Kevin Durant 'Grateful' for Thunder Tenure, Says He Has 'Soft Spot' Facing OKC as Opponent
Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant discussed his appreciation for his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder as he prepares to face his former team on Saturday.
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Kevin Durant Gets Real On His Time With Thunder And His Reaction To Their 2025 Championship Run
Ahead of Saturday's game, Kevin Durant opened up on the Thunder and his thoughts on their recent title run.
NBA Notes: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Thunder
The Jazz’s rookie Darryn Peterson shoots under 35% in his first five games, but teammates urge him to stay aggressive as Utah copes with Jaren Jackson Jr.’s six‑week MCL tear and Lauri Markkanen’s sprained wrist. Peterson, 19, averages 12.8 points and expects other players to step up. Meanwhile, Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer records an 18‑point, 12‑rebound, 12‑assist triple‑double at 19 years, 103 days, becoming the youngest frontcourt player to do so, surpassing LeBron James. In Oklahoma City, bench guard Jared McCain shifts from a three‑point specialist to a more versatile scorer after injuries to Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, giving him new offensive responsibilities.
Naji Marshall Upgraded To Probable As Dallas Mavericks Update Injury Report Before Houston Rockets Game
The Dallas Mavericks upgrade forward Naji Marshall from questionable to probable for Friday’s 7 p.m. CT matchup against the Houston Rockets, after missing two wins (113‑109 at Miami, 120‑96 vs. Oklahoma City) due to illness. Marshall averages 13.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists this season. Caleb Martin returns with a splint‑ed thumb, while Santi Aldama (right‑knee surgery) and Tarik Biberović (heel bursitis) remain doubtful, and Sergio De Larrea and Dereck Lively II stay out. The Rockets sit 5‑0, with Alperen Şengün and Marcus Smart listed as questionable.
What Western Conference Teams Scare You the Most?
As the 2026-27 NBA season kicks off, the Western Conference is seen as weaker than the East, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs highlighted as the top threats. The Portland Trail Blazers are emerging as a dark‑horse contender, potentially punching above their weight in a middling conference field. The article asks fans which other Western team—beyond the Spurs and Thunder—might challenge Portland and force it into a fourth‑place finish, inviting commentary on potential surprise opponents.
Western Notes: Gafford, Harris, Ighodaro, Post, More
Dallas Mavericks coach Dusty May praises newly‑signed center Daniel Gafford, who started the season strong after a $54.4 million extension and even hit his first career three‑pointer in a win over Oklahoma City. Meanwhile, Spurs veteran Tobias Harris continues rehab from a calf strain, Suns big man Oso Ighodaro is questionable with an oblique strain, Grizzlies forward Quinten Post left a game with an ankle injury after posting 7.6 points per game, and a side‑by‑side look compares Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg with Timberwolves forward Jonathan Kuminga, both 24. The roundup covers key health updates and early performances across the Western Conference.
NBA rumors: Add Trey Murphy III, Kings youngster to Thunder trade target list
The Oklahoma City Thunder are juggling several trade targets as they cope with injuries to Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. Alongside defensive forward Herb Jones, the Thunder are eyeing 3-and-D wing Trey Murphy III, but New Orleans demands multiple first‑round picks and a salary‑matching player for Murphy’s $27 million deal. A cheaper alternative could be Sacramento’s rookie wing Nique Clifford, who still holds a rookie contract. GM Sam Presti is said to prefer developing young talent rather than splurging on blockbuster moves, so any trade likely won’t happen before November.
NBA Moves: Thunder, Ochai Agbaji, Dwight Powell, Hornets
The Oklahoma City Thunder target free‑agent swingman Ochai Agbaji to shore up perimeter depth as Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace miss time; Agbaji posted 10.4 points and a 39.9% three‑point rate with Toronto last season before being waived by the Knicks. Meanwhile, former Mavericks big man Dwight Powell, 35, signs a rest‑of‑season deal with EuroLeague champions Fenerbahçe after Dallas waives him to protect guaranteed contracts. In Charlotte, Hornets coach Charles Lee benches Naz Reid for the entire second half against Detroit, citing unmet standards after a comment, despite Reid’s $125 million, five‑year contract from the LaMelo Ball trade.
Thunder taking strong swing on budgeted upside with Ochai Agbaji signing
The OKC Thunder are hoping they can be the team to finally unlock the upside of Ochai Agbaji.
Thunder Reportedly Eyeing Herb Jones And Trey Murphy III As Potential Trade Targets To Solve Injury Crisis
The Thunder have been linked to Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III following major injuries to key players.
Thunder sign temporary Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace replacement with 15th roster spot
The Oklahoma City Thunder are adding veteran guard Ochai Agbaji to their 15th roster spot after Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace suffered season‑ending injuries—Williams with a dislocated ankle and fractured fibula, Wallace with a torn labrum. The move follows the Thunder’s first loss of the 2026‑27 season, a 120‑96 defeat to the Dallas Mavericks. Agbaji, a 2022 first‑round pick who averaged 7.2 points over four NBA seasons with Utah, Toronto, Brooklyn and a recent Knicks training camp stint, provides much‑needed perimeter depth as the team heads to face the Houston Rockets.
Thunder Reportedly to Sign Former NBA Lottery Pick After Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace Injuries
The Oklahoma City Thunder are reportedly planning to sign free agent guard Ochai Agbaji, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Thunder sign Ochai Agbaji
The Oklahoma City Thunder are adding forward Ochai Agbaji to their roster, according to ESPN sources. The post Thunder sign Ochai Agbaji appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Rockets star Kevin Durant admits true feelings on Thunder’s 2025 title run
In an ESPN interview, Rockets forward Kevin Durant reflects on the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2025 NBA championship, expressing pride as an alumnus. Durant recalls the city’s support after the 2012 Finals loss and acknowledges that the current title, led by Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, Jalen Williams and GM Sam Presti, builds on the foundation he helped lay with Russell Westbrook and James Harden. While he wishes his former team had won, he praises the Thunder’s culture and evolution, noting his lingering soft spot for Oklahoma City despite now competing against them as a Rocket.
Cason Wallace's return hopes severely capped given recent history
21 years of evidence suggest the odds are not in favor of Cason Wallace returning to the OKC Thunder this season.
Trey Murphy III, Herb Jones Linked as Potential Thunder Trade Targets in New NBA Rumors
As the Oklahoma City Thunder search for reinforcements with Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace expected to potentially miss the remainder of the 2026-27 NBA regular season, two members of the New Orleans Pelicans could emerge as trade targets for Sam Presti.
Ajay Mitchell's emergence may be Thunder's biggest gift to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The Oklahoma City Thunder can't allow Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to take this entire campaign onto his shoulders.
Thunder eye Kings wing Nique Clifford amid injury crisis
The Oklahoma City Thunder have emerged as a potential destination for Sacramento Kings wing Nique Clifford, with Tim MacMahon identifying the rookie as a trade candidate for the defending champions. The post Thunder eye Kings wing Nique Clifford amid injury crisis appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace's injuries must push Thunder to make a big trade
Following potential season-ending injuries to Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams, one trade candidate should stand out to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Thunder linked to Herb Jones trade
The Oklahoma City Thunder have emerged as a potential trade destination for New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones, who continues to attract interest from teams seeking defensive help. The post Thunder linked to Herb Jones trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's new role might also be siphoning off his best asset
OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finds himself in unfamiliar territory with the team's latest makeup.
2 Bold Trade Ideas to Save Depleted OKC Thunder's Season
The Oklahoma City Thunder were one win away from a return trip to the NBA Finals, but the loss of Jalen Williams (hamstring) gave the San Antonio Spurs the edge they needed to win Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
Peacock adding NBA whiparound show with Noah Eagle, Doc Rivers
Peacock launches an NBA Whiparound show on Monday, Nov. 2, after the Thunder‑Cavaliers game, letting fans jump between multiple live games. Hosted by Noah Eagle with analysts Doc Rivers and Brian Scalabrine, the half‑hour program will replace Peacock’s second Monday doubleheader and provide real‑time highlights and discussion, similar to NFL RedZone. The format aims to capture clutch finishes and scoring bursts across the night without viewers needing to flip channels. Rivers, now a pre‑game analyst for NBC, joins Eagle and Scalabrine in guiding viewers through the action, marking their first on‑air collaboration.
NBA rumors: 2 Clippers named as Thunder trade targets in addition to Herb Jones, Ty Jerome
After a 120-96 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti is reportedly eyeing several trade targets to plug injury holes. Besides New Orleans’ Herb Jones and Memphis guard Ty Jerome, the Clippers' Derrick Jones Jr. and Kris Dunn have entered the radar. Injuries to Alex Caruso, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace heighten the urgency. Analysts say the Thunder will make at least one deal before the deadline, likely involving a mid‑price player or a rookie on a short‑term contract rather than a marquee name. Herb Jones would cost two first‑round picks, while Jerome, the league’s third‑leading scorer at 29.8 points per game, could return to OKC, where he remains popular.
Draymond Green Says Thunder Are Out Of The Championship Picture After Recent Injuries
Warriors star Draymond Green reveals the true implications of Jalen Williams' absence for the Thunder.
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