Author: Joe Mussatto, The Oklahoman

Oklahoma City Thunder guard George Hill pushed back against the stricter COVID-19 safety protocols the NBA announced Tuesday.

Billy Donovan won’t return as coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team announced Tuesday. Donovan’s contract expired at the end of the season.

After a three-day hiatus, NBA games resume Saturday, and union president Chris Paul insists player voices will be as loud as ever moving forward.

The Thunder overcame a five-point deficit in the final minute of regulation, then took over in OT for a 119-107 win over the Rockets.