OKC Thunder beat writer for @TheOklahoman_. Ball isn’t life, but there are parallels.

Oklahoma City, OK
Joined August 2013
"It's always going to be love." Lu Dort still wears Oklahoma City on his sleeve, just not his jersey, after being traded to Atlanta. On a motivational message from Sam Presti, epitomizing Thunder basketball and more: oklahoman.com/story/sports/n…
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Justin Martinez retweeted
Eric Morris shows some love to J-Dub and appreciates him coming to the OSU-Colorado game.
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Here’s the injury report for OKC’s road game against Dallas tomorrow: Chet Holmgren will miss a second straight game, and Alex Caruso is also out. Ajay Mitchell is questionable, too.
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Asked #Sooners center Duke Brennan about his former high school teammate, Oklahoma City star Jalen Williams.
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“Throw a 22 on der too.” Jalen Williams appreciates the love after his major injury, but he wants you to show some for Cason Wallace too. Here’s how OKC is keeping the light on for No. 22 until he comes back from a torn labrum in his shoulder: oklahoman.com/story/sports/n…
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Wanted to say I’m also wishing the best for Cason Wallace. His injury didn’t get as much coverage because we didn’t initially know how significant it was, but you can say the same things about him that we’ve said about Jalen. Good dude. Comes from a great family. Hard worker. Hoping for a speedy recovery.
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Here’s Ajay Mitchell after OKC’s win over Phoenix
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Here’s Isaiah Hartenstein after OKC’s win over Phoenix
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Asked Isaiah Hartenstein how he sourced a Jalen Williams jersey on short notice: "Actually, I got it from the team shop. The funny thing is I got it last year to wear for Dub, and then I think I got hurt, so I couldn't wear it. Cason texted me when he saw the picture and was like, 'Oh, so you're not wearing my jersey?' And I was like, 'I already had a Dub jersey.' So I might have to find a Cason jersey so he doesn't get his feelings hurt."
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Dillon Brooks just made a bounce-in, not a tip-in, shot while battling for an offensive board. I've never seen that.
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Alex Caruso (right ankle sprain) will not return to tonight’s contest against the Phoenix Suns, per Thunder PR.
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Our @thejordancdavis is covering tonight's game between OKC and Phoenix while I work on another story. Check him out for updates!
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Here are Phoenix's starters for its game against OKC: Devin Booker Jalen Green Dillon Brooks Miles Bridges Khaman Maluach
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Here are OKC's starters for its home game against Phoenix: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Jared McCain Ajay Mitchell Kenrich Williams Isaiah Hartenstein
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Sam Presti on the injuries to Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace: “Obviously, tough night last night. There’s no way to paint that differently. We say within our walls all of the time that there’s a difference between being positive and being optimistic. I’m not going to sit up here and say this is exactly where we want to be or this is how we’d like to have it. But at the same time, we’re extremely optimistic about the recovery for both of the players. Most importantly, things could’ve been a lot worse.”
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Here’s the entirety of Sam Presti’s media availability
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Sam Presti says OKC will do everything it can to help Otega Oweh, who was waived Saturday after rupturing his right Achilles tendon during a preseason game.
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Sam Presti says Jalen Williams has a fractured fibula and a dislocated ankle on the left side. It's a surgical situation, and a timeline will be provided once that procedure is completed. Presti also said Williams is in great spirits and extremely optimistic about the situation.
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Update: There was an error on the NBA injury report. Nikola Topic (back surgery) and Thomas Sorber (knee surgery) remain out for tonight's game against the Suns
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Devin Vassell said it was tough watching Jalen Williams go down last night: "You don't wish that on nobody. Prayers up to Jalen Williams and his family. ... He's a hell of a competitor, great person."
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