Ivey Brings 'Defensive Presence'

Thunder guard Royal Ivey is a self-made player and serious worker who loves to play defense. “I’m like that fly at the picnic table,” Ivey said Thursday. “You’re trying to fan him away and he keeps on coming back and landing on your food. I just have that kind of mentality, that I’m not going away." STORY | GETTING TO KNOW ROYAL

Cook Aims to Help On, Off Court

Guard Daequan Cook made his first public appearance as a member of the Thunder at a Thunder Youth Basketball Camp on Tuesday. Cook talked about fitting in with his new team, how he's spent his offseason and what it means to be out in the community. STORY | VIDEO | GALLERY: NEW PHOTOS ADDED!

USA Basketball Tabs Thunder Trio

Russell Westbrook (6), Kevin Durant (5) and Jeff Green (12) are among the 15 players selected as finalists for the 2010 USA World Championship Team. "The identity of the team is still evolving, but it is pretty obvious we’re going to be very athletic," USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo said. STORY | RELEASE | PHOTOS: THUNDER IN VEGAS

Thunder Hosts 'Special' Day

The Thunder recently opened its doors to 54 Special Olympics athletes from across the state. Thunder players, coaches and other supporting staff led the athletes through a series of drills, including dribbing, shooting, passing and rebounding. Said Eric Maynor: "Our main focus: to make sure they have a lot of fun.” STORY | PHOTOS

Catching Up With Joe Sharpe

Thunder Head Athletic Trainer Joe Sharpe is a member of the Team USA medical staff this summer, and the veteran trainer will be heading to the World Championship in Turkey later next month. While much of his work is done behind the scenes, Sharpe fills an important and demanding role. JOE SHARPE Q&A

Thunder Entertainer Auditions Set

Don't miss your chance to become a member of the Storm Chasers, the official interactive squad of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Auditions will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, at Casady High School. Also that day, the Thunder will be looking for athletes to join the dunk team, the Thunder Bolts. MORE INFO | INTEREST FORM

2010 Preseason Schedule Set

The Thunder will play a pair of home games at the Ford Center and host a neutral-site game in Tulsa as part of a seven-game preseason schedule leading up to the 2010-11 NBA regular season. The Thunder welcomes CSKA Moscow, the 2006 and 2008 Euroleague champion, to the Ford Center on Thursday, Oct. 14. PRESS RELEASE

Thunder Signs Free Agent Royal Ivey

The Thunder announced it has signed free agent guard Royal Ivey to a contract. Ivey, 28, has appeared in 378 NBA games over six seasons. “His defensive mentality, competitiveness and well documented professionalism adds depth to our backcourt and strengthens the identity of our basketball team,” GM Sam Presti said. RELEASE

A House Divided

It can happen to the best of families – split loyalties over a sports team. Thunder mania finds a house divided (but in a fun way) with a young fan whose Thunder loyalty clashes with his family. Also in Thunderland, a schoolteacher with a Thunder-friendly classroom. | FAN PROFILES | STORY | SUGGEST A FAN

Thunder 5th in NBA Fan Satisfaction

ESPN The Magazine has ranked the Thunder No. 25 among the four top major-league sports in its annual Ultimate Standings that measure how much NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL franchises give back to their fans. The Thunder's ranking for fan satisfaction is fifth best in the NBA and places it ahead of 97 other professional sports teams. PRESS RELEASE

Your 2010-11 Thunder Girls

The Thunder Girls dance team features 11 returning members and nine newcomers to the 2010-11 team. The team was selected before a packed house at Toby Keith's I Love This Bar and Grill in Bricktown. PHOTO GALLERY | PHOTO GALLERY 2 | FINALS VIDEO | MEET THE TEAM | NEW! EXTENDED VIDEO | NEWS RELEASE

Milestone: 100K and Counting

The Thunder surpassed 100,000 fans on Facebook recently. Make sure you're in the loop for the latest developments on all things Thunder! THUNDER ON FACEBOOK

Player Spotlight Meet Royal Ivey

In the Community Daequan Cook

USA Basketball Thunder Trio In

Thunder Cares Special Olympics Clinic

USA Basketball Sharpe Q&A

Storm Chasers Audition Information

2010 Preseason Schedule Set

Roster Move Thunder Adds Ivey

Thunderland New Profiles

OKC: Fan-Tastic ESPN Rankings Out

Thunder Girls Team Set

Thunder on Facebook 100,000 and Counting

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Daequan Cook Visits Camp
Guard Daequan Cook stops by the Thunder Youth Basketball Camp at the Boys and Girls Club in OKC. Play 6:22

Thunder Pool for Charity
Rumble the Bison and Thunder broadcaster Brian Davis play pool at the WPBA Pro AM charity event at Riverwind casino. Play 1:40

Team USA: Post-Game
Thunder forward Kevin Durant, USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo and Team USA Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski speak after the Team USA Showcase game. Play 2:38
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