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Thunder Big Man “Hurt” After Shocking Offseason Trade
The Oklahoma City Thunder shocked the NBA world by earning the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference last season. En route to a 57-25 record, their best since the 2013-14 season, the Thunder were led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Coach of the Year Mark Daigneault. Ultimately, the team lost to the Dallas Mavericks in the second round. However, it is clear the Thunder are destined for greatness. And after their offseason moves this summer, the Thunder likely have further solidified themselves as title contenders. Most notably, the team traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for defensive ace Alex Caruso. While Caruso is an excellent acquisition for the Thunder, some within the organization were upset about moving on from Giddey. Most notably, Thunder big man Chet Holmgren recently spoke about being “hurt” after the trade.
Grade the Trade: Thunder land veteran power forward in new win-now proposal
The OKC Thunder are heading into the 2024-25 campaign with an overwhelming amount of optimism. After rattling off 57 wins, becoming the youngest team in league history to clinch a top-seed in a conference standings, and advancing to their first semifinals appearance in nearly a decade, this summer Mark Daigneault's already menacing Oklahoma City squad managed to get even more terrifying.
Hobby’s Hoagies brings East Coast-style sandwiches to Okie palates
Hobby’s Hoagies brings East Coast-style sandwiches to Okie palatesOver 30-plus years of business, Hobby’s helped define great sandwiches for generations of metro diners. Greg Elwell has this review. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press
A man was killed Friday night in an officer-involved shooting in Edmond.
One person was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Edmond. Emily Ward, Edmond Police public information officer, said police received a request to check for a suspicious person in the 1900 block of Three Stars Road just before 11 p.m. Friday. The address is near E Second Street and Bryant Avenue. ...
Mayor envisions Yukon as Oklahoma’s ‘live music capital’
Mayor Brian Pillmore delivered a compelling speech Aug. 13 to the Yukon Rotary Club at Johnny Carino’s, where he shared his vision for the future of Yukon, emphasizing the city’s potential to become the “live music capital of Oklahoma.”. Drawing inspiration from the multi-decade revitalization of Chattanooga,...
Heat warnings in effect for the majority of Texoma | 8/24 AM
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Good morning Texoma! Today is going to be another hot one for the area. Temperatures this afternoon will be well into the triple digits, and feel-like temperatures will likely get over 110 degrees at peak daytime heating. There is a low chance for rain this afternoon and evening (about 10% chance), but most of the area will remain dry.
Impact of Dell layoffs on Oklahoma City operations still uncertain
Two weeks after Dell announced employee layoffs throughout the company, no clear indication of the impact on its Oklahoma City office has been made available. About 1,600 employees were reported to be working for Dell in 2022 at its facility at 3501 SW 15. The company employs 12,000 worldwide. Despite numerous inquiries by The Oklahoman, Dell's media relations team in Oklahoma City declined to share current employment numbers or the extent of the share of the companywide...
Former Love County treasurer indicted, again
Former Love County Treasurer Lorry Hull has been accused in an indictment of embezzling $21,499 in public funds. The state's multicounty grand jury on Thursday returned the indictment charging Hull with seven felony counts of embezzlement by county treasurer. Prosecutors told the grand jury judge she is suspected of using the funds for...
Pawhuska, Dewey Do Battle in Pioneer Woman Classic
The Pawhuska Huskies were hosting the Pioneer Woman Classic last night. Rejoice Christian, Sperry and Dewey all made it to Ormond-Beach Memorial Stadium for a final tuneup before Week Zero gets underway next week. While each team faced off against eachother, it was Pawhuska and Dewey doing battle in the...
NSU awarded over $19M in grant funding for FY2024
TAHLEQUAH, Okla. – Northeastern State University received over $19 million in grants during the 2024 fiscal year, a historic milestone in the institution’s commitment to enhancing education and community service. The institution has seen significant growth in the procurement of grant funding which directly benefits the students and...
Blanchard Lions Gear Up To Defend State Title With Key Leadership
Blanchard is coming into the season as defending state champions for the first time in over a decade. Despite last season’s success, the players were as hungry as ever this offseason. “Regardless of state championship or not, we just try to emphasize the fact that there are going to...
Resilient and Sustainable Industrial Facility Blueprint
Lessons learned from retrofitting Johnson Controls Norman, OK manufacturing facility, created a blueprint for global customers. Being a true pioneer requires blazing the trail into uncharted territory and often “building the plane as you fly it.” Being the first at anything is inherently risky, but if you succeed, you lay down a path for others to follow. Johnson Controls knows that to help other organizations create smarter, healthier and more sustainable buildings, it first has to set the standard for what’s possible itself.
Rainforest Exhibit At Tulsa Zoo Grows Poison Dart Frogs Population
The Tulsa Zoo is growing its family. Zookeepers for the rainforest exhibit are breeding its poison dart frogs. It is done in four stages. First, the frogs lay their eggs in petri dishes. Then, zookeepers place the eggs in a humidified container and in two to three weeks tadpoles emerge.
Local Dog Trainer Turns Business Into National Franchise Success
A Tulsa dog trainer is growing his local business into a national franchise. Tip Top K9 was founded by Ryan Wimpey in 2010. Wimpey got into dog training to help a Schnauzer Terrier mix he had adopted from a local shelter. “Every behavioral problem that we literally help people with,...
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