Thunder Offseason News Thread

Post #1 » by **Andre Roberstan** » Fri Jun 17, 2016 5:53 pm

Figured we could use something to throw all these offseason shenanigans in.

Cam is doing an impromptu AMA on Twitter. @campayne

[tweet]https://twitter.com/campayne/status/743862756990869504[/tweet]

Post #2 » by **bondom34** » Sat Jun 18, 2016 6:29 am

From the Oklahoman's review of Mitch seems he may be traded:

McGary plans to be with the Thunder at Orlando Summer League in two weeks, but cryptically said “it’s not really my call.” He spoke like a man who wants to stay in OKC, but who’s also acutely aware that his opportunity could be in another city. “I couldn’t imagine playing for another team. This is the team that drafted me,” McGary said. “Like I said, I’m loyal, but I just want to play ball. That’s it.” 20 hours ago – via Oklahoman

The interview lasted longer than all but two of his 20 game appearances in 2015-16. It was another lost season for McGary, an undoubtedly talented forward who still faces questions about his health and commitment to basketball entering a critical third year with the Thunder. “If I want to prove the player that I am and that I have the potential to be, that I know I can play at this level and be an elite player with some of the guys up there, this is a big time for me to prove myself,” McGary said. 20 hours ago – via Oklahoman

http://hoopshype.com/team/oklahoma-city-thunder/

Pillendreher · Post #3 » by **Pillendreher** » Sat Jun 18, 2016 7:29 am

Well he desperately wanted to get rid of his pool table via Twitter yesterday so maybe he knows he'll have to change cities soon.

itzmrgigglez · Post #4 » by **itzmrgigglez** » Sun Jun 19, 2016 3:34 am

This is getting interesting

Post #5 » by **Andre Roberstan** » Sun Jun 19, 2016 4:34 am

bondom34 wrote:From the Oklahoman's review of Mitch seems he may be traded:

McGary plans to be with the Thunder at Orlando Summer League in two weeks, but cryptically said “it’s not really my call.” He spoke like a man who wants to stay in OKC, but who’s also acutely aware that his opportunity could be in another city. “I couldn’t imagine playing for another team. This is the team that drafted me,” McGary said. “Like I said, I’m loyal, but I just want to play ball. That’s it.” 20 hours ago – via Oklahoman

The interview lasted longer than all but two of his 20 game appearances in 2015-16. It was another lost season for McGary, an undoubtedly talented forward who still faces questions about his health and commitment to basketball entering a critical third year with the Thunder. “If I want to prove the player that I am and that I have the potential to be, that I know I can play at this level and be an elite player with some of the guys up there, this is a big time for me to prove myself,” McGary said. 20 hours ago – via Oklahoman

http://hoopshype.com/team/oklahoma-city-thunder/

I wouldn't be shocked. He's got talent, but the fact that he couldn't get any burn at all when he got back is telling. Billy cycled through just about everyone on the roster at one point or another.

I like him, but if there are any issues with work ethic behind the scenes it would explain a lot.

Old Man Game · Post #6 » by **Old Man Game** » Mon Jun 20, 2016 12:47 am

Pillendreher wrote:Well he desperately wanted to get rid of his pool table via Twitter yesterday so maybe he knows he'll have to change cities soon.

That was so random. Like, do you need money, dude.

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Post #7 » by **bondom34** » Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:46 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/MrAnthonyMorrow/status/745989560128122881[/tweet]

Old Man Game · Post #8 » by **Old Man Game** » Sat Jun 25, 2016 12:33 pm

dbrandon wrote:
bondom34 wrote:From the Oklahoman's review of Mitch seems he may be traded:

McGary plans to be with the Thunder at Orlando Summer League in two weeks, but cryptically said “it’s not really my call.” He spoke like a man who wants to stay in OKC, but who’s also acutely aware that his opportunity could be in another city. “I couldn’t imagine playing for another team. This is the team that drafted me,” McGary said. “Like I said, I’m loyal, but I just want to play ball. That’s it.” 20 hours ago – via Oklahoman

The interview lasted longer than all but two of his 20 game appearances in 2015-16. It was another lost season for McGary, an undoubtedly talented forward who still faces questions about his health and commitment to basketball entering a critical third year with the Thunder. “If I want to prove the player that I am and that I have the potential to be, that I know I can play at this level and be an elite player with some of the guys up there, this is a big time for me to prove myself,” McGary said. 20 hours ago – via Oklahoman

http://hoopshype.com/team/oklahoma-city-thunder/

I wouldn't be shocked. He's got talent, but the fact that he couldn't get any burn at all when he got back is telling. Billy cycled through just about everyone on the roster at one point or another.

I like him, but if there are any issues with work ethic behind the scenes it would explain a lot.

I loved the kid's motor, hands, and court vision his rookie year. I really thought he'd have a breakout season. The reps were just never there though.

I have to wonder if we aren't writing him off a bit too soon though (and I've been as guilty of that as any fan out there). Especially with Serge gone. In theory the rotation could open up more for him. Particularly if Sabonis struggles to adjust to the league early on.

Post #9 » by **Andre Roberstan** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:32 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/AdamMKaufman/status/747441001971720192[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/AdamMKaufman/status/747441481980518400[/tweet]

woop there it is

Post #10 » by **bondom34** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 4:01 pm

dbrandon wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/AdamMKaufman/status/747441001971720192[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/AdamMKaufman/status/747441481980518400[/tweet]

woop there it is

The 1 year makes no sense if he goes anywhere else, that's the weird part.

Pillendreher · Post #11 » by **Pillendreher** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 4:04 pm

If he sings, he won't do the 1+1 thing. Dude hates free agency.

Post #12 » by **Andre Roberstan** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 4:12 pm

And another one:

[tweet]https://twitter.com/AdamMKaufman/status/747442053878001664[/tweet]

Pillendreher · Post #13 » by **Pillendreher** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 4:12 pm

Oh and btw of course Woj envisions that. He's been pushing this **** narrative all season long.

Post #14 » by **Andre Roberstan** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 4:13 pm

bondom34 wrote:
dbrandon wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/AdamMKaufman/status/747441001971720192[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/AdamMKaufman/status/747441481980518400[/tweet]

woop there it is

The 1 year makes no sense if he goes anywhere else, that's the weird part.

Hit up waswereual on Reddit, he can explain the finances—he did a post a while back crunching the numbers. It still makes more sense.

Post #15 » by **bondom34** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 4:35 pm

dbrandon wrote:
bondom34 wrote:
dbrandon wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/AdamMKaufman/status/747441001971720192[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/AdamMKaufman/status/747441481980518400[/tweet]

woop there it is

The 1 year makes no sense if he goes anywhere else, that's the weird part.

Hit up waswereual on Reddit, he can explain the finances—he did a post a while back crunching the numbers. It still makes more sense.

Oh it makes sense for KD, just mean that if he does the 1/1, they'd need more cap space next year to do this all over again. They couldn't use bird rights straight up. Unless that's what you mean and it still works best for him, in which case my bad.

Post #16 » by **Andre Roberstan** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 5:36 pm

[tweet]https://twitter.com/xOrtiz4x/status/747478591663910912[/tweet]

I will post literally everything that supports this until it happens

F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 for the next week.

Post #17 » by **bondom34** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 5:47 pm

dbrandon wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/xOrtiz4x/status/747478591663910912[/tweet]

I will post literally everything that supports this until it happens

F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 for the next week.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/747477916271902720[/tweet]

I'm only posting this because its lol bad. And he retweeted afterward a guy saying KD and CP3 are both in NY next week. :lol:

Post #18 » by **Andre Roberstan** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 5:53 pm

bondom34 wrote:
dbrandon wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/xOrtiz4x/status/747478591663910912[/tweet]

I will post literally everything that supports this until it happens

F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 F5 for the next week.

[tweet]https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA/status/747477916271902720[/tweet]

I'm only posting this because its lol bad. And he retweeted afterward a guy saying KD and CP3 are both in NY next week.

KD and Horford to OKC pls :nod:

Kizz Fastfists · Post #19 » by **Kizz Fastfists** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 6:18 pm

bondom34 wrote:I'm only posting this because its lol bad. And he retweeted afterward a guy saying KD and CP3 are both in NY next week.

Does that mean CP3 is going to sign with OKC next off-season for the MLE and be Russ' backup? I'm cool with that.

Old Man Game · Post #20 » by **Old Man Game** » Mon Jun 27, 2016 11:02 pm

Why are we pinning so much hope on Horford? Seems like a long shot.

Meanwhile, Oklahoma City's resident blowhard sports radio radio personality (Jim Traber) said we should look at Ekpe Udoh because he's " a poor man's Ibaka". No word on how poor but I'm guessing face down in the gutter.

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