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Randall Sweet

Randall Sweet is a 2022 Oklahoma University graduate who has formerly written for the Norman Transcript and OU Daily. Randall also serves as the Communications Coordinator at Visit OKC.

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Why OKC Thunder Center Jaylin Williams Could See More Time on the Court in Game 2

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OKC Thunder Crowd Lives up to Expectations in Game 1 Against Pelicans

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Despite Lackluster Shooting Performance, Thunder Defense Leads to Narrow OKC Victory

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OKC Thunder Head Coach Mark Daigneault, Guard Cason Wallace Discuss Pelicans Matchup

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Advanced Statistics Show OKC Thunder Center Chet Holmgren's Rookie Year was Historic

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NBA Podcast Says OKC Thunder First Round Opponent 'Has a Good Shot at Taking Them Out'

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OKC Thunder Enter Postseason as Youngest One Seed in NBA History

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How OKC Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Pursued 'The Best Version' of Himself

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Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder's Comeback Win Over Sacramento

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OKC Thunder Center Chet Holmgren on How He's 'Gotten a lot better' in Rookie Season

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Ousmane Dieng Could Provide Spark off the Bench for OKC Thunder

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Two Recent NBA Mock Drafts Slot High-Profile College Guards to OKC Thunder

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Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder's Loss in Philadelphia

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How the Thunder's 'Big Three' Have Led OKC to Victory in Clutch Situations

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OKC Thunder Wing Jalen Williams Flashes Superstar Potential in New York

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Milwaukee Bucks Guard Patrick Beverley says OKC Thunder are "Too Young" to Make NBA Finals

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Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder's Near Collapse in New Orleans

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Despite a Successful Offense, OKC Thunder Struggle Getting to the Free Throw Line

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Four Potential OKC Thunder Draft Targets Playing in the Sweet 16

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Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams

Jalen Williams or Chet Holmgren: Who is the OKC Thunder’s No. 2 Option Moving Forward?

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Mar 14, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center.
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How OKC Thunder Assistant Chip Engelland Helped Lu Dort Improve from Beyond the Arc

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Mar 15, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Colorado Buffaloes forward Tristan da Silva (23) celebrates in the second half against the Washington State Cougars at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Select Stretch Forward in Lottery

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Kevin Durant
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OKC Thunder Could Reach 55 Wins for First Time in Eight Years

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Isaiah Joe
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Three Takeaways From the OKC Thunder's Narrow Victory over Memphis

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Gordon Hayward
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Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder's Loss to Indiana

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Cason Wallace
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OKC Thunder Guard Josh Giddey Praises Cason Wallace After Rookie's Career Night

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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OKC Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Nearing 30 Points Against Every Opposing NBA Team

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Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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OKC Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Addresses Comparisons to Team's Former 'Big Three'

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Mar 4, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) gets the rebound against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena.
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Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder’s Loss in LA

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kevin Durant
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Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder's Victory Over the Phoenix Suns

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Mike Muscala
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Why OKC Big Man Mike Muscala Could see Action in First Game Back with the Thunder

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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Popular NBA Podcast Talks OKC Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP Case

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Dec 1, 2022; Montverde, Florida, USA; Montverde Academy guard Liam McNeeley (30) looks to pass the ball over IMG Academy guard Jacoi Hutchinson (4) during the second half of the Sunshine Classic basketball tournament at Mills Championship Court on the campus of Montverde Academy. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Draft Coverage

ESPN Releases Initial 2025 NBA Mock Draft with Intriguing OKC Thunder Selection

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Gordon Hayward, Aaron Holiday, Houston Rockets
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Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder's Road Victory Over Houston

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Chet Holmgren, Rising Stars
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Why Thunder Rookie Chet Holmgren ‘Takes Pride’ Living in OKC

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Kyle Filipowski, Duke Blue Devils
Draft Coverage

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Make Consecutive Lottery Selections

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Kyle Filipowski
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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Select Former 5-star Recruit, Two International Prospects

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, NBA All-Star Game
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Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach Doc Rivers Praises OKC Thunder Standout After All-Star Game

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Mark Daigneault
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OKC Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Praises Head Coach at NBA All-Star Weekend

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Kyle Filipowski, Duke Blue Devils
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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Select Former 5-star Recruit in Top 10

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Isaiah Joe, Tyus Jones, Washington Wizards
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Comparing OKC Thunder Sharpshooter Isaiah Joe to NBA 3-Point Contest Participants

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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OKC Thunder Use Transition Opportunities to Take Down Sacramento

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Aaron Wiggins, Luka Doncic
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Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder's Blowout Loss to Dallas

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Kris Dunn, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Utah Jazz
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Three Takeaways From the OKC Thunder's Loss to Utah

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Nov 7, 2023; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Florida Gulf Coast Eagles forward Keeshawn Kellman (32) drives against Indiana Hoosiers center Kel'el Ware (1) in the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Draft Coverage

Why Kevin O'Connor Says the 2024 Draft Class is Advantageous for OKC Thunder

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PJ Washington, P.J. Washington, Charlotte Hornets
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Why the OKC Thunder Should Consider Trading for PJ Washington

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Mar 28, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; West forward Ron Holland (1) during the McDonald's All American Boy's high school basketball game at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Draft Coverage

Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Select Former 5-star Recruit with Lottery Pick

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Jan 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond (3) walks on the court in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
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NBA Mock Trade: OKC Thunder Add Veteran Big-Man to Bench Unit

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota Timberwolves
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Late Shot Selection Dooms Thunder Against Wolves as OKC Drops Second Consecutive Game

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder's Stunning Loss to Detroit

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Mark Daigneault
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OKC Thunder Head Coach Mark Daigneault a Candidate to Coach Western Conference All-Star Team

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder, Malcolm Brogdon, Portland Trail Blazers
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Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder's Thrilling Victory over Portland

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Chet Holmgren, Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
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OKC Thunder's Physicality Gives Them a Chance at Top Spot in the West

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Jalen Williams, Mikal Bridges, Brooklyn Nets
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Bleacher Report Mentions OKC Thunder as Potential Trade Partner in Nets Deal

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Shai Gileous-Alexander, Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
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Three Takeaways From the OKC Thunder's Saturday Night Win Over Minnesota

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Jalen Williams, OKC Thunder
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Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder’s Second Consecutive Loss

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Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers, Isaiah Joe, OKC Thunder
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Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder's Loss to the Los Angeles Lakers

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Chet Holmgren, Anthony Davis, Los Angeles Lakers
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OKC Thunder Featured on NBA MLK Day National TV Slate

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Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) smiles after scoring against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Paycom Center.
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How a 'Good Mentality' Helped the OKC Thunder Overcome Orlando

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Keyontae Johnson
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OKC Thunder Rookie Earning Votes for G League All-Star Game

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Jalen Williams
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OKC Thunder Announce New Partnership that will Broadcast Select Games on Local TV

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Dec 15, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) speaks to the media after the game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Draft Coverage

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Select Former NCAA Champion in First Round

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Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) warms up prior to the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.
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How the OKC Thunder can Bounce Back from Two Consecutive Losses

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Boston Celtics, OKC Thunder
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Three Takeaways from the OKC Thunder's Massive Victory Over Boston

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Cody Williams, Colorado
Draft Coverage

Potential OKC Thunder Target Rises on ESPN Draft Board

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Chet Holmgrem, Denver Nuggets
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OKC Thunder Rookie Chet Holmgren Continues to Impress in Fourth Consecutive Win

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Lu Dort, Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves
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Despite Success this Season, OKC Thunder Guard Lu Dort Says Team Has 'More to Prove'

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Jalen Williams, Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
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OKC Thunder Record Season-High Field Goal Percentage in Bounce Back Win

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Wendell Carter, Orlando Magic
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NBA Writer Pitches Two OKC Thunder Trade Ideas

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Dec 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7), and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrate after Chet Holmgren scores a basket against the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Paycom Center.
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OKC Thunder Big Man On Pace For Historic Rookie Season

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