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Sam Presti hopes 2024-25 OKC Thunder plays with rhythm, avoids relying on pure talent
As Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti spoke during his annual preseason presser, he made it clear what he wants to accomplish in the 2024-25 season -- to be a team that plays in rhythm.
Sam Presti details excitement over new OKC Thunder arena
The next steps involve planning and constructing OKC's new arena. Thunder general manager Sam Presti discussed those steps in his 2024-25 preseason presser. While he admitted that's more of an OKC council conversation, he's excited to see the process unfold.
Sam Presti Doesn't See Thunder's Absence from Christmas as an 'Issue'
Most No. 1 seeds in both the Western and Eastern Conference are typically rewarded with a Christmas Day game the following season, but the Oklahoma City Thunder
OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti excited to see how Jaylin Williams' 2024-25 season unfolds
Thunder general manager Sam Presti discussed OKC's depth in his 2024-25 preseason presser. When asked if any individual player stands out to him with the offseason they had, he made a surprising choice -- Jaylin Williams.
Thunder GM Sam Presti provides update on rookie Nikola Topić
Thunder general manager Sam Presti said rookie Nikola Topić is in good spirits after undergoing surgery to address a torn left ACL on July 24.
Sam Presti believes playing in Western Conference has accelerated OKC Thunder's ascension
The Western Conference has been a bloodbath for years. In the SEC of the NBA, most of the top teams in the league battle it out in the West standings. There's a reason why 40 wins is no longer a guaranteed playoff spot in the West.
OKC Thunder worried about staying 'on course' and not lofty expectations of 2024-25 season
Inside the Paycom Center for media day on Monday, “expectations” felt like the curse word that the kids skipped past in front ...
NBA media days: What Nuggets, Thunder and other execs are saying entering 2024-25 season
Several teams held media days with their lead basketball executives. We put together a notebook of the most interesting ...
GM Sam Presti drops major Nikola Topic statement
The decision to draft injured prospect Nikola Topic with the No. 12 overall pick in June’s NBA Draft prompted mixed reactions ...
What are OKC Thunder starting lineup possibilities for 2024-25 NBA season?
Who will start, and what are the lineup possibilities for Oklahoma City this season? The Oklahoman examined the choices.
Thunder Give an Update on Nikola Topic
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Nikola Topic sidelined for the 2024-25 NBA Season with an ACL injury. Sam Presti offered ...
OKC in the top tier of The Ringer's "Clarity Index"
It's now been more than five years since the Oklahoma City Thunder took a plunge of faith by unloading a pair of superstars ...
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OKC Thunder media day 2024: What Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Co. had to say
All it takes is one general manager to believe in a player on draft night. For Dillon Jones, that was Sam Presti. The OKC general manager traded away five future second-round picks to select Jones ...