
NBA Preview: Thunder Set Sights on Next Year’s Draft
The team executives of the Oklahoma Thunder won’t be marketing next season as a “playoffs or bust” type of year.

The team executives of the Oklahoma Thunder won’t be marketing next season as a “playoffs or bust” type of year.

Without their former head coach and top two players, there’s no debating that their base of talent has significantly decreased.

They still have time, but the path is only uphill for them in the coming season.

After making the NBA playoffs in 22 consecutive years, the San Antonio Spurs kept sputtering and missed the last three postseasons.

Here is all you need to know about last season’s Sacramento Kings – their streak of not making the playoffs has now increased to 16 years.

The overzealous cheers of Steve Ballmer in 2019 had fans hyped; heck, it had everyone hyped.

The Trail Blazers are entering their first full year of a massive rebuilding project.

Far from the desolate ruins the team found itself in a few seasons ago after the departure of LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers have officially arrived.

The Charlotte Hornets are suddenly one of the most exciting young teams in the NBA. Second-year stand-out LaMelo Ball has brought new energy and swagger to the franchise.

The Washington Wizards underwent drastic changes during the offseason with the hopes that Bradley Beal will be around long-term. After finishing last year at just 34-38 it was clear the roster was going to need reconstruction.

The Orlando Magic took a step back during the 2020-21 season after back-to-back playoff berths. It all started in “the bubble”, when Jonathan Isaac tore his meniscus, causing him to miss the entire season.

The Detroit Pistons went into the 2020-2021 NBA season with little expectations after winning only 20 games in the 2019-20 NBA season. Blake Griffin only played in 20 games before both sides agreed on a buyout agreement.

The team executives of the Oklahoma Thunder won’t be marketing next season as a “playoffs or bust” type of year.

Without their former head coach and top two players, there’s no debating that their base of talent has significantly decreased.

They still have time, but the path is only uphill for them in the coming season.

After making the NBA playoffs in 22 consecutive years, the San Antonio Spurs kept sputtering and missed the last three postseasons.

Here is all you need to know about last season’s Sacramento Kings – their streak of not making the playoffs has now increased to 16 years.

The overzealous cheers of Steve Ballmer in 2019 had fans hyped; heck, it had everyone hyped.

The Trail Blazers are entering their first full year of a massive rebuilding project.

Far from the desolate ruins the team found itself in a few seasons ago after the departure of LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers have officially arrived.

The Charlotte Hornets are suddenly one of the most exciting young teams in the NBA. Second-year stand-out LaMelo Ball has brought new energy and swagger to the franchise.

The Washington Wizards underwent drastic changes during the offseason with the hopes that Bradley Beal will be around long-term. After finishing last year at just 34-38 it was clear the roster was going to need reconstruction.

The Orlando Magic took a step back during the 2020-21 season after back-to-back playoff berths. It all started in “the bubble”, when Jonathan Isaac tore his meniscus, causing him to miss the entire season.

The Detroit Pistons went into the 2020-2021 NBA season with little expectations after winning only 20 games in the 2019-20 NBA season. Blake Griffin only played in 20 games before both sides agreed on a buyout agreement.
🚨 Update: THE CHIEFS INITIAL 53-MAN ROSTER IS SET! 🔴💛
Brett Veach and Andy Reid have finalized the initial 53-man depth chart heading into the season! 🏈
Quarterback (3)
• Patrick Mahomes
• Justin Fields
• Garrett Nussmeier
Running Back (3)
• Emmett Johnson
• Brashard
🚨 CHIEFS 53-MAN ROSTER UPDATES
Brett Veach and the front office are making moves as roster deadline updates roll in straight from Arrowhead!
Follow along below for all the latest cuts, IR designations, and roster trades as they happen! 🏈
Roster Cutdowns: ✂️
• LB Wesley
Brett Veach strikes right before roster cutdowns! 🛠️💪 @chaboiidiego
The Chiefs are trading for Baltimore Ravens OT Diego Pounds, per @MikeGarafolo. Kansas City is sending a 2028 conditional 6th-round pick to Baltimore to finalize the deal, per @ByNateTaylor.
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GREAT news out of training camp! QB1 is locked in and ready to roll! 🎯
Per @RapSheet on NFLGameDay Kickoff, Patrick Mahomes is officially on track for Week 1 against the Broncos! After dominating training camp reps and attacking his rehab, #15 is ready to lead Chiefs Kingdom