The Toronto Raptors (29-23) play against the Oklahoma City Thunder (36-36) at Paycom Center
Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Wednesday February 9, 2022
Toronto Raptors 82, Oklahoma City Thunder 70 (Q3 02:29)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by 12 despite this being a very, very average defensive game – 9:35 PM
Raptors by 12 despite this being a very, very average defensive game – 9:35 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
oh, you speak French now?
#ThéoMaledon | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/9FIQfCklLI – 9:35 PM
oh, you speak French now?
#ThéoMaledon | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/9FIQfCklLI – 9:35 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Lu Dort assessed a Flagrant 1 for catching Scottie Barnes in the face. – 9:27 PM
Lu Dort assessed a Flagrant 1 for catching Scottie Barnes in the face. – 9:27 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors lead up to 11; guarding a bit better at least
Fred’s got 8 in the quarter so far – 9:21 PM
Raptors lead up to 11; guarding a bit better at least
Fred’s got 8 in the quarter so far – 9:21 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
previously on Ready To Fly
@Aleksej Pokusevski | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/U6LYhHKUea – 9:17 PM
previously on Ready To Fly
@Aleksej Pokusevski | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/U6LYhHKUea – 9:17 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
What if — and hear me out — the Raptors took control of this game in the third quarter and could play their deep bench for the last five minutes? Too much to ask? Probably. – 9:14 PM
What if — and hear me out — the Raptors took control of this game in the third quarter and could play their deep bench for the last five minutes? Too much to ask? Probably. – 9:14 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
considering the ways Toronto has dominated this game, being down eight is a win. – 9:04 PM
considering the ways Toronto has dominated this game, being down eight is a win. – 9:04 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
that’s cold, ice cold, you ain’t have to do him like that
@Aleksej Pokusevski | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/b1itD30VUu – 9:04 PM
that’s cold, ice cold, you ain’t have to do him like that
@Aleksej Pokusevski | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/b1itD30VUu – 9:04 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
18 of Pascal Siakam’s 21 first-half points came in the paint, where he shot 9-for-11. – 9:00 PM
18 of Pascal Siakam’s 21 first-half points came in the paint, where he shot 9-for-11. – 9:00 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Pascal not wanting to pick up a third foul means he’s not at all interested in guarding and the rim.
And Raptors lead by 8 at the half – 9:00 PM
Pascal not wanting to pick up a third foul means he’s not at all interested in guarding and the rim.
And Raptors lead by 8 at the half – 9:00 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
I’ve had a ton of great steaks in various OKC locales over the years, someone should take Poku to a few of those joints – 8:59 PM
I’ve had a ton of great steaks in various OKC locales over the years, someone should take Poku to a few of those joints – 8:59 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
it’s rainin’ money, Oklahoma City Thunder
@Ty Jerome | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/bQYE8MgUc5 – 8:56 PM
it’s rainin’ money, Oklahoma City Thunder
@Ty Jerome | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/bQYE8MgUc5 – 8:56 PM
Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Pascal Siakam is just on another level right now. He’s got the spin move working again, he’s so good in transition and he’s constantly crashing the glass. Fantasy monster right now.
He has 21 points with three minutes left in 2Q. – 8:54 PM
Pascal Siakam is just on another level right now. He’s got the spin move working again, he’s so good in transition and he’s constantly crashing the glass. Fantasy monster right now.
He has 21 points with three minutes left in 2Q. – 8:54 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Now might be a good time to mention that Pascal Siakam’s career-high is 44. – 8:53 PM
Now might be a good time to mention that Pascal Siakam’s career-high is 44. – 8:53 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
No idea if teams have inquired about Ty Jerome.
But teams should be inquiring about Ty Jerome. – 8:52 PM
No idea if teams have inquired about Ty Jerome.
But teams should be inquiring about Ty Jerome. – 8:52 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
your Hustle don’t ever go unnoticed
@Kenrich Williams | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/kjwO9fPhhn – 8:48 PM
your Hustle don’t ever go unnoticed
@Kenrich Williams | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/kjwO9fPhhn – 8:48 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors lead down to 9 when Thunder get a couple of their wide open looks to drop – 8:46 PM
Raptors lead down to 9 when Thunder get a couple of their wide open looks to drop – 8:46 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
One think Banton does that the Raptors love is he sprints the ball into the front court, every time, and if he doesn’t have the ball, he sprints. Simple stuff, but it creates pace and chances. – 8:44 PM
One think Banton does that the Raptors love is he sprints the ball into the front court, every time, and if he doesn’t have the ball, he sprints. Simple stuff, but it creates pace and chances. – 8:44 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
wayyyyy up, i feel blessed
@BazleyDarius | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/FHmH2fYE3g – 8:40 PM
wayyyyy up, i feel blessed
@BazleyDarius | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/FHmH2fYE3g – 8:40 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
No let-down, at least not yet. Raptors all business so far. They shot 13-for-19 in Q1, holding OKC to 32%. Siakam has 15 points, 12 of them coming in the paint (where the Raps are outscoring the Thunder 20-10). 34-22 Toronto lead. – 8:37 PM
No let-down, at least not yet. Raptors all business so far. They shot 13-for-19 in Q1, holding OKC to 32%. Siakam has 15 points, 12 of them coming in the paint (where the Raps are outscoring the Thunder 20-10). 34-22 Toronto lead. – 8:37 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Raps lead 34-22 after a quarter. Allow me an observation: The Thunder cannot shoot. – 8:35 PM
The Raps lead 34-22 after a quarter. Allow me an observation: The Thunder cannot shoot. – 8:35 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Certainly not the most crisp defensive quarter for the Raptors but they’re cruising on offence and up 12 after a quarter
Siakam’s got 15 on 7-8 FGs – 8:35 PM
Certainly not the most crisp defensive quarter for the Raptors but they’re cruising on offence and up 12 after a quarter
Siakam’s got 15 on 7-8 FGs – 8:35 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Poku gonna have Pascal nightmares if the Thunder don’t get him (a) some help or (b) another matchup – 8:29 PM
Poku gonna have Pascal nightmares if the Thunder don’t get him (a) some help or (b) another matchup – 8:29 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Kenrich Williams would fit with the Raptors defensively. @BlakeMurphyODC mentioned him on the pre-game show. Guy is tough as nails. Played JuCo with Chris Boucher. – 8:28 PM
Kenrich Williams would fit with the Raptors defensively. @BlakeMurphyODC mentioned him on the pre-game show. Guy is tough as nails. Played JuCo with Chris Boucher. – 8:28 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors must have like 6 buckets right at the rim so far
It’s like their interior beasts – 8:24 PM
Raptors must have like 6 buckets right at the rim so far
It’s like their interior beasts – 8:24 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
The Raptors are overpowering the Thunder early. Anunoby has twice backed down Giddey. Siakam getting everything he wants. – 8:24 PM
The Raptors are overpowering the Thunder early. Anunoby has twice backed down Giddey. Siakam getting everything he wants. – 8:24 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
the level is just too advanced
@luthebeast | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/DKV9Oa7bLH – 8:20 PM
the level is just too advanced
@luthebeast | #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/DKV9Oa7bLH – 8:20 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors by four at first timeout; pretty active on defence which is a good early sign – 8:19 PM
Raptors by four at first timeout; pretty active on defence which is a good early sign – 8:19 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Josh Giddey stripped Scottie Barnes on a one on one drive to the rim.
@NBArookieladder take notes – 8:18 PM
Josh Giddey stripped Scottie Barnes on a one on one drive to the rim.
@NBArookieladder take notes – 8:18 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
7PM In OKC
Presented by @EnergyTransfer pic.twitter.com/mv4a7p9dyk – 8:00 PM
7PM In OKC
Presented by @EnergyTransfer pic.twitter.com/mv4a7p9dyk – 8:00 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Raptors
Giddey
Mann
Masked Dort
Bazley
Favors
OKC’s ROTY candidate vs OKC’s preseason ROTY crush – 7:51 PM
Thunder starters vs Raptors
Giddey
Mann
Masked Dort
Bazley
Favors
OKC’s ROTY candidate vs OKC’s preseason ROTY crush – 7:51 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault will start
Josh Giddey
Tre Mann
Lu Dort
Darius Bazley
Derrick Favors – 7:47 PM
Mark Daigneault will start
Josh Giddey
Tre Mann
Lu Dort
Darius Bazley
Derrick Favors – 7:47 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Thunder starters vs. Raptors
– Giddey
– Mann
– Dort
– Bazley
– Favors – 7:46 PM
Thunder starters vs. Raptors
– Giddey
– Mann
– Dort
– Bazley
– Favors – 7:46 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
One bit of Raptors trade intel I’m hearing: as much as they are willing to take on future $$ in a trade, if it’s beyond 22/23 the fit will really matter. Won’t compromise flexibility for short-term help. – 7:37 PM
One bit of Raptors trade intel I’m hearing: as much as they are willing to take on future $$ in a trade, if it’s beyond 22/23 the fit will really matter. Won’t compromise flexibility for short-term help. – 7:37 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
On the MIA/OKC and SAS/UTH/POR trades from Wednesday
https://t.co/GUPizda7ha pic.twitter.com/9oP5cUHyaN – 7:31 PM
On the MIA/OKC and SAS/UTH/POR trades from Wednesday
https://t.co/GUPizda7ha pic.twitter.com/9oP5cUHyaN – 7:31 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Explaining today’s Heat trade involving KZ Okpala. What it means for the current roster, salary cap/luxury tax and stock of draft picks available to deal miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 7:25 PM
Explaining today’s Heat trade involving KZ Okpala. What it means for the current roster, salary cap/luxury tax and stock of draft picks available to deal miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 7:25 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Raptors’ Fred VanVleet an example for undrafted Rockets ift.tt/2jhCRzQ – 7:18 PM
New #Rockets at #TXSN – Raptors’ Fred VanVleet an example for undrafted Rockets ift.tt/2jhCRzQ – 7:18 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Those zany Raptors are throwing caution to the wind and starting VanVleet, Trent, Barnes, Anunoby and Siakam tonight in OKC – 7:03 PM
Those zany Raptors are throwing caution to the wind and starting VanVleet, Trent, Barnes, Anunoby and Siakam tonight in OKC – 7:03 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Updated story on the Thunder-Heat trade: oklahoman.com/story/sports/n… – 6:55 PM
Updated story on the Thunder-Heat trade: oklahoman.com/story/sports/n… – 6:55 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Nick Nurse on Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam: “Nobody really talks about them in star status, but they’re getting close.” – 6:35 PM
Nick Nurse on Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam: “Nobody really talks about them in star status, but they’re getting close.” – 6:35 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Shai is getting some light work in. Good sign as he progresses from a right ankle sprain. pic.twitter.com/O2cQvu4gGI – 6:34 PM
Shai is getting some light work in. Good sign as he progresses from a right ankle sprain. pic.twitter.com/O2cQvu4gGI – 6:34 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Raptors are healthy again tonight vs. Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) is out for OKC, Mike Muscala also out along with Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. – 6:27 PM
Raptors are healthy again tonight vs. Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) is out for OKC, Mike Muscala also out along with Jeremiah Robinson-Earl. – 6:27 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault said he doesn’t think Vit Krejci is available “he is returning to performance” said he was minute restriction in the Blue game. – 6:27 PM
Mark Daigneault said he doesn’t think Vit Krejci is available “he is returning to performance” said he was minute restriction in the Blue game. – 6:27 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault on Mamadi Diakite “I thought he improved. Did some really nice things on both ends of the floor.” – 6:27 PM
Mark Daigneault on Mamadi Diakite “I thought he improved. Did some really nice things on both ends of the floor.” – 6:27 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Asked Mark Daigneault if the Thunder plans to keep KZ Okpala: “We’re gonna let the dust settle. After the deadline we’ll have a much better idea.”
Daigneault said things are “fluid.” – 6:24 PM
Asked Mark Daigneault if the Thunder plans to keep KZ Okpala: “We’re gonna let the dust settle. After the deadline we’ll have a much better idea.”
Daigneault said things are “fluid.” – 6:24 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — Heat trade KZ Okpala to Thunder to open roster spot, restructure future pick owed to OKC. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 6:18 PM
From earlier — Heat trade KZ Okpala to Thunder to open roster spot, restructure future pick owed to OKC. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 6:18 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Well, the Thunder made a trade: thunderousintentions.com/2022/02/09/okc… – 6:14 PM
Well, the Thunder made a trade: thunderousintentions.com/2022/02/09/okc… – 6:14 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Vit Krejci (right ankle sprain) played 11 minutes for the OKC Blue this afternoon in his return from a lengthy absence.
The Thunder has recalled Krejci before tonight’s game against the Raptors. – 6:11 PM
Vit Krejci (right ankle sprain) played 11 minutes for the OKC Blue this afternoon in his return from a lengthy absence.
The Thunder has recalled Krejci before tonight’s game against the Raptors. – 6:11 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Last note on the Thunder/Heat trade.
Jimmy Butler will be 35 and making $49 million in 2025. He’ll be 36 and making $52 million in 2026.
The thought process was: would you rather have pick #25-30 in 2023 OR pick #15-30 in 2025 (with the chance of 1-30 in 2026)?
EZPZ KZ choice. – 5:19 PM
Last note on the Thunder/Heat trade.
Jimmy Butler will be 35 and making $49 million in 2025. He’ll be 36 and making $52 million in 2026.
The thought process was: would you rather have pick #25-30 in 2023 OR pick #15-30 in 2025 (with the chance of 1-30 in 2026)?
EZPZ KZ choice. – 5:19 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Heat gain pick-trade and luxury-tax flexibility in trade with Thunder nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/09/hea… – 5:10 PM
Heat gain pick-trade and luxury-tax flexibility in trade with Thunder nba.nbcsports.com/2022/02/09/hea… – 5:10 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Dr. Mautra Jones joins @NickAGallo and @ParisNLawson to speak about her journey to becoming the first Black non-HBCU Campus President in Oklahoma. Nick and Paris also recap OKC’s last 3 games. #BlackHistoryMonth
Apple | https://t.co/25rtq59qhV
Spotify | https://t.co/dIA1azX2wZ pic.twitter.com/J7JIELOOch – 4:45 PM
Dr. Mautra Jones joins @NickAGallo and @ParisNLawson to speak about her journey to becoming the first Black non-HBCU Campus President in Oklahoma. Nick and Paris also recap OKC’s last 3 games. #BlackHistoryMonth
Apple | https://t.co/25rtq59qhV
Spotify | https://t.co/dIA1azX2wZ pic.twitter.com/J7JIELOOch – 4:45 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets list Eric Gordon questionable for tomorrow nights game against Toronto with heel soreness – 4:44 PM
Rockets list Eric Gordon questionable for tomorrow nights game against Toronto with heel soreness – 4:44 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
(Updates with full luxury-tax, roster, draft-pick, trade-deadline, buyout-market implications.) Heat trade KZ Okpala to Thunder to open roster spot, restructure future pick owed to OKC. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 4:40 PM
(Updates with full luxury-tax, roster, draft-pick, trade-deadline, buyout-market implications.) Heat trade KZ Okpala to Thunder to open roster spot, restructure future pick owed to OKC. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 4:40 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Just updated our #NBACast schedule for the rest of the regular season. Join me and @Danny Leroux on Monday for Raptors/Pels!
Add our casts to your calendar and stay up to date with any scheduling changes: bit.ly/3gpYwKJ – 4:39 PM
Just updated our #NBACast schedule for the rest of the regular season. Join me and @Danny Leroux on Monday for Raptors/Pels!
Add our casts to your calendar and stay up to date with any scheduling changes: bit.ly/3gpYwKJ – 4:39 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
Fake trade idea: Russell Westbrook into the Thunder’s cap space in exchange for 25 percent of the Lakers’ local TV deal revenue in perpetuity. Who says no? – 4:35 PM
Fake trade idea: Russell Westbrook into the Thunder’s cap space in exchange for 25 percent of the Lakers’ local TV deal revenue in perpetuity. Who says no? – 4:35 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Canada’s first black female member of parliament, Jean Augustine has blazed a path for women all over and has played a pivotal role in having Black History Month recognized. A true director of change – this is Jean’s journey.
Watch: https://t.co/126cXvpsZy pic.twitter.com/R26BmCAOUo – 4:23 PM
Canada’s first black female member of parliament, Jean Augustine has blazed a path for women all over and has played a pivotal role in having Black History Month recognized. A true director of change – this is Jean’s journey.
Watch: https://t.co/126cXvpsZy pic.twitter.com/R26BmCAOUo – 4:23 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Tim Duncan has more wins (regular season and playoffs) than 5 franchises.
1,158 — Tim Duncan
1,134 — Hornets
1,066 — Raptors
1,050 — Timberwolves
932 — Grizzlies
746 — Pelicans
(Submitted by @srtgoinfast) pic.twitter.com/0WS2Qc8Lsq – 4:19 PM
Tim Duncan has more wins (regular season and playoffs) than 5 franchises.
1,158 — Tim Duncan
1,134 — Hornets
1,066 — Raptors
1,050 — Timberwolves
932 — Grizzlies
746 — Pelicans
(Submitted by @srtgoinfast) pic.twitter.com/0WS2Qc8Lsq – 4:19 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Grades for some of the smaller trades leading up to tomorrow’s deadline will go in our roundup file, including today’s three-teamer (Heat-Thunder up soon): es.pn/3JxivpV (ESPN+) – 4:13 PM
Grades for some of the smaller trades leading up to tomorrow’s deadline will go in our roundup file, including today’s three-teamer (Heat-Thunder up soon): es.pn/3JxivpV (ESPN+) – 4:13 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
KZ Okpala traded to the Thunder. Explaining the move from the Heat’s perspective miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… What it means for the Heat’s current roster and stock of draft picks – 4:11 PM
KZ Okpala traded to the Thunder. Explaining the move from the Heat’s perspective miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… What it means for the Heat’s current roster and stock of draft picks – 4:11 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Similar to a Steph Curry 3-pointers, a highlight reel dunk from Jonathan Kuminga seems to be included in every game for the Warriors recently. On Monday against the Thunder, the rookie added anothe… warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/07/wat… – 4:00 PM
Similar to a Steph Curry 3-pointers, a highlight reel dunk from Jonathan Kuminga seems to be included in every game for the Warriors recently. On Monday against the Thunder, the rookie added anothe… warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/07/wat… – 4:00 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
To create the roster space to trade for KZ Okpala, the Oklahoma City Thunder terminated the 10-day contract for Mamadi Diakite. The deal was set to expire tomorrow. Diakite still gets the full salary amount of his 10-day contract. – 3:55 PM
To create the roster space to trade for KZ Okpala, the Oklahoma City Thunder terminated the 10-day contract for Mamadi Diakite. The deal was set to expire tomorrow. Diakite still gets the full salary amount of his 10-day contract. – 3:55 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Thunder acquire KZ Okpala from Heat sportando.basketball/en/thunder-acq… – 3:44 PM
Thunder acquire KZ Okpala from Heat sportando.basketball/en/thunder-acq… – 3:44 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
i had written a nice little KZ Okpala feature, then he immediately got injured. was waiting to run it when he got back but now it won’t ever be published. – 3:37 PM
i had written a nice little KZ Okpala feature, then he immediately got injured. was waiting to run it when he got back but now it won’t ever be published. – 3:37 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Story on the Thunder acquiring KZ Okpala from the Heat, while renegotiating the terms of a previously-traded pick: oklahoman.com/story/sports/n… – 3:34 PM
Story on the Thunder acquiring KZ Okpala from the Heat, while renegotiating the terms of a previously-traded pick: oklahoman.com/story/sports/n… – 3:34 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Again, on the Raptors at the deadline, trying to be influenced by their recent run without putting all their eggs into it: theathletic.com/3119123/2022/0… – 3:30 PM
Again, on the Raptors at the deadline, trying to be influenced by their recent run without putting all their eggs into it: theathletic.com/3119123/2022/0… – 3:30 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
The Heat’s pick to the Thunder is now:
— Protected 1-14 (lottery) in 2025.
— Unprotected in 2026.
It allows the Heat to now trade their 2022 or 2023 pick immediately, including at Thursday’s NBA trading deadline. – 3:25 PM
The Heat’s pick to the Thunder is now:
— Protected 1-14 (lottery) in 2025.
— Unprotected in 2026.
It allows the Heat to now trade their 2022 or 2023 pick immediately, including at Thursday’s NBA trading deadline. – 3:25 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
NEW: Heat deals KZ Okpala to Thunder, and now has more first-round picks it can trade miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 3:19 PM
NEW: Heat deals KZ Okpala to Thunder, and now has more first-round picks it can trade miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 3:19 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Thunder Acquires KZ Okpala and Amends Conditions of First Round Pick
🔗 | https://t.co/wUQHqiLY2G pic.twitter.com/CoiH1JKp0E – 3:18 PM
Thunder Acquires KZ Okpala and Amends Conditions of First Round Pick
🔗 | https://t.co/wUQHqiLY2G pic.twitter.com/CoiH1JKp0E – 3:18 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
KZ Okpala is on an expiring deal, sources have said OKC originally planned to use the open roster spot in a two-for-one salary dump to earn more assets by taking on more money. Okpala has not played since December with a wrist injury. – 3:16 PM
KZ Okpala is on an expiring deal, sources have said OKC originally planned to use the open roster spot in a two-for-one salary dump to earn more assets by taking on more money. Okpala has not played since December with a wrist injury. – 3:16 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Heat trade KZ Okpala to Thunder for second-round pick, gain tax, roster, draft-pick flexibility. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 3:16 PM
Heat trade KZ Okpala to Thunder for second-round pick, gain tax, roster, draft-pick flexibility. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 3:16 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Simply put: OKC just traded their own 1st round pick for a (much likely) better 1st round pick. – 3:15 PM
Simply put: OKC just traded their own 1st round pick for a (much likely) better 1st round pick. – 3:15 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
Following its matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Monday, the Thunder closes out its brief two-game homestand with a second and final meeting with the Toronto Raptors.
@OUHealth Game Day Report
| https://t.co/FnMvofCexq pic.twitter.com/m1qmNlxtFs – 3:15 PM
Following its matchup against the Golden State Warriors on Monday, the Thunder closes out its brief two-game homestand with a second and final meeting with the Toronto Raptors.
@OUHealth Game Day Report
| https://t.co/FnMvofCexq pic.twitter.com/m1qmNlxtFs – 3:15 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
To sum up the deal:
OKC gets a young prospect in KZ (who they may or may not keep).
Miami gets the worst of OKC’s 2026 2nd rounders.
Miami frees up their 2023 & 2024 1st round picks from protections.
OKC gets what will likely end up being a better 1st rounder in 2025 or 2026. – 3:11 PM
To sum up the deal:
OKC gets a young prospect in KZ (who they may or may not keep).
Miami gets the worst of OKC’s 2026 2nd rounders.
Miami frees up their 2023 & 2024 1st round picks from protections.
OKC gets what will likely end up being a better 1st rounder in 2025 or 2026. – 3:11 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Protections removed from Heat’s first round pick that OKC owned
Caleb Martin could end up with a regular roster spot
They can find a buyout market backup 4 potentially
Pretty good 20 minute stretch for the Miami Heat, as they simultaneously sit atop the Eastern Conference – 3:02 PM
Protections removed from Heat’s first round pick that OKC owned
Caleb Martin could end up with a regular roster spot
They can find a buyout market backup 4 potentially
Pretty good 20 minute stretch for the Miami Heat, as they simultaneously sit atop the Eastern Conference – 3:02 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
The Heat have acquired a 2026 second-round pick from the Thunder in exchange for KZ Okpala. The 2026 second round pick will be the lessor from either Oklahoma City, Dallas or Philadelphia. – 3:02 PM
The Heat have acquired a 2026 second-round pick from the Thunder in exchange for KZ Okpala. The 2026 second round pick will be the lessor from either Oklahoma City, Dallas or Philadelphia. – 3:02 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
In a related move, the Thunder has released Mamadi Diakite, the team announced. – 3:01 PM
In a related move, the Thunder has released Mamadi Diakite, the team announced. – 3:01 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
As part of the Okpala trade, the Thunder and Heat will amend the 2023 first-round pick the Heat had previously owed the Thunder. That pick will now be owed to the Thunder starting in 2025 (1-14 protected) and then will convey as unprotected in 2026. – 3:00 PM
As part of the Okpala trade, the Thunder and Heat will amend the 2023 first-round pick the Heat had previously owed the Thunder. That pick will now be owed to the Thunder starting in 2025 (1-14 protected) and then will convey as unprotected in 2026. – 3:00 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Shortly after the trade deadline, I believe the Miami Heat will use some of their remaining MLE to sign Caleb Martin to a deal for more than they could have under the minimum exception. That’s why they did the salary-clearing deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder for KZ Okpala. – 2:57 PM
Shortly after the trade deadline, I believe the Miami Heat will use some of their remaining MLE to sign Caleb Martin to a deal for more than they could have under the minimum exception. That’s why they did the salary-clearing deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder for KZ Okpala. – 2:57 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Heat announces it has acquired a 2026 second round pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for KZ Okpala. – 2:48 PM
Heat announces it has acquired a 2026 second round pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for KZ Okpala. – 2:48 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Heat say they have acquired a 2026 second-round pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a trade for KZ Okpala. – 2:47 PM
The Heat say they have acquired a 2026 second-round pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a trade for KZ Okpala. – 2:47 PM
Miami Heat @MiamiHEAT
OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have acquired a 2026 second round pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for KZ Okpala. – 2:45 PM
OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have acquired a 2026 second round pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for KZ Okpala. – 2:45 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
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something clean for your #WallpaperWednesday 🧼 pic.twitter.com/uuB9xdkyGD – 2:25 PM
Oklahoma City Thunder @okcthunder
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Mid-week hoops at home!
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