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Nathan Aker

Nathan Aker

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Nathan is a senior at the University of Oklahoma majoring in Public Relations set to graduate in May 2024. He holds experience covering multiple sports, primarily basketball, at the high school and collegiate level. 

Oct 9, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) reaches for a rebound between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dillon Jones (3) and guard Alex Ducas (88) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
NBA Rookies

OKC's Dillon Jones Flashing Versatile Impact Throughout Preseason

The Thunder's 26th overall pick has been known to have a wide array of impact on the floor, and he's illustrated that throughout Oklahoma City's preseason.

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Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Jared McCain arrives before the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Jared McCain's Shooting Could Open up Paul George, Others for 76ers

Jared McCain isn't necessarily a one-trick pony, but he'll be relying a ton on his transferrable shooting in his season debut in the NBA. That'll surely be beneficial for the other 76ers on the offensive end throughout this year.

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Mar 29, 2024; Detroit, MN, USA; Creighton Bluejays guard Trey Alexander (23) plasy the ball in the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers during the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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How Trey Alexander Can Find Room in the Nuggets' Rotation

Creighton product Trey Alexander will have to scrap to find his way onto the floor for the Denver Nuggets, but this franchise is no stranger to discovering diamonds in the rough.

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Jul 14, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) shoots against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
NBA Rookies

Three Needle-Moving NBA Guards Entering the NBA Season

There's some decent offensive firepower at the guard position in this year's rookie class. Who might be a few to have a notable scoring impact?

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Mar 30, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts with guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) against the Connecticut Huskies in the finals of the East Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
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How the Timberwolves' Rookie Backcourt can Elevate Minnesota Atop the West

Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr. were both taken by Minnesota in the first round in June, and could be strong background role players in the team's pursuit of a title.

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Apr 1, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; McDonalds High School All American guard Jalil Bethea (1) poses with the trophy after winning the dunk competition in the 2024 McDonalds High School All American Powerade Jam Fest at Delmar Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
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What to Look for From Jalil Bethea in the Fall

The Philly native and consensus five-star talent takes his talents to South Beach — where he'll suit up for the Miami Hurricanes. What should NBA scouts look for in year one?

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Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; DaRon Holmes ll poses for photos with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected in the first round by the Phoenix Suns in the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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How DaRon Holmes II's Off-Court Immersion is Key throughout Injury

A crushing injury in the form of a torn right Achilles has derailed what would have been DaRon Holmes II's first season in the NBA. But his progression isn't necessarily in limbo.

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Ajay Mitchell speaks during an introductory press conference for the 2024 Thunder draft picks at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, June, 29, 2024.
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NBA Rookie Outlook: OKC Thunder Guard Ajay Mitchell

The UC Santa Barbara product joins one of the youngest and most promising teams in the league in the OKC Thunder. How might his first season look like in his role?

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Jul 14, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) reacts after scoring against the Washington Wizards during the third quarter at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
NBA Rookies

Rookie Outlook: Rockets' Reed Sheppard

As an diverse talent at Kentucky, Reed Sheppard begins his NBA career with a young Houston Rockets squad.

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Dillon Jones stands with Thunder general manager Sam Presti during an introductory press conference for the 2024 Thunder draft picks at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, June, 29, 2024.
NBA Rookies

Why Dillon Jones' Situation is Suitable in OKC

The former Weber State guard's unorthodox play style wouldn't mesh with a team much better than the one who drafted him. Landing in OKC, it seems like a great match for Dillon Jones.

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Mar 13, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; USC Trojans guard Isaiah Collier (1) shoots over Washington Huskies forward Wilhelm Breidenbach (32) during the second half at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
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Rookie Outlook: Jazz's Isaiah Collier

After just a season at USC, Isaiah Collier landed with the Utah Jazz at the tail end of the first round in June. What might he be capable of doing in his first NBA season?

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Nikola Topic stands with Thunder general manager Sam Presti during an introductory press conference for the 2024 Thunder draft picks at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, June, 29, 2024.
NBA Rookies

How Nikola Topic's Season-Ending Injury has Rendered him an Unconventional Advantage

The Thunder's new playmaking savant has to wait a season to make his NBA debut, but that isn't necessarily the worst problem for either party to have.

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