Derek Parker

Derek Parker

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Derek Parker covers the National Basketball Association and has brought On SI five seasons of coverage across several different teams. He graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2020 and has experience working in print, video, and radio.

Apr 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first quarter during game two of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Social Media Reacts to OKC Thunder Beating Grizzlies in Game 2

Apr 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) screams after scoring a three point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Lu Dort Snubbed From NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year Award

Apr 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes up for a basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Social Media Reacts to OKC Thunder's Blowout of Grizzlies

Apr 16, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) celebrates with teammates after scoring a basket during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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OKC Thunder's First Round Matchup Down to Mavericks, Grizzlies

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LISTEN: Talking Thunder-Lakers and Luka Doncic's Dallas Return

Thunder on SI’s Nick Crain joined Jerry Ramsey and Daniel Bell on 107.7 the Franchise’s afternoon show ‘TV on the Radio’ to talk OKC Thunder hoops.

Apr 8, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) moves the ball down the court against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Social Media Reacts to OKC Thunder Crushing Lakers

How social media reacted to a highly entertaining game between OKC and Los Angeles.

Apr 6, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) runs off the court after his team beat the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Second Loss to Lakers Could Cause Postseason Worry for OKC Thunder

Should OKC drop a second-straight game to the Lakers, fans can officially start to worry about the postseason.

Apr 6, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) drives to the basket between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Social Media Reacts to Lakers' Blowout of OKC Thunder

How social media reacted to the Lakers thrashing of Oklahoma City on Sunday afternoon.

Mar 29, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) stands during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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OKC Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wins West Player of the Month

Oklahoma City’s superstar has earned the Player of the Month Award for March.

Mar 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) passes around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Social Media Reacts to Josh Giddey’s Return to OKC Thunder

How social media reacted to the Thunder's beatdown of the Bulls on Monday night.

Mar 25, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after the Thunder made a basket against the Sacramento Kings in the fourth quarter at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

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Could OKC Thunder Push for 70 Wins?

Oklahoma City has a remarkable feat in arm's reach as the regular season winds down.

Mar 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against LA Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) during the 4th quarter at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images

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OKC Thunder Expected to See Clippers in First Round of NBA Playoffs

The Thunder have the highest chance at seeing the LA Clippers in the first round.

Mar 2, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dunks in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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Jalen Williams’ Status for Bucks vs. OKC Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to win their third-straight game tonight.

Mar 2, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dunks in the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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OKC Thunder Star Not Expected to Miss Extended Time

Thunder standout Jalen Williams isn’t expected to miss major time due to a hip injury.

Mar 3, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) gestures after scoring against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Jalen Williams’ Status for Celtics vs. OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City lost its All-Star forward to injury on Monday.

Mar 9, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) moves the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Nuggets Superstar Likely to Play vs. OKC Thunder

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic will warm up Monday with intent to play versus OKC.