Thunderous Intentions 8 hours ago
OKC Thunder: B/R believes top offseason priority is to trade Al Horford
Bleacher Report believes the biggest offseason goal for the OKC Thunder is to find a trade partner for Al Horford The OKC Thunder are a mere 17 games away from wrapping up their first year of a complete franchise rebuild and, in turn, entering the highly anticipated 2021 offseason. Though the hard work seems to […] OKC Thunder: B/R believes top offseason priority is to trade Al Horford - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Welcome to Loud City Apr 10, 2021
Thunder vs. 76ers: Start time, TV schedule, and game preview
Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday. The game tips off at 8 p.m. CT and will be broadcasted on Bally Sports Oklahoma. The 76ers (35-17) could be without Joel Embiid, who took a fall in the 76ers’ loss against New Orleans, according to CBS Sports. OKC (20-32) is currently on a five-game losing streak, with their most recent win coming against the Toronto Raptors on March 31. According to USA Today, the Thunder will be without Luguentz Dort (concussion), Shea Gilgeous-Alexander (foot), Al Horford (coach’s...
Thunderous Intentions Apr 8, 2021
OKC Thunder: Extra floor spacing could make SGA All-NBA
Unlike most teams, the in-game problems and weaknesses that the OKC Thunder may come across this season should not be viewed as major concerns, for 2020-21 is merely a development campaign. Based on the various moves made throughout the season thus far, with their most recent decision to bench Al Horford for the remainder of […] OKC Thunder: Extra floor spacing could make SGA All-NBA - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Thunderous Intentions Apr 5, 2021
OKC Thunder: 3 players who benefit most from Justin Jackson’s release
Though they’ve managed to impress with their surprisingly high level of production during the early stages of this season, as the days go by the OKC Thunder seemingly find themselves steering more and more into the tank mentality. From the moves made around this year’s trade deadline to their decision to sit Al Horford for the […] OKC Thunder: 3 players who benefit most from Justin Jackson’s release - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints Apr 3, 2021
Thunder veteran Al Horford gets Tim Duncan-inspired trolling vs. Suns
Al Horford is well aware that he is getting up there in age, but the Oklahoma City Thunder made sure to remind him anyway. Prior to tip-off of the Thunder’s 140-103 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Friday, Horford was included in the injury report list. While other players were revealed to be out due […] The post Thunder veteran Al Horford gets Tim Duncan-inspired trolling vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Welcome to Loud City Mar 31, 2021
Thunder vs Raptors: Start time, TV schedule and game preview
Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports The Thunder play the Raptors in a key game in the tank race Broadcast Details: Start time: 7:00 p.m. (CT) Broadcasters: Bally Sports Oklahoma and NBA League Pass In the last few days, the Thunder have made a concerted effort to tank. The injury to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander started Oklahoma City on this road but the decision to sit Al Horford made the Thunder’s aims clear. Sam Presti wants a high draft pick in the 2021 and will do what it takes to make that reality possible. Oklahoma City have struggled to win without Shai but there have...
Thunderous Intentions Mar 30, 2021
OKC Thunder: 3 offseason trade destinations for Al Horford
It’s finally happened, OKC Thunder fans: the full-fledged youth-movement has officially begun. Late last week, ESPN Insider Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news that Oklahoma City would be sitting veteran big Al Horford for the remainder of the season in an effort to develop their youth. When speaking to the media about the matter, General Manager […] OKC Thunder: 3 offseason trade destinations for Al Horford - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Thunderous Intentions Mar 30, 2021
OKC Thunder: shorthanded roster drops in week 14 of national power rankings
The trade deadline is the focus of week 14 power rankings by the National sites. Of course, that means there is plenty of humor and banter regarding the continual accumulation of OKC Thunder draft picks. Also of note, many of the pundits pointed to the shut down of Al Horford, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander‘s injury, and the team essentially […] OKC Thunder: shorthanded roster drops in week 14 of national power rankings - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Thunderous Intentions Mar 29, 2021
OKC Thunder: 3 players who benefit most from Al Horford’s mentorship
Last week, news broke that the OKC Thunder were shutting down veteran big man Al Horford for the rest of the season as the franchise steers more into their desired youth movement. Despite this relatively shocking move, considering how much time is left in the season, the 34-year-old center will not hold any ill-will towards […] OKC Thunder: 3 players who benefit most from Al Horford’s mentorship - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Thunderous Intentions Mar 29, 2021
OKC Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks – everything you need to know
As the OKC Thunder takes to the court for the remainder of the season it will be with a predominantly young squad. Al Horford has been shut down for the season as the team focuses on development (and tanking). The core trio will also be out this evening as Darius Bazley and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander miss their […] OKC Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks – everything you need to know - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Thunderous Intentions Mar 29, 2021
OKC Thunder shut down Al Horford for season, waive Austin Rivers
With the trade deadline in the books, the OKC Thunder completed one trade sending George Hill to the Philadelphia 76ers. Three teams participated in the deal with the 76ers sending big man Tony Bradley to OKC. The Knicks sent Austin Rivers to the Thunder. While Bradley will join the Thunder, Rivers will be bought out […] OKC Thunder shut down Al Horford for season, waive Austin Rivers - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints Mar 28, 2021
Thunder shut down Al Horford, sign new starting center
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Saturday that center Al Horford will no longer be in the rotation, looking to move on from the veteran big man. As the organization looks to prepare for the 2021 NBA Draft, the goals of the team and the goals of the former All-Star are different at this stage […] The post Thunder shut down Al Horford, sign new starting center appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Inquisitr Mar 28, 2021
NBA Rumors: OKC Thunder Reveal Major Plan For Al Horford
When they acquired him from the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2020 NBA Draft, most people weren't expecting veteran center Al Horford to stay long with the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are still in the middle of the rebuilding process in the post-Russell Westbrook era. Like what they did to Chris Paul, the Thunder planned on helping Horford rebuild his value until they find a team that will be willing to take him and his massive salary. Unfortunately, the 2021 trade deadline passed with Horford still an official member of the Thunder.What's Next For Al Horford & The ThunderDespite failing to...
Thunderous Intentions Mar 28, 2021
OKC Thunder: 3 takeaways as Moses Brown dominates vs Celtics
The OKC Thunder’s future looks bright. That’s something we’ve heard a lot over the past year. Just before the game, Adrian Wojnarowski announced that the Thunder will not play Al Horford for the rest of the season. This is in order to focus on the young players and letting them have more minutes on the […] OKC Thunder: 3 takeaways as Moses Brown dominates vs Celtics - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints Mar 27, 2021
Al Horford who? Moses Brown makes Thunder history in starting role
An Oklahoma City Thunder big man just became the second-fastest player in franchise history to notch a double-double and it’s not veteran center Al Horford. It’s actually sophomore big man Moses Brown, who only needed 8:11 of playing time to do so while starting on Saturday night against the Boston Celtics. #MosesBrown has the 2nd […] The post Al Horford who? Moses Brown makes Thunder history in starting role appeared first on ClutchPoints.
