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Randall Sweet

Randall Sweet

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Randall Sweet is a 2022 Oklahoma University graduate who has formerly written for the Norman Transcript and OU Daily. Randall also serves as the Communications Coordinator at Visit OKC.

Mar 8, 2025; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks forward Collin Murray-Boyles (30) goes to the basket against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Draft Coverage

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Two College Prospects in First Round

Oklahoma City has a chance to add two intriguing college prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft despite being one of the top teams in the NBA.

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Mar 7, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) before the start of a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Paycom Center.
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OKC Thunder Wing Lu Dort Debuts New Harden Shoes in Win Against Nuggets

Similar to one of his teammates, Oklahoma City's star defender got to don his own custom pair of James Harden's Adidas shoes.

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Feb 5, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs forward Asa Newell (14) controls the ball against the LSU Tigers during the second half at Stegeman Coliseum.
Draft Coverage

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Land 5-Star Freshman in Top 10

Oklahoma City managed to add three intriguing prospects in a recent mock draft despite being one of the best teams in the NBA.

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Feb 10, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) drives between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second half at Paycom Center.
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Two OKC Thunder Players to Selected to All-Defense Team in 'NBA Awards Check-In'

A popular NBA podcast recently discussed the NBA's end of season awards, with two Oklahoma City players earning spots on the show's All-Defense team.

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Nov 20, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) talk during a time out against the Portland Trail Blazers at Paycom Center.
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OKC Thunder Duo Makes History in Sunday Night Win Against Spurs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams helped power Oklahoma City to a 14-point win against the Spurs on Sunday night, making history in the process.

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Feb 28, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena.
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Two OKC Thunder Players Selected in First Three Picks of 2022 Redraft

A popular NBA podcast recently redrafted the 2022 NBA draft class, selecting two players from Oklahoma City in the top three.

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Feb 8, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) reacts after a dunk during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum.
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Why one National Media Member Believes Lakers won't be an Issue for OKC Thunder

After Los Angeles acquired Luka Doncic, some observers thought the Lakers would be a threat to Oklahoma City in the Western Conference.

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Feb 11, 2025; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward Will Riley (7) and teammates get a hand from the fans after a 83-78 win over the UCLA Bruins at State Farm Center.
Draft Coverage

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Two High-Upside Prospects in Top 20

Oklahoma City will have the opportunity to add more potential development pieces to its roster over the summer with multiple picks in the NBA Draft.

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Feb 13, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) dribbles around Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the first quarter at Target Center.
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Aaron Wiggins Continues to Emerge as OKC Thunder Sixth Man in Minnesota Win

Oklahoma City's Aaron Wiggins turned in another strong performance off the bench in the team's win against Minnesota on Sunday night.

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Feb 21, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe brings the ball up the court against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Delta Center.
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Three OKC Thunder Players Selected in Mock NBA Expansion Draft

Writers from a popular media outlet recently selected NBA players for a two-team expansion draft, with three players from Oklahoma City getting taken.

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Feb 10, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) blocks a shot by New Orleans Pelicans center Karlo Matkovic (17) during the first quarter at Paycom Center.
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Chet Holmgren's Rim Protection Makes OKC Thunder's Elite Defense Even Better

Oklahoma City has maintained one of the NBA's best defenses this season while missing of the team's best players for most of the year.

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Feb 11, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Carter Bryant (9) is guarded by Kansas State Wildcats guard David Castillo (10) during the first half at Bramlage Coliseum.
Draft Coverage

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Select High-Upside College Freshman

In a recent mock draft, Oklahoma City added one of the nation's top prospects in the 2024 recruiting class with the No. 22 pick.

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