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In only his third season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Cason Wallace has never played for a team that didn’t win at least 57 regular-season games. Winning a championship amidst a sophomore season is extremely rare for most NBA players. This season has undoubtedly been his best. Wallace recorded a career-high 27 points in a […]

After head coach Mark Daigneault reacted to Jared McCain’s season-high 26 points in a 121-92 win against the Brooklyn Nets, he learned that his team’s defense had set a new NBA record this season. The defending champions’ top-ranked offense has suffocated opponents, including the Nets, who entered halftime with a measly 24 points while facing […]

Coach Mark Daigneault watched Jared McCain score a season-high 26 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 121-92 win against the Brooklyn Nets on the second night of a back-to-back. The Thunder clinched a playoff berth in a win against the Orlando Magic (113-108) on Tuesday. The defending champions also extended their winning […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder could continue its five-game road trip by facing the Brooklyn Nets without three starters — All-Star Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Lu Dort. After beating the Orlando Magic clinched a playoff berth for the Thunder, becoming the first team to do so this season, while stretching its winning streak to eight. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso attempted to make a defensive stop in a unique way during the second quarter of Tuesday’s 113-108 win against the Orlando Magic. Caruso used his shoe to block Tristan da Silva, who was driving to the rim for a layup. Caruso received a technical foul, and the Magic were […]

The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a playoff berth in a 113-108 win against the Orlando Magic. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extended his streak of 20+ points, scoring 40 points on 14-of-27 shooting, including three triples in Tuesday’s win against the Magic. Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren finished with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and one block. Amid […]

Houston Rockets All-Star forward Kevin Durant is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history, but he has never recorded a 60-point game. His career high is 55, but his pace and legacy are far more important to the 19-year veteran. Only Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James can relate to Durant’s longevity and dominance […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed free agent Marcus Smart over the summer, they reeled in a veteran determined to prove he could still compete for a championship contender. And while his team hasn’t been consistent enough to earn that label this season, Smart and the Lakers have the third-best record in the Western Conference […]

After holding Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to 10 points through three and a half quarters, the Minnesota Timberwolves fell behind by double figures in a 116-103 loss, leading Paul Pierce to question what’s missing. Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards compared the Thunder’s defense to AAU while taking responsibility for Minnesota’s shortcomings in Sunday’s loss. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren reacted to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extending his streak of most consecutive 20+ point games in the final two minutes of Sunday’s 116-103 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After scoring a team-high 21 points on 9-of-13 attempts, Holmgren teased fans by saying Gilgeous-Alexander, who doubled his points in […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the second consecutive game, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault featured Ajay Mitchell in his starting lineup. After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extended his streak of 20+ point games to 128, in a 116-103 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Daigneault discussed Mitchell’s impact as part of his starting 5. For Daigneault, Mitchell […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Beating a 63-year-old streak with his 127 consecutive 20+ point performance in a 104-102 win against the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nearly saw his streak end there. Midway through the fourth quarter, with a 12-point lead intact, he was still 10 points shy. Then, Gilgeous-Alexander went into closeout […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch had words for the officials after a 116-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. After Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards was cleared to play in the matinee on the road, Minnesota fell short in the final frame, where the Thunder outscored its opponent 36-27. Amidst […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder adding Jared McCain from a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers is a gift that keeps on giving for the defending champions, as the second-year guard helped close out a 116-103 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. McCain connected on his fourth and fifth 3-pointer in a two-minute span that pushed […]

While veteran Damian Lillard doesn’t know when he’ll call it quits, he does know he wants to be with the Portland Blazers. Lillard is undoubtedly looking forward to 2026-27. After missing the 2025-26 campaign due to a torn Achilles, Damian’s eager to once again suit up for the team he played for the first 11 […]

After watching San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama turn in another dominant performance in a 115-102 win against the Charlotte Hornets, Keldon Johnson made a declaration about his teammate. With all the hype around Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point game, Metta World Peace believes Wembanyama can score 101. The legendary defender would probably agree […]

Dallas Mavericks veteran Klay Thompson is on the team’s injury report ahead of facing the Cleveland Cavs on Sunday. After Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg’s historic night in a 138-105 loss to the Cavs, he will most likely miss the rematch on the road. Flagg recorded his 25th 20+ point game, surpassing Hall of Fame guard […]

Hall of Fame finalist Blake Griffin is making headway in his first season as a TV analyst, including funny moments such as his recent impression of LA Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard. Griffin was added to the NBA on Prime’s broadcast team in its inaugural season and is often the comedic relief. Griffin made everyone laugh […]

The Denver Nuggets visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Jamal Murray is on the injury report alongside Aaron Gordon, with both players listed as probable. Murray is dealing with a left ankle injury, while Gordon is dealing with a right hamstring injury. The Nuggets edged the San Antonio Spurs 136-131 after erasing a […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg has learned a lot this season. Amidst a stellar 2025-26 season that’s led to his Rookie of the Year candidacy, Flagg recorded his 25th 20+ point game in Friday’s 138-135 loss against the Cleveland Cavs. It set a new NBA record, surpassing Hall of Fame guard Kobe Bryant’s record for […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record for the most consecutive 20+ point games in NBA history, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander revealed the players he looked up to most growing up. After Thunder coach Mark Daigneault put Gilgeous-Alexander’s streak in perspective, SGA reflected on the legends that came before him, such as […]

The New York Knicks visit the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Karl Anthony Towns is on the injury report alongside Josh Hart, with both players listed as questionable. Towns is dealing with a bilateral knee injury, while Hart is dealing with a sore left knee. The Knicks are hopeful for a strong finish to the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault did his absolute best to put All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s new record-breaking streak of scoring 20+ points in 127 consecutive games into words to fit the reigning MVP best. After breaking a 63-year-old record, Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on how he’s emerged as one of the NBA’s […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made NBA history with his 127th consecutive 20+ point game, breaking Hall of Fame center Wilt Chamberlain’s 63-year-old record. Then, his 35 points led the Thunder to a 104-102 win against the Boston Celtics. Oklahoma City extended its win streak to seven. After the game, Gilgeous-Alexander […]

If there’s one team bold enough to design a game plan dedicated to preventing Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from scoring 20+ points for the 127th consecutive game, it’s Joe Mazzulla, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics. Brown was ejected in a 125-116 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. It happened in the first […]

Phoenix Suns veteran Dillon Brooks’ promising update on his hand injury ahead of facing the Indiana Pacers could pave the way for his return. Brooks discussed the Suns’ upcoming postseason run and how a potential best-of-7 series will present “problems” for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The forward will look to regain his rhythm between now and […]

Sacramento Kings veteran DeMar DeRozan surpassed Hall of Fame forward Tim Duncan on the all-time scoring list in a 117-109 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. DeRozan finished with 39 points on 17-for-22 shooting and moved to 18th on the NBA’s all-time list. DeRozan responded to the historic night after the loss, per The Sacramento Bee’s […]

In addition to tying Wilt Chamberlain’s record for most consecutive 20+ point games in NBA history, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reached another feat that only one player has ever accomplished. After joining Chamberlain in an exclusive group, Gilgeous-Alexander joined Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James in another during the same game — a […]

As the NBA world reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 129-126 win against All-Star Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins called out the three-time MVP. For the second time in 10 days, the Thunder defeated Jokic and the Nuggets at home in another instant classic between the two leading […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before facing the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman put Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s tying of Wilt Chamberlain’s record of 126 consecutive 20+ point games into perspective. For a record that took 63 years to break, Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic night will go down in history. Ahead of Gilgeous-Alexander reaching one of the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reflected on what makes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander special after watching him record his 126th consecutive 20+ point game before draining the game-winning 3-pointer in a 129-126 win against the Denver Nuggets. Gilgeous-Alexander handed the Nuggets their second loss in 10 days, as the shorthanded Thunder extended […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the second time in 10 days, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat MVP candidate Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, which led to a parting shot from Jalen Williams. Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic night began when he tied Wilt Chamberlain’s record of 126 consecutive 20+ point games. He sealed the special […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record for most consecutive 20+ point performances (126), which earned a shoutout from Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic. After a 129-126 Thunder win on Gilgeous-Alexander’s game-winning 3-pointer, Jokic gave the reigning MVP his flowers for making history. Jokic did his best to […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied Wilt Chamberlain’s record for most consecutive 20+ point games in NBA history, he drained a game-winning triple to beat the Denver Nuggets, 129-126. In a duel between the two leading MVP candidates, Gilgeous-Alexander topped Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets with a 35-point performance, ending […]

Reggie Miller gave his definitive list for fans’ NBA GOAT debate, which is typically led by the Hall of Fame guard Michael Jordan, Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James, and the late Kobe Bryant. Miller explained his take in a unique way, differentiating between the player with the best pure talent and the player with […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one 20+ point performance away from tying Hall of Fame center Wilt Chamberlain’s record. It’s been over 64 years since Chamberlain scored 20+ points in 126 consecutive games. Gilgeous-Alexander extended his streak to 125 in the Thunder’s 104-97 win against the Golden State Warriors, leading his team with […]

For the first time since January, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell’s name was no longer on the injury report, clearing his return to face the Denver Nuggets at the Paycom Center on Monday. Mitchell suffered a strained abdominal and a sprained left ankle. Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren is listed as questionable after missing Friday’s […]

After he missed the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 104-97 win over the Golden State Warriors led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren could return for Monday night’s showdown against the Denver Nuggets. Holmgren, dealing with the flu, is listed as questionable on the Thunder’s injury report, alongside Alex Caruso (left hip contusion). Starters Jalen Williams (right hamstring) […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a game where the Oklahoma City Thunder surrendered a 14-point deficit, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drained a dagger 3-pointer over Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green with 42.4 seconds left that sealed a 104-97 win. After All-Star Chet Holmgren carried the Thunder in Wednesday’s win against the New York Knicks, it was Gilgeous-Alexander who […]