Thunder Rumblings

We never thought it would happen, but Thunder forward Kevin Durant has gotten a big head. Given all his success, hey, it’s understandable. Surprisingly, Durant has noticed he’s gotten a big head and doesn’t seem to object one bit. We are talking, of course, of...

Nuggets from my notebook from Friday’s win over Atlanta. There was a quick glimpse of Thunder U just before tip-off. With the Thunder unveiling a new pre-game introduction video, James Harden, Eric Maynor and D.J. White stood shoulder to shoulder with their arms around each others neck as...

This is the single greatest marketing strategy I’ve ever seen from the Thunder. Starting on Saturday, the team announced today, the organization will welcome newborn 2011 babies into this world. Thunder mascot Rumble the Bison will visit some of the newest Oklahomans at 2 p.m. Saturday at...

While most of you who work traditional hours were nestled in bed last night, the TNT crew on Inside the NBA held a lively debate about the Thunder. Apparently, the preseason hype that surrounded this team is wearing off. That or the lofty expectations we heard and read about OKC coming into this...

If you’ve ever gone to a Thunder game early to score autographs or watch players warm up, you’ve likely seen Thunder assistant coach Mark Bryant’s pre-game ritual. Bryant is the coach who takes three back-to-the-basket, over-the-head shots from the corner 3-point line just in front of...

Nuggets from my notebook from Wednesday’s win over New Jersey. With the Nets completing their lone visit to OKC this season, it’s possible that Thunder heads will miss out on Carmelo Anthony altogether this year. And that’s a shame. Melo’s Denver Nuggets don’t come back to town until...

Nuggets from my notebook from Monday’s loss to Dallas. There’s a reason Dirk Nowitzki last week called Jason Terry Dallas’ “closer.” We saw why tonight. But it should not have come as a surprise. Terry has made a career of canning clutch shots. He had 11 fourth-quarter points tonight...

Nuggets from my notebook from Saturday’s win over Denver. Tip of the cap to Thunder coach Scott Brooks for such a classy move after this one. Brooks began his post-game press conference by acknowledging the recent tragedy in Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony’s life. “First of all, my thoughts...

What. A. Great. Commercial. Catch it Christmas Day.

  Additional courtside observations from Wednesday night’s 112-98 Thunder loss against the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden: * There was a huge difference between Tuesday night’s game at Charlotte and Wednesday night’s contest at New York, and it was more than the overall...

  In 2006, Kevin Durant missed his high school prom because he already had a date with Michael Jordan. As a result, Durant wound up being MVP of that year’s Jordan Brand Classic high school all-star game played inside Madison Square Garden. “I made a big sacrifice,” a...

Kevin Durant never needs anything to help him stand out on the court. But on Christmas Day, the Thunder’s star will shine brighter than any other player on the Thunder or the Denver Nuggets. And it will be because of Durant’s shoes. According to Dime Magazine, Durant will sport a...

Chat with OKC Thunder beat writer Darnell Mayberry at 11 a.m.

Nuggets from my notebook from Sunday’s loss to Phoenix. Whatever happened to the controversial “respect for the game” rule that was so highly debated in the preseason? Those technical fouls are a distant memory now that the real games have started. Phoenix coach Alvin Gentry blatantly...

  The mother of Thunder coach Scott Brooks watched closely Friday night while her son’s team beat the Sacramento Kings inside Oklahoma City Arena. Lee Brooks, 77, actually watches every Thunder game, but pays particular attention when her son goes against the team from...

Kevin Durant is on the verge of being voted into the All-Star game as a starter by the fans for the first time. But don’t expect to see the Thunder forward in many, if any, of the skill competitions in Los Angeles. Durant specifically said he has no interest in the 3-point contest. “Man,...

Nuggets from my notebook from Friday’s win over Sacramento. The Kings were the first of five straight teams that the Thunder had not yet faced. And early on, this one was like a boxing match where both teams spend the first few rounds feeling each other out. Neither team could establish a...

The Thunder held its third annual Holiday Assist shopping spree Thursday at Super Target at 13924 N. Penn Ave. John Rohde was there to talk to the players and families about the event. View his story here. Serge Ibaka with the Oklahoma City Thunder kicks a soccer ball with Bianka Tobias, 14,...

By now, you’ve read and heard the cliche. The Thunder’s motto is to get better every day. But lately, that theme has been seen on the practice court inside the Thunder’s training facility. Thabo Sefolosha has joined Kevin Durant and Jeff Green of late at one goal to drill on...

The Thunder has supplied some of the best highlights in the NBA this season. Russell Westbrook’s dunk over Shane Battier at Houston; Westbrook’s follow dunk at New Jersey; Kevin Durant’s game-opening dunk against Minnesota; Serge Ibaka’s ally-oop from Eric Maynor...