John Rohde

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Columnist/ NBA Reporter

John Rohde joined The Oklahoman staff in January of 1987 as a sports columnist. He has covered all college sports, plus the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans/OKC Hornets and professional golf. Rohde also has served as a beat writer for OU football and basketball and currently is covering the NBA and the OKC Thunder. Rohde is married, has a son, was raised in Boulder, Colo., and was a 1982 graduate from the University of Arizona.

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Thunder notebook: OKC front office could be pilfered again Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 This is the time of year for front-office shake-ups, which means the Thunder staff could be pilfered once again. Read More
Thunder-Spurs: OKC general manager Sam Presti got his start in San Antonio Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 After talking his way into a job with the Spurs, Sam Presti quickly rose through the ranks, then became the Sonics' GM at the age of 29. Read More
Thunder-Spurs: Oklahoman writers make their Western Conference Finals picks Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 Find out who Darnell Mayberry and Co. picked to win the NBA Western Conference Finals. Read More
Thunder-Spurs: Nazr Mohammed made impression on Sam Presti during time in San Antonio Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 When center Nazr Mohammed played for the San Antonio Spurs in 2005-06, he came in to do extra work on off days and often found himself casually chatting with the team's director of player personnel at the time. A 29-year-old kid named Sam Presti. Read More
Thunder Q&A: Nazr Mohammed talks Spurs, Tim Duncan Published: Sat, May 26, 2012 Thunder reserve center Nazr Mohammed started at center for the San Antonio Spurs when they won the 2005 NBA Championship and played alongside the Big 3 of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. Read More
Thunder notebook: James Harden vs. Manu Ginobili awaits Published: Fri, May 25, 2012 The pending showdown between Thunder guard James Harden and San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili has captivated many, including Harden himself. The players are mirror images in many ways Read More
OKC Thunder: Q&A with Nick Collison Published: Thu, May 24, 2012 Staff writer John Rohde chats with Oklahoma City's Nick Collison about the NBA playoffs. Read More
OKC Thunder: Serge Ibaka on NBA All-Defensive first team is not a shocker Published: Wed, May 23, 2012 Thunder teammates praise Ibaka, who led the NBA this season with 241 blocked shots. Read More
After shootings, officials consider eliminating watch party in Thunder Alley Updated: Tue, May 22, 2012 The Oklahoma City Thunder's watch parties in Thunder Alley may be eliminated after at least eight people were wounded by gunfire Monday night in Bricktown. Read More
OKC Thunder notebook: Tickets for Games 3 and 4 on sale Friday; Kobe Bryant says Lakers will be back Updated: Tue, May 22, 2012 A limited number of single-game tickets for Games 3 and 4 of the Western Conference Finals will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. and will be available online only at thunder.nba.com. Read More
Oklahoma City, Thunder officials re-evaluating “Thunder Alley” party in wake of shooting following Game 5 Updated: Tue, May 22, 2012 Gunfire that left at least eight people wounded and a pregnant woman injured is prompting Oklahoma City officials and the Oklahoma City Thunder to re-evaluate the watch party held during playoffs outside Chesapeake Energy Arena. Read More
Thunder-Spurs: Western Conference Finals tickets on sale Friday Published: Tue, May 22, 2012 THUNDER PLAYOFF TICKETS — A limited number of single-game tickets for Games 3 and 4 of the Western Conference Finals will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Read More
OKC Thunder: Eliminated Lakers offer congrats to Thunder Published: Tue, May 22, 2012 Metta World Peace said: “Oklahoma, they were the better team.” Read More
OKC Thunder Q&A: Kevin Durant on staying in Oklahoma City, his mother's belief in him Published: Mon, May 21, 2012 The NBA's three-time scoring champion almost quit basketball as a youngster. He is the focus of this week's “Face-to-Face with Hannah Storm,” which is scheduled to air at 6:30 p.m. Friday on ESPN. Read More
OKC Thunder notebook: Thunder starters' minutes grow; bench shrinks Published: Sun, May 20, 2012 During the regular season, Thunder coach Scott Brooks will stick to his substitution pattern through thick and thin. He tries to keep the same concept in the playoffs, if at all possible. Read More
Lakers run out of gas in Game 4 loss to OKC Thunder Published: Sun, May 20, 2012 LOS ANGELES — Game 4 between the Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night began just 21 hours after the conclusion of Game 3. No way would the aging Lakers dare run with the young gazelles from OKC, not after narrowing their deficit in the playoff series to 2-1 with a 99-96 victory on Friday night.... Read More
OKC Thunder Game 4 notebook: Thunder starts out slow Published: Sun, May 20, 2012 OKC hit its first three shots and five of its first six — but the Lakers were also hot and led 27-22 after making 11 of their first 17 attempts. Read More
Thunder-Lakers Q&A: Kobe Bryant — '... We've really got to be careful with the ball, keep them out of transition.' Published: Sat, May 19, 2012 Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 36 points and hit 18 of 18 free throws in his team's 99-96 victory over the Thunder in Game 3 on Friday night at Staples Center. Read More
OKC Thunder: Free throws help Lakers hold off Thunder in Game 3 Published: Sat, May 19, 2012 Los Angeles converted an astounding 41 of 42 free throws compared to OKC hitting 26 of 28. Read More
OKC Thunder notebook: World Peace in another skirmish Published: Sat, May 19, 2012 Lakers star tangles with Thunder guard Russell Westbrook while going for loose ball Read More
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