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Thunder in the News: Presti refusing to part ways with PG

By Tony Heim

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 3: A close up shot of Paul George #13 of the OKC Thunder during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on January 3, 2018. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 3: A close up shot of Paul George #13 of the OKC Thunder during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA on January 3, 2018. Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – JUNE 27: Sam Presti of the OKC Thunder speaks to the media after a press conference on June 27, 2015 at Devon Tower in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images) /

There’s one thing OKC Thunder in the News and Paul George has in common: we’re here to stay (at least this season).

Happy Gameday Thunder Nation! Shake off that Phoenix Suns loss because we have a legitimate Playoff team visiting the Peake tonight. The Trail Blazers are playing without star point guard Damian Lillard, but as we all know, that far from guarantees a Thunder win. Will they ultimately pull it off? I don’t know, and I’m not here to make predictions. That’s what our full preview is for 😉

Woj “Bomb” allows Thunder fans’ to stop worrying

As if we didn’t already now this, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski made it official. Paul George will not be moving anywhere this season because the Thunder believe in themselves to make a big enough push in the Playoffs. Woj noted that George is solely focused on this year and this year only – that is also fantastic news. As long as PG isn’t listening to others, and as long as he keeps enjoying his time in Oklahoma City, I feel good about the Thunder’s chances of resigning him.

"Before the trade deadline, there are two answers that OKC GM Sam Presti probably won’t get from George and his agent, Aaron Mintz: 1. Yes, I plan to re-sign. 2.No, I plan to leave."

The key lies in the OKC outsiders

This belief lays true for virtually every contending team in any sport. The stars lay the foundation, but true success is impossible without talented role players. The Ringer’s Paolo Uggetti discussed Oklahoma City’s “others,” specifically Steven Adams, Andre Roberson…and Terrance Ferguson? Full disclosure: I don’t agree with him that Ferguson is the new sixth man for the Thunder. Other then that he’s spot on with everything he has to say.

"Adams credits the team’s recent improvement to simple execution, but also the extra time they’ve played together."

Explaining the inconsistent play with simply human psychology

And finally, we take a look at Thunder fans’ biggest complaint surrounding this team. Why do they always seem to step up for big games only to lose to the NBA’s worst rosters? Our writer Joshua Lea tackles that question with a wonderful answer, one we all can empathize with.

"When your boss says you’re working with this person, you instantly check out."

Next: Player grades from Thunder's loss to Phoenix

And that will do it for Tuesday’s edition of Thunder in the News! If you’re still thirsty for more content we’ve got you covered over on our home page with free agent targets, post-game analysis and even Christmas carols. Any type of articles you want, Thunderous Intentions has you covered.

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