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Derek Parker

Derek Parker

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Derek is the Publisher for InsideTheThunder.com and Draft Digest for Fan Nation, powered by Sports Illustrated. He has been a sports writer in the Oklahoma City market for five years now, primarily covering the Oklahoma City Thunder and NBA Draft.

Oct 26, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) arrives at United Center before an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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What Being on Netflix’s ‘Starting 5’ Means for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has earned another notch in his young and highly-accoladed NBA career.

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Oct 25, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) in the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
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Former Thunder Guard Continuing Scoring Dominance for Hornets

Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann’s enhanced scoring seems to be sticking around.

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Oct 15, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Ranking the OKC Thunder’s Best Trade Assets

A definitive ranking of Oklahoma City’s most valuable physical assets.

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Sep 30, 2024; Inglewood, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) talks with team owner Steve Ballmer during media day at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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How Kawhi Leonard’s Injury Affects the OKC Thunder

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has a new injury update that affects Oklahoma City.

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Oct 8, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) shoots a jumper from three-point range against the Miami Heat during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
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Former Thunder Guard Continues Hot Streak for Hornets

Former Oklahoma City sharpshooter seems to have found his groove in Charlotte.

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Sep 30, 2024; Chicago, Il, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) poses during Chicago Bulls Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Former Thunder Guard Plays First Game with Chicago Bulls

Former Oklahoma City guard Josh Giddey made his first in-game appearance for Chicago on Tuesday night.

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Isaiah Hartenstein is pictured during the Thunder media day at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
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New OKC Thunder Center Shows Off Versatility in Debut

New Oklahoma City acquisition Isaiah Hartenstein showed off his versatility in his debut game.

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Chet Holmgren is pictured during the Thunder media day at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
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How to Watch: OKC Thunder Preseason Opener vs San Antonio Spurs, Oct. 7

The Oklahoma City Thunder will begin their preseason slate on Monday in San Antonio against the Victor Wembanyama-less Spurs. Chris Paul, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort are also sidelined. Here is how to watch.

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Sep 30, 2024; Chicago, Il, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) speaks to the press during media day. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Former OKC Thunder Guard Ruptured Ligament at Olympics

Just a month removed from his trading from Oklahoma City, Josh Giddey ruptured a ligament in his ankle.

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Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) runs down the court between plays against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Can Ousmane Dieng Crack the OKC Thunder Rotation?

Will Year 3 of the Dieng experiment finally yield results?

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Apr 5, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (6) warms up before the game against the New York Knicks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
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The OKC Thunder Have the Deepest Guard Rotation in the League

 The Thunder are questionably the deepest team in the NBA. But they unquestionably have the deepest rotation of guards.

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Call of Duty NBA Summer League 2024, Encore, Las Vegas, Nevada - 13 July 2024
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Call of Duty Release Brings Life full Circle for Thunder Star Jalen Williams

For Jalen Williams, the upcoming Call of Duty offers a look into both the past and future.

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