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How Sam Presti's 'Belief' in Dillon Jones Gives the OKC Thunder Rookie Confidence
After being selected in the first round of the 204 NBA Draft, Dillon Jones has found confidence in his general manager's faith in his abiliti
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 says OKC Thunder isn't 'entitled to start on third base' in NBA title race
At times, it’s tough to tell if Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti revels in expectations or despises them.
OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti excited to see how Jaylin Williams' 2024-25 season unfolds
Thunder general manager Sam Presti discussed OKC's depth in his 2024-25 preseason presser. When asked if any individual player stands out to him with the offseason they had, he made a surprising choice -- Jaylin Williams.
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
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.
Sam Presti believes playing in Western Conference has accelerated OKC Thunder's ascension
The Western Conference has been a bloodbath for years. In the SEC of the NBA, most of the top teams in the league battle it out in the West standings. There's a reason why 40 wins is no longer a guaranteed playoff spot in the West.
Carmelo Anthony shows respect for how well management runs the OKC Thunder
“Yes. Yes. That is the best ran organization when it comes to understanding the needs of players, and understanding how to ...
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.
Thunder Give an Update on Nikola Topic
The moment the draft card was turned in for Nikola Topic with the no. 12 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder knew the highly talented point gu ...
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 ...
Why Sam Presti is refusing to define team, season as OKC Thunder aims to write history
It’s impossible for Sam Presti to view this current Thunder team, this iteration, in totality. It’s unwritten history.
Thunder Embracing Expectations Ahead of 2024-25 Season
The Oklahoma City Thunder come into the 2024-25 NBA season as the odds-on favorite to win the West and a popular pick to rival the Boston Celtics in the NBA Fin ...
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 ...