Steven Adams won't represent New Zealand at FIBA World Cup
NBA star Steven Adams has ruled himself out of New Zealand's FIBA World Cup campaign, continuing a mysterious career-long stance to be unavailable for his country.
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Regular Season
2019 Schedule
49-33, 4th in Northwest
- 3/3W 99-95
- 3/5L 131-120
- 3/7W 129-121
- 3/8L 118-110
- 3/11W 98-89
- 3/13W 108-96
- 3/14L 108-106
- 3/16L 110-88
- 3/18L 116-107
- 3/20L 123-114
- 3/22W 116-109
- 3/25L 115-103
- 3/27W 107-99
- 3/29L 115-105
- 3/31L 106-103
- 4/2W 119-103
- 4/5W 123-110
- 4/7W 132-126
- 4/9W 112-111
- 4/10W 127-116
- 4/14L 104-99
- 4/16L 114-94
- 4/19W 120-108
- 4/21L 111-98
- 4/23L 118-115
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Westbrook throws down alley-oops from his dad (0:32)
Thunder's George has second shoulder procedure
Paul George has undergone a previously announced procedure on his left shoulder about a month after having surgery on his right shoulder.
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
Paul George had successful surgery on his left shoulder to repair a tear in his labrum, per a Thunder spokesperson. Recovery timetable is the same it was when he had surgery on his right shoulder a few weeks ago — reassessed around the start of training camp.
Human highlight reels vying for Defensive Player of the Year (1:30)
NBA draft profile: Darius Bazley (0:40)
Russ beats Tiger in poker hand (0:54)
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
With Paul George and Russell Westbrook named All-NBA, the Thunder have had a player named to an All-NBA team for 10 straight years. That's the longest current streak in the NBA.
Giannis, Harden, Paul George all finalists for MVP
The award winners will be revealed at the NBA's annual awards show on June 24.
Sources: George out for camp start after surgery
Thunder All-Stars Paul George and Russell Westbrook both underwent surgeries Tuesday, the team announced. While Westbrook's procedure will allow him to train this offseason, George is likely to miss at least the start of training camp, sources said.
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
Denver's resiliency is so admirable. They are one tough group. You can tell so much of that identity comes from Michael Malone and he's injected it into his team.
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
He had a great first quarter, but Lillard has not been since. Denver's defense has been awesome, and it looks like the frustration is building some for Lillard.
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
In Game 3 it was Rodney Hood with huge bench production and in Game 4, it's Seth Curry who is cooking. The Blazers have gotten just enough at just the right times from their second unit.
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
Jusuf Nurkic has come out to join the Blazers on the bench. The crowd is quite excited about it, and Nurkic pumped them up even a little bit more.
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
Jamal Murray deserves an immense amount of credit for this game. He is very much not 100 percent but has battled his tail off. A true growing up game for him.
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
Lillard has been hunting that deep 3 the last couple possessions and finally squeezed enough space to get it off -- and he drilled it. You can tell he's sensing a big momentum shift and is looking for some early dagger throwing.
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
Much like Game 2, the Nuggets did an excellent job in the first half of getting the ball out of Damian Lillard's hands. He hasn't had an offensive eruption since Game 1, and even getting off looks at all from 3 is a chore. At some point Lillard is doing to need to shake loose and take over for Portland.
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
The Blazers' two in-season pickups (Rodney Hood and Enes Kanter) and making themselves some money this postseason. Kanter is overcoming his reputation as a defensive liability, and Hood is stepping up as a scorer off Portland's bench after not being able to get off it last postseason with LeBron and the Cavs.
Thomas: Westbrook is an MVP player, not a championship player (0:58)
MacMullan: Donovan is not the Thunder's problem (0:40)
Presti expects Donovan to return as OKC coach
Thunder GM Sam Presti said Monday "we anticipate Billy [Donovan] being back," in reference to whether the team's head coach will return next season.
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
Sam Presti was asked about Russell Westbrook and the media: "Would we prefer if he handled a few things differently? Sure." Presti also notes Westbrook made an adjustment with his media approach and thought that showed "tremendous leadership." He also lauded Westbrook's contributions to the franchise over 11 years.
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Sam Presti says he anticipates Billy Donovan returning as coach next season.
Royce Young ESPN Staff Writer
Sam Presti says he anticipates Billy Donovan returning as coach next season.
Westbrook's massive contract traps Thunder (1:33)
2018-19 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | - | W1 |
| Portland | 53 | 29 | .646 | 1 | W3 |
| Utah | 50 | 32 | .610 | 4 | L1 |
| Oklahoma City | 49 | 33 | .598 | 5 | W5 |
| Minnesota | 36 | 46 | .439 | 18 | L3 |
2018-19 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game114.57th
Rebounds Per Game48.12nd
Assists Per Game23.423rd
Points Allowed111.115th
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(23) | Darius Bazley | SF |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2016-17 | 47 | 35 | .573 |
| 2015-16 | 55 | 27 | .671 |
| 2014-15 | 45 | 37 | .549 |