Interview

Jul
23
In the Moment, In the Bubble

In the Moment, In the Bubble

The last time Oklahoma City Thunder coach Billy Donovan won a championship in basketball, he did so by setting up
4 min read
Jun
19
Chris Paul to the Knicks? Mike Vorkunov weighs in

Chris Paul to the Knicks? Mike Vorkunov weighs in

In the past few seasons, the New York Knicks have been persistent in their effort to acquire a big-name player
3 min read
Jun
02
The Big Kiwi that Could

The Big Kiwi that Could

In his 30 years as a basketball coach, Jamie Dixon of the TCU Horned Frogs has recruited many athletes. However,
5 min read
Mar
30
Nerlens Noel’s Dream Season

Nerlens Noel’s Dream Season

Nerlens Noel isn’t supposed to be here. He went from being the short kid who always got picked last
15 min read
Dec
13
“It’s something I want and that I embrace.” Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the Thunder’s Next Star?

“It’s something I want and that I embrace.” Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the Thunder’s Next Star?

Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a star in the making? Despite hundreds of questions facing the Oklahoma City Thunder this season, that’
5 min read
Dec
12
Exclusive: Darius Bazley’s continuing path to NBA success

Exclusive: Darius Bazley’s continuing path to NBA success

In one corner of the Thunder practice facility, a cluster of reporters surrounds Coach Billy Donovan, who is previewing the
5 min read
Dec
11
Update: Crowning the *Official* Fresh Prince of OKC

Update: Crowning the *Official* Fresh Prince of OKC

Ever since Shai Gilgeous-Alexander captioned his Instagram photo with “Fresh Prince of OKC,” the identity of the true Fresh Prince
4 min read
Oct
23

Show Me A Man’s Friends

Superstars are who they are. They are greats at a craft where many others wish they had the talent and
6 min read
Nov
03

Russell Westbrook: ‘I expect to win’

Russell Westbrook spoke with the media about an hour before tipoff against the Suns, a game in which he’s
2 min read
Oct
18
KD on the labor negotiations: ‘We’re not trying to get more money’

KD on the labor negotiations: ‘We’re not trying to get more money’

Layne Murdoch/NBAE/Getty Images Kevin Durant was on The Sports Animal yesterday to help spread the word about his
2 min read