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• Thunder waive Aleksej Pokusevski
Oklahoma City Thunder president and general manager Sam Presti announced today that forward Aleksej Pokusevski has been waived. Pokuševski played in 150 games (65 starts) over his four seasons with the Thunder, averaging 20.6 minutes, 7.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists....2024
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• Chet Holmgren Reflects on How He Propelled Past Season-Ending Injury to Assemble Historic Rookie Season

He 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...2024
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• Dunc'd On: 15 in 60 Mailbag (West 12.23.23)

Our bi-weekly look at the Western Conference with great questions from listeners: UTA: Did they blow up the Mitchell/Gobert team too early? What are the trade possibilities? SAS: Should the Spurs be tanking hard? Would Trae Young be a fit? SAC: Can they afford Malik Monk? Should they make a lower-level trade for a forward? POR: Anfernee Simons, point guard? PHX: What do they need to add in a trad...2023
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• Oklahoma City Thunder Head Coach Mark Daigneault Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife
After enduring years of rebuilding as the leading man of Sam Presti’s hunt for draft capital, Head Coach Mark Daigneault is finally getting the chance to coach some winning basketball. As it stands, the Oklahoma City Thunder are second in the Western Conference, and they have the statistical indicators of a team that looks like a […] The post Oklahoma City Thunder Head Coach Mark Daign...2023
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• Community Shootaround: OKC Thunder
For the last few seasons, the Thunder have been a paper tiger. Top executive Sam Presti built a head-spinning stash of future draft picks through his wheeling and dealing. Oklahoma City is still owed 10 future first-rounders and even more second-round picks – it could easily create two additional teams in the next couple of […]...2023
• James Harden trade grades for Clippers, 76ers, and Thunder in latest NBA blockbuster

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Grading the James Harden trade for the Clippers, 76ers, and Thunder as the veteran guard goes to LA. James Harden finally got his wish. The Philadelphia 76ers traded the veteran guard to the Los Angeles Clippers for a huge package of picks and players that also involves the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. T...2023
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• Chet Holmgren Reflects on How He Propelled Past Season-Ending Injury to Assemble Historic Rookie Season
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• James Harden trade grades for Clippers, 76ers, and Thunder in latest NBA blockbuster
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• 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...2023
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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...2023
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• Chet Holmgren Looks Really Good; Hopeful To Play In Summer League

Oklahoma 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...2023
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• Why the Oklahoma City Thunder might have the brightest future in the NBA
Photo by David Berding/Getty Images For the second time in his career, Sam Presti is building a winner. Few general managers get a second shot at building a contender after failing the first time. But Sam Presti isn’t just the general manager for the Oklahoma City Thunder. To Thunder fans, he’s the most important person in their franchise’s past, present, and future. Thunder fans hate hea...2023
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• 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, ...2022
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• 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...2022
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• Chet Holmgren Out For Season With Lisfranc Injury In Right Foot

Chet 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...2022
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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...2022
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• Durant Departure Will Test Westbrook, and OKC's Belief in His Leadership
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"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 Rookie Season appeared first on SLAM."

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"Photo by David Berding/Getty Images For the second time in his career, Sam Presti is building a winner."

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"Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti is well-known around the NBA for his ability to rack up the draft picks and build this franchise for the future."

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"The Oklahoma City Thunder are back at it again as Sam Presti acquired yet another future first-round draft pick just hours after 2021 NBA Draft day."

2020
"As the Bulls consider changes to their front office, Sam Presti‘s name is one that has now surfaced multiple times."

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" Thunder's Sam Presti expects Billy Donovan to return as OKC head coach next season "

2018
"Sam Presti is […] The post Report: Thunder Expressed Interest In Trading For Marcus Smart appeared first on SLAMonline."

2017
"Sam Presti has had himself one heck of an offseason, adding Paul George and Patrick Patterson"

2016
"On Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical reported the latest twist in the seemingly never-ending saga surrounding Durant's exit from Oklahoma City: When Russell Westbrook traveled to Oklahoma City to meet with general manager Sam Presti in the aftermath of the franchise's lost weekend in the Hamptons, Westbrook held no interest for a post-mortem on Kevin Durant."

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"General manager Sam Presti's decisions will all have some bearing on his former MVP's future with the organization, and matching the Portland Trail Blazers' offer to Kanter is no different."

2014
""He fit the profile of the types of players that we're generally attracted to," general manager Sam Presti said, listing Jones' size, length, quickness and positional versatility."

• Oklahoma City Thunder Head Coach Mark Daigneault Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife
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• Community Shootaround: OKC Thunder
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• James Harden trade grades for Clippers, 76ers, and Thunder in latest NBA blockbuster
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• Northwest Notes: Thunder, McDaniels, Jazz Staff, Edwards, Towns
The Thunder have plenty of draft assets and young players to dangle for a proven star. However, GM Sam Presti doesn’t believe this is the right time to make that kind of trade, according to Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman. Presti wants to see his young team develop more with what they have before taking […]...2023
• Victor Oladipo Won’t Be In Camp With Thunder
Veteran guard Victor Oladipo, who was traded to the Thunder this offseason, won’t be in training camp with the team, general manager Sam Presti told reporters on Wednesday, per Brandon Rahbar of Daily Thunder (Twitter link). According to Rahbar, Presti said that the Thunder will soon have to make a decision on Oladipo’s contract. “VO […]...2023
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• Thunder sign coach Daigneault to multiyear contract extension after play-in berth
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder signed coach Mark Daigneault to a multiyear contract extension after emerging as one of the NBA's most improved teams last season. General manager Sam Presti announced the deal Wednesday but did not disclose the terms, per team policy. Daigneault led Oklahoma City to a 40-42 record and a play-in tournament victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in a se...2023
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• Thunder sign rookie guard Cason Wallace
The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed rookie guard Cason Wallace to a multi-year contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Wallace (6-4, 193) was drafted 10th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft and acquired from the Dallas Mavericks. He was named to the SEC All-Freshman team this past … Continue reading "Thunder sign rookie guard Cason Wallace"...2023
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• Mavericks trade Cason Wallace and Davis Bertans to Thunder for Dereck Lively II
The Oklahoma City Thunder has acquired the draft rights to guard Cason Wallace (10th overall) and forward Dāvis Bertāns in a trade with the Dallas Mavericks for the draft rights to Dereck Lively II (12th overall), it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Wallace (6-4, 193) was named to … Continue reading "Mavericks trade Cason Wallace and Davis Berta...2023
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• Heat trade Victor Oladipo to Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder has acquired guard Victor Oladipo, a 2029 second-round draft pick and a 2030 second-round draft pick in a trade with the Miami Heat for cash considerations, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. In 504 career NBA games (397 starts), Oladipo has averaged 16.9 points, … Continue reading "Heat trade Victor Oladipo to Thunder...2023
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• Chet Holmgren Looks Really Good; Hopeful To Play In Summer League
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• Thunder waive Aleksej Pokusevski
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• James Harden trade grades for Clippers, 76ers, and Thunder in latest NBA blockbuster
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• OKC Thunder set to have quite the basketball hall of fame lineage

Sam Presti will likely be in Springfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday as a new class of legends is enshrined into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame....2023
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• Keyontae Johnson Will Play For Thunder On Two-Way Contract

Keyontae Johnson will sign a two-way contract with the Okalahoma City Thunder and the Oklahoma City Blue of the G League, per Thunder front office executive Sam Presti. The Thunder drafted Johnson with the 50th pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. Johnson averaged 17.4 points and 6.8 rebounds per game for Kansas State last season. In his lone season with the Wildcats, Johnson started in 36 games and averag...2023
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• OKC Thunder waive Eugene Omoruyi
The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived forward Eugene Omoruyi, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. In 23 games (two starts) this season, Omoruyi averaged 4.9 points and 2.3 rebounds in 11.8 minutes per game. He was signed to a standard NBA contract on Feb. 10....2023
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• Rival Execs Hear Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 'Frustrated With The Losing'
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having a breakout season, averaging 31.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.6 assists this season with a PER of 28.3. Gilgeous-Alexander is in Year 1 of a five-year, $172 million max extension. Following the Donovan Mitchell trade, there was speculation that Gilgeous-Alexander could be the next star player to seek a new situation. Both Gilgeous-Alexander and Sam Presti tried to ...2022
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• Thunder sign Eugene Omoruyi to two-way contract
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed forward Eugene Omoruyi to a Two-Way Contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Omoruyi (6-6, 235) [oh-mo-ROO-yee] spent part of the 2021-22 season on a Two-Way Contract with the Dallas Mavericks where in four appearances, he totaled seven points, seven rebounds and … Continue reading "Thunder sign Eugene ...2022
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• Thunder sign Georgios Kalaitzakis and Zavier Simpson to 10-day contracts
The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed forward Georgios Kalaitzakis and guard Zavier Simpson to 10-day contracts, via the NBA’s Hardship Allowance, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Kalaitzakis (6-7, 192) made 31 appearances (two starts) with the Oklahoma City Blue this season and averaged 10.1 points, 3.9 rebounds … Continue reading "Thunder si...2022
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• Oklahoma City Thunder 2021 NBA Draft Grades For Every Pick
The Oklahoma City Thunder may have ended the 2020-21 season near the bottom of the Western Conference with a disappointing 22-50 record. However, it can’t be denied that the team still possesses one of the best young cores in the league as of the moment. In the 2021 NBA Draft, general manager Sam Presti added […] The post Oklahoma City Thunder 2021 NBA Draft Grades For Every Pick appea...2021
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• Report: John Calipari expressed interest in Knicks presidency
Maybe the itch to compete in the NBA still hasn’t escaped John Calipari.ESPN New York’s Ian Begley reported on Thursday that Calipari’s people reached out to the Knicks to express interest in their presidency. Begley says the Knicks do not have interest in Calipari at the moment. Though it is unconfirmed, Begley presumes Calipari would be interested in a dual-job of coaching the Knicks in addition...2017
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• Watch for OKC Thunder to Be Active in NBA's Trade Deadline Arms Race
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• Suddenly, OKC Thunder's Future with Russell Westbrook Looks Awfully Bright
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• In Staying with OKC, Russell Westbrook Reveals More Than His Words Ever Have
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• Russell Westbrook Rumors: Thunder Closing in on Contract Extension with Star
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• Don't Count L.A. Lakers out of the Russell Westbrook Hunt Just Yet
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• Durant Departure Will Test Westbrook, and OKC's Belief in His Leadership
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• Enes Kanter's Max Contract Is All About Kevin Durant's 2016 NBA Free Agency
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• Thunder acquire Waiters in three-team trade
The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired guard Dion Waiters from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Oklahoma City's protected 2015 first round pick and as part of the transaction, Lance Thomas was sent to the New York Knicks, Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced Monday....2015
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• Kevin Durant: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation Surrounding Thunder Star
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• Kevin Durant Injury: Updates on Thunder Star's Recovery from Foot Surgery
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• Kevin Durant Reveals Unknown Bone Break in Foot, but Says He's Healthy Now
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• Ailing Durant shut down, no return timetable
Kevin Durant has been "removed from basketball activities," Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti announced Friday....2015
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• Kevin Durant Injury Update: Star to Be Re-Evaluated in 1 Week After Procedure
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• Kevin Durant Reportedly Told Russell Westbrook He Was Leaving Thunder via Text
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• Can Thunder Tread Water in West Until Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook Return?
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• James Harden trade grades for Clippers, 76ers, and Thunder in latest NBA blockbuster
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• Victor Oladipo Won’t Be In Camp With Thunder
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• Chet Holmgren Looks Really Good; Hopeful To Play In Summer League
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• Why the Oklahoma City Thunder might have the brightest future in the NBA
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• Rival Execs Hear Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 'Frustrated With The Losing'
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• Jazz’s insane draft picks war chest after Donovan Mitchell trade would impress Sam Presti
If you happened to have cut yourself away from anything related to basketball last year and had just decided to embrace the NBA again Thursday, you’d find yourself utterly in disbelief over how unfamiliar the Utah Jazz roster looks right now. The Jazz have gutted their roster by trading franchise cornerstones Rudy Gobert and Donovan […] The post Jazz’s insane draft picks war ches...2022
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• 2 potential trade candidates for the Oklahoma City Thunder entering 2021 training camp
The 2021-22 season hasn’t even started, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are probably already looking forward to the 2022 NBA draft. Heck, they might also have their sights set on the 2023 NBA Draft, where they can get four first-round picks and two second-round selections. Thunder GM Sam Presti has gone in the business of […] The post 2 potential trade candidates for the Oklahoma City Th...2021
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• Thunder sign guard Justin Robinson to 10-day contract
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed guard Justin Robinson to a 10-Day Contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Robinson (6-1, 195) helped guide the Delaware Blue Coats to the NBA G League Finals this season after he appeared in 13 games (all starts) and averaging 15.5 points, … Continue reading "Thunder sign guard Justin Robinson to 10-da...2021
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• 5 NBA teams that could be surprise sellers at the trade deadline
The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching with many teams on the fence regarding how they are going to tackle it. For the first time in a half-decade, everything seems up in the air. We could see some teams act as surprise sellers as a way to change their core or build for the future. The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of a surprising campaign. Does this mean general manager Sam Presti...2020
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• Sam Presti comments on Vasilije Micic as NBA speculation grows
Sam Presti spoke about Vasilije Micic following Saturday's rookie press conference....2023
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• Rival Execs Hear Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 'Frustrated With The Losing'
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• Sam Presti Believes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Speculation Due To Media Seeking 'Little More Content'
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• Thunder owner Sam Presti fires back at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trade speculation

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been rebuilding for a few years now. Their general manager, Sam Presti, has done a great job of acquiring draft capital. They also have some young talented players on the roster. One such player is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Gilgeous-Alexander has recently been rumored to be the next name in the NBA […] The post Thunder owner Sam Presti fires back at Shai Gilgeou...2022
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• Chris Paul Trade Market Favors Buyers
The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired star point guard Chris Paul with the idea of flipping him for further assets. Unfortunately for general manager Sam Presti and company, there has never been a significant market for the expensive veteran. I wrote last July about how speculation about a potential Heat-Thunder deal might have been premature. Despite […] The post Chris Paul Trade Market Favors...2019
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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...2019
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• Sam Presti anticipates Billy Donovan returning as Thunder coach
After a disappointing first-round exit in this year’s postseason, there has been some speculation that the Thunder might consider a head coaching change. However, speaking today to reporters — including Brett Dawson of the Athletic — general manager Sam Presti said that he anticipates bringing back Billy Donovan to coach the club in 2019/20. Presti’s wording isn’t quite as definitive as if he’d sa...2019
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• Watch for OKC Thunder to Be Active in NBA's Trade Deadline Arms Race
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• Suddenly, OKC Thunder's Future with Russell Westbrook Looks Awfully Bright
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• In Staying with OKC, Russell Westbrook Reveals More Than His Words Ever Have
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