Joel Lorenzi
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Bulls, NBA for The Athletic. Past: Thunder for The Oklahoman. Mizzou alum. Out West forever.
Billy Donovan says Coby White “looked good” today. Went through contact and controlled scrimmaging before medical pulled him later for precautionary reasons. Bulls are off tomorrow, but he’ll go thru contact again Monday & Tuesday. Says he’s trending toward playing in opener.
October 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Billy Donovan says Coby White “looked good” today. Went through contact and controlled scrimmaging before medical pulled him later for precautionary reasons. Bulls are off tomorrow, but he’ll go thru contact again Monday & Tuesday. Says he’s trending toward playing in opener.
Asked Matas about wanting to be coached like an All-Defense guy.
“For me, it’s asking a lot of questions, asking players what they think.”
Does he seek others out?
“There’s a list. I talked to D Rose about his mentality. Just to see how he approached his 2nd year, the pressure.”
“For me, it’s asking a lot of questions, asking players what they think.”
Does he seek others out?
“There’s a list. I talked to D Rose about his mentality. Just to see how he approached his 2nd year, the pressure.”
October 8, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Asked Matas about wanting to be coached like an All-Defense guy.
“For me, it’s asking a lot of questions, asking players what they think.”
Does he seek others out?
“There’s a list. I talked to D Rose about his mentality. Just to see how he approached his 2nd year, the pressure.”
“For me, it’s asking a lot of questions, asking players what they think.”
Does he seek others out?
“There’s a list. I talked to D Rose about his mentality. Just to see how he approached his 2nd year, the pressure.”
Tuesday’s cover of The Oklahoman sports section 🏆
June 24, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Tuesday’s cover of The Oklahoman sports section 🏆
Jalen Williams is named to the All-NBA Third Team just a day removed from being named to Second Team All-Defense. Incredible All-Star, two-way season for him.
Williams got four 2nd place votes and 61 third place votes,
Williams got four 2nd place votes and 61 third place votes,
May 23, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Jalen Williams is named to the All-NBA Third Team just a day removed from being named to Second Team All-Defense. Incredible All-Star, two-way season for him.
Williams got four 2nd place votes and 61 third place votes,
Williams got four 2nd place votes and 61 third place votes,
Not news, but NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is officially an All-NBA First Teamer, his third consecutive such honor.
That ties legends like Allen Iverson, Kawhi Leonard and Steve Nash. That surpasses others, like Dwyane Wade and Russell Westbrook.
SGA’s selection was unanimous.
That ties legends like Allen Iverson, Kawhi Leonard and Steve Nash. That surpasses others, like Dwyane Wade and Russell Westbrook.
SGA’s selection was unanimous.
May 23, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Not news, but NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is officially an All-NBA First Teamer, his third consecutive such honor.
That ties legends like Allen Iverson, Kawhi Leonard and Steve Nash. That surpasses others, like Dwyane Wade and Russell Westbrook.
SGA’s selection was unanimous.
That ties legends like Allen Iverson, Kawhi Leonard and Steve Nash. That surpasses others, like Dwyane Wade and Russell Westbrook.
SGA’s selection was unanimous.
With SGA officially named MVP, here’s how voting played out. He won in a landslide, with 71 first-place votes:
May 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
With SGA officially named MVP, here’s how voting played out. He won in a landslide, with 71 first-place votes:
Caruso on OKC’s mentality in Game 6:
“Finish the job. You don’t wanna give a team fighting for their life any hope or belief. Probably the most dangerous thing you can do.
“We’re a win away from the conference finals… It’s not about ‘we got two chances to do it.’”
“Finish the job. You don’t wanna give a team fighting for their life any hope or belief. Probably the most dangerous thing you can do.
“We’re a win away from the conference finals… It’s not about ‘we got two chances to do it.’”
May 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Caruso on OKC’s mentality in Game 6:
“Finish the job. You don’t wanna give a team fighting for their life any hope or belief. Probably the most dangerous thing you can do.
“We’re a win away from the conference finals… It’s not about ‘we got two chances to do it.’”
“Finish the job. You don’t wanna give a team fighting for their life any hope or belief. Probably the most dangerous thing you can do.
“We’re a win away from the conference finals… It’s not about ‘we got two chances to do it.’”
Times/dates/TV for OKC’s second round series vs LAC/Denver.
Game 1 is Monday, 8:30 pm tip on TNT
Game 1 is Monday, 8:30 pm tip on TNT
May 3, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Times/dates/TV for OKC’s second round series vs LAC/Denver.
Game 1 is Monday, 8:30 pm tip on TNT
Game 1 is Monday, 8:30 pm tip on TNT
Paycom Center getting dressed on Game 2 Eve.
April 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Paycom Center getting dressed on Game 2 Eve.
Sunday’s sports cover of The Oklahoman
How Isaiah Hartenstein has embedded himself into Oklahoma City beyond the court, and why he’s wired to do so ⬇️
“I think it’s just bigger than us.”
www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...
How Isaiah Hartenstein has embedded himself into Oklahoma City beyond the court, and why he’s wired to do so ⬇️
“I think it’s just bigger than us.”
www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...
April 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Sunday’s sports cover of The Oklahoman
How Isaiah Hartenstein has embedded himself into Oklahoma City beyond the court, and why he’s wired to do so ⬇️
“I think it’s just bigger than us.”
www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...
How Isaiah Hartenstein has embedded himself into Oklahoma City beyond the court, and why he’s wired to do so ⬇️
“I think it’s just bigger than us.”
www.oklahoman.com/story/sports...
Asked Giddey about his desire to run an offense, and if this situation has been what he hoped for.
“Definitely. I’ve loved my time in Chicago. … With OKC, it’s more of a compliment to the team. I don’t wanna say my role got diminished, but it changed. …. My role in Chicago, I feel like it’s me.”
“Definitely. I’ve loved my time in Chicago. … With OKC, it’s more of a compliment to the team. I don’t wanna say my role got diminished, but it changed. …. My role in Chicago, I feel like it’s me.”
March 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Asked Giddey about his desire to run an offense, and if this situation has been what he hoped for.
“Definitely. I’ve loved my time in Chicago. … With OKC, it’s more of a compliment to the team. I don’t wanna say my role got diminished, but it changed. …. My role in Chicago, I feel like it’s me.”
“Definitely. I’ve loved my time in Chicago. … With OKC, it’s more of a compliment to the team. I don’t wanna say my role got diminished, but it changed. …. My role in Chicago, I feel like it’s me.”
Josh Giddey called OKC the “best team in the league.”
“I don’t ever sit here watching these guys hoping they lose or hoping they’re not the best team in the league. I’m genuinely happy for them. … I’m very grateful to be a part of building something here.”
“I don’t ever sit here watching these guys hoping they lose or hoping they’re not the best team in the league. I’m genuinely happy for them. … I’m very grateful to be a part of building something here.”
March 31, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Josh Giddey called OKC the “best team in the league.”
“I don’t ever sit here watching these guys hoping they lose or hoping they’re not the best team in the league. I’m genuinely happy for them. … I’m very grateful to be a part of building something here.”
“I don’t ever sit here watching these guys hoping they lose or hoping they’re not the best team in the league. I’m genuinely happy for them. … I’m very grateful to be a part of building something here.”
Tyrese Haliburton said SGA is the “MVP, no question.”
“I grew up in an era where the best player on the best team wins MVP every time. I think our era is kind of getting away from that a little bit…”
“I don’t have a vote, but if you took a player poll, I’m sure he would win.”
“I grew up in an era where the best player on the best team wins MVP every time. I think our era is kind of getting away from that a little bit…”
“I don’t have a vote, but if you took a player poll, I’m sure he would win.”
March 30, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Tyrese Haliburton said SGA is the “MVP, no question.”
“I grew up in an era where the best player on the best team wins MVP every time. I think our era is kind of getting away from that a little bit…”
“I don’t have a vote, but if you took a player poll, I’m sure he would win.”
“I grew up in an era where the best player on the best team wins MVP every time. I think our era is kind of getting away from that a little bit…”
“I don’t have a vote, but if you took a player poll, I’m sure he would win.”
Jalen Williams is working out at shootaround. I guess I wasn’t discreet enough.
“Yeah, get your (phone) out, I’m on the court today.”
“Yeah, get your (phone) out, I’m on the court today.”
March 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Jalen Williams is working out at shootaround. I guess I wasn’t discreet enough.
“Yeah, get your (phone) out, I’m on the court today.”
“Yeah, get your (phone) out, I’m on the court today.”
Missed a good bit of this, but Jaylin Williams’ teammates clearly thrilled that he’s got his second triple double this month. 19-17-11.
March 20, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Missed a good bit of this, but Jaylin Williams’ teammates clearly thrilled that he’s got his second triple double this month. 19-17-11.
Shai after 46 points, being face guarded, doubled, wrestled, and making a crucial play — a swing pass for a Cason Wallace 3 — to go up 109-102 in Detroit with 1:33 left last night.
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March 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Shai after 46 points, being face guarded, doubled, wrestled, and making a crucial play — a swing pass for a Cason Wallace 3 — to go up 109-102 in Detroit with 1:33 left last night.
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Daigneault was asked about his style of MVP campaign after Michael Malone has “beat the drum” for Jokic:
“I’m more focused on our team, and that’s a directive of Shai. Shai wants to focus on team success. All the interactions I have with him are about the team.”
“I’m more focused on our team, and that’s a directive of Shai. Shai wants to focus on team success. All the interactions I have with him are about the team.”
March 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Daigneault was asked about his style of MVP campaign after Michael Malone has “beat the drum” for Jokic:
“I’m more focused on our team, and that’s a directive of Shai. Shai wants to focus on team success. All the interactions I have with him are about the team.”
“I’m more focused on our team, and that’s a directive of Shai. Shai wants to focus on team success. All the interactions I have with him are about the team.”
Jokic on ASW with OKC’s staff: “Maybe that was the highlight of All-Star. I was in the locker room talking to those guys and I think I learned a lot. … how disciplined they are. They know exactly what they wanna do.
“If you’re a true basketball fan, you should appreciate them.”
“If you’re a true basketball fan, you should appreciate them.”
March 11, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Jokic on ASW with OKC’s staff: “Maybe that was the highlight of All-Star. I was in the locker room talking to those guys and I think I learned a lot. … how disciplined they are. They know exactly what they wanna do.
“If you’re a true basketball fan, you should appreciate them.”
“If you’re a true basketball fan, you should appreciate them.”
Same rotation guys available for OKC that were yesterday afternoon.
Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are listed on Denver’s injury report.
Gordon is OUT (right calf injury management/ankle sprain). Jokic & Murray are questionable.
Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are listed on Denver’s injury report.
Gordon is OUT (right calf injury management/ankle sprain). Jokic & Murray are questionable.
March 10, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Same rotation guys available for OKC that were yesterday afternoon.
Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are listed on Denver’s injury report.
Gordon is OUT (right calf injury management/ankle sprain). Jokic & Murray are questionable.
Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are listed on Denver’s injury report.
Gordon is OUT (right calf injury management/ankle sprain). Jokic & Murray are questionable.
