Russell Westbrook, the Oklahoma City Thunder all-star guard who ignites the team’s explosive offense, will have surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee and be out indefinitely–a severe blow to OKC’s championship aspirations. General manager Sam Presti said Friday that the Thunder had not yet scheduled Westbrook’s surgery and would not have [...]
Magic Johnson Deems Miami Heat Favorites, Lakers Close
October 2, 2012 | Posted by
Magic Johnson knows a champion when he sees one, and the Hall of Fame point guard who has blossomed as a business paragon, views the reigning titlists Miami Heat as the NBA’s top team going into this season. It is a matter of respect. “You still have to consider Miami the favorite because they’re the [...]
Thunder Secure Serge Ibaka For Four More Years
August 18, 2012 | Posted by
The Oklahoma City Thunder built their Western Conference-championship team through the draft. And they are keeping the core of the group together through lengthy contract extensions. After signing Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook to lucrative deals, the Thunder have agreed to a four-year, $40-million extension with power forward Serge Ibaka, according to Yahoo!Sports.com. While Durant, [...]
NBA Finals: OKC Fans Invade Miami For Cheap Tickets
June 16, 2012 | Posted by
A gallon of gas in Oklahoma City costs a little over three bucks, a steak in the town’s best restaurant runs just $11, and 4,000-square-foot castles go for less than some South Beach efficiencies. But if you want to catch an NBA Finals game without blowing the budget, the real value is in Miami. That’s [...]
LeBron James Gets Help, Heat Survive Thunder Rally
June 15, 2012 | Posted by
When it mattered most, in the frantic moments of Thursday night’s Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the Miami Heat got it done. Not just LeBron James. Count Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh — and throw in suddeningly-offensively-capable Shane Battier — among the Heat that made plays to help hold off host Oklahoma City, 100-96, [...]
Spurs Tip Their Hats to the Oklahoma City Thunder
June 7, 2012 | Posted by
The hug came as the clock struck zero and the roars and streamers inside the Chesapeake Energy Arena cascaded from the rafters. A week after they appeared invincible, time had run out on the San Antonio Spurs, and as Tim Duncan embraced Kevin Durant near midcourt, the Thunder’s future had officially begun. Oklahoma City won [...]
