News about Oklahoma City Thunder (page 2)
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NBA market
The Oklahoma City Thunder have exercised their $1.5 million team option on forward Jerami Grant.
NBA awards
Russell Westbrook was named NBA MVP ending the first NBA Awards show, which included two wins apiece for the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks.
NBA awards
James Harden was unanimously voted to the 2016-17 All-NBA First Team, and LeBron James matched an NBA record with his 11th First Team selection.
Suspensions & fines
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has been fined $15,000 for using inappropriate language during a postgame media interview.
Records
Russell Westbrook hit a long 3 at the buzzer to give him 50 points and the Thunder a win while also setting a new single-season NBA triple-double record.
NBA awards
Pacers’ Paul George and Thunder’s Russell Westbrook were named NBA Players of the Week for games played Monday, April 3 through Sunday, April 9.
Records
Russell Westbrook had 57 points - the most in a triple-double in NBA history - 13 rebounds and 11 assists as he recorded his 38th triple-double of the season.
Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook broke a tie with Wilt Chamberlain and inched closer to Oscar Robertson for the most triple-doubles in a season.
NBA awards
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Russell Westbrook were named the NBA Players of the Month for games played in February.
NBA market
Thunder signed guard Norris Cole. A two-time NBA Champion, Cole owns career averages 7.1 points and 2.8 assists over five seasons with Miami and New Orleans.