2018–19 Oklahoma City Thunder season

2018–19 Oklahoma City Thunder season
Head coachBilly Donovan
General managerSam Presti
OwnersProfessional Basketball Club LLC
ArenaChesapeake Energy Arena
Results
Record49–33 (.598)
PlaceDivision: 4th (Northwest)
Conference: 6th (Western)
Playoff finishFirst Round
(lost to Trail Blazers 1–4)
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
TelevisionFox Sports Oklahoma
Radio
< 2017–18 2019–20 >

The 2018–19 Oklahoma City Thunder season was the 11th season of the franchise in Oklahoma City and the 53rd in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nick Collison (who had been with the franchise since it was based in Seattle), retired in May 2018 and was not on the roster for the first time since the 2002–03 season. The only remaining former SuperSonics' active players are Jeff Green and Kevin Durant, both of whom played their rookie seasons with the team in Seattle. Collison's retirement also left Russell Westbrook as the longest tenured Thunder player and last remaining player on the roster from the 2011–12 season in which they won the Western Conference and went to the NBA Finals. On March 20, 2019, the Thunder retired Collison's No. 4 jersey, becoming the first Thunder player and the last former Sonic player to have their jersey retired. The Thunder had the fourth best team defensive rating in the NBA.[1]

Despite speculation that Paul George would sign with his hometown team, the Los Angeles Lakers, in the off-season, George instead re-signed with the Thunder on June 30, 2018, exactly a year after he was traded to the team from the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder then clinched another playoff season due to the Kings loss to the Rockets on March 30.

In the playoffs, the Thunder were eliminated by the Portland Trail Blazers in the First Round thanks to a Damian Lillard series-clinching three pointer over Paul George in Game 5. This marked the third consecutive season the Thunder was eliminated in the First Round. After 11 years, this season also marked the end of an era as Russell Westbrook was traded to the Houston Rockets following this season, and reunited him with former Thunder teammate James Harden, whom had played for the team from the 2009 to 2012 seasons.

Previous season

The Thunder finished the 2017–18 season 48–34 to finish in second place in the Northwest Division, fourth in the Western Conference and qualified for the playoffs. Last season featured the acquisitions of Paul George and Carmelo Anthony to a form a "Big Three" with reigning MVP Russell Westbrook. The Thunder however fell in the first round to the Utah Jazz in six games.

Offseason

Draft picks

Hamidou Diallo was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Main article: 2018 NBA draft
Round Pick Player Position Nationality College/Club team
2 53 Devon Hall SG  United States Virginia
2 57 Kevin Hervey PF  United States Texas-Arlington
Hamidou Diallo was later traded to the Thunder via Charlotte Hornets

The Thunder had two second-round picks entering the draft.[2] The Thunder traded their 2018 first-round pick in the Enes Kanter trade to the Utah Jazz back in 2015 which was later traded by the Jazz to the Minnesota Timberwolves.[3] The Thunder's other second-round pick was originally acquired from the Boston Celtics as a result of the Perry Jones trade in 2015.[4]

On draft night, the Thunder traded a 2019 second-round pick and cash considerations to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for the draft rights to Hamidou Diallo, the forty-fifth pick. The trade was later finalized on July 6.[5]

The Thunder, after the 2018 NBA draft night and the conclusion of player acquisitions and transactions, ended with Kentucky guard Hamidou Diallo, Virginia guard Devon Hall and Texas-Arlington forward Kevin Hervey.[6]

Trades

On July 20, the Thunder traded Dakari Johnson and cash considerations to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Rodney Purvis in an effort for payroll relief.[7] By trading Johnson's guaranteed contract for Purvis's non-guaranteed contract, the Thunder saved nearly $6.6 million in luxury tax savings.[8] On July 23, the Thunder then traded Rodney Purvis to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Abdel Nader and cash considerations.[9]

Dennis Schröder was traded to the Thunder.

On July 25, the Thunder traded Carmelo Anthony and a 2022 protected first-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks in a three team trade, for Dennis Schröder from Atlanta and Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot from Philadelphia.[10] Coming off his lowest scoring season, Anthony saw his role and playing time dwindle during the season and playoffs. After the season ended, Anthony rejected the idea of coming off the bench, saying it was "out of the question", while preferring to play with the ball in his hands more. Following the Thunder's defeat against the Utah Jazz, Anthony was the focal point of trade talks in order to save on the luxury tax bill for next season.[11]

I want to take this opportunity to thank Carmelo Anthony and acknowledge his professionalism and contributions during his time with the Thunder. Although his tenure was only one year, the fact that Melo is a part of our history is important to us. We appreciate Carmelo and his agent Leon Rose for their collaboration and communication as we worked to resolve the situation in a fashion that was suitable to everyone. We wish Melo and his family nothing but the best in the future.[12]

— Sam Presti

In exchange for Anthony, the Thunder received Dennis Schröder and Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot. Schröder came off the 2017-18 season as the leading scorer for the Hawks, averaging 19.4 points. The past two seasons, Schröder had developed into a starter leading the Hawks to a playoff appearance in 2017. Luwawu-Cabarrot came to the Thunder after two seasons with the 76ers since being selected 24th overall in the 2016 NBA draft.

Free agency

Nick Collison spent 15 seasons with the Thunder.
Main article: List of 2018–19 NBA season transactions

For this offseason, free agency began on July 1, 2018, while the July moratorium ended on July 6. Corey Brewer, Nick Collison, Raymond Felton, P.J. Dozier, Paul George, Jerami Grant, Daniel Hamilton and Josh Huestis were set to hit unrestricted free agency. On May 10, Nick Collison announced his retirement after 15 years with the Thunder dating back to the Seattle SuperSonics. Collison appeared in 910 games and 91 playoff games with career averages of 5.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists.[13]

For the Thunder, Nick Collison was one of those players. Nick has helped define the standards we work by on a day-to-day basis, on and off the court and has become synonymous with the Thunder shield. He is a craftsman; tough, selfless and humble. He brought the best of himself his entire career each day he walked through the door. As result of his consistency and longevity, his contributions to our culture and community will have a lasting effect. That is rare in any industry, but especially professional sports. Many thanks to Nick and his wonderful family for being such an important part to writing our history and helping to set the course. In doing so, he has set the standards for professionalism and consistency for the years ahead and therefore, will always be part of the Thunder.[14]

— Sam Presti
Paul George was re-signed to a multi-year contract.

On June 30, it was reported that Paul George agreed to a four-year, $137 million deal to stay with the Thunder, which he later signed on July 6.[15][16] After informing the Indiana Pacers that he would not re-sign with them, opting to join the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency, the Thunder spent the year recruiting George to sign long-term after trading for him. Since the 2017-18 season ended, the Thunder convinced George to stay, hinging his trust on Sam Presti and his strong relationship with Russell Westbrook.[17]

Here they have made a huge risk in trading for me, knowing I have one year on my deal. But I felt I didn't finish as strong as I could have. Just knowing you left something on the table, even to this point now, it weighs on me.[18]

— Paul George

The same night on June 30, it was reported that Jerami Grant agreed to a three-year, $27 million deal to stay with the Thunder, which he later signed on July 7.[19][20] On July 3, it was reported that Raymond Felton agreed to a new contract to stay with the Thunder, which he later signed on July 12.[21][22] Brewer, Dozier, Hamilton and Huestis, who were not re-signed, joined the Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, Atlanta Hawks and the Austin Spurs of the NBA G League respectively.

On July 2, it was reported that Nerlens Noel agreed to a two-year, minimum deal with the Thunder, which he later signed on July 6.[23][24][25] Noel spent the 2017-18 season with the Dallas Mavericks. On July 7, Deonte Burton signed a two-way contract with the Thunder. Burton spent the 2017–18 season with the Wonju DB Promy in the Korean Basketball League before playing for the Thunder in the 2018 NBA Summer League.[26] To fill in the other slot, Tyler Davis signed a two-way contract with the Thunder on August 13. Davis came undrafted out of Texas A&M.[27]

On August 31, Kyle Singler was waived by the Thunder with the stretch provision.[28] By waiving Singler, the Thunder saved more than $20 million in luxury taxes.[29]

Front office and coaching changes

On August 20, the Thunder announced Bob Beyer as an assistant coach. Beyer joins the Thunder after serving as an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons with most recently being the associate head coach for the last two seasons.[30]

Roster

2018–19 Oklahoma City Thunder roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From
C 12 Adams, Steven 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 265 lb (120 kg) 1993-07-20 Pittsburgh
SG 30 Burton, Deonte 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 1994-01-31 Iowa State
SG 6 Diallo, Hamidou 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 198 lb (90 kg) 1998-07-31 Kentucky
PG 8 Evans, Jawun (TW) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1996-07-26 Oklahoma State
PG 2 Felton, Raymond 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1984-06-26 North Carolina
SG 23 Ferguson, Terrance 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1998-05-17 Advanced Prep International (TX)
SF 13 George, Paul 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1990-05-02 Fresno State
PF 9 Grant, Jerami 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1994-03-12 Syracuse
SF 15 Grantham, Donte (TW) 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1995-03-19 Clemson
PF 5 Morris, Markieff 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 245 lb (111 kg) 1989-09-02 Kansas
SF 11 Nader, Abdel 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1993-09-25 Iowa State
C 3 Noel, Nerlens 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 230 lb (104 kg) 1994-04-10 Kentucky
PF 54 Patterson, Patrick 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 230 lb (104 kg) 1989-03-14 Kentucky
SG 21 Roberson, André 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1991-12-04 Colorado
PG 17 Schröder, Dennis 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 172 lb (78 kg) 1993-09-15 Germany
PG 0 Westbrook, Russell 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1988-11-12 UCLA
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (GL) On assignment to G League affiliate
  • (TW) Two-way affiliate player
  • Injured Injured

Roster
Last transaction: March 27, 2019

Salaries

Player Salary
Russell Westbrook $35,654,150
Paul George $30,560,700
Steven Adams $24,157,304
Dennis Schroder $15,500,000
Andre Roberson $10,000,000
Jerami Grant $8,653,847
Patrick Patterson $5,451,600
Alex Abrines ‡ $3,575,183
Raymond Felton $2,393,887
Terrance Ferguson $2,118,840
Nerlens Noel $1,757,429
Abdel Nader $1,378,242
Kyle Singler ‡ $999,200
Hamidou Diallo $838,464
Markieff Morris $573,295
Deonte Burton $151,587
Scotty Hopson ‡ $85,458
Richard Solomon ‡ $47,371
Total $134,896,557

All 2018-19 salaries.[31]
‡ Waived with guaranteed money

Standings

Game log

Preseason

2018 preseason game log
Total: 3–1 (home: 2–1; road: 1–0)
Preseason: 3–1 (home: 2–1; road: 1–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 October 3 Detroit L 91–97 Dennis Schroder (21) Steven Adams (12) Dennis Schroder (9) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		0–1
2 October 5 @ Minnesota W 113–101 Paul George (23) Steven Adams (13) Dennis Schroder (6) Target Center
9,807 		1–1
3 October 7 Atlanta W 113–94 Paul George (22) Steven Adams (9) Dennis Schroder (6) BOK Center
14,470 		2–1
4 October 9 Milwaukee W 119–115 (OT) Paul George (26) Nerlens Noel (14) Abdul Gaddy (5) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		3–1
2018–19 season schedule

Regular season

2018–19 game log
Total: 49–33 (home: 27–14; road: 22–19)
October: 2–4 (home: 2–2; road: 0–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 October 16 @ Golden State L 100–108 Paul George (27) Steven Adams (11) Dennis Schroder (6) Oracle Arena
19,596 		0–1
2 October 19 @ LA Clippers L 92–108 Paul George (20) Steven Adams (18) Dennis Schroder (8) Staples Center
14,816 		0–2
3 October 21 Sacramento L 120–131 Russell Westbrook (32) Steven Adams (14) Russell Westbrook (8) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		0–3
4 October 25 Boston L 95–101 Paul George (22) Russell Westbrook (15) Russell Westbrook (8) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		0–4
5 October 28 Phoenix W 117–110 Russell Westbrook (23) Nerlens Noel (15) Russell Westbrook (7) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		1–4
6 October 30 LA Clippers W 128–110 George & Westbrook (32) Paul George (12) Russell Westbrook (9) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		2–4
November : 12–3 (home: 7–1; road: 5–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
7 November 1 @ Charlotte W 111–107 Russell Westbrook (29) Steven Adams (12) Russell Westbrook (10) Spectrum Center
14,583 		3–4
8 November 2 @ Washington W 134–111 Russell Westbrook (23) Nerlens Noel (7) Russell Westbrook (12) Capital One Arena
20,409 		4–4
9 November 5 New Orleans W 122–116 Paul George (23) Steven Adams (8) Russell Westbrook (9) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		5–4
10 November 7 @ Cleveland W 95–86 Dennis Schroder (28) Steven Adams (13) George & Adams & Ferguson & Felton (2) Quicken Loans Arena
19,432 		6–4
11 November 8 Houston W 98–80 Paul George (20) Paul George(11) Paul George (6) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		7–4
12 November 10 @ Dallas L 96–111 George & Adams (20) George & Adams (13) Paul George (6) American Airlines Center
19,818 		7–5
13 November 12 Phoenix W 118–101 Paul George (32) Paul George (8) Dennis Schroder (9) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		8–5
14 November 14 New York W 128–103 Paul George (35) Paul George (7) Dennis Schroder (12) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		9–5
15 November 17 @ Phoenix W 110–100 Paul George (32) Paul George (11) Dennis Schroder (7) Talking Stick Resort Arena
16,376 		10–5
16 November 19 @ Sacramento L 113–117 Russell Westbrook (29) Steven Adams (15) Russell Westbrook (7) Golden 1 Center
16,250 		10–6
17 November 21 @ Golden State W 123–95 Dennis Schroder (32) Adams, Grant, Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (13) Oracle Arena
19,596 		11–6
18 November 23 Charlotte W 109–104 Russell Westbrook (30) Russell Westbrook (12) Russell Westbrook (8) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		12–6
19 November 24 Denver L 98–105 Paul George (24) Steven Adams (14) Russell Westbrook (12) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		12–7
20 November 28 Cleveland W 100–83 Russell Westbrook (23) Russell Westbrook (18) Russell Westbrook (15) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		13–7
21 November 30 Atlanta W 124–109 Russell Westbrook (23) Steven Adams (13) Russell Westbrook (10) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		14–7
December : 9–6 (home: 4–1; road: 5–5)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
22 December 3 @ Detroit W 110–83 Steven Adams (21) Paul George (10) Schroder, Westbrook (6) Little Caesars Arena
14,372 		15–7
23 December 5 @ Brooklyn W 114–112 Paul George (47) George & Westbrook (15) Russell Westbrook (17) Barclays Center
13,161 		16–7
24 December 7 @ Chicago L 112–114 Russell Westbrook (24) Russell Westbrook (17) Russell Westbrook (13) United Center
19,842 		16–8
25 December 10 Utah W 122–113 Paul George (31) Russell Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (10) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		17–8
26 December 12 @ New Orleans L 114–118 Paul George (25) Paul George (11) Russell Westbrook (7) Smoothie King Center
14,450 		17–9
27 December 14 @ Denver L 98–109 Paul George (32) Russell Westbrook (14) Russell Westbrook (8) Pepsi Center
19,520 		17–10
28 December 15 LA Clippers W 110–104 Paul George (33) Russell Westbrook (9) Russell Westbrook (12) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		18–10
29 December 17 Chicago W 121–96 Paul George (24) Russell Westbrook (16) Russell Westbrook (11) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		19–10
30 December 19 @ Sacramento W 132–113 Paul George (43) Steven Adams (23) Russell Westbrook (17) Golden 1 Center
17,583 		20–10
31 December 22 @ Utah W 107–106 Paul George (43) Paul George (14) Russell Westbrook (9) Vivint Smart Home Arena
19,111 		21–10
32 December 23 Minnesota L 112–114 Paul George (31) Paul George (11) Russell Westbrook (10) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		21–11
33 December 25 @ Houston L 109–113 Paul George (28) Paul George (14) Russell Westbrook (9) Toyota Center
18,055 		21–12
34 December 28 @ Phoenix W 118–102 Russell Westbrook (40) Steven Adams (13) Russell Westbrook (8) Talking Stick Resort Arena
18,055 		22–12
35 December 30 @ Dallas L 103–105 Paul George (36) Westbrook, Adams (9) Russell Westbrook (8) American Airlines Center
20,380 		22–13
36 December 31 Dallas W 122–102 Russell Westbrook (32) Steven Adams (13) Russell Westbrook (11) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		23–13
January : 9–5 (home: 4–3; road: 5–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
37 January 2 @ LA Lakers W 107–100 Paul George (37) Russell Westbrook (16) Russell Westbrook (10) Staples Center
18,997 		24–13
38 January 4 @ Portland W 111–109 Paul George (37) Steven Adams (12) Russell Westbrook (7) Moda Center
19,393 		25–13
39 January 6 Washington L 98–116 Russell Westbrook (22) Russell Westbrook (15) Russell Westbrook (13) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		25–14
40 January 8 Minnesota L 117–119 Paul George (27) Steven Adams (12) Russell Westbrook (16) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		25–15
41 January 10 @ San Antonio L 147–154 (2OT) Paul George (30) Russell Westbrook (13) Russell Westbrook (24) AT&T Center
18,354 		25–16
42 January 12 San Antonio W 122–112 Russell Westbrook (24) Paul George (11) Russell Westbrook (7) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		26–16
43 January 15 @ Atlanta L 126–142 Russell Westbrook (31) Paul George (11) Russell Westbrook (8) State Farm Arena
15,045 		26–17
44 January 17 LA Lakers L 128–138 (OT) Paul George (27) Steven Adams (15) Russell Westbrook (13) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		26–18
45 January 19 @ Philadelphia W 117–115 Paul George (31) Russell Westbrook (10) Russell Westbrook (6) Wells Fargo Center
20,646 		27–18
46 January 21 @ New York W 127–109 Paul George (31) Russell Westbrook (10) Russell Westbrook (9) Madison Square Garden
19,493 		28–18
47 January 22 Portland W 123–114 Russell Westbrook (29) Russell Westbrook (10) Russell Westbrook (14) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		29–18
48 January 24 New Orleans W 122–116 Russell Westbrook (23) Russell Westbrook (17) Russell Westbrook (16) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		30–18
49 January 27 Milwaukee W 118–112 Paul George (36) Russell Westbrook, George (13) Russell Westbrook (11) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		31–18
50 January 29 @ Orlando W 126–117 Paul George (37) Russell Westbrook (14) Russell Westbrook (14) Amway Center
16,341 		32–18
February : 6–5 (home: 4–2; road: 2–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
51 February 1 @ Miami W 118–102 Paul George (43) Russell Westbrook (12) Russell Westbrook (14) American Airlines Arena
19,600 		33–18
52 February 3 @ Boston L 129–134 Paul George (37) Russell Westbrook (12) Russell Westbrook (16) TD Garden
18,624 		33–19
53 February 5 Orlando W 132–122 Paul George (39) Russell Westbrook (15) Russell Westbrook (16) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		34–19
54 February 7 Memphis W 117–95 Paul George (27) Russell Westbrook (13) Russell Westbrook (15) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		35–19
55 February 9 @ Houston W 117–112 Paul George (45) Russell Westbrook (12) Russell Westbrook (11) Toyota Center
18,061 		36–19
56 February 11 Portland W 120–111 Paul George (47) Russell Westbrook (14) Russell Westbrook (11) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		37–19
57 February 14 @ New Orleans L 122–131 Russell Westbrook (44) Russell Westbrook (14) Russell Westbrook (11) Smoothie King Center
15,686 		37–20
All-Star Break
58 February 22 Utah W 148–147 (2OT) Paul George (45) Russell Westbrook (15) Russell Westbrook (8) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		38–20
59 February 23 Sacramento L 116–119 Russell Westbrook (41) Paul George (13) Paul George (5) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		38–21
60 February 26 @ Denver L 112–121 Paul George (25) Russell Westbrook (14) Russell Westbrook (9) Pepsi Center
18,378 		38–22
61 February 28 Philadelphia L 104–108 Grant, Westbrook (23) Steven Adams (14) Russell Westbrook (11) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		38–23
March : 6–10 (home: 3–5; road: 3–5)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
62 March 2 @ San Antonio L 102–116 Russell Westbrook (19) Steven Adams (13) Russell Westbrook (8) AT&T Center
18,439 		38–24
63 March 3 Memphis W 99–95 Russell Westbrook (22) Steven Adams (26) Dennis Schroder (6) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		39–24
64 March 5 @ Minnesota L 120–131 Paul George (25) Russell Westbrook (13) Russell Westbrook (6) Target Center
15,728 		39–25
65 March 7 @ Portland W 129–121 (OT) Russell Westbrook (37) Paul George (14) Paul George (6) Moda Center
20,037 		40–25
66 March 8 @ LA Clippers L 110–118 Russell Westbrook (32) Steven Adams (10) Russell Westbrook (7) Staples Center
17,915 		40–26
67 March 11 @ Utah W 98–89 Dennis Schroder (24) George, Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (8) Vivint Smart Home Arena
18,306 		41–26
68 March 13 Brooklyn W 108–96 Russell Westbrook (31) Russell Westbrook (12) Russell Westbrook (11) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		42–26
69 March 14 @ Indiana L 106–108 Paul George (36) Russell Westbrook (14) Russell Westbrook (11) Bankers Life Fieldhouse
16,656 		42–27
70 March 16 Golden State L 88–110 Paul George (29) Paul George (13) Russell Westbrook (9) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		42–28
71 March 18 Miami L 107–116 Paul George (31) Steven Adams (12) Dennis Schroder (6) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		42–29
72 March 20 Toronto L 114–123 (OT) Russell Westbrook (42) Jerami Grant (14) Russell Westbrook (6) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		42–30
73 March 22 @ Toronto W 116–109 Paul George (28) Russell Westbrook (12) Russell Westbrook (13) Scotiabank Arena
20,014 		43–30
74 March 25 @ Memphis L 103–115 Paul George (30) Paul George (12) Russell Westbrook (7) FedExForum
15,144 		43–31
75 March 27 Indiana W 107–99 Steven Adams (25) Steven Adams (12) Russell Westbrook (12) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		44–31
76 March 29 Denver L 105–115 Russell Westbrook (27) George, Westbrook (9) Russell Westbrook (9) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		44–32
77 March 31 Dallas L 103–106 Paul George (27) Steven Adams (15) Russell Westbrook (11) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		44–33
April : 5–0 (home: 3–0; road: 2–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
78 April 2 LA Lakers W 119–103 Jerami Grant (22) Russell Westbrook (20) Russell Westbrook (21) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		45–33
79 April 5 Detroit W 123–110 Paul George (30) Steven Adams (14) Russell Westbrook (15) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		46–33
80 April 7 @ Minnesota W 132–126 George, Westbrook (27) Russell Westbrook (10) Russell Westbrook (15) Target Center
18,978 		47–33
81 April 9 Houston W 112–111 Russell Westbrook (29) Steven Adams (13) Russell Westbrook (10) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		48–33
82 April 10 @ Milwaukee W 127–116 Dennis Schroder (32) Russell Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (17) Fiserv Forum
18,082 		49–33
2018–19 season schedule

Playoffs

See also: 2019 NBA Playoffs
2019 playoff game log
First Round: 1–4 (home: 1–1; road: 0–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Series
1 April 14 @ Portland L 99–104 Paul George (26) George, Westbrook (10) Russell Westbrook (10) Moda Center
19,886 		0–1
2 April 16 @ Portland L 94–114 Paul George (27) Adams, Westbrook (9) Russell Westbrook (11) Moda Center
20,041 		0–2
3 April 19 Portland W 120–108 Russell Westbrook (33) Steven Adams (7) Russell Westbrook (11) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		1–2
4 April 21 Portland L 98–111 Paul George (32) Paul George (10) Russell Westbrook (7) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203 		1–3
5 April 23 @ Portland L 115–118 Paul George (36) Russell Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (14) Moda Center
20,241 		1–4
2019 playoff schedule

Player statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

Regular season

Oklahoma City Thunder statistics
Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
Alex Abrines ‡ 31 2 19.0 35.7% 32.3% 92.3% 1.5 0.6 0.5 0.2 5.3
Steven Adams 80 80 33.4 59.5% 0.0% 50.0% 9.5 1.6 1.5 1.0 13.9
Deonte Burton 32 0 7.5 40.2% 29.6% 66.7% 0.9 0.3 0.2 0.3 2.6
Tyler Davis ‡ 1 0 1.0 0.0% - - 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Hamidou Diallo 51 3 10.3 45.5% 16.7% 61.0% 1.9 0.3 0.4 0.2 3.7
Jawun Evans ≠ 1 0 1.0 0.0% 0.0% - 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Raymond Felton 33 0 11.5 40.7% 32.8% 92.3% 1.0 1.6 0.3 0.2 4.3
Terrance Ferguson 74 74 26.1 42.9% 36.6% 72.5% 1.9 1.0 0.5 0.2 6.9
Paul George 77 77 36.9 43.8% 38.6% 83.9% 8.2 4.1 2.2 0.4 28.0
Jerami Grant 80 77 32.7 49.7% 39.2% 71.0% 5.2 1.0 0.8 1.3 13.6
Donte Grantham ≠ 3 0 0.7 0.0% 0.0% - 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot † 21 1 5.9 30.2% 22.7% 66.7% 0.9 0.2 0.2 0.0 1.7
Markieff Morris ≠ 24 1 16.1 39.1% 33.9% 73.7% 3.8 0.8 0.5 0.1 6.5
Abdel Nader 61 1 11.4 42.3% 32.0% 75.0% 1.9 0.3 0.3 0.2 4.0
Nerlens Noel 77 2 13.7 58.7% - 68.4% 4.2 0.6 0.9 1.2 4.9
Patrick Patterson 63 5 13.7 37.4% 33.6% 63.3% 2.3 0.5 0.3 0.2 3.6
André Roberson - - - - - - - - - - -
Dennis Schröder 79 14 29.3 41.4% 34.1% 81.9% 3.6 4.1 0.8 0.2 15.5
Russell Westbrook 73 73 36.0 42.8% 29.0% 65.6% 11.1 10.7 1.9 0.5 22.9
  Led team in statistic

After all games.[32]
‡ Waived during the season
† Traded during the season
≠ Acquired during the season

Playoffs

Oklahoma City Thunder statistics
Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
Steven Adams 5 5 31.8 66.7% 0.0% 37.5% 7.2 1.4 1.0 1.0 11.8
Deonte Burton 3 0 1.3 20.0% 0.0% - 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7
Raymond Felton 5 0 11.4 30.8% 25.0% 50.0% 0.6 0.6 0.8 0.2 2.2
Terrance Ferguson 5 5 25.6 36.0% 38.9% - 2.4 1.2 0.4 0.0 5.0
Paul George 5 5 40.8 43.6% 31.9% 81.6% 8.6 3.6 1.4 0.2 28.6
Jerami Grant 5 5 35.2 50.0% 45.0% 69.2% 5.6 0.8 0.6 2.0 11.6
Markieff Morris 5 0 11.8 31.3% 28.6% 77.8% 2.6 1.0 0.2 0.6 3.8
Abdel Nader 3 0 1.7 50.0% - - 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.7
Nerlens Noel 5 0 12.0 60.0% - 0.0% 3.8 0.0 0.4 0.6 4.8
Dennis Schröder 5 0 30.2 45.5% 30.0% 72.2% 3.2 3.4 0.8 0.0 13.8
Russell Westbrook 5 5 39.4 36.0% 32.4% 88.5% 8.8 10.6 1.0 0.6 22.8
  Led team in statistic

After all games.[33]

Individual game highs

Transactions

Main article: List of 2018–19 NBA season transactions

Overview

Players Added

Via trade

Via free agency

Players Lost

Via trade

Via free agency

Via retirement

Waived

Trades

July 6, 2018[34] To Oklahoma City Thunder
Draft rights to Hamidou Diallo 		To Charlotte Hornets
2019 second-round pick
Cash considerations
July 20, 2018[35] To Oklahoma City Thunder
Rodney Purvis 		To Orlando Magic
Dakari Johnson
Cash considerations
July 23, 2018[36] To Oklahoma City Thunder
Abdel Nader
Cash considerations 		To Boston Celtics
Rodney Purvis
July 25, 2018[37] To Oklahoma City Thunder
Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot via PHI
Dennis Schröder via ATL 		To Atlanta Hawks
Justin Anderson via PHI
Carmelo Anthony via OKC
2022 first-round pick via OKC
To Philadelphia 76ers
Mike Muscala via ATL
February 1, 2019[38] To Oklahoma City Thunder
2020 protected second-round pick 		To Chicago Bulls
Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot
Cash considerations

Free agency

Re-signed

Date Player Contract
July 6, 2018 Paul George[39] Multi-Year
July 7, 2018 Jerami Grant[40] Multi-Year
July 12, 2018 Raymond Felton[41] Standard
In-Season Re-Signings
March 10, 2019 Deonte Burton[42] Multi-Year

Additions

Date Player Contract Former team
July 6, 2018 Nerlens Noel[43] Standard Dallas Mavericks
July 7, 2018 Deonte Burton[44] Two-Way South Korea Wonju DB Promy
August 13, 2018 Tyler Davis[45] Two-Way Texas A&M (NCAA)
In-Season Additions
December 28, 2018 Donte Grantham[46] Two-Way Oklahoma City Blue (G League)
February 14, 2019 Scotty Hopson[47] 10-Day Oklahoma City Blue (G League)
February 14, 2019 Richard Solomon[48] 10-Day Oklahoma City Blue (G League)
February 20, 2019 Markieff Morris[49] Standard Washington Wizards
March 25, 2019 Jawun Evans[50] Two-Way Phoenix Suns

Subtractions

Date Player Reason left New team
May 10, 2018 Nick Collison[51] Retired N/A
August 20, 2018 Daniel Hamilton[52] Free Agent Atlanta Hawks
August 21, 2018 PJ Dozier[53] Free Agent Boston Celtics
August 31, 2018 Kyle Singler[54] Waived Spain Obradoiro CAB
October 22, 2018 Josh Huestis[55] Free Agent Austin Spurs (G League)
January 15, 2019 Corey Brewer[56] Free Agent Philadelphia 76ers
In-Season Subtractions
December 27, 2018 Tyler Davis[57] Waived China Xinjiang Flying Tigers
February 9, 2019 Alex Abrines[58] Waived Spain FC Barcelona

Awards, records and milestones

Awards

Player Award Date awarded Ref.
Russell Westbrook Western Conference Player of the Week November 5, 2018 [59]
Paul George Western Conference Player of the Week December 24, 2018 [60]
Paul George NBA All-Star starter (6th appearance) January 24, 2019 [61]
Paul George Western Conference Player of the Week January 28, 2019 [62]
Russell Westbrook NBA All-Star reserve (8th appearance) January 31, 2019 [63]
Paul George Western Conference Player of the Week February 11, 2019 [64]
Hamidou Diallo NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion February 16, 2019 [65]
Paul George Western Conference Player of the Month (February) March 1, 2019 [66]
Russell Westbrook Western Conference Player of the Week April 8, 2019 [67]
Paul George NBA steals leader April 10, 2019 [68]
Russell Westbrook NBA assists leader (2nd time) April 10, 2019 [69]
Paul George All-Defensive First Team May 23, 2019 [70]
Paul George All-NBA First Team May 23, 2019 [71]
Russell Westbrook All-NBA Third Team May 23, 2019 [72]

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