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Sam Presti hopes 2024-25 OKC Thunder plays with rhythm, avoids relying on pure talent
As Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti spoke during his annual preseason presser, he made it clear what he wants to accomplish in the 2024-25 season -- to be a team that plays in rhythm.
Sam Presti details excitement over new OKC Thunder arena
The next steps involve planning and constructing OKC's new arena. Thunder general manager Sam Presti discussed those steps in his 2024-25 preseason presser. While he admitted that's more of an OKC council conversation, he's excited to see the process unfold.
Sam Presti Doesn't See Thunder's Absence from Christmas as an 'Issue'
Most No. 1 seeds in both the Western and Eastern Conference are typically rewarded with a Christmas Day game the following season, but the Oklahoma City Thunder
Sam Presti believes playing in Western Conference has accelerated OKC Thunder's ascension
Thunder general Sam Presti believes the ultra competitiveness in the Western Conference has fortified OKC's quick ascension into a title contender. He discussed the benefits of being in the deeper conference in his 2024-25 preseason presser.
Thunder GM Sam Presti provides update on rookie Nikola Topić
Thunder general manager Sam Presti said rookie Nikola Topić is in good spirits after undergoing surgery to address a torn left ACL on July 24.
GM Sam Presti issues bold challenge for OKC Thunder ahead of season
"What we’re trying to do is be the exception to an age-old rule in sports, which is you cannot win at the highest level with young teams"
Thunder GM Sam Presti Gives Update on Rookie Nikola Topic
The Thunder got a nice surprise at the 2024 NBA Draft, when projected top pick Nikola Topic fell into their lap at No. 12 overall. A 6-foot-6 guard with premier
OKC Thunder worried about staying 'on course' and not lofty expectations of 2024-25 season
Inside the Paycom Center for media day on Monday, “expectations” felt like the curse word that the kids skipped past in front ...
NBA Media Days: What Nuggets, Thunder and other execs are saying entering 2024-25 season
Several teams held media days with their lead basketball executives. We put together a notebook of the most interesting ...
GM Sam Presti drops major Nikola Topic statement
The decision to draft injured prospect Nikola Topic with the No. 12 overall pick in June’s NBA Draft prompted mixed reactions ...
What are OKC Thunder starting lineup possibilities for 2024-25 NBA season?
Who will start, and what are the lineup possibilities for Oklahoma City this season? The Oklahoman examined the choices.
Sam Presti Discusses NBA Expansion, Hints at Possible Rule Changes
However, when discussing NBA expansion, it is typically done through the lens of the previous expansion rules - this is ...
Thunder GM praises the personal and professional growth of SGA
Early in his career, Shai was known for his natural ability to get to the rim while not being a strong defender. In the past ...
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OKC Thunder media day 2024: What Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Co. had to say
All it takes is one general manager to believe in a player on draft night. For Dillon Jones, that was Sam Presti. The OKC general manager traded away five future second-round picks to select Jones ...
Wizards' Will Dawkins takes Sam Presti 'growing pains' approach to rebuild
Wizards GM Will Dawkins claims the team is still in the early stages of their rebuild as the 2024-25 NBA season draws near.