suggested Brewer had committed to sign with the Thunder once he cleared waivers, tweets Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Brewer talked to Oklahom...2018See more articles Corey Brewer
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• Why the 76ers aren't risking much with extending Joel Embiid
Not many people had a better start to their week than Joel Embiid did.The Philadelphia 76ers center will no longer be a restricted free agent next summer after signing a 5-year, $148 million extension. It’s the maximum available to any third- or fourth-year player still signed under their initial rookie contract.On the surface, this is one of the biggest risks we’ve seen an NBA franchise make in r...2017Click for news about Joel Embiid
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• Patrick Patterson undergoes knee surgery
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Patrick Patterson underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure today on his left knee, Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced. The proactive procedure was performed by Dr. Neal S. ElAttrache of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles, California. Patterson will be re-evaluated in 4-6 weeks. This past season, Patterson [.....2017Continue with Patrick Patterson
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• Enes Kanter injured, out after arm surgery
Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter underwent successful surgery today to repair a fractured right ulna (in his right forearm), it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Kanter sustained the injury during last night’s 109-98 victory over Dallas. During a timeout, he expressed his frustration by hitting a chair. The [...]...2017See more articles Enes Kanter
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• Busy Week Shows OKC Thunder Are Already Thinking About the NBA Trade Deadline
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• Draymond Green's Defense of Kevin Durant Reveals a Hidden NBA Truth
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• Thunder F McGary gets another drug suspension
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahoma City Thunder forward Mitch McGary has been suspended without pay for at least 10 games for violating the terms of the league's anti-drug policy. The league announced Tuesday that the suspension will begin when he has finished serving a five-game drug suspension that was announced in July. After the previous suspension, McGary said in a statement that he needed to ''ta...2016Check it out Oklahoma City Thunder
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• In Staying with OKC, Russell Westbrook Reveals More Than His Words Ever Have
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• Thunder guard Payne undergoes right foot surgery
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cameron Payne underwent a successful procedure today to repair a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti....2016Visit the page Oklahoma City Thunder
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• Thunder guard Payne undergoes right foot surgery
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cameron Payne underwent a successful procedure today to repair a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti....2016Check it out Oklahoma City Thunder
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• Cameron Payne undergoes foot surgery
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cameron Payne had a procedure today to fix a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot, team Executive VP and General Manager Sam Presti announced. Selected in the lottery of the 2015 NBA Draft (No. 14 overall) out of Murray State, Payne averaged 5.0 points, 1.9 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 57 [...]...2016See more articles Cameron Payne
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• NBA Rumors: Trade Buzz on Boston Celtics, Blake Griffin and Russell Westbrook
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• Durant Departure Will Test Westbrook, and OKC's Belief in His Leadership
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• Kevin Durant Comments on Pursuit of Championship, Health and More
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• Kevin Durant Comments on Foot Injury in Sports Illustrated Interview
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