2016–17 Oklahoma City Thunder season

The 2016–17 Oklahoma City Thunder season was the 9th season of the franchise in Oklahoma City and the 51st in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On the April 9, Russell Westbrook broke the record of Oscar Robertson of most triple-doubles in a season with 42. Westbrook would go on to be named the League's MVP in June.

2016–17 Oklahoma City Thunder season
Head coachBilly Donovan
General managerSam Presti
OwnersProfessional Basketball Club LLC
ArenaChesapeake Energy Arena
Results
Record4735 (.573)
PlaceDivision: 2nd (Northwest)
Conference: 6th (Western)
Playoff finishFirst Round
(lost to Rockets 1–4)

Stats at Basketball-Reference.com
Local media
TelevisionFox Sports Oklahoma
Radio

The Thunder would finish the regular season with a 47–35 record, securing the 6th seed. In the playoffs, they faced off against the Houston Rockets in the First Round, in which they lost in five games.

This was the Thunder's first season since 2006–07 without Kevin Durant, as he left the Thunder and signed with the Golden State Warriors.

Previous season

The Thunder finished the 2015–16 season 55–27 to finish in first place in the Northwest Division, third in the Western Conference and qualified for the playoffs. Last season featured the Thunder making their fourth conference finals appearance since relocating to Oklahoma City before falling to the Golden State Warriors after leading the series 3-1.

Offseason

Draft picks

Round Pick Player Position Nationality College/Club team
Domantas Sabonis and Daniel Hamilton were later traded to the Thunder

The Thunder did not own their first-round pick or second-round pick entering the draft.[1] The Thunder had their 2016 first-round pick conveyed to the Philadelphia 76ers after being originally acquired by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Dion Waiters trade back in 2015.[2] The Thunder had their 2015 first-round pick protected top 18 however did not convey as the Thunder ended up with the 14th pick. The protections became protected top 15 which rolled over to the Thunder's 2016 first-round pick, ending up as 26th overall. The Thunder also traded their 2016 second-round pick in the Randy Foye trade with the Denver Nuggets in 2016.[3]

On draft night, the Thunder traded Serge Ibaka to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova and the draft rights to Domantas Sabonis, the eleventh pick.[4] The Thunder also traded for the draft rights to Daniel Hamilton, the fifty-sixth pick, from the Denver Nuggets in exchange for cash considerations.[5]

The Thunder ended 2016 NBA draft night with Gonzaga forward Domantas Sabonis, UConn guard Daniel Hamilton as well as Victor Oladipo and Ersan Ilyasova.[6]

Trades

Victor Oladipo was traded to the Thunder.

On June 23, the Thunder traded Serge Ibaka to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova, and the draft rights to Domantas Sabonis, the eleventh pick.[7] Ibaka was set to hit unrestricted free agency following the 2016-17 season and was becoming unsatisfied with his role on the team, particularly his touches on offense. With the growing sentiment that Ibaka would look for another team in free agency as well as Kevin Durant's upcoming free agency, the Thunder decided to gamble to strengthen their position to keep Durant.[8]

Tonight represented an opportunity to build the versatility, depth and skill of our basketball team. Victor, Ersan and Domantas represent the character, work ethic and toughness that we relentlessly pursue with the Thunder. Through the continued emergence and development of our core, we were able to capitalize on the opportunity to acquire three highly skilled professionals. I want to acknowledge Serge for his contributions to the ongoing legacy of the Thunder. He has been integral to our success and growth, has been a great community member and we wish him only the best.[9]

Sam Presti

Oladipo came to the Thunder as the second overall pick of the 2013 NBA draft with career averages of 15.9 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.6 steals during his three year stint with the Orlando Magic that saw an All-Rookie First Team selection in 2014. The same day, the Thunder traded cash considerations to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Daniel Hamilton, the fifty-sixth pick.[10]

On August 30, the Thunder traded two 2017 second-round picks to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Joffrey Lauvergne.[11]

Free agency

For this offseason, free agency began on July 1, 2016, while the July moratorium ended on July 6. Kevin Durant, Randy Foye, Nazr Mohammed and Dion Waiters were set to hit unrestricted free agency. On July 4, it was reported that Kevin Durant agreed to a two-year, $54.3 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, which he later signed on July 7.[12][13] Prior to his decision, Durant met with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat and the LA Clippers. Durant announced his decision to leave the Thunder on The Players' Tribune citing "by far the most challenging few weeks in my professional life."[14] Durant spent all nine seasons with the Thunder organization, one year in Seattle. Durant joined the Warriors as a seven-time All Star, All-NBA First Team honors five times, All-NBA Second Team honors once and named the NBA Most Valuable Player award in 2014. Coming off an injury-riddled 2014-15 season, Durant's final act with the Thunder came off a 55–27 record, defeating the 67-win San Antonio Spurs and nearly defeating the record setting 73-9 Golden State Warriors after leading 3-1 to lose in seven games.[15]

Kevin Durant signed with the Golden State Warriors after nine seasons with the Thunder.

After Durant announced his intentions to sign with the Warriors, Thunder owner Clay Bennett and Thunder general manager Sam Presti released statements commemorating Durant.

Kevin's contributions to our organization during his nine years were profound, on and off the court. He helped the Thunder grow and succeed in immeasurable ways and impacted the community just the same. We thank him for his leadership, his play, and how he represented Oklahoma City and the entire state of Oklahoma.[16]

Clay Bennett

Kevin made an indelible mark on the Thunder organization and the state of Oklahoma as a founding father of this franchise. We can't adequately articulate what he meant to the foundation of this franchise and our success. While clearly disappointing that he has chosen to move on, the core values that he helped establish only lead to us thanking him for the many tangible and intangible ways that he helped our program.[17]

Sam Presti

Durant's move to the Warriors was received negatively who viewed his exit as "the easy way out" to winning a championship. The decision was commonly compared to LeBron James joining the Miami Heat back in 2011.[18]

On July 15, Randy Foye signed a deal with the Brooklyn Nets.[19] On July 26, Dion Waiters signed a deal with the Miami Heat after he became an unrestricted free agent.[20] After the signing of Alex Abrines, the Thunder rescinded Waiters' qualifying offer in order to prioritize flexibility.[21]

On July 23, Alex Abrines signed a rookie deal with the Thunder. Abrines was originally selected 32nd overall in the 2013 NBA draft but did not sign a contract in the 2013-14 season, instead playing three seasons with FC Barcelona.[22] On August 11, it was reported that Ronnie Price agreed to a two-year, $5 million deal with the Thunder, which he later signed on August 14.[23][24] On August 20, Semaj Christon signed a rookie deal with the Thunder. Christon was originally selected 55th overall in the 2014 NBA draft but did not sign a contract in the 2014-15 season, instead playing two seasons with the Oklahoma City Blue.[25] With the emergence of Christon, the Thunder decided to waive Price's guaranteed contract along with Mitch McGary to finalize the regular season roster.[26] McGary was suspended for a total of 15 games to start the season due to a drug violation. Originally picked 21st overall in the 2014 NBA draft, McGary suffered an injury-riddled second season with the Thunder after a promising rookie year.[27]

Russell Westbrook was extended to a renegotiated contract.

After Durant's departure, Westbrook's future with the Thunder was speculated with trade rumors. However on August 4, Russell Westbrook agreed to a renegotiation-and-extension of his contract worth $85.7 million.[28][29]

I am grateful to extend my contract with the Thunder and continue to play with the only organization that I have played for and have loved being a part of since I was drafted into the NBA. I'm really excited about moving forward with this group of guys and continuing to play in front of the best fans in the world.[30]

Russell Westbrook

On October 31, the Thunder re-signed Steven Adams and Victor Oladipo to multi-year contract extensions.[31] Playing on their last year of their rookie contracts, both Adams and Oladipo were selected in the 2013 NBA draft. Andre Roberson, who was also in the draft, did not reach a deal with the Thunder. Oladipo agreed to a four-year, $84 million deal while Adams agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal.[32]

Front office and coaching changes

On June 1, Billy Donovan announced associate head coach Monty Williams would not return to the Thunder for the 2016-17 season. Williams did not return to the Thunder during the 2015-16 season following the death of his wife, Ingrid.[33]

On July 1, the Thunder announced Adrian Griffin, Vin Bhavnani and Royal Ivey as assistant coaches. Griffin joins the Thunder after serving as an assistant coach with the Orlando Magic. Bhavnani joins the coaching staff after serving as the manager of advanced scouting/player development for the Thunder. Ivey joins the coaching staff after serving as a player development assistant for the Thunder.[34]

Roster

2016–17 Oklahoma City Thunder roster
Players Coaches
Pos.No.NameHeightWeightDOBFrom
SG 8 Abrines, Álex 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1993-08-01 Spain
C 12 Adams, Steven 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 265 lb (120 kg) 1993-07-20 Pittsburgh
PG 6 Christon, Semaj 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1992-11-01 Xavier
PG 30 Cole, Norris 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1988-10-13 Cleveland State
PF 4 Collison, Nick 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 255 lb (116 kg) 1980-10-26 Kansas
PF 22 Gibson, Taj 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 236 lb (107 kg) 1985-06-24 USC
SF 9 Grant, Jerami 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1994-03-12 Syracuse
SF 34 Huestis, Josh 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 230 lb (104 kg) 1991-12-19 Stanford
PF/C 11 Kanter, Enes 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 260 lb (118 kg) 1992-05-20 Turkey
SF 25 McDermott, Doug 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1992-01-03 Creighton
SG 5 Oladipo, Victor 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1992-05-04 Indiana
SF 21 Roberson, André 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1991-12-04 Colorado
PF 3 Sabonis, Domantas 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 1996-05-03 Gonzaga
SF 15 Singler, Kyle 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 228 lb (103 kg) 1988-05-04 Duke
PG 0 Westbrook, Russell (C) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1988-11-12 UCLA
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (DL) On assignment to D-League affiliate
  • Injured Injured

Roster
Last transaction: April 20, 2017

Roster notes

Standings

Game log

Preseason

2016 pre-season game log
Total: 3–3 (home: 2–1; road: 1–2)
Preseason: 3–3 (home: 2–1; road: 1–2)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance
Record
1 October 3 @ Real Madrid L 137–142 (OT) Victor Oladipo (34) Enes Kanter (10) Victor Oladipo (5) Barclaycard Center (Madrid)
12,414
0–1
2 October 5 @ FC Barcelona W 92–89 Enes Kanter (24) Enes Kanter (8) Russell Westbrook (5) Palau Sant Jordi (Barcelona)
16,236
1–1
3 October 11 @ Dallas L 109–114 Ersan İlyasova (19) Enes Kanter (13) Russell Westbrook (7) American Airlines Center
18,239
1–2
4 October 13 Memphis L 94–110 Álex Abrines (19) Kaleb Tarczewski (10) Russell Westbrook (4) BOK Center (Tulsa)
17,022
1–3
5 October 16 Minnesota W 112–94 Russell Westbrook (26) Steven Adams (11) Russell Westbrook (10) Chesapeake Energy Arena
N/A
2–3
6 October 18 Denver W 97–87 Steven Adams (17) Steven Adams (9) Russell Westbrook (9) Chesapeake Energy Arena
N/A
3–3
2016–17 pre-season schedule

Regular season

2016–17 game log
Total: 47–35 (home: 28–13; road: 19–22)
October: 3–0 (home: 2–0; road: 1–0)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance
Record
1 October 26 @ Philadelphia W 103–97 Russell Westbrook (32) Russell Westbrook (12) Russell Westbrook (9) Wells Fargo Center
9,420
1–0
2 October 28 Phoenix W 113–110 (OT) Russell Westbrook (51) Russell Westbrook (13) Russell Westbrook (10) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
2–0
3 October 30 L. A. Lakers W 113–96 Russell Westbrook (33) Russell Westbrook (12) Russell Westbrook (16) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
3–0
November : 9–8 (home: 6–4; road: 3–4)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance
Record
4 November 2 @ L. A. Clippers W 85–83 Russell Westbrook (35) Enes Kanter (12) Russell Westbrook (5) Staples Center
19,060
4–0
5 November 3 @ Golden State L 96–122 Victor Oladipo (21) Joffrey Lauvergne (7) Russell Westbrook (10) Oracle Arena
19,596
4–1
6 November 5 Minnesota W 112–92 Russell Westbrook (28) Enes Kanter (10) Russell Westbrook (8) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
5–1
7 November 7 Miami W 97–85 Enes Kanter (24) Kanter & Sabonis (10) Russell Westbrook (11) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
6–1
8 November 9 Toronto L 102–112 Russell Westbrook (36) Steven Adams (12) Russell Westbrook (7) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
6–2
9 November 11 L. A. Clippers L 108–110 Russell Westbrook (29) Russell Westbrook (14) Russell Westbrook (9) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
6–3
10 November 13 Orlando L 117–119 Russell Westbrook (41) Russell Westbrook (12) Russell Westbrook (16) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
6–4
11 November 14 @ Detroit L 88–104 Russell Westbrook (33) Russell Westbrook (15) Russell Westbrook (8) Palace of Auburn Hills
14,172
6–5
12 November 16 Houston W 105–103 Russell Westbrook (30) Victor Oladipo (10) Russell Westbrook (9) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
7–5
13 November 18 Brooklyn W 124–105 Russell Westbrook (30) Russell Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (13) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
8–5
14 November 20 Indiana L 111–115 (OT) Russell Westbrook (31) Russell Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (15) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
8–6
15 November 22 @ L. A. Lakers L 109–111 Russell Westbrook (34) Russell Westbrook (8) Russell Westbrook (13) Staples Center
18,997
8–7
16 November 23 @ Sacramento L 101–116 Russell Westbrook (31) Russell Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (9) Golden 1 Center
17,608
8–8
17 November 25 @ Denver W 132–129 (OT) Russell Westbrook (36) Russell Westbrook (12) Russell Westbrook (18) Pepsi Center
14,327
9–8
18 November 26 Detroit W 106–88 Anthony Morrow (21) Russell Westbrook (13) Russell Westbrook (15) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
10–8
19 November 28 @New York W 112–103 Russell Westbrook (27) Russell Westbrook (18) Russell Westbrook (14) Madison Square Garden
19,812
11–8
20 November 30 Washington W 126–115 (OT) Russell Westbrook (35) Russell Westbrook (14) Russell Westbrook (11) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
12–8
December : 9–5 (home: 5–2; road: 4–3)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance
Record
21 December 4 New Orleans W 101–92 Russell Westbrook (28) Russell Westbrook (17) Russell Westbrook (12) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
13–8
22 December 5 @ Atlanta W 102–99 Russell Westbrook (32) Russell Westbrook (13) Russell Westbrook (12) Philips Arena
14,654
14–8
23 December 9 Houston L 99–102 Russell Westbrook (27) Russell Westbrook (10) Russell Westbrook (10) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
14–9
24 December 11 Boston W 99–96 Russell Westbrook (37) Russell Westbrook (12) Russell Westbrook (6) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
15–9
25 December 13 @ Portland L 95–114 Russell Westbrook (20) Domantas Sabonis (9) Russell Westbrook (6) Moda Center
19,505
15–10
26 December 14 @ Utah L 89–109 Russell Westbrook (25) Russell Westbrook (6) Russell Westbrook (5) Vivint Smart Home Arena
19,911
15–11
27 December 17 Phoenix W 114–101 Russell Westbrook (26) Russell Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (22) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
16–11
28 December 19 Atlanta L 108–110 Russell Westbrook (46) Russell Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (7) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
16–12
29 December 21 @ New Orleans W 121–110 Russell Westbrook (42) Enes Kanter (14) Russell Westbrook (7) Smoothie King Center
16,375
17–12
30 December 23 @ Boston W 117–112 Russell Westbrook (45) Russell Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (11) TD Garden
18,624
18–12
31 December 25 Minnesota W 112–100 Russell Westbrook (31) Westbrook, Sabonis (7) Russell Westbrook (15) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
19–12
32 December 27 @ Miami W 106–94 Russell Westbrook (29) Russell Westbrook (17) Russell Westbrook (11) American Airlines Arena
19,977
20–12
33 December 29 @ Memphis L 80–114 Russell Westbrook (21) Steven Adams (15) Semaj Christon (4) FedEx Forum
18,119
20–13
34 December 31 L. A. Clippers W 114–88 Enes Kanter (23) Russell Westbrook (12) Russell Westbrook (14) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
21–13
January : 7–8 (home: 3–0; road: 4–8)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance
Record
35 January 2 @ Milwaukee L 94–98 Russell Westbrook (30) Steven Adams (8) Russell Westbrook (6) BMO Harris Bradley Center
17,423
21–14
36 January 4 @ Charlotte L 112–123 Russell Westbrook (33) Russell Westbrook (15) Russell Westbrook (8) Time Warner Cable Arena
18,418
21–15
37 January 5 @ Houston L 116–118 Russell Westbrook (49) Enes Kanter (13) Russell Westbrook (5) Toyota Center
18,055
21–16
38 January 7 Denver W 121–106 Russell Westbrook (32) Russell Westbrook (17) Russell Westbrook (11) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
22–16
39 January 9 @ Chicago W 109–94 Steven Adams (22) Enes Kanter (11) Russell Westbrook (14) United Center
21,923
23–16
40 January 11 Memphis W 103–95 Russell Westbrook (24) Kanter, Westbrook (13) Russell Westbrook (12) Chesapeake Energy Arena
16,236
24–16
41 January 13 @ Minnesota L 86–96 Kanter, Westbrook (21) Russell Westbrook (12) Russell Westbrook (11) Target Center
16,644
24–17
42 January 15 @ Sacramento W 122–118 Russell Westbrook (36) Enes Kanter (12) Russell Westbrook (10) Golden 1 Center
17,608
25–17
43 January 16 @ L.A. Clippers L 98–120 Russell Westbrook (24) Joffrey Lauvergne (9) Westbrook, Sabonis (4) Staples Center
19,060
25–18
44 January 18 @ Golden State L 100–121 Russell Westbrook (27) Russell Westbrook (15) Russell Westbrook (13) Oracle Arena
19,596
25–19
45 January 23 @ Utah W 97–95 Russell Westbrook (38) Andre Roberson (11) Russell Westbrook (10) Vivint Smart Home Arena
19,911
26–19
46 January 25 @ New Orleans W 114–105 Russell Westbrook (27) Russell Westbrook (12) Russell Westbrook (10) Smoothie King Center
15,277
27–19
47 January 26 Dallas W 109–98 Russell Westbrook (45) Westbrook, Roberson (8) Westbrook, Oladipo (3) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
28–19
48 January 29 @ Cleveland L 91–107 Russell Westbrook (20) Russell Westbrook (12) Russell Westbrook (10) Quicken Loans Arena
20,562
28–20
49 January 31 @ San Antonio L 94–108 Russell Westbrook (27) Steven Adams (12) Russell Westbrook (14) AT&T Center
18,418
28–21
February : 7–4 (home: 7–2; road: 0–2)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance
Record
50 February 1 Chicago L 100–128 Russell Westbrook (28) Adams, Roberson (8) Russell Westbrook (8) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
28–22
51 February 3 Memphis W 114–102 Russell Westbrook (38) Adams, Westbrook (13) Russell Westbrook (12) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
29–22
52 February 5 Portland W 105–99 Russell Westbrook (42) Adams, Oladipo (13) Russell Westbrook (8) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
30–22
53 February 6 @ Indiana L 90–93 Russell Westbrook (27) Russell Westbrook (18) Russell Westbrook (9) Bankers Life Fieldhouse
16,123
30–23
54 February 9 Cleveland W 118–109 Russell Westbrook (29) Steven Adams (13) Russell Westbrook (11) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
31–23
55 February 11 Golden State L 114–130 Russell Westbrook (47) Westbrook, Roberson (11) Russell Westbrook (8) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
31–24
56 February 13 @ Washington L 98–120 Lauvergne, Westbrook (17) Steven Adams (11) Grant, Lauvergne, Westbrook (4) Verizon Center
20,356
31–25
57 February 15 New York W 116–105 Russell Westbrook (38) Russell Westbrook (14) Russell Westbrook (12) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
32–25
All-Star Break
58 February 24 L.A. Lakers W 110–93 Russell Westbrook (17) Russell Westbrook (18) Russell Westbrook (17) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
33–25
59 February 26 New Orleans W 118–110 Russell Westbrook (41) Russell Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (11) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
34–25
60 February 28 Utah W 109–106 Russell Westbrook (43) Russell Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (10) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
35–25
March : 8–7 (home: 4–3; road: 4–4)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance
Record
61 March 2 @ Portland L 109–114 Russell Westbrook (45) Enes Kanter (10) Russell Westbrook (4) Moda Center
19,875
35–26
62 March 3 @ Phoenix L 111–118 Russell Westbrook (48) Russell Westbrook (17) Russell Westbrook (9) Talking Stick Resort Arena
18,055
35–27
63 March 5 @ Dallas L 89–104 Russell Westbrook (29) Enes Kanter (10) Russell Westbrook (5) American Airlines Center
20,232
35–28
64 March 7 Portland L 121–126 Russell Westbrook (58) Taj Gibson (8) Russell Westbrook (9) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
35–29
65 March 9 San Antonio W 102–92 Russell Westbrook (23) Russell Westbrook (13) Russell Westbrook (13) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
36–29
66 March 11 Utah W 112–104 Russell Westbrook (33) Russell Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (14) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
37–29
67 March 14 @ Brooklyn W 122–104 Russell Westbrook (25) Russell Westbrook (12) Russell Westbrook (19) Barclays Center
13,911
38–29
68 March 16 @ Toronto W 123–102 Russell Westbrook (24) Russell Westbrook (10) Russell Westbrook (16) Air Canada Centre
19,800
39–29
69 March 18 Sacramento W 110–94 Russell Westbrook (28) Steven Adams (13) Russell Westbrook (10) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
40–29
70 March 20 Golden State L 95–111 Victor Oladipo (17) Enes Kanter (10) Russell Westbrook (7) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
40–30
71 March 22 Philadelphia W 122–97 Enes Kanter (24) Enes Kanter, Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (14) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
41–30
72 March 26 @ Houston L 125–137 Russell Westbrook (39) Russell Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (13) Toyota Center
18,055
41–31
73 March 27 @ Dallas W 92–91 Russell Westbrook (37) Russell Westbrook (13) Russell Westbrook (10) American Airlines Center
19,970
42–31
74 March 29 @ Orlando W 114–106 (OT) Russell Westbrook (57) Russell Westbrook (13) Russell Westbrook (11) Amway Center
18,408
43–31
75 March 31 San Antonio L 95–100 Russell Westbrook (32) Russell Westbrook (15) Russell Westbrook (12) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
43–32
April : 4–3 (home: 1–2; road: 3–1)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance
Record
76 April 2 Charlotte L 101–113 Russell Westbrook (40) Russell Westbrook (13) Russell Westbrook (10) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
43–33
77 April 4 Milwaukee W 110–79 Enes Kanter (17) Russell Westbrook (13) Russell Westbrook (13) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
44–33
78 April 5 @ Memphis W 103–100 Russell Westbrook (45) Steven Adams (10) Russell Westbrook (10) FedEx Forum
17,298
45–33
79 April 7 @ Phoenix L 99–120 Russell Westbrook (23) Russell Westbrook (12) Russell Westbrook (8) Talking Stick Resort
18,055
45–34
80 April 9 @ Denver W 106–105 Russell Westbrook (50) Russell Westbrook (16) Russell Westbrook (10) Pepsi Center
19,718
46–34
81 April 11 @ Minnesota W 100–98 Victor Oladipo (20) Oladipo, Sabonis (9) Christon, Oladipo (8) Target Center
19,356
47–34
82 April 12 Denver L 105–111 Grant, Gibson (13) Taj Gibson (7) Russell Westbrook (8) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
47–35
2016–17 season schedule

Playoffs

2017 playoff game log
Total: 1–4 (home: 1–1; road: 0–3)
First Round: 1–4 (home: 1–1; road: 0–3)
GameDateTeamScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance
Series
1 April 16 @ Houston L 87–118 Russell Westbrook (22) Russell Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (7) Toyota Center
18,055
0–1
2 April 19 @ Houston L 111–115 Russell Westbrook (51) Russell Westbrook (10) Russell Westbrook (13) Toyota Center
18,055
0–2
3 April 21 Houston W 115–113 Russell Westbrook (32) Russell Westbrook (13) Russell Westbrook (11) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
1–2
4 April 23 Houston L 109–113 Russell Westbrook (35) Russell Westbrook (14) Russell Westbrook (14) Chesapeake Energy Arena
18,203
1–3
5 April 25 @ Houston L 99–105 Russell Westbrook (47) Russell Westbrook (11) Russell Westbrook (9) Toyota Center
18,055
1–4
2017 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

Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
Alex Abrines 68 6 15.5 39.3% 38.1% 89.8% 1.3 0.6 0.5 0.1 6.0
Steven Adams 80 80 29.9 57.1% 0.0% 61.1% 7.7 1.1 1.1 1.0 11.3
Semaj Christon 64 1 15.2 34.5% 19.0% 54.8% 1.4 2.0 0.4 0.1 2.9
Norris Cole 13 0 9.6 30.8% 23.1% 80.0% 0.8 1.1 0.6 0.0 3.3
Nick Collison 20 0 6.4 60.9% 0.0% 62.5% 1.6 0.6 0.1 0.1 1.7
Enes Kanter 72 0 21.3 54.5% 13.2% 78.6% 6.7 0.9 0.4 0.5 14.3
Taj Gibson 23 16 21.2 49.7% 100% 71.8% 4.5 0.6 0.6 0.7 9.0
Jerami Grant 78 4 19.1 46.9% 37.7% 61.9% 2.6 0.6 0.4 1.0 5.4
Josh Huestis 2 0 15.5 54.5% 50.0% 0.0% 4.5 1.5 0.0 1.5 7.0
Ersan Ilyasova 3 0 20.7 37.5% 25.0% - 5.3 0.3 1.0 0.3 5.0
Joffrey Lauvergne 50 0 14.8 45.5% 34.6% 63.8% 3.7 1.0 0.4 0.1 5.7
Doug McDermott 22 1 19.5 45.2% 36.2% 70.6% 2.2 0.6 0.1 0.0 6.6
Anthony Morrow 40 7 15.7 38.6% 29.4% 88.5% 0.7 0.5 0.6 0.1 5.8
Victor Oladipo 67 67 33.2 44.2% 36.1% 75.3% 4.3 2.6 1.2 0.3 15.9
Cameron Payne 20 0 16.0 33.1% 30.8% 100% 1.6 2.0 0.5 0.2 5.3
Andre Roberson 79 79 30.1 46.4% 24.5% 42.3% 5.1 1.0 1.2 1.0 6.6
Domantas Sabonis 81 66 20.1 39.9% 32.1% 65.7% 3.6 1.0 0.5 0.4 5.9
Kyle Singler 32 2 12.0 41.0% 18.9% 76.5% 1.5 0.3 0.2 0.2 2.8
Russell Westbrook 81 81 34.6 42.5% 34.3% 84.5% 10.7 10.4 1.6 0.4 31.6
  Led team in statistic

After all games.[36]
Waived during the season
Traded during the season
Acquired during the season

Playoffs

Player GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
Alex Abrines 5 0 16.0 34.8% 29.4% 75.0% 1.8 0.8 0.0 0.0 4.8
Steven Adams 5 5 31.4 64.3% - 36.4% 6.8 1.4 1.2 1.8 8.0
Semaj Christon 2 0 10.5 40.0% 33.3% - 1.5 2.5 0.5 0.0 2.5
Norris Cole 4 0 6.3 25.0% 25.0% - 0.3 0.3 0.0 0.3 1.3
Enes Kanter 5 0 9.0 38.5% - 100% 1.8 0.2 0.0 0.8 4.8
Taj Gibson 5 5 23.6 60.0% - 87.5% 3.6 0.6 0.2 0.0 9.8
Jerami Grant 5 0 22.2 61.3% 33.3% 85.7% 3.8 0.8 0.2 0.4 9.2
Doug McDermott 5 0 13.2 50.0% 53.8% - 1.0 0.2 0.2 0.2 5.0
Victor Oladipo 5 5 36.2 34.4% 24.0% 100% 5.6 2.0 1.4 0.6 10.8
Andre Roberson 5 5 37.0 52.2% 41.2% 14.3% 6.2 1.8 2.4 3.4 11.6
Domantas Sabonis 2 0 3.0 0.0% 0.0% 100% 1.0 0.0 0.5 0.5 2.0
Kyle Singler 1 0 10.0 0.0% - - 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Russell Westbrook 5 5 38.8 38.8% 26.5% 80.0% 11.6 10.8 2.4 0.4 37.4
  Led team in statistic

After all games.[37]

Individual game highs

Awards and records

Awards

Date Player Award
October 31, 2016 Russell Westbrook (1/4) October 25–30 Player of the Week
December 1, 2016 Russell Westbrook (1/2) October/November Player of the Month
December 5, 2016 Russell Westbrook (2/4) November 28-December 4 Player of the Week
December 26, 2016 Russell Westbrook (3/4) December 19–25 Player of the Week
January 26, 2017 Russell Westbrook All-Star
March 2, 2017 Russell Westbrook (2/2) March Player of the Month
April 10, 2017 Russell Westbrook (4/4) April 3–9 Player of the Week
May 18, 2017 Russell Westbrook All-NBA First Team
June 26, 2017 Andre Roberson NBA All-Defensive Second Team
June 26, 2017 Russell Westbrook NBA Most Valuable Player

Transactions

Overview

Players Added

Via trade

Via free agency

Players Lost

Via trade

Via free agency

Waived

Trades

June 23, 2016[38] To Oklahoma City Thunder
Victor Oladipo
Ersan Ilyasova
Draft rights to Domantas Sabonis
To Orlando Magic
Serge Ibaka
June 23, 2016[39] To Oklahoma City Thunder
Draft rights to Daniel Hamilton
To Denver Nuggets
Cash considerations
August 30, 2016[40] To Oklahoma City Thunder
Joffrey Lauvergne
To Denver Nuggets
Two 2017 second-round picks
November 1, 2016[41] To Oklahoma City Thunder
Jerami Grant
To Philadelphia 76ers
Ersan Ilyasova
2020 first-round pick
February 23, 2017[42] To Oklahoma City Thunder
Taj Gibson
Doug McDermott
2018 second-round pick
To Chicago Bulls
Joffrey Lauvergne
Anthony Morrow
Cameron Payne

Re-signed

Date Player Contract
August 4, 2016 Russell Westbrook[43] Multi-Year Extension
October 31, 2016 Steven Adams[44] Multi-Year Extension
October 31, 2016 Victor Oladipo[45] Multi-Year Extension

Additions

Date Player Contract Former team
July 23, 2016 Alex Abrines[46] Standard Spain FC Barcelona
August 14, 2016 Ronnie Price[47] Standard Phoenix Suns
August 20, 2016 Semaj Christon[48] Standard Oklahoma City Blue (D-League)
In-Season Additions
March 1, 2017 Norris Cole[49] Standard China Shandong Golden Stars

Subtractions

Date Player Reason left New team
July 1, 2016 Nazr Mohammed Free agent N/A
July 7, 2016 Kevin Durant[50] Free agent Golden State Warriors
July 15, 2016 Randy Foye[51] Free agent Brooklyn Nets
July 26, 2016 Dion Waiters[52] Free agent Miami Heat
October 24, 2016 Ronnie Price[53] Waived Phoenix Suns
October 24, 2016 Mitch McGary[54] Waived N/A

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