Thunder rookie Josh Giddey is representing a newfound hope and legitimacy for the NBA’s global academy, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman examines. Giddey was drafted by Oklahoma City with the No. 6 pick in July.

Makur Maker has signed with Australia’s Sydney Kings, according to Alessandro Maggi of Sportando. The 6’11” Maker, who attended Howard University last season, withdrew from this year’s draft but missed the NCAA’s withdrawal deadline. He’ll join the NBL’s Next Stars program with the aim of improving his draft stock. “I can’t wait to learn from […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 20, 2021 – The Oklahoma City Thunder announced its 2021-22 regular season schedule today.

The Thunder have re-signed small forward Josh Hall to a two-way contract, according to NBA.com’s transactions log. Hall likely signed the qualifying offer he received from Oklahoma City at the start of August. It carries a $50K guarantee and essentially serves as a two-way contract for the upcoming season. However, it doesn’t necessarily mean he’s […]

The Knicks’ two-year, $18MM offer to Kemba Walker was the only one he needed to consider, the point guard said today during an introductory press conference for him and Evan Fournier. “Perfect timing. Really motivated,” Walker said, per ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. “Super excited that these guys have belief in me. That’s all I need. I just […]