Giddey finishes strong with 14 points in OKC win (2:01)
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Josh Giddey drives for sweet reverse lay-in (0:18)
Lowe's League Pass Rankings! Breaking down NBA teams 30-11
From highlight potential to court design to blooper frequency to coaches making funny faces, we present teams 30 to 11 in ESPN's annual NBA League Pass Rankings.
Josh Giddey shines with 18 points on debut (1:14)
Lamelo Ball highlights vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (1:47)
NBA Power Rankings: Nets, Lakers and other preseason favorites
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Goorjian breaks down Giddey's talent & Tokyo squad decision (3:27)
NBA predictions: Why our West forecast has the Lakers and Clippers headed in opposite directions
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NBA offseason grades: Marks for the Lakers' remodel and every West team's summer
In case you missed it, the Lakers made some moves. But are LeBron & Co. any closer to a title? Kevin Pelton grades L.A.'s batch of deals and the offseasons of all 15 West teams.
NBA Power Rankings: Who are the league's best teams now?
Where do the Bucks, Nets, Lakers and every contender stand? We're taking stock of all 30 teams after the draft and free agency shook up the league's hierarchy.
Full NBA schedule drops for 2021-22 season
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Josh Hall reaches back for thunderous jam (0:22)
Kira Lewis Jr. makes a sweet pass (0:26)
Josh Giddey heads to locker room after injury (0:21)
Giddey flushes early slam vs. Pistons (0:18)
What the surprising Kemba Walker addition means for the Knicks' chances in 2021-22
The Knicks just made their biggest splash of the offseason. What does the deal mean for New York and its new point guard?
Sources: Kemba to join Knicks after OKC buyout
Kemba Walker plans to sign with the Knicks after his agents worked out a buyout with the Thunder, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Thunder lock up SGA with max rookie extension
The Thunder and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have agreed to a five-year, $172 million maximum rookie contract extension.
Trae Young, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander agree to max extensions (0:53)
NBA trade grades: What dealing Derrick Favors to OKC means for the Utah Jazz and Thunder
The Jazz sent center Derrick Favors and a future first to OKC to create some cap flexibility, while the Thunder acquired yet another first-round pick. Kevin Pelton hands out the grades.
OKC gets future first-rounder, Favors from Jazz
The Thunder, who already have 12 first-round picks above and beyond their own over the next five drafts, picked up another future No. 1 and center Derrick Favors from Utah for a 2027 second-rounder.
Aaron Wiggins' NBA draft profile (0:20)
Jeremiah Robinson-Earl's NBA draft profile (0:21)
NBA trade grades: Yes, the Thunder added more first-round picks to their treasure trove
Oklahoma City GM Sam Presti was at it again, swapping the No. 16 pick for two future first-rounders.
Tre Mann's NBA draft profile (0:27)
2021-22 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3 | 1 | .750 | - | L1 |
| Utah | 2 | 2 | .500 | 1 | W2 |
| Oklahoma City | 1 | 3 | .250 | 2 | L1 |
| Denver | 1 | 4 | .200 | 2.5 | W1 |
| Portland | 0 | 4 | .000 | 3 | L4 |
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Team Stats
Points Per Game105.028th
Rebounds Per Game45.66th
Assists Per Game22.127th
Points Allowed112.017th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(6) | Josh Giddey | SG | |
| 1(16) | Alperen Sengun | C | |
| 1(18) | Tre Mann | PG | Florida |
| 2(4) | Rokas Jokubaitis | PG | |
| 2(6) | Miles McBride | PG | West Virginia |
| 2(25) | Aaron Wiggins | SG | Maryland |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 22 | 50 | .306 |
| 2019-20 | 44 | 28 | .611 |
| 2018-19 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
| 2017-18 | 48 | 34 | .585 |