By Michael Kinney

OKLAHOMA CITY–  Heading into Monday night, Oklahoma City stood just a single game behind Golden State. While both were hovering around .500, it was the Thunder who appeared to be the team playing with more cohesiveness and energy this season.

By Michael Kinney

The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration has come and gone again around the country.  Held on Monday, Jan. 16, it has reached national holiday status in which students and many workers get the day off.  

The Oklahoma City Thunder is one of the organizations that makes sure they honor the holiday by sending their players into the community. This year, a trio of Thunder joined broadcaster Michael Cage at Thelma Parks Elementary on January 17 to celebrate King’s legacy of giving back to the community.  

By Michael Kinney

OKLAHOMA –  Moore High’s Payton Thomas had faced Stillwater’s AJ Heeg once before. The two were both juniors at the time and Heeg, who was wrestling at Edmond Memorial, prevailed on his way to winning his second state championship.

Despite that, when the pair faced off for the second time, Thomas knew what he had to do in order to come out on top. He had to make Heeg uncomfortable.

By Michael Kinney

Jaylin Williams remembers what it was like. Growing up, the Oklahoma City Thunder rookie experienced tough times as his dad tried to put food on their table and needed help at times.  

By Michael Kinney

For the second time in three days, the Oklahoma City Thunder played host to the Portland Trail Blazers. When the two teams faced off Monday, it ended with a walk-off game-winning jumper by Oklahoma City’s Shai Gillgeous-Alexander.

On Wednesday, Oklahoma City used its defense down the stretch and the athletic ability of a rookie to secure a 101-98 victory at the Paycom Center.

By Michael Kinney

During the Covid-19 pandemic, one of the activities that were curtailed or cut out altogether was the community activities involving the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The franchise seems to be back on course this season with the return of the annual Holiday Assist. This year marks the 15th year the event has been held.