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Derek Parker

Derek Parker

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Derek Parker covers the National Basketball Association and has brought On SI five seasons of coverage across several different teams. He graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2020 and has experience working in print, video, and radio.

Mar 9, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) moves the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Nuggets Superstar Likely to Play vs. OKC Thunder

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic will warm up Monday with intent to play versus OKC.

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Mar 9, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) runs down the court after scoring against the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Twitter Reacts to OKC Thunder Beating Denver Nuggets

How social media reacted to the OKC Thunder’s routing of Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.

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Mar 2, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
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Checking in on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP Case

A late-season check on the OKC Thunder superstar’s MVP case.

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Mar 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts to a play during the third quarter against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images
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Lakers Offer New Playoff Threat to OKC Thunder

A new threat has emerged in the Western Conference.

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LISTEN: Talking OKC Thunder's Meltdown vs. Wolves, Chris Finch Comments

Thunder on SI’s Nick Crain joined Jerry Ramsey and Dylan Buckingham on 107.7 the Franchise’s afternoon show ‘TV on the Radio’ to talk OKC Thunder hoops.

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Feb 7, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA;Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) gestures towards forward Chet Holmgren (7) after a play against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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OKC Thunder Mostly Healthy for First Time This Season

For the first time this year, Oklahoma City’s win-now core will take the court.

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OKC Thunder: Shai Changes Representation, Teams to Fear in the West and Utah Jazz Preview

Thunder on SI’s Rylan Stiles joined Jerry Ramsey and Dylan Buckingham on 107.7 the Franchise’s afternoon show ‘TV on the Radio’ to talk OKC Thunder hoops.

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Feb 16, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Chuck’s Global Stars guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) of the Oklahoma City Thunder controls the ball during the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Beats Jalen Williams in NBA All-Star Game

On Sunday night, OKC Thunder guards faced off in the NBA All-Star competition.

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LISTEN: Talking OKC Thunder's Matchup with Heat, Shai's MVP run and the Mavericks Woes

Thunder on SI’s Nick Crain joined Jerry Ramsey and Dylan Buckingham on 107.7 the Franchise’s afternoon show ‘TV on the Radio’ to talk OKC Thunder hoops.

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Feb 11, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) holds his arm after falling against the Toronto Raptors in the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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76ers Woes Continue to Aid OKC Thunder

As Philadelphia’s struggles continue, the Oklahoma City draft cache continues to get better.

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Feb 4, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic is introduced at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Are Lakers a Threat to OKC Thunder in the West?

Are the Luka Doncic-led Lakers now a threat to Oklahoma City in coming out of the Western Conference?

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LISTEN: Talking NBA Trades, the OKC Thunder's Health and Biggest Adversary in the West

Thunder on SI’s Derek Parker joined Jerry Ramsey and Dylan Buckingham on 107.7 the Franchise’s afternoon show ‘TV on the Radio’ to talk OKC Thunder hoops.

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