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Thunder's recent growth helped lure impressive big man away from New York
Isaiah Hartenstein has signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder. He inked a three-year, $87 million deal, thus earning himself a pay raise. Hartenstein impressed during his tenure with the New York Knicks. He entered the offseason as the hottest free-agent center on the market. During an exclusive interview with Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, Hartenstein admitted that Oklahoma City's stature as a genuine contender helped lure him away from the Big Apple.“I was going to make sure I was set for the rest of my life,” Hartenstein said. “But then at the same time, if it wasn’t a team...
On The Scene: JMASTY's Summer Showdown
For any form of art or creativity, the most difficult hurdle is often simply finding that elusive motivation that pushes us forward easily when it comes and stops us in our tracks when it doesn’t. For anyone creative, especially performers and live artists, there was arguably no more difficult...
Chet Holmgren amazed by Sam Presti, has full trust in how he operates Thunder
It appears the Oklahoma City Thunder have nailed their crown jewel pick of their recent rebuild with Chet Holmgren. The 22-year-old flourished in his rookie season and helped OKC become the youngest first seed in league history. The seven-footer averaged 16.5 points on 53% shooting, 7.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.3 blocks.
Here’s What It’s Like to See Oklahoma Film ‘Twisters’ In 4DX
One of the standout lines from "Twisters" comes from Glen Powell's character, a loose-cannon tornado wrangler, that has a callback to his followers, "If you feel it, chase it." Most Oklahomans have felt what it's like to be near tornadic weather, and for some, it becomes an addiction, which is why we have storm chasers and films like "Twisters" in the first place.
Warm, Sunny With Storm Chances On Saturday
The chances of storms return this weekend in Oklahoma. Scattered showers are more likely in western Oklahoma Saturday morning with highs reaching 90 in the afternoon. Sun and clouds are likely throughout the day with a slight storm chance statewide in the evening and overnight hours. What will the weather...
Norman police seek tips on go-kart driver who vandalized Westwood Golf Course
NORMAN, OKLA (KOKH) — The Norman Police Department (NPD) is seeking information on an individual involved in property damage. According to NPD, the suspect was caught on camera using a go-kart to cause damage on the Westwood Golf Course on July 9. If you have information regarding the individual,...
Signatures turned in for State Question 832 which would raise the minimum wage in Oklahoma
Raise the Wage Oklahoma turned in nearly twice as many signatures as needed to qualify State Question 832 to appear on a ballot, the group reported this week. They had 90 days to gather 92,263 signatures from registered Oklahoma voters, and say they ended up getting about 180,000. If passed, SQ832 would gradually raise the minimum wage in the state to $15.00 an hour by 2029. [See related story HERE]
OU Ranks Fourth In NIL Deals
The University of Oklahoma is among the colleges with the most Name, Image and Likeness deals. According to a recent study, OU ranked fourth in the nation with 268 NIL deals. The University of Florida topped the rankings with 498 deals where student athletes can receive compensation.
Authorities Investigating Homicide In SE OKC
Police say that a woman was found dead in southeast Oklahoma City on Thursday. Police discovered the woman's body in a pharmacy drive-through near Southeast 44th Street and South Shields Boulevard. The woman's body was found after a passerby reported it around 3:20 p.m. Officers are talking to people in...
Details emerge in case of OKC infant's death
A man has been arrested following the death of a 10-month-old child. About 6:40 p.m. Monday, Oklahoma City police responded to a call for a welfare check at an apartment in the 1900 block of Minnie Lane on the northwest side. ...
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