JULY 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 11-2 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
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OKC Thunder Sign Eugene Omoruyi to Two-Way Deal Eugene Omoruyi joins Lindy Waters III as the Thunder’s pair of two-way signees.
Former Duck Eugene Omoruyi signs two-way deal with OKC Thunder Another former Duck has found himself with a contract during NBA free agency as PF/C Eugene Omoruyi has signed with the Oklahoma City Thunde...
JULY 2, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shines in Canada's Win Oklahoma City’s star showed no signs of rust in his return to the court.
JULY 2, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Joins OKC on two-way Omoruyi (toe) and the Thunder agreed on a two-way contract Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Omoruyi spent early last season with the Mavericks on a two-way deal, but he was waived in December after suffering a toe injury that required surgery. In his eight G League appearances, he averaged 15.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 25.3 minutes.
JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will Kevin Durant's legacy be affected by fourth team?
Kevin Durant appears headed to his fourth team. What will that mean for the all-time great's legacy moving forward?JULY 2, 2022
Theo Maledon, Team France Fall in FIBA Thriller Theo Maledon will return for Team France on Monday.
JULY 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the right point guard for Nick Nurse's Canadian team Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 against the Dominican Republic, showing why a commitment to Team Canada from a player such as him is huge.
JULY 2, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Thunder Veteran Mike Muscala Could be Key for Rookie Chet Holmgren's Early Development Mike Muscala could be an important piece this season in Oklahoma City.
JULY 2, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander thrills Hamilton crowd in Canadian basketball win The NBA star scored 32 points in his debut with the national senior team, in his hometown no less, in World Cup qualifying Friday night.
JULY 2, 2022 • THESTAR.COM
Despite Overflowing Roster OKC Could Make Moves in Free Agency Oklahoma City doesn’t have much room on its roster for new contracts, but that doesn’t mean they’ll sit out of free agency.
JULY 1, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Theo Maledon, and Jaylen Hoard to Represent in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Three Thunder players will represent in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers.
JULY 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
ESPN proposes a three-team Kevin Durant trade that lands the Thunder Ben Simmons How would you feel about the trade?
JULY 1, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
NBA Draft 2022: What Chet Holmgren brings to Thunder
In Chet Holmgren, OKC is getting a unique talent at both ends of the floor — if his body holds up, John Fanta writes.JULY 1, 2022
Re-signs with OKC Muscala (ankle) agreed to sign a one-year, vet minimum contact with the Thunder on Thursday, Darren Wolfson reports.
Impact The Thunder declined Muscala's team option on Wednesday after the center played in only 43 games for the Thunder last season, averaging 8.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.6 blocks. Expect the veteran to see a minor role behind Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Roby and Derrick Favors.
JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Staying with OKC on five-year pact Dort (shoulder) and the Thunder agreed Thursday to a five-year, $87.5 million contract, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Dort has been one of the Thunder's best development stories. He went undrafted in 2019 and started off on a two-way deal with OKC in July of 2019. Last season, he saw 32.6 minutes per game and averaged 17.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists. He's 23 years old, so he fits on the team's rebuilding timeline. Fantasy managers should expect Dort to continue starting, but it's possible his usage actually starts to decline as the roster continues to fill out.
JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thunder Ink Lu Dort to 5-Year Deal Luguentz Dort has signed a 5-year deal with Oklahoma City.
JUNE 30, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
OKC Thunder Summer League Profile: Lindy Waters III Barring injury, Lindy Waters III is good to go for the Summer League.
JUNE 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
OKC Thunder Exercise Team Option on Isaiah Roby, Decline Mike Muscala Big decisions were made on Wednesday in Oklahoma City.
JUNE 30, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Team option exercised Roby had his $1.9 million team option picked up by the Thunder on Wednesday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Impact Roby started 23 of Oklahoma City's last 28 games after returning from an ankle injury in February, and it appears he'll be back with the team for 2022-23. He averaged 10.1 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 21.1 minutes per game last season, but it's unclear how the addition of Chet Holmgren to the roster will affect his role going forward.
JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Thunder Decline Luguentz Dort's Team Option Oklahoma City will be declining Lu Dort’s team option, making him an unrestricted free agent.
JUNE 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Becomes restricted free agent Dort (shoulder) had his team option declined by the Thunder on Wednesday, making him a restricted free agent, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact Charania notes that it appears the two sides hope to negotiate a new deal. Dort has been one of the Thunder's best development stories. He went undrafted in 2019 and started off on a two-way deal with OKC in July of 2019. Last season, he saw 32.6 minutes per game and averaged 17.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists. He's 23 years old, so he fits on the team's rebuilding timeline.
JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Loaded Roster Presents Challenges, Options for Thunder as Free Agency Looms Oklahoma City will have to trim down its roster by at least seven players between Wednesday and the beginning of the season.
JUNE 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Players who the OKC Thunder could move on from The Thunder are currently over the amount of players allowed on an NBA roster. Here are some candidates who could be on the chopping block.
JUNE 29, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
OKC Thunder Summer League Profile: Robert Baker Robert Baker committed to play for the Oklahoma City Thunder in Summer League in May.
JUNE 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Brian Windhorst Ranks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Higher Than Trae Young ESPN NBA analyst Brian Windhorst re-drafted ‘SGA’ over Young.
JUNE 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
