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Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams suffered a hamstring injury in training camp, delaying his 2024-25 campaign before making his regular-season debut in a 123-105 win against the Washington Wizards on December 23. With Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein slated to return against the Portland Trail Blazers, Willimas reflected on his time with Oklahoma City rookie […]

After missing the past five games, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is no longer on the team’s injury report. Hartenstein suffered a calf injury earlier this month but will join the Thunder on their two-game road trip, starting Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Hartenstein joins the Thunder, looking to rebound from their 121-115 […]

Former GM Bob Myers watched Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry grow closer with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. After Curry and James led Team USA to gold in the 2024 Olympics, Steph admitted the moment brought them closer as friends. Myers shared an interesting take. After James led the Cleveland Cavs in four […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed forward Jalen Williams’ recent free-throw shooting margin before an upcoming tw0-game road trip. After Williams discussed his recovery from a hip injury, Daigneault complimented his starting forward for putting in the work that’s led to Jalen heading to the free-throw line more often. After going 6-for-7 from […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams missed his first game of the regular season and addressed his hip injury during his media availability after a recent win. The Thunder defeated the Brooklyn Nets 127-101 on Sunday before Williams watched Shai Gilgeous-Alexander score 54 points, setting a new career-high in a 123-114 victory against the Utah […]

The Denver Nuggets visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night. Anthony Edwards is on the injury report alongside Donte DiVincenzo, with one player ruled out and the other listed as questionable. Edwards is dealing with an illness, while DiVincenzo is ruled out with a sprained left toe and has missed the past four games since […]

Amid trade speculation and a suspension, Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler had a heated exchange that went viral on social media. After the Heat released a statement about Butler’s second suspension, Butler was seen in public at the Reserve Padel Club in New York.  The Heat are on the road facing the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. […]

Before the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Dallas Mavericks, head coach Mark Daigneault spoke to his All-Star guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s approach to leading his team while ascending to NBA stardom. For Daigneault, Gilgeous-Alexander’s demeanor and impact on Thunder teammates, coupled with his star talent, makes him an effective leader. Daigneault discussed how impressed he is with how […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named an All-Star starter for the second consecutive season. The NBA announced the All-Star Game starters after Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points in a 123-114 win against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Shai led all Western Conference guards in voting. After the Thunder’s 121-115 loss […]

Golden State Warriors two-way rookie center Quinten Post made an impact in a 131-106 win against the Chicago Bulls, while Stephen Curry’s 21 points led the Warriors. After spending the majority of 2024-25 in the G League, Post scored 20 points on 7-of-20 shooting, including 5-of-10 from deep off the bench. But before the second-round […]

In a 131-106 win against the Chicago Bulls, head coach Steve Kerr guided Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors to their second win in four tries as six players scored in double figures, including rookie Quinten Post. The second-round pick led the second unit in scoring as Post continues to impress Kerr and the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Dallas Mavericks defeated head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder for the second time in six days. After a 106-98 win last Friday, the Thunder surrendered a 121-115 loss to PJ Washington and the Mavericks. Washington finished with a double-double (22 points, 19 rebounds). At the same time, Oklahoma […]

Despite the Oklahoma City Thunder’s second-round exit in last year’s playoffs, head coach Mark Daigneault doesn’t consider the Dallas Mavericks a rival. The Mavericks handed the Thunder a 106-98 loss last week, where chippy play led to five technical fouls between the two teams ahead of a rematch at the Paycom Center on Thursday. During […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After beating the Utah Jazz 123-114, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams reacted to All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s career-high 54-point performance. Amid Gilgeous-Alexander approaching the 50-point plateau in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s win, Williams revealed he expected his teammate to reach his new career high. When Gilgeous-Alexander reached 41 midway through the […]

Amid the Oklahoma City Thunder’s best regular season in over a decade, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant delivered a what-if scenario involving his former team. Former Thunder veteran Derek Fisher went down memory lane recently, and Durant followed suit in a recent Out The Mud Podcast episode. Sitting alongside former Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault had a somewhat surprising response to Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s career-high 54 points in Wednesday’s win against the Utah Jazz. Daigneault told reporters that Gilgeous-Alexander’s career night didn’t feel all that different. Compared to his better games this season, Daigneault admitted he’s seen better from […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points in a 123-114 win against the Utah Jazz. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 13 of his 54 points in the game’s last six minutes, securing a nine-point win. But he still believes he could have scored more and had a better game. After the […]

Before the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Utah Jazz at the Paycom Center, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault discussed Cason Wallace’s growth as a playmaker for his team. Wallace finished with nine points and three assists in Sunday’s 127-101 win against the Brooklyn Nets. He also displayed his playmaking abilities with the second unit. During […]

The Utah Jazz visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Jalen Williams, who is listed as questionable on the injury report, and is dealing with a strained right hip after missing the Thunder’s 127-101 win against the Brooklyn Nets. Here’s everything we know about his injury and his playing status vs. the Jazz. *Watch […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green opened up about his message to Washington Wizards guard and former teammate Jordan Poole. Green issued a four-word apology to Poole, who Draymond punched during a Warriors practice in 2022. The altercation eventually led to Jordan joining the Wizards. Green addressed his apology on a recent episode of The […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder has signed rookie Branden Carlson to a second 10-day contract. The undrafted Utah product has been a significant spark off the bench in forward Chet Holmgren and center Isaiah Hartenstein’s absence. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault praised Carlson for his work ethic as a bridge to extended playing time lately, answering […]

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Washington Wizards 111-88, capturing their third win in four tries as their head coach, JJ Redick, discussed how his offense is trending in the right direction. After LeBron James and the Lakers lost to the LA Clippers, the Lakers bounced back in Tuesday’s win. After the game, Redick addressed […]

Oklahoma City Thunder shooter Isaiah Joe addressed potentially participating in this year’s NBA Three-Point Contest. After discussing Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault’s selection to the All-Star Game, a reporter asked Joe if he’d be interested in participating in this year’s Three-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend. Joe wouldn’t go so far as to put his name […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched Isaiah Joe match his career-high eight threes in Sunday’s 127-101 against the Brooklyn Nets. The fifth-year guard has been shooting at an elite level this month, connecting on 49.2% of his threes on 3.2 makes per game. Joe finished with 24 points on 8-of-10 shooting, which all […]

After head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 127-101 win against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, Daigneault clinched the best record (35-7) in the Western Conference through games played on February 2. In doing so, Daigneault was named head coach of the All-Star Game and commented on the honor after Sunday’s win.  The […]

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard reached a career milestone in Sunday’s 123-109 win against the Philadelphia 76ers. While head coach Doc Rivers knows there’s room for improvement, Lillard scored his 22,000th career point. Damian is the 38th player in NBA history to reach this impressive feat, eighth among active players. The Bucks posted Lillard’s impressive […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was honest about next month’s NBA trade deadline. He’s all for making a change. Curry and the Warriors could be one trade away from contending for a championship, and the team’s perennial superstar says that if he agrees with a move, he has no problem approving.  Amid a concerning […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James praised LA Clippers’ James Harden after Sunday’s loss. The Clippers defeated their crosstown rivals 116-102. After the game, James discussed facing Kawhi Leonard again, and had plenty to say about Harden. The Clippers’ bearded veteran notched a double-double (21 points, 12 assists) and four rebounds in the 14-point win, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James discussed facing LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard in Sunday’s 116-102 loss. After head coach JJ Redick revealed what was ‘okay’ about losing, James addressed the opportunity he was granted to face off against one of the best. James talked about competing against Leonard again. “For me, it’s always great […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick focused on the positive aspects of Sunday’s 116-102 loss to the LA Clippers. Redick provided an injury update on Austin Reaves before getting into what transpired against the Clippers’ Norman Powell, James Harden, Ivica Zubac, and Kawhi Leonard — the four leading scorers who scored 19+ points in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s undrafted rookie Branden Carlson’s unwavering effort earned him first-quarter minutes from head coach Mark Daigneault. In the first quarter and starting center Isaiah Hartenstein’s absence, Daigneault turned to Carlson in the Thunder’s 136-116 blowout win against the Cleveland Cavs. Branden responded with a pair of threes amid Oklahoma City’s 30-2 run that […]

In the first quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 106-98 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, Lu Dort received a technical foul for flopping before he was hit with an unsportsmanlike technical foul in the second quarter. With All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ruled out, Jalen Williams became the focal point for the Mavericks’ defensive approach. At the […]

Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 20-point deficit in a 106-98 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Mark Daigneault delivered his honest take on the loss before Williams talked about facing the Mavericks’ defense without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the floor. Gilgeous-Alexander was ruled out during pregame due to a sore […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks handed Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and his team only its second loss in 21 games in a hard-fought contest that came down to the wire on Friday. The Thunder competed without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was a late scratch due to soreness in his right wrist before […]

After beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 136-116 on the first night of a back-to-back, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ruled out for Friday’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks due to a wrist injury. During Thursday’s win, he took a nasty fall, forcing him to wear a wrap on his right wrist during his postgame […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 136-116 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got plenty off his chest, including Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson going off on Lu Dort. After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander discussed the Thunder’s emphatic 30-2 run that changed the game’s complexion. Oklahoma City’s faithful rejoiced as the lead […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — A 30-2 Oklahoma City Thunder run led by All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set the tone in Thursday’s 134-114 victory against the Cleveland Cavs. Avenging last week’s 129-122 loss against the NBA’s leading Cavs, the Thunder made the Cavs uncomfortable early and often as Cleveland never found its offensive rhythm to combat Oklahoma City’s […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams noticed a difference in his team’s approach against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After a 129-122 Thunder loss to the Cavs snapped a 15-game win streak, Oklahoma City dominated its opponent eight days later at the Paycom Center in a 134-114 victory where Cleveland never stood a chance. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a 134-114 blowout win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault revealed what led to his team’s emphatic 30-2 run in the first half. This led to a 43-point second quarter for the Thunder Thursday, which Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson called the matchup more than another game. […]