2013–14 Oklahoma City Thunder season

The 2013–14 Oklahoma City Thunder season was the sixth season of the franchise in Oklahoma City and the 48th in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Despite Russell Westbrook missing 36 games during the season, the Thunder managed to finish the season with a 59–23 record, earning them the second seed in the Western Conference. Kevin Durant won the MVP Award.

In the playoffs, the Thunder faced the Memphis Grizzlies, the team that defeated them in five games in the previous season's semifinals, in the First Round and won in seven games, then defeated the Los Angeles Clippers in six games during the semifinals, before losing to the eventual NBA champion San Antonio Spurs in six games during the conference finals.

Previous season The Thunder finished the 2012–13 season 60–22 to finish in first place in the Northwest Division, first in the Western Conference, and qualified for the playoffs. That season, Russell Westbrook tore his lateral meniscus following a collision with Patrick Beverley in Game 2 against the Houston Rockets in the first round. The Thunder ended up defeating the Rockets in six games before falling to the Memphis Grizzlies in the second round in five games.

Offseason

Draft picks

Round Pick Player Position Nationality College/club team 1 12 Steven Adams C Pittsburgh 1 29 Archie Goodwin SG Kentucky 2 32 Alex Abrines SG FC Barcelona Andre Roberson Grant Jerrett

The Thunder had two first-round picks and one second-round pick entering the draft. The Thunder held their original first-round pick that ended up as the 29th pick. The 12th pick, which was originally owned by the Toronto Raptors and acquired from the Houston Rockets in 2012 as an exchange for James Harden, was conveyed to the Thunder because it fell within its unprotected 4th-to-14th range following the NBA draft lottery. Toronto had a 2.5% chance to retain the pick and move into the top three. The Thunder also acquired a second-round pick originally owned by the Charlotte Bobcats from the Harden trade that ended up as the 32nd pick. The Thunder traded their 2013 second-round pick in the Robert Vaden trade back in 2011.

On draft night, the Thunder traded the draft rights to Archie Goodwin, the 29th pick, and cash considerations to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for the draft rights to Andre Roberson, the 26th pick. The Thunder also traded for the draft rights to Grant Jerrett, the 40th pick, from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for cash considerations.

The Thunder ended 2013 NBA draft night with Pittsburgh center Steven Adams, Colorado guard Andre Roberson, FC Barcelona guard Alex Abrines and Arizona forward Grant Jerrett.

Trades On June 27, the Thunder traded the draft rights to Archie Goodwin, the 29th pick, and cash considerations to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Andre Roberson, the 26th pick. The same day, the Thunder traded cash considerations to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Grant Jerrett, the 40th pick.

On July 11, the Thunder signed-and-traded Kevin Martin and cash considerations to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a three-team trade, for the draft rights to Szymon Szewczyk from Milwaukee. The Thunder also generated a trade exception worth $7 million.

Free agency

For this offseason, free agency began on July 1, 2013, while the July moratorium ended on July 10. Ronnie Brewer, Derek Fisher and Kevin Martin were set to hit unrestricted free agency. On July 2, it was reported that Kevin Martin agreed to a four-year, $28 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, which he later signed nine days later. The Thunder negotiated a sign-and-trade to generate a trade exception. On July 24, Derek Fisher agreed to a new contract to stay with the Thunder. Sam Presti called Fisher "a valuable member of our team and we are excited to have him back. He has such a positive impact on his teammates and the organization.” On August 28, Ronnie Brewer signed a deal with the Houston Rockets.

On August 7, Ryan Gomes signed a deal with the Thunder. Gomes spent seven season in the NBA before playing internationally with the Artland Dragons in the ProA league.

Front office and coaching changes On May 15, Thunder assistant Maurice Cheeks was hired as the head coach of the Detroit Pistons. Cheeks served as an assistant coach for the Thunder for four seasons. Cheeks helped guide the Thunder to four playoff appearances, a finals appearance and an overall 212-100 (.707) record.

On July 31, the Thunder announced Robert Pack and Mike Terpstra as assistant coaches. Pack joins the Thunder after serving three seasons as the assistant coach of the Los Angeles Clippers. Terpstra joined the Thunder after 20 years of experience in different capacities at the college, junior college, and high school levels, with additional experience in the NBA Development League and the CBA.

Roster

Roster notes Thabo Sefolosha changed his jersey number to #25.

Standings

Conference

Division

Game log

Preseason

Regular season

2013–14 Oklahoma City Thunder season

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