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NBA Power Rankings: Spurs and Thunder Top a Volatile 2026-27 Landscape
sports8 days ago

NBA Power Rankings: Spurs and Thunder Top a Volatile 2026-27 Landscape

The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder lead the 2026-27 NBA power rankings, with the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, and Boston Celtics rounding out the top five. Significant roster shifts, including the Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto and the Jaylen Brown trade to Philadelphia, have reshaped contender expectations. While the Spurs benefit from young talent like Victor Wembanyama, the Thunder face depth concerns after cutting players to avoid the second apron. The league also shows statistical trends favoring offensive rebounding and extra possessions, with the Detroit Pistons leading in these metrics despite a drop in power ranking position.

via Bleacher Report|
#2026-27-season#nba#oklahoma-city-thunder
The Price of Kawhi: Clippers' Seven-Year Draft-Asset Hangover
sports1 month ago

The Price of Kawhi: Clippers' Seven-Year Draft-Asset Hangover

LA’s Kawhi Leonard era yielded only three playoff series wins and ended with a hefty cap-circumvention penalty that will cost the Clippers multiple future first-rounders through 2033. The Paul George trade sent Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a bundle of picks to Oklahoma City, where SGA blossomed into MVP-level stardom and the Thunder reloaded, leaving LA with a long, painful road back to contention.

via Sports Illustrated|
#draft-picks#kawhi-leonard#los-angeles-clippers
Shai Salutes Westbrook in Rare Post After Thunder Legend's Retirement
sports1 month ago

Shai Salutes Westbrook in Rare Post After Thunder Legend's Retirement

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returned to X to publicly congratulate Russell Westbrook on his retirement, posting for the first time in years. Although Westbrook and Gilgeous-Alexander never played together in Oklahoma City, Westbrook’s storied Thunder career is celebrated as he nears Hall of Fame consideration, with speculation that his jersey could be retired at the Paycom Center.

via Bleacher Report|
#basketball#nba#oklahoma-city-thunder
From Feud to Respect: Villanueva Honors Westbrook's Retirement
sports1 month ago

From Feud to Respect: Villanueva Honors Westbrook's Retirement

Charlie Villanueva paid tribute to Russell Westbrook after Westbrook's retirement announcement, posting a clip from their infamous 2016 clash and saying that despite their on-court battles, he respects Westbrook's competitive spirit; Westbrook retires after 18 seasons, most recently with the Sacramento Kings in 2025-26, leaving as the all-time leader in triple-doubles and the highest-scoring point guard in NBA history.

via Bleacher Report|
#charlie-villanueva#nba-retirement#oklahoma-city-thunder
Three‑Team Trade Sends Dort to Hawks and Risacher to Mavericks
nba2 months ago

Three‑Team Trade Sends Dort to Hawks and Risacher to Mavericks

In a three‑team deal among the Thunder, Hawks and Mavericks, Lu Dort moves to Atlanta, Zaccharie Risacher lands with Dallas, and Ryan Nembhard goes to Atlanta, while Oklahoma City collects three second‑round picks. The trade reduces OKC’s depth and nudges the team closer to luxury‑tax territory, highlighting a cost‑cutting strategy by management after last season’s title and amid cap pressures.

via Defector|
#lu-dort#nba#oklahoma-city-thunder
Dort Deal Elevates Hawks, Reconfigures Three‑Team Trade
sports2 months ago

Dort Deal Elevates Hawks, Reconfigures Three‑Team Trade

Oklahoma City trades Lu Dort to Atlanta and sends Ryan Nembhard to the Hawks, while Dallas lands Zaccharie Risacher and the Thunder receive three future second‑round picks. The move bolsters Atlanta’s defense by adding Dort alongside Daniels and Walker and gives Dort a potential extension window, while OKC clears cap space but loses fan-favorite depth; Risacher gets a fresh start in Dallas as each side pursues its financial and competitive goals.

via NBC Sports|
#atlanta-hawks#dallas-mavericks#lu-dort
Thunder reshapes roster with Lu Dort trade in 3-team deal, Presti previews offseason
sports2 months ago

Thunder reshapes roster with Lu Dort trade in 3-team deal, Presti previews offseason

The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three‑team deal that also involves the Dallas Mavericks; OKC will receive three second‑round picks from Atlanta, which also sends Dort and Ryan Nembhard to Dallas, while Dallas lands Atlanta forward Zaccharie Risacher. Thunder GM Sam Presti discusses the Dort trade and other offseason moves in an exclusive interview.

via The Oklahoman|
#atlanta-hawks#dallas-mavericks#lu-dort
Thunder GM Frames Dort Trade as Financial Move to Maintain Contention
sports2 months ago

Thunder GM Frames Dort Trade as Financial Move to Maintain Contention

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti framed the three-team trade sending Luguentz Dort to the Hawks as a financial decision designed to save about $100 million in salary and tax penalties, freeing cap space to pursue future signings while keeping the team competitive. Presti said the savings allow more basketball decisions down the line, and noted Dort’s character, while adding that young guards Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell will take on bigger roles next season; the team also moved Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe as part of the financial reshaping.

via Hoops Rumors|
#luguentz-dort#nba-trades#oklahoma-city-thunder
Mavericks Spark in Summer League Win Over Thunder as de Larrea Shines
sports2 months ago

Mavericks Spark in Summer League Win Over Thunder as de Larrea Shines

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-87 in a Las Vegas Summer League showdown, moving to 2-2 while OKC sits at 0-4. Dallas built a 22-point cushion in the second/third quarters before a late 13-2 Thunder surge narrowed the gap. Sergio de Larrea ran the offense with 14 assists and 9 rebounds, delivering multiple eye-popping lob passes and flash of playmaking that captivated the crowd, though he went 1-for-6 from the field. Seva Ishchenko contributed 12 points and 7 rebounds, showing length and versatility. First-year coach Dusty May discussed learning the roster, defensive potential, and lauded de Larrea’s progress, while Akobundu-Ehiogu (12 points on 5-for-8) and Cooper Flagg were highlighted for their roles. The piece notes many summer league players may not stay long-term, but the game offered bright ideas about Dallas’ depth and future prospects.

via Mavs Moneyball|
#dallas-mavericks#nba#oklahoma-city-thunder
Lendeborg Sparks Warriors in Summer League Win, but Defense Has Room to Improve
sports2 months ago

Lendeborg Sparks Warriors in Summer League Win, but Defense Has Room to Improve

Yaxel Lendeborg led Golden State with a game-high 14 points in a 104-79 Summer League win over Oklahoma City, adding two rebounds, four assists and three steals while shooting 5-for-14 overall and 4-for-8 from three. He outplayed former Michigan teammate Aday Mara, including a notable jump-ball win, and showcased his scoring flair, though his defense remains a work in progress. The Warriors moved to 4-1 in Las Vegas as they prep for their next game against Memphis.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|
#aday-mara#golden-state-warriors#nba-summer-league
Thunder lock in Hartenstein with 3-year extension to 2028-29
2026-free-agency3 months ago

Thunder lock in Hartenstein with 3-year extension to 2028-29

The Oklahoma City Thunder reportedly re-signed center Isaiah Hartenstein to a three-year, $75 million extension that will keep him in OKC through the 2028-29 season; the deal adds to the core built for a title run, with Hartenstein having averaged 11.2 PPG in the Thunder’s championship season and 9.2 PPG on strong shooting this past year. The Thunder have also traded bench players Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe this offseason as they reshape the roster.

via NBA.com|
#2026-free-agency#basketball#contract-extension
Thunder Lock in Hartenstein with $75M Extension Through 2028-29
sports3 months ago

Thunder Lock in Hartenstein with $75M Extension Through 2028-29

The Oklahoma City Thunder reached a three-year, $75 million extension with Isaiah Hartenstein, keeping him in OKC through the 2028-29 season for a total of about $134 million with the franchise and a mutual option for 2028. The deal includes a 15% trade kicker, comes as OKC navigates a high-payroll and second-apron constraints with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams on max deals, and follows Hartenstein’s strong 2024-25 seasons in which he averaged around 11 points and 10 rebounds.

via Bleacher Report|
#contract-extension#isaiah-hartenstein#nba-salary-cap