OCTOBER 14, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Why Rookie Chet Holmgren is the Center the OKC Thunder NeededAfter just two NBA Preseason games, Oklahoma City rookie Chet Holmgren has impressed across the board. And on a big-picture scale, that mean...
Jalen Williams' Offseason Improvements Shining in PreseasonThrough two preseason games, Jalen Williams has shown his offseason improvement for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
OCTOBER 13, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Efficient numbers ThursdayGilgeous-Alexander finished with 12 points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, three assists, three steals and a block across 22 minutes in Thursday's 128-125 preseason loss a...
ImpactGilgeous-Alexander's status as the alpha dog on offense for the Thunder is not under question, so he's getting minutes and reps before the start of the campaign. He is expected to be one of the most prolific guards in The Association in 2023-24, both in fantasy and real life, and he would be a solid first-round pick -- even as high as Top 5 -- in most fantasy formats.
OCTOBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Luguentz Dort - Scores team-high 24 pointsDort delivered 24 points (8-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and four rebounds across 24 minutes in Thursday's 128-125 preseason loss to the Pistons.
ImpactDort was fed early and often, and the crowd was energetic every time he made a bucket since the game was played in his hometown of Montreal. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren are expected to be the driving forces on offense for the Thunder once the regular season starts but don't rule Dort out from having a prominent role as well. He averaged 13.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals per game last season, and he has netted 13.0 or more points per game in each of his last three campaigns.
OCTOBER 13, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Monty Williams Dishes High Praise For Thunder: 'This Team is One of the Best in the West'Pistons coach Monty Williams thinks Oklahoma City has one of the best teams in the NBA’s toughest conference.
OCTOBER 13, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Monty Williams offers praise to Marcus Sasser: He plays with a great edgeSasser had 12 of his 17 total points in the fourth quarter to lead the Pistons to a comeback win over the Thunder.
OCTOBER 13, 2023•USATODAY.COM
Improvement With Time: Why Vasilije Micic Will Only Get Better As Rookie Season Goes OnAlthough he’s an experienced player, Vasilije Micic must adjust to the NBA style of play.
OCTOBER 13, 2023•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
