Dustin McLaughlin

Dustin McLaughlin

Dustin has followed the Oklahoma City Thunder since their inception in 2008, and the NBA since the early 2000s. He's been scouting NBA prospects for 4 years and running.

Thunder Guard Vasilije Micic to Sit Out World Cup, Focus on Transition to NBA
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Thunder Guard Vasilije Micic to Sit Out World Cup, Focus on Transition to NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder’s new guard is skipping the World Cup in anticipation of his debut season in the NBA.

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Thunder Set for Ultra-Competitive Training Camp, Could Unlock Next Star This Summer
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Thunder Set for Ultra-Competitive Training Camp, Could Unlock Next Star This Summer

With limited opportunity and careers on the line, Oklahoma City’s next training camp should be highly competitive and could help them discover their next star.

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NBA Mock Trade: Lauri Markkanen Acquired by Western Conference Riser via Consolidation Trade
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NBA Mock Trade: Lauri Markkanen Acquired by Western Conference Riser via Consolidation Trade

Facing a roster crunch, the OKC Thunder swing for the fences on an Utah Jazz rising star for an immediate boost.

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Thunder Forward Jalen Williams Poised to Have Bigger Impact In 2023-24
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Thunder Forward Jalen Williams Poised to Have Bigger Impact In 2023-24

Jalen Williams' production exploded towards the end of his rookie season, and his impact could make an even greater impact in his sophomore year.

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Consolidation Trade Coming Soon for Oklahoma City Thunder?
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Consolidation Trade Coming Soon for Oklahoma City Thunder?

The Thunder's busy offseason could result in them having to make a consolidation trade sooner rather than later.

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Top Performers: Butler, Dieng Continue to Impress in Loss to Wizards
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Top Performers: Butler, Dieng Continue to Impress in Loss to Wizards

In their second to last outing in Las Vegas, the Thunder lost but Jared Butler and Ousmane Dieng continued their strong play against the Wizards.

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Cason Wallace’s Versatility On Full Display in Summer League
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Cason Wallace’s Versatility On Full Display in Summer League

Cason Wallace can plug himself into multiple roles as a rookie in OKC.

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Summer League: Thunder Squeak Past Pacers Behind Holmgren’s 25 Points, 5 Blocks
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Summer League: Thunder Squeak Past Pacers Behind Holmgren’s 25 Points, 5 Blocks

In what was an up and down game, the Thunder found just enough offense to brave several runs by the Pacers.

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Top Performers: Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace Shine Bright in Thunder’s Win Over Mavericks
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Top Performers: Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace Shine Bright in Thunder’s Win Over Mavericks

In Oklahoma City’s first game in Las Vegas, rookies Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace not only impressed, but paved the way to victory for the Thunder.

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OKC Thunder: Cason Wallace Catches Fire in Summer League Debut
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OKC Thunder: Cason Wallace Catches Fire in Summer League Debut

After finalizing his contract with the Thunder, Cason Wallace impressed in first summer league game.

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Top Performers: Mann Goes for 23 to Power Thunder Past Sixers, Dieng Bounces Back
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Top Performers: Mann Goes for 23 to Power Thunder Past Sixers, Dieng Bounces Back

The Thunder gave the Sixers all they could handle on Wednesday night, led by another productive outing from Tre Mann and a bounce-back game due from Ousmane Dieng.

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NBA Summer League: Jalen Williams, Tre Mann Shine to Defeat Utah Jazz
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NBA Summer League: Jalen Williams, Tre Mann Shine to Defeat Utah Jazz

Chet Holmgren played his first game of basketball since his unfortunate injury last summer, but it was Jalen Williams and Tre Mann who stole the show and led the Thunder to victory.

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