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Sam Presti: “I think we lost out on a lot of team development”

Here’s Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti on the cumulative effect of dealing with injuries/different starting lineups during 2025-26. (via Oklahoma City Thunder): “I think in...

Sam Presti cites numbers backing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Oklahoma City Thunder executive Sam Presti cited several statistics while defending MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander against criticism regarding foul calls. Presti noted that Gilgeous-Alexander drew 415...

Sam Presti: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn’t seek calls

Oklahoma City Thunder executive Sam Presti strongly defended MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander against criticism that he relies on manipulating officials to draw fouls, arguing that...

Sam Presti dismisses criticism of Chet Holmgren’s development

Thunder general manager Sam Presti pushed back against criticism directed at Chet Holmgren following the Spurs series, arguing that the 24-year-old does not require...

Sam Presti backs Chet Holmgren after playoff struggles

Despite Chet Holmgren's disappointing performance in Oklahoma City's Western Conference Finals loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Thunder general manager Sam Presti made it...

Sam Presti’s vision turned Thunder into NBA favorites

The Oklahoma City Thunder have become the clear favorites to repeat as NBA champions after sweeping both the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles...

Sam Presti cites Robert Caro philosophy in team-building

Thunder general manager Sam Presti says part of his philosophy for building a championship-caliber roster comes from an unlikely source: Pulitzer Prize–winning author Robert...

Sam Presti on Thunder’s NBA title win: “Age is a number. Maturity is a...

Oklahoma City Thunder executive Sam Presti shared his thoughts Sunday night after the team secured its first NBA championship since relocating from Seattle in...

Sam Presti wins 2024-25 NBA Executive Award

Sam Presti has been honored as the 2024-25 NBA Basketball Executive of the Year, marking his first time receiving the prestigious award during his...

Sam Presti: Nobody puts more time or thought into what he’s doing and why...

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti is beyond impressed with how Chet Holmgren doesn't let his strong ambition get in the way of winning...

Sam Presti addresses Alex Caruso’s contract extension

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti recently spoke about Alex Caruso’s upcoming contract extension. Caruso's current deal with the Thunder expires at the end...

Sam Presti takes responsibility for Gordon Hayward trade outcome

In a candid admission, Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti shouldered the blame for the underwhelming outcome of Gordon Hayward's stint with the...

Sam Presti on Aleksej Pokusevski: “He’s better”

Serbian player Aleksej Pokusevski was among the topics of discussion as Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti opens the new season. “He’s had every...

Sam Presti on Vasilije Micic: “It’s probably a year-to-year thing”

The Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti revealed summer talks with Anadolu Efes star Vasilije Micic. “He’s really taken off since the time in...