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The troubles continue for ex-NBA forward Kyle Singler. Singler got arrested this week in Haskell County, Oklahoma, Lori Fullbright of News On 6 in Tulsa reported on Thursday. The now 37-year-old Singler was arrested for domestic violence, Fullbright adds.

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Notably, this marks just the second time the Thunder will not play a preseason game in Tulsa. The only other seasons Tulsa was left off the schedule were in 2011 due to the NBA lockout and in 2020 as a result of COVID-19 protocols.

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Indiana’s team flight was unable to land directly in Oklahoma City on Tuesday due to tornado weather in the area, according to a report by KOCO-TV in OKC. As a result, the team flight was diverted to nearby Tulsa instead. The report does add that the Pacers, who took off from Indianapolis, were eventually able to land at Will Rogers International Airport in Oklahoma City, O.K. just before 7 PM CST (after taking off just before 2 PM CST). You can read the full report on the situation here.

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Chris Mannix: The Indiana Pacers team plane has landed in Tulsa, a team official told SI. The Pacers plane circled the OKC area before landing in Tulsa to refuel. A tornado warning is in effect in Oklahoma City.

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Joe Mussatto: Cade Cunningham will play tonight, Monty Williams said. Cool chance for the Tulsa crowd to see the former OSU star.

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Former NBA star Kevin Johnson said the reason for opening his third Fixins Soul Kitchen restaurant in Tulsa was to "shine a light." "I wanted this restaurant to be here because, Tulsa, you deserve it," Johnson said prior to the ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon to open the restaurant at 222 N. Detroit Ave. That the opening took place on the 102nd anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, and in the place that had been destroyed by violence and fire during the conflagration, also were intentional.

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A California-based soul food restaurant founded by former NBA all-star Kevin Johnson is coming to downtown Tulsa. Fixins Soul Kitchen plans to finish out a first-floor space at 222 N. Detroit Ave., an 11-story building owned by Oklahoma City-based Devon Energy, according to a recently filed city building permit.

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How are you feeling fatigue-wise now that you’re about three weeks removed from EuroBasket? Doncic: I’m good. I had about a week off after the EuroBasket, but I’m good. I was sleeping a lot, [rejuvenated], so I’m good to go. Was it tough to stay patient as you eased back into the NBA grind? Doncic: I mean, I did everything. Just not the first day, and I didn’t play in Tulsa, but other than that I did everything. Think you’ll play Friday in the preseason finale in Utah then? Doncic: Yeah. [pause, smiling] Probably.

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Dallas Mavericks PR: Dāvis Bertāns (right knee effusion) and JaVale McGee (left ankle sprain) will both miss tomorrow night’s preseason game against the Thunder in Tulsa.

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Callie Caplan: Mavs’ preseason broadcast info, via NBA master schedule just now: Oct. 5 vs. OKC (in Tulsa) : mavs.com Oct. 7 vs. Orlando (home): Bally Sports Southwest Oct. 14 vs. Utah (road): Bally Sports Southwest This is a really big deal, so mark your calendars ASAP.

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Chris Haynes: Undrafted free agent forward Jeriah Horne out of Tulsa has reached an agreement with the Sacramento Kings, his agent Daniel Hazan of @hazansportsmgmt tells @YahooSports.

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Jason Anderson: Sources say the Sacramento Kings will bring in the following players for their third day of pre-draft workouts: Will Richardson, Oregon, Jamal Bieniemy, UTEP, Lester Quinones, Memphis, Jeriah Horne, Tulsa, Kenneth Lofton Jr., Louisiana Tech, Efe Abogidi, Washington State

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Louisiana Tech sophomore Kenneth Lofton Jr. announced Tuesday that he will be entering his name into the 2022 NBA Draft, a day after coach Eric Konkol departed for Tulsa. Lofton said he will maintain his college eligibility allowing him to return for the 2022-23 season.

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Michael Singer: There will be a watered-down version of the #Nuggets as they take on OKC tonight in Tulsa. Here’s the lengthy injury report. One guy who’s not on it is Will Barton, who will probably play given that he needs reps.

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