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Bradley Beal? Kevin Durant? Steph Curry? Who is the NBA's purest scorer? – The Athletic
There are plenty of players in the NBA who can get buckets. But who's the best? We polled coaches, execs and scouts to find out. → Read More
Remembering Russ: Fred Katz looks back at the time Westbrook ‘forgot’ who he was – The Athletic
Westbrook gave one of his favorite digs — pretending never to have heard of someone — to Katz, which he has worn as a badge of honor. → Read More
Bradley Beal says he wants to retire a Wizard: ‘I’m all about loyalty’ – The Athletic
Wizards guard says he's out to recruit others to join him in DC → Read More
After a crazy journey, Chasson Randle has found a home with Wizards – The Athletic
PHILADELPHIA — In Rock Island, Ill. there is a hamburger the size of a basketball. A block of... → Read More
Poor play, internal fighting and trade rumors: The Wizards might be at rock bottom – The Athletic
Maybe this past week being true rock bottom would be good news for a team looking for any sort of positive. After all, that would mean it only gets better from here. → Read More
Dwight Howard choosing to eat in bed until he gets into ‘Superman shape’ – The Athletic
WASHINGTON — Dwight Howard has witnessed an unprecedented transition. His bed sheets are now... → Read More
@karltowns rolls for the MONSTER SLAM!
Emeka Okafor models the SpongeBob uniforms the @Sevens, the @Sixers' affiliate, will be wearing for Nickelodeon Night tonight! #NBAGLeague 6:30 pm/et, Facebook Live: → Read More
Westbrook's new deal could change OKC's free agent culture
Re-signing Russell Westbrook scopes broader than simply retaining one of the NBA’s best point guards. → Read More
Westbrook agrees in principle to three-year deal with Thunder
Russell Westbrook has agreed in principle to renegotiate and extend his contract with the Thunder, keeping him in Oklahoma City through the 2018-19 season, according to multiple reports. → Read More
Report: Dion Waiters signs with Heat
Dion Waiters has finally found a home. → Read More
Thunder will work extra hard to hunt 3-pointers
The Oklahoma City Thunder placed in the middle of the pack amongst 3-point shooting teams a season ago. They could find themselves even lower on the list next year. → Read More
Report: Thunder rescind qualifying offer to Dion Waiters
The Thunder rescinded their qualifying offer to Dion Waiters Monday evening, according to The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski. → Read More
Report: There's a 'strong belief among rival GMs' Thunder will trade Westbrook
LAS VEGAS — Kevin Durant heading to the Bay Area leaves open more room to speculate on Russell Westbrook's 2017 decision. → Read More
Free agent Dion Waiters' future still uncertain
Dion Waiters still has no contract. → Read More
Mitch McGary suspended for beginning of 2016 season
The Oklahoma City Thunder will have to play the beginning of the 2016-17 season without Mitch McGary, whom the NBA announced Friday will be suspended for the first five games → Read More
Victor Oladipo named to USA Select Team
The Oklahoma City Thunder have new involvement in Team USA, USA Basketball announced in an official release Friday. → Read More
Russell Westbrook's jersey just outsold Kevin Durant's
The NBA has released jersey sales numbers from the previous fiscal year, and they came somewhat of a surprise: Russell Westbrook's jersey outsold Kevin Durant's. → Read More
5 free agents the Thunder should consider signing
Let’s be Oklahoma City Thunder optimists for a second. → Read More
The Next Conundrum: Do the Thunder keep Russell Westbrook or trade him?
The Thunder don't have time to say goodbye. They have decisions to make. → Read More
Current market setting stage for big Dion Waiters payday
This all sounded improbable a day ago. Crazy, even. Now, real life is dictating that Dion Waiters may be worth more than even he believed. → Read More