PER is one of the best models for identifying a players efficiency, standing for Player Efficiency Rating. Players that rank in the top 10 or 20 in PER are usually the top players in the NBA. Last year Enes was ranked in the top 20, and now as of week 7 of the 2016-2017 NBA […]
Had the pleasure today to speak with Jay from Fox Sports. We touched upon some issues in the NBA, Westbrook’s epic triple double run, Durant’s departure and my foundation, the Enes Kanter LIGHT FOUNDATION. Listen below:
Throughout his tenure with the OKC Thunder Enes has gotten involved with the community, and helped OKC win some much needed games! However, its his antics and positive attitude with his team that gives him the most praise. Recently Enes has extended his range to the three point line, and in return him and his […]
Since Enes’ arrival to the NBA he has showcased that one of the integral parts of his life is charity and giving back. On Veterans Day Enes had the opportunity alongside his teammates to make a connection at a hospital. The team gathered at VA Medical Hospital in Oklahoma City to pay respect to those […]
It is no secret that Enes has no filter when it comes to making jokes. He has been vocal on various topics across the NBA and it has definetly put him in the spotlight. However, many in the NBA circles know that Enes is a playful guy who respects others but likes to make jokes. […]
Enes has made a name for himself as great scorer, rebounder and post player. However, his impact in the community has been just as tremendous. On October 29, 2016 he was given a great honor by the state of Oklahoma. The state made an “Enes Kanter Day” and recognized him for his efforts in making […]
Enes has prepared through various ways, by educating himself about the game, training, building muscle, watching video and meshing with his teammates in the offseason & training camp. This is probably one of the most important season for the OKC big man as he enters a season with more to prove, and more available minutes […]
Enes Kanter continued his offensive reign. After two quick preseason games he averaged of 26 points a game, putting him first in the NBA for the preseason. While Enes has increased his offensive output he looks on to challenge his critics who have proclaimed him as a bad defensive player. Enes’ footwork, determination and playtime […]
Enes Kanter took a serious approach to this summer. He prepared himself mentally by traveling the world, learning about different cultures and serving the less fortunate. He prepared physically by working out day in and day out and making sure that his body will be able to endure the long 82 game season. Enes worked […]
It is no secret that Steven Adams and Enes Kanter are good friends, in fact they are becoming known for their characters the “Mustache Bros”. Enes and Steve are becoming increasingly more confident and relaxed around their teammates and look to be a dynamic duo again in the 2016-2017 season. Check out the Stache bros […]
After Enes’ success in the post season, particularly against the San Antonio Spurs he was ranked as one of the top 100 players in the NBA. His official rank is 88th, something he will improve this year after additional playoff experience. Enes has trained all summer long in order to be prepared for an OKC […]
As gun violence continues to increase in Chicago it becomes increasingly important to talk about difficult issues. Dwayne Wades cousin was shot and killed on August 26th, just a few months after the NBA star decided to sign a contract with his home team. Gun violence needs to stop, and we must all show our […]
While the 2016-2017 NBA season slowly approaches and many players are returning from their vacation in order to slowly prepare for the NBA training camp Enes is already steps ahead. Enes took the first part of his summer to prepare mentally by doing a world tour and visiting his fans. From Brazil to Africa, Spain […]
Now that Kevin Durant has chosen a different path by joining the Golden State Warriors the spotlight is on the rest of the team as expectations are somewhat unclear. Still with a strong core the Thunder are expected to do well but it has not stopped some in the media, and online in taking jabs […]
Enes Kanter is an up and coming big man as well as one of the most efficient NBA players last season, and with that comes the responsibility of learning the game from one of the greatest. Unfortunately one of the most fundamental players in recent history has decided to retire and Enes paid tribute to […]
After completing a trip to Europe and Africa Enes made his way to South America stopping by in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, & Mexico. In typical Enes fashion, he worked on encouraging the youngsters to stay active in their studies and communities and managed to play some basketball with the locals. Check out the Youtube video […]
As Enes continued his world tour inspiring young children to pursue their dreams via education and hard work he was greeted by a friendly face in Rio. Just prior to the Olympics Enes stopped by in Brazil and had a chance to meet with Mehmet Aurelio a retired soccer player who is Brazilian-Turkish. Mehmet is […]
Enes continued his trip with a stop in Nairobi. In typical Enes fashion he served the community by playing with the kids at a local school. He was able to visit a school in the slums and commented on how disturbed he was with the scene. However, he tried to make it a positive experience […]
Enes continued his traveling across Europe and stopped by Germany. In the city of Koln(Cologne) Germany Enes visited a successful school and gave back to the students. The students welcomed an NBA player, played basketball with him and finished off the day by asking him questions about his life, the NBA and his hobbies. Keep […]
As Enes continues his tour across Europe which will eventually lead him to Asia & Africa he has made a stop in France. Enes visited a school known for their commitment to education while playing basketball with the students. Enes spoke with the respective students encouraging them to work harder in their studies and be […]
After finishing a successful NBA season, which was cut short after a game 7 loss against the current World Champions the Golden State Warriors Enes has decided to give back to his fans! Enes will do a tour that will see him visit Europe, Africa, Asia & potentially South America. He will visit schools and […]
Enes Kanter has somewhat become a double-double machine. He has led the NBA in double-doubles this regular season and has continued his impact well into the post-season. Enes Kanter managed to put up 10 points shooting (3-9 FG & 4-4 FT) and collecting 12 rebounds (6 Offensive-6 Defensive) in OKC’s crucial win against the Golden […]
Enes Kanter has been playing incredibly well in the 2016 NBA playoffs. He has been rebounding and scoring, and recently coming up with big defensive plays. Enes was able to get a big time block in the fourth quarter on Tim Duncan, which translated to an impressive counter-attack by OKC. Kanter gave the OKC a […]
One of Enes’ most remarkable traits never appears on a stat sheet, that is because what he does off the court is as important as what he does on the court. Enes is making a name for himself in the community for various humanitarian aide projects, outreach visits and his genuine passion & love for […]
Enes is often touted as being a nice guy by his teammates, and as a native of Turkey and practicing Muslim he adheres to a specific diet. When it comes to meat Enes only consumes Halal meat, which is closer to kosher but essentially means that meat is slaughtered accordingly without causing unnecessary pain to […]
It is no secret that Enes Kanter is shattering records and leading the league in various categories. Currently for the 2016 Playoffs Enes is leading the entire NBA (Not just off the bench) in PER. His PER which is the Player Efficiency Rating and one of the most important stats to determine a players effectiveness […]
With the series tied at 2-1 against the Dallas Mavericks the OKC Thunder needed a big win in game 4. This would set up a potential final game in OKC where the Thunder are at their strongest. Enes managed to score 28 Points and collected 6 rebounds in just a short amount of time of […]
In OKC’s spectacular win over the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday Enes shined from start to finish. In the first 24 minutes Enes managed to grab 13 rebounds, while the entire starting lineup for the Dallas Mavericks finished the game with 12 rebounds. Enes’ ability to rebound and his soft hands did not go unnoticed as […]
No player has been as efficient as Enes Kanter off the bench, as evidence by his extremely high PER (Player Efficiency Rating). Enes recorded a 33 point and 20 rebound game against the Portland Trailblazers, a team who saw his potential and offered him a contract in the summer before it was matched by the […]
In the summer of 2015 Enes Kanter signed a contract with the Portland Trailblazers which was matched quickly by his current team the OKC Thunder. Portland saw something in Enes which was revealed in their last game of the season. Enes scored a career high 33 points (13-18 FG, 1-1 3pt)to go alongside 20 rebounds […]
As the long NBA season approaches the final few games of the season Enes Kanter has stood out for various reasons. From putting up the most double doubles off the bench, to finishing games without missing a shot, and now to being considered the front runner for the sixth man of the year award. In […]
Enes Kanter has a younger brother Kerem whom plays for the Green Bay Phoenix in Wisconsin. at 6’9″ and in his second year with the club he has reached the NCAA tournament. Unfortunately going up against Texas A&M which is a #3 seed was no easy task. Green Bay lost 92-65 and Kerem Kanter recorded […]
For those hardcore NBA fans who are on various fantasy teams this was a great week for you! Those who had Enes Kanter on their fantasy team saw him come off the bench and provide great offensive as well as some defensive pressure. Enes score 26 points in 22 minutes, shooting 9 for 15 from […]
Enes Kanter has been producing at an incredible rate. Scoring 70.8% of his field goals or going 14-19 FG in the days of March 4th to March 10th. Alongside Enes Kanter wsa Evan Turner and Andrew Wiggins of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Enes continued his contribution on March 11th by producing 17 points (7-9 FG, 3-3 […]
While Russell Westbrook continued his tear by producing a triple double it was Enes Kanter with another efficient game. In just 20 minutes Enes Kanter recorded 18 points (7-9 FG) & 12 rebounds. Enes has become one of the most efficient big man in the league, playing a mediocre amount of minutes but producing great results! […]
Enes Kanter is 14th in the NBA in PER and the highest of any bench player. His teammate and All-star Russell Westbrook kicked off the sixth man of the year campaign by endorsing Enes. Russell said,”In my opinion, Enes is probably the Sixth Man of the Year,” Westbrook said. “I think he gets overlooked, man. […]
The OKC Thunder played the Sacramento Kings on February 29th. Enes recorded a stunning 23 points (11-11 Field Goals & 1-1 Free Throws) alongside 4 rebounds in 24 minutes of play. He was only the second player in the last six season to score 11 field goals without a miss in the NBA. Enes […]
It is not every day you get to face one of the most elite teams in the history of the NBA. The Golden State warriors are on track to complete the NBA season with the highest ever amount of wins, needless to say beating Golden State or coming close is historic in itself. On Saturday […]
A Double-Double is when a player records at least 10 points and 10 rebounds. Fun Fact: Enes Kanter currently leads the NBA in Double-Doubles off the bench with a total of 14 which is so significant that second placed player only has 8. At this current pace Enes could hit the milestone of recording […]
To be eligible for the sixth man of the year award a player needs to play more games off the bench compared to being in the starting line up. While there are quality players coming off the bench such as: Ryan Anderson, Will Barton, and Victor Oladipo, many believe the race is left to […]
Kanter contributed 14 points (7-10 FG ), 15 rebounds, in just 19 minutes of play. There are not many teams in history to go on a run like the Golden State Warriors, in fact they are having a historical year which has put a giant target on their back. When the OKC went on to […]
Kanter contributed 22 points (9-16 FG, , 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, and one blocks in 26 minutes during the Thunder’s 116-108 win versus the Rockets on Friday. Kanter folowed up Wednesdays game of 23 points with another double double, this time recording 22 points and 10 rebounds. After a hard start Enes turned up the heat and […]
Enes Kanter played 22 minutes off the bench Wednesday night but that was all he needed to score 23 points on a solid 10-of-16 shooting. He added ten rebounds and two blocks in the win. Kanter strives at coming off the bench and immediately making an impact in the game. Fantasy Impact: Kanter deserves to […]
Kanter contributed 23 points (10-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, and two blocks in 23 minutes during the Thunder’s 126-123 win versus the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Kanter responded well following Tuesday night’s stinker at Madison Square Garden. However, expecting this type of production going forward is likely to result in disappointment for fantasy […]
In 2007-08, the Boston Celtics won big with a direct path to NBA success: the Big Three approach. They added Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to a Paul Pierce-led team, which helped the team win 66 games and a title. Two summers later,LeBron James brought his talents (and Chris Bosh) to South Beach to join […]
OKLAHOMA CITY - Steven Adams missed the Thunder’s game in Dallas on Friday night with a strained right elbow, suffered in pregame. But never fear. With a backup center like Enes Kanter, Billy Donovan’s move was clear. Into the starting lineup, Donovan just slipped in … Nick Collison. That’s not just because Collison is quite […]
Steven Adams missed the Thunder’s game in Dallas on Friday night with a strained right elbow, suffered in pregame. But never fear. With a backup center like Enes Kanter, Billy Donovan’s move was clear. Into the starting lineup, Donovan just slipped in … Nick Collison. That’s not just because Collison is quite the trusty hand. […]
Kanter contributed 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-2 FT) and nine rebounds in 24 minutes during the Thunder’s 109-106 win against the Mavericks on Friday. Kanter came off the bench despite Steven Adams missing the match-up with a strained elbow. However, Kanter continues to play well in limited minutes, averaging 13.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 0.4 steals, […]
The Oklahoma City Thunder have two All-Star caliber players on their roster in Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook but the team’s star point guard feels that one of his teammates is also deserving of an individual honor. According to Erik Horne of the Oklahoman, Westbrook took the time to prop up reserve big man Enes […]
Enes Kanter is now a part of the Thunder long-term, meaning he should feel right at home with the chance to improve as a player and eventually become an All-Star. Take a look at why he’ll be one! Source : http://thunder.clutchpoints.com/5-reasons-why-enes-kanter-can-be-an-all-star/
Enes Kanter scored 16 points on 6-for-10 shooting and added nine rebounds, one assist and one block. Fantasy Impact: If Kanter was starting he could a top 60 player. However, even though he is not he’s still a good per min player. On nights where he gets 20+ he has the potential. Owners should hope […]
OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook always have served as focal points of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s success since they first teamed up. Durant is a special player who youngsters like Milwaukee Bucks standout Giannis Antetokounmpo considers “a guy that everybody looks up to”. While Westbrook is the Tasmanian devil of point guards, […]
Kanter scored 23 points (9-12 FG, 5-6 FT) to go with eight rebounds, two steals, and one assist across 22 minutes in Tuesday’s 131-123 win over the Bucks. After getting off to a slow start during December, Kanter is trending back up again, as he’s popped for at least 14 points in five of his […]
Kanter scored 19 points (8-13 FG, 3-3 FT) while adding 14 rebounds, two assists and a block in 23 minutes off the bench during Saturday’s win over the Lakers. It was his seventh double-double of the season, and Kanter’s best game since a 24-points, 14-board effort against the Pelicans on Nov. 18. His minutes aren’t […]
The Oklahoma City Thunder have added dominant defense to their strong offense and the result is the league’s longest current win streak. Kevin Durant scored 24 points, leading hosts Oklahoma to a 106-90 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night and extending their NBA winning streak to six games. Dion Waiters scored 18 […]
Here are five observations from the Thunder’s 106-90 win over the Blazers on Wednesday night: 1. Bullied the Blazers – Small-ball continues to seep deeper and deeper into the NBA. Indiana flipped its personnel and style of play this offseason, shooing away Roy Hibbert and David West. Memphis plucked Zach Randolph from its long-standing starting lineup in […]
Westbrook & Durant claim double-doubles but it’s his big night that surprises Nuggets DENVER • The Denver Nuggets knew what to expect from Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, but Enes Kanter proved to be the difference for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Westbrook and Durant each had a double-double, Kanter scored a season-high 25 points and […]
DENVER — While Oklahoma City struggled from beyond the arc Tuesday night, it did enough on the boards to outlast the Denver Nuggets. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook each had double-doubles and the Thunder overcame a cold-shooting night to beat Denver 110-104. Durant finished with 30 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Thunder, who […]
Kanter contributed 25 points (10-14 FG, 5-7 FT) and eight rebounds in 25 minutes during the Thunder’s 110-104 victory versus the Nuggets on Tuesday. Through 10 games in the month of January, Kanter is managing 10.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 0.6 blocks, 0.4 assists, and 0.4 steals in 20 minutes per contest. Splitting time at center […]
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook each had a double-double, while Enes Kanter scored a season-high 25 points and grabbed eight rebounds, as the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 110-104 in. “Enes did a really good job tonight,” Thunder coach Billy Donovan said of the center. “He was really active on the glass, […]
Facing the Miami Heat in the final night of a three-game home stand, it was hard for high scoring Thunder forward Kevin Durant to find any negatives in Oklahoma City’s 99-74 NBA victory at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Sunday. “I think we are doing a good job of moving the ball,” Durant said. “Our defense […]
ESPN’s Luke Knox took a look at which teams had the best power trio or “Big Three.” The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Enes Kanter ranked first in the league, but Knox notes that Kanter is “far from a third wheel.” “So what makes the Thunder’s top three that much better than […]
Analytics are not for everyone. All-encompassing, one-number metrics, in particular, are certainly not everyone’s cup of tea. Those kinds of stats only tell so much of the story, almost always lack necessary context by themselves, and are all too often used blindly in debates by the uninformed, without any serious consideration given to how they […]
Kanter contributed 18 points (8-10 FG, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, and one steal in 20 minutes during the Thunder’s 101-96 win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday. Kanter has been unpredictable lately, but is still posting decent numbers in his limited minutes. Over the past five contests, the backup big man is averaging 10.0 points (52.8 […]
Kanter produced 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, an assist and a block over 23 minutes in Friday’s 117-113 victory over the Lakers. The reserve center bounced back nicely from back-to-back single-digit scoring efforts, taking advantage of one of the leagues’ more permeable frontcourt defenses. Kanter clearly has the ability to offer outstanding […]
Three of the top-6 players in PER are on the Oklahoma City Thunder in Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant and Enes Kanter. Curry remains number one overall, though his PER dropped over the past week from 32.1 to 31.6. PER Rankings (Week 10) 1. Stephen Curry: 31.6 2. Russell Westbrook: 30.7 3. Kevin Durant: 28.6 4. […]
The Thunder strolls along at 24-10, the fourth-best record in the NBA and pace to produce 58 victories. Which is chump change only in comparison to the Warriors’ 31-2 start. Fifty-eight wins is a lot. The Thunder went 60-22 in 2012-13, when it was the best team in the NBA regular-season but lost Russell Westbrook […]
Kevin Durant had 29 points and 11 rebounds, and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the second half to beat the Charlotte Hornets 109-90 in the NBA on Saturday night. Serge Ibaka finished with 14 points. Turkish center Enes Kanter and Anthony Morrow each added 12 for the Thunder, and Dion Waiters had […]
“It’s going to take a lot”, Hoiberg said when asked how to beat the Thunder. “They’re putting it on teams right now”. It’s a very confident team. Kevin Durant is averaging 26.6 points per game without Russell Westbrook (mostly) trying to steal the spotlight (25.8 points, 9.3 assists), as it seems like the Thunder aren’t […]
Enes Kanter came off the bench in his usual role on Tuesday night shooting 9-of-12 from the field for 23 points. He also added eight rebounds and two steals in the 131-123 win. Fantasy Impact: Kanter continues to outplay Steven Adams at the center position but playing with the second unit greatly favors him. Unless […]
Kanter contributed 21 points (7-8 FG, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds, one steal, and one block in 25 minutes during the Thunder‘s 122-112 win versus the Nuggets on Sunday. In the last five games, Kanter has managed 14.8 points on 62 percent from the field and 92 percent from the charity stripe to go along with […]
Kanter contributed 21 points (7-8 FG, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds, one steal, and one block in 25 minutes during the Thunder‘s 122-112 win versus the Nuggets on Sunday. In the last five games, Kanter has managed 14.8 points on 62 percent from the field and 92 percent from the charity stripe to go along with […]
Oklahoma City Thunder center Enes Kanter visited Infant Crisis Services on Dec. 14 to witness the work of the nonprofit agency, which helps alleviate childhood hunger in Oklahoma City. Please send three to five photos of your nonprofit group’s events to Brandy McDonnell at [email protected]. The deadline is 4 p.m. Monday. Source: http://newsok.com/article/5468743
Kanter scored 14 points (6-12 FG, 2-2 FT) while adding a team-high 13 rebounds in 26 minutes off the bench during Friday’s loss to the Bulls. He was the only Thunder player to score in double-digits other than Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, as Kanter recorded his fourth double-double in the last six games. Steven […]
Kanter posted 16 points (8-12 FG), 11 rebounds, and two blocks over 22 minutes in Wednesday’s blowout win against the Lakers. Although Kanter put up a strong performance on Wednesday, he won’t be able to keep this up consistently against defenses that offer more resistance that the putrid Lakers. With Steven Adams locked in as […]
Kanter scored 12 points (3-6 FG, 6-8 FT) with 13 rebounds through 25 minutes in a 106-90 victory over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. After seeing a slight downtick in playing time (averaging 16.6 minutes per game from Nov. 25 - Dec. 10), Kanter received 25 minutes Wednesday, using them to produce his sixth double-double […]
November 30, 2015 08:58 AM The NBA’s a player’s league. That much we know, it’s been that way since the beginning. THE LATEST FROM SPORTSLINE POWER RATINGS: WEST IS STILL BETTER THAN THE EAST But this year early on, more than most, we have proof of how much great coaching this league has to offer. […]
Kevin Durant scored 32 points on 12-of-19 shooting to lead Oklahoma City to a 124-103 victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns that snapped the Thunder’s three-game losing streak in the NBA on Sunday. Thunder guard Russell Westbrook finished with 21 points and 13 assists, while Enes Kanter and Dion Waiters came off the bench to […]
It looks like Enes Kanter has been working on his three-point jumper The Oklahoma City Thunder have a loaded roster with a healthy Russell Westbrookand Kevin Durant, but one of their now underrated players is Enes Kanter. At the NBA Trade Deadline last year, the Thunder pulled off a trade to land the center from […]
By Nick Gallo | Thunder Basketball Writer | [email protected] Posted: Dec 07, 2015 At one moment in the second half on Sunday night, the Thunder led by 17 points. Minutes later it trailed by seven and 184 seconds after that, it was walking off the floor with a 98-95 win over the Sacramento Kings. In […]
By Erik Horne | November 27, 2015 Entering Friday’s game, Pistons center Andre Drummond was having an All-Star caliber start to the season, averaging 18.1 points and a league-leading 17.8 rebounds per game. The Thunder’s defense-by-committee on Drummond, spearheaded by Steven Adams, held the 6-foot-11, 279-pounder to table scraps as he battled foul trouble all […]
By Ananth Pandian / NBA writer November 23, 2015 08:31 PM ET After spending the first three and a half years of his career with the Utah Jazz, Enes Kanter treated his trade to the Oklahoma City Thunder last year like the best thing that ever happened to him. In his exit from Utah, Kanter […]
Kanter grabbed a double-double Wednesday against the Pelicans, posting 24 points (8-15 FG, 8-12 FT) and 14 rebounds in 31 minutes. Kanter has embraced his role of the bench, averaging 14.0 points and 7.4 rebounds in 21.2 minutes over the last five games. He isn’t racking up too many blocks, which limits his upside. Additionally, […]
Kanter scored 16 points (5-6 FG, 6-6 FT) and grabbed seven rebounds over 17 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Grizzlies. With an average of eight rebounds over 20.5 minutes per game this season, Kanter has been one of the league’s more efficient glass cleaners, but it’s yet to translate in a dramatic rise in […]
Jordan Overton, Meteorologist | Updated 4 weeks ago The Thunder (7-6) fell closer to .500 with a 93-90 home loss to the Knicks (7-6) Friday night. Kevin Durant (left hamstring) was out again. Coach Billy Donovan said he’s “progressing,” however, and they’ll know his status in the next couple of days. Dion Waiters started in […]
By Matt Moore / NBA writer November 16, 2015 04:12 PM ET Thunder’s defense malaise doesn’t mean this season hasn’t been a rough go for him on that end, particularly as of late, nor does it mean that changes would be a bad idea to explore. In the third quarter of the Thunder’s meltdown […]
Enes Kanter signed a max offer sheet with Portland this offseason, giving the Thunder three days to pick between two options — match or decline. Keep Kanter or don’t. The argument against was simple. It was a four-year, $70 million overpay that included a dreaded player option at the back end. Even in a market […]
Kanter contributed 21 points (9-10 FG, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, and one block in 28 minutes during the Thunder’s 124-103 win versus the Suns on Sunday. Coach Billy Donovan has continued to bring Kanter off the bench behind Steven Adams, who has provided defensive toughness at center. Though it’s not out of the […]
By Nick Gallo | Thunder Basketball Writer | [email protected] Posted: Dec 06, 2015 The Thunder got a scare, but thanks to a raucous Chesapeake Energy Crowd and some clutch plays down the stretch, it came away victorious. Huge defensive stops, a near-impossible long two-point jumper by Kevin Durant and two more crucial free throws by […]
Four questions for four writers, dissecting the Thunder’s early-season struggles and what’s at the root of those issues. 1. What’s an early-season trend that concerns you? Erik Horne (beat writer) – Interior defense. We know Enes Kanter isn’t prime Ben Wallace in terms of protecting the paint, but he’s shown improvement this year. The collective […]
Thunder players Mitch McGary, Enes Kanter and Cameron Payne lead the students at Jefferson Middle School through basketball drills, a cardio workout and a nutrition station, and demonstrated the importance of leading an active and healthy lifestyle.
Kanter tallied six points (3-8 FG), 12 rebounds, three assists, and a blocked shot over 22 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Rockets. While questions about Kanter’s defensive abilities still persist, there’s no denying he’s been great at clearing the glass through four games. Despite averaging just 20.5 minutes, Kanter has pulled in 11 boards […]
The Thunder played two average to below average NBA teams the past two games. Both were wins. But one was far more stressful than the other. This Thunder team, it seems, is gonna put up loads of points on a night-to-night basis. It had 112 in the opener, 139 in the second game and 117 […]
By CLIFF BRUNT, AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Thunder overcame fourth-quarter deficits to beat San Antonio and Orlando in dramatic fashion. There was no suspense this time. Kevin Durant scored 25 points to help the Thunder roll past the Denver Nuggets 117-93 on Sunday night. Durant made 8 of 11 field goals […]
Thunder, community Thunder players Mitch McGary, Enes Kanter and Josh Huestis visit the Children’s Hospital to brighten up the Halloween spirits for local Oklahoma City youths. Photo by Zach Beeker | OKC Thunder Play Slideshow Source: http://www.nba.com/thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots in front of San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge, right, in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 OKLAHOMA CITY — Billy Donovan’s team executed well in the final minute of his NBA coaching debut. Five-time NBA champion coach […]
Wednesday night marked Kevin Durant’s first actual NBA game since February, head coach Billy Donovan’s first regular season game ever, and the first opportunity for the Thunder’s core pieces—recently maxed big man Enes Kanterincluded—to play as a complete unit. Below are some takeaways from Oklahoma City’s 112–106 victory against the San Antonio Spurs: At their best, […]
Dion Waiters did that thing he does. That clearout long 2-pointer that makes analytic gurus cringe. That it doesn’t matter time, clock or personnel — Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook on the floor, tie game against the Spurs in a high-profile opener — he’s confident he’s gonna make it. So he’s gonna take it. It’s what […]
By Michael Kinney CNHI News Service | Posted 15 hours ago On Wednesday the Oklahoma City Thunder will tip off what may be their most important basketball season since the franchise moved to Oklahoma. The future of the team could be riding on what takes place over the next eight to nine months. However, none […]
The Thunder is committed to helping its newly-minted $70-million-dollar man become a better defender through a team approach. And Kanter has put specific focus on his lower half this offseason in an effort to get better on the defensive end. by Erik Horne Published: September 30, 2015 On the offseason checklist of things Thunder players […]