Oklahoma City has now acquired seven second-round picks this offseason, shed $224 million in payroll and tax and positioned themselves comfortably under the second apron via the trades of Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins.
Rather than simply declining Dort's $17.7 million team option to save the money, the Thunder picked it up, acquired three future assets, created a $17M trade exception and place their 2025 championship stalwart in position for a new long-term deal in Atlanta which was not viable in OKC.
@HanaHoops Why is this so surprising to you? It’s the same thing for the Knicks every year. Rinse and repeat. Just be there for emotional support then on to the next sport🚶🏾🥀
"OKC Thunder is the best team in the basketball world. And we’re not going nowhere. So good luck.”
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after OKC beat the Pacers in the NBA Finals last year.
Now they’re headed to the playoffs with a league-best 64–18 record. 😤
This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time.
I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won.
To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you 🙏
#PaulTyson