OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti sees 2024 Christmas slate snub as challenge
OKC will be a title contender for the foreseeable future. Many thought it was a given the Thunder would be included in at least one of those day's events. Thunder general manager Sam Presti shared his thoughts on the league's decision to give the Thunder Christmas off.
OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti explains 2025 NBA trade deadline approach
Preparing for the 2024-25 season in his preseason presser, Presti reiterated the lessons he learned from this past trade deadline. The Thunder GM talked about how last year's experience might impact this year's deadline if OKC rolls into 2025 with an obvious need.
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 discusses expectations for OKC Thunder entering 2024-25 season
Despite the high expectations, Thunder general manager Sam Presti believes they've done an excellent job at not thinking of themselves too highly heading into the 2024-25 season. OKC's expectations were one of the most discussed talking points during his 2024-25 preseason media availability.
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"
OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti talks possible NBA expansion, how a draft could impact them
The Oklahoma City Thunder have deep ties to the former. The controversial 2008 relocation saw the end of the Seattle SuperSonics. If the NBA expands in Seattle, the franchise could be resurrected with all of its previous history returned.
OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti hopes to sign Alex Caruso to long-term deal
After acquiring him from the Chicago Bulls, the Oklahoma City Thunder hope to keep Alex Caruso for the long haul. One of the topics discussed during Thunder general manager Sam Presti's 2024-25 preseason presser was the 30-year-old's contract status.
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
Recap: Everything OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti said in 2024-25 preseason press conference
The Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off their 2024-25 season with the annual preseason presser conducted by Sam Presti. The Thunder general manager spoke to the media for 90 minutes. The Thunder enter the campaign as a heavy title favorite.
Thunder GM Sam Presti explains biggest hold up on potential Alex Caruso contract extension
Earlier this offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder made one of the bigger trades of the summer by dealing guard Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for three and D wing Alex Caruso. While the trade was an acknowledgement of a failure in drafting Giddey,
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 ...
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“We had a JDub/JWill thing, now we got an Isaiah thing” - The OKC Thunder have another name dilemma
“We’re gonna have to figure out the Isaiah thing. We had a JDub/JWill thing, now we got an Isaiah thing,” Presti said in ...
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.
OKC Thunder Benefits From Playing in Western Conference
Iron Sharpens Iron as the old saying goes, which is an adage Oklahoma City Thunder executive Sam Presti clearly believes in. Playing in the rough and tumble We ...
Integration Of New Duo Will Prove Paramount For OKC Thunder
Adding Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso were phenomenal moves for the OKC Thunder this offseason, but now it's all about ...
Berry Tramel: This Thunder roster looks like the best in franchise history
OKLAHOMA CITY — Sam Presti served up his annual State of the Thunder address Wednesday morning just off Britton Road.