If you were to hear in years prior that James Harden blocked a game-winning shot with seconds left in the fourth quarter of a Game 7 in the NBA Playoffs, you would be in disbelief. But the bizarro world in which we currently live continues to produce outrageous results. Harden …
Read More »Preview: Thunder and Rockets face off in decisive Game 7
The Thunder had their bags packed. Not by choice, but protocol mandated from the NBA bubble had Oklahoma City on the cusp of departure before the game could even tip off on Monday night. Down 3-2 to the Houston Rockets in the series, the Thunder clapped back to win Game …
Read More »NBA going all in on social justice issues
The NBA regular season is coming back July 30, and players will have to option to display social justice messages on the back of their jerseys. “We gonna be down here hooping, but at the same time, we gonna keep [social justice] on the front of everybody’s mind.”@CP3 calls for …
Read More »Conley Wins HORSE
While sports have been postponed, television networks are having a difficult time filling time during the day. The NBA, the National Basketball Players Association and ESPN worked together on a game of HORSE to help with the problem. The challenge included 8 NBA and WNBA players and legends in a …
Read More »NBA Developing H-O-R-S-E Tournament
Nearly a month removed from the indefinite suspension of the NBA season due to COVID-19, the league is proposing ideas to keep its fans entertained from home. They put together a video game tournament with 16 players battling it out over NBA 2K. ESPN has already begun airing this NBA …
Read More »Donovan and OKC Rising Above Expectations
Billy Donovan has the Oklahoma City Thunder at what some would say a surprising 33-22 record. The Thunder won last night, defeating Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. The Thunder are now in 6th place in the Western Conference standings at the All-Star break. 8th consecutive road victory (ties …
Read More »NBA Trade Deadline Buzz
With just over 24 hours until the NBA trade deadline, some big moves have already been made with more expected to come. Here’s all the buzz and latest news. The Latest Blockbuster On Tuesday night, the Houston Rockets traded center Clint Capela to the Atlanta Hawks while acquiring Robert Covington …
Read More »Russell Westbrook Returns to OKC, Chris Paul and Thunder Steal the Show
The Oklahoma City Thunder dealt Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets this offseason in one of the summer’s biggest deals. Last night, he returned to OKC for the first time since his departure to receive a standing ovation from Thunder fans. The Thunder even honored him with a tribute video …
Read More »Thunder Trade Westbrook to the Rockets
Houston, we have a reunion. After a week of speculation, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded franchise star Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets. In return, the Thunder receive point guard Chris Paul, two first round draft picks and two first round pick swaps. This trade reunites Westbrook with guard James …
Read More »Are the Houston Rockets Blowing Up?
The tension has been building in Houston this week. Rumors surfaced amidst reports of Chris Paul wanting out and the possibility of adding a third star to the roster. Here’s a recap of all the tension that’s been noticed. Post Game Press Conference in the 1st Round of the playoffs …
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