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OKLAHOMA CITY — After beating the Memphis Grizzlies 125-104, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder made franchise history by securing their 61st win. However, for Gilgeous-Alexander, the endgame of winning an NBA championship eclipses the significance of becoming the franchise’s most winningest team. After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander downplayed the importance of setting a […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder recorded their 61st win on Thursday, setting a new franchise record for most wins in a regular season. Keyed by a 15-0 run in the fourth quarter, the Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 125-104. After Daigneault gave his bench a ton of credit […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Sacramento Kings 121-105, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault credited his bench players for their consistency despite receiving inconsistent playing time. For some, staying ready doesn’t guarantee minutes. Still, Daigneault appreciates his team’s head-down, work-hard approach. Daigneault says, despite the inconsistent opportunities, his second unit remains reliant. “We’ve had […]

History favors last year’s runner-up as the race toward the MVP narrows between Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic and Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Gilgeous-Alexander is leading Jokic in the MVP race. Only Michael Jordan was snubbed for the illustrious award while leading the league in scoring and leading the Bulls to 60+ wins. […]

In the wake of Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard’s blood clot in his right calf, NBA analyst Gilbert Arenas suggests the team consider trading All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Lillard’s future uncertain, Arenas sees this upcoming offseason as an opportunity for the Bucks to rebuild, starting with a deal that will […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who earned the “free-throw merchant” moniker this season, has been the topic of debate among NBA circles. Gilgeous-Alexander addressed his free-throw shooting differential, giving officials the benefit of the doubt that they often do their best to make the correct calls. Still, that hasn’t prevented others from accusing Shai […]

After Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James dismissed Brian Windhorst as his friend, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith stood up for his colleague at the four-lettered network. Smith claims James misquoted Windhorst, referring to LeBron as his best friend, and considers the astute journalist one of the Lakers’ All-Star’s allies in the media. Smith defended Windhorst […]

The Houston Rockets’ recent nine-game win streak ended in a 116-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets, but retired forward Carlos Boozer still considers the Rockets the second-best team in the Western Conference. Behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, where Houston stands in second place in the standings, Boozer calls them the Thunder’s biggest threat in the […]

Before Wednesday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns, Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens revealed his expectations for the Celtics’ new $6.1 billion owner Bill Chisholm. Stevens didn’t hold back on how he wanted things to go between him and Chisholm, per Masslive.com’s Souichi Terada. “My only thing is just asking to be kept […]

After Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander broke Kevin Durant’s record for most consecutive 20+ point games in Tuesday’s 121-105 win against the Sacramento Kings, head coach Mark Daigneault reacted to winning 60 games. The 2024-25 Thunder matched the franchise’s record for most wins in a regular season, which Daigneault says is a testament to his team’s […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Sacramento Kings 121-105, tying their franchise record of 60 wins as Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP-caliber season leads the team with the best record in the NBA. While extending their winning streak to seven, Gilgeous-Alexander (32 points) broke Kevin Durant’s record for most consecutive 20-plus-point games (65). He also […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has many reasons to look forward to Tuesday’s matchup against the Miami Heat. Kerr revealed the Jimmy Butler reason why Stephen Curry might play and how excited he is to see Andrew Wiggins, the former Warriors forward and member of the 2022 championship team. Wiggins was traded to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault leaned heavily on Alex Caruso’s defensive versatility in Sunday’s 103-101 win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Before All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pointed out Caruso’s impact, Daigneault explained what made that impact so critical in the Thunder’s latest win. With All-Star Jalen Williams (hip) ruled out, Caruso was added to […]

After Sunday’s 103-101 win against the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander revealed his respect for his former team. After Gilgeous-Alexander praised Alex Caruso for his leadership, he gave the Clippers flowers for being a legitimate threat in the Western Conference during his media availability postgame. Gilgeous-Alexander says the Clippers’ championship pedigree […]

In a 103-101 win against the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso made key defensive stops that helped the Thunder fend off their opponent and led to kind words from All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Without All-Star Jalen Williams, the Thunder flexed their depth en route to victory once again, as Caruso got the […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is familiar with the emotions accompanying a return game, such as the one he’s heading into with forward Jimmy Butler against his former team, the Miami Heat. Warriors All-Star guard Stephen Curry reunited with his teammates on Monday with hopes of a potential return from his pelvic injury. […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler returns to southern Florida to take on his former team, the Miami Heat, on Monday night. During his media availability before Monday’s game, Butler reflected on his exit from the Heat while setting the record straight on his suspensions and his differences with team president Pat Riley. Butler wanted out of […]

A video of an exchange between Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, involving Jonathan Kuminga, and Atlanta Hawks guard Caris LeVert has gone viral on social media. After the Warriors’ 124-115 loss to the Hawks on Saturday, audio of a back-and-forth between Kuminga and LeVert shows Green intervene with a savage response to Caris in […]

In a blowout win on Friday, the Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams helped extend their winning streak to five by beating the Charlotte Hornets 141-106. Williams unleashed his new hook shot, which Cason Wallace says reminded him of Hall of Fame center Hakeem Olajuwon. After head coach Mark Daigneault commended the Thunder for their […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo gushed in a recent interview about teammate Julius Randle’s importance to the team’s offense. Amidst the Timberwolves’ fight to clinch a playoff berth in the Western Conference, DiVincenzo revealed what makes Randle crucial to the team’s success in 2024-25. DiVincenzo, who was part of the New York Knicks’ blockbuster trade […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry received an encouraging update from his head coach, Steve Kerr. Curry suffered no structural damage after an MRI proved so, following his injury scare that forced him to miss the end of Thursday’s 117-114 win against the Toronto Raptors. The Warriors will begin a six-game road trip against the […]

After Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins pegged a role for Brandon Clarke in the postseason, the Grizzlies announced Clarke’s season has come to an end. Clarke suffered a PCL strain in Wednesday’s 115-99 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, per Grizzlies PR’s X, formerly Twitter. “Clarke has been diagnosed with a high-grade PCL strain […]

The Chicago Bulls visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. LeBron James is on the injury report alongside Luka Doncic, with James listed as questionable and Doncic probable. James is dealing with a left groin strain, while Doncic has nursed a right ankle sprain after going for 31 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault had no complaints after Friday’s 141-106 blowout win against the Charlotte Hornets. After the Lakers’ 118-89 loss led to the Thunder clinching the No. 1 seed on Thursday, Oklahoma City’s effort against the lowly Hornets remained high throughout their 35-point victory. For only the fourth […]

In Friday’s game against the Houston Rockets, Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins set a new career-high for most points scored in a single quarter. Amid an epic losing streak, Wiggins made a bold Heat guarantee for his team but flashed signs of what he promised after scoring 20 points in the second quarter against the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a unique tradition for stand-up postgame interviews, and forward Chet Holmgren revealed how it all started. Holmgren and the Thunder will do whatever it takes to silence their doubters, and the postgame tradition exemplifies the kind of togetherness that he believes has gotten them to expedite their growth to become […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green got into it with New York Knicks All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns and revealed what they said in a recent podcast. Green achieved an impressive feat against the Raptors on Thursday but rehashed an exchange in one of the Warriors’ recent wins against the Knicks. Green revealed what the two said […]

For the first time this season, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reached 20+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in Thursday’s 117-114 win against the Toronto Raptors. After Green earned the second-best odds for DPOY, he stuffed the stat sheet while leading the Warriors to victory. It’s a feat Green hasn’t reached all season, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler had a message for Draymond Green after his game-saving block in Thursday’s 117-114 win against the Toronto Raptors. Green, Butler, and the Warriors kept the Raptors at bay in the second half without All-Star Stephen Curry. Jimmy blocked Jamal Shead’s layup attempt down the stretch, which led to a […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler watched his All-Star teammate Stephen Curry exit the game in the third quarter of Thursday’s 117-114 win over the Toronto Raptors. Curry was ultimately ruled out due to a pelvic injury as the Warriors captured their ninth win in 10 tries. However, Steph’s health hangs in the balance amid […]

The Milwaukee Bucks visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Damian Lillard is listed as questionable on the injury report. He is dealing with right soleus soreness. He was listed as probable alongside his All-Star teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo before being downgraded to questionable. After going for 16 points on 6-of-18 attempts, four assists, and three against […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has made an incredible leap as one of the top betting odds-on favorites to win this year’s Defensive Player of the Year award. After Green made his case to win DPOY, the latest betting odds have him trailing Cleveland Cavs All-Star Evan Mobley for the top spot. Mobley (-200) […]

Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant had time for his haters this week. After Durant was seen yelling at his head coach, Mike Budenholzer, during a timeout in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 107-96 win against the Suns, he responded to harsh critics on social media in response to a video highlighting Kevin’s thin skin throughout his […]

After beating the Philadelphia 76ers 133-100 on Wednesday, head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder officially clinched the Northwest Division. They are one Los Angeles Lakers loss against the Milwaukee Bucks away from clinching the No. 1 seed. The shorthanded Thunder’s blowout win against the 76ers impressed Daigneault, who commended his players for […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams recorded his second triple-double, head coach Mark Daigneault reflected on the beginning of Williams’ career. During the 2022 second-round pick’s time with the Oklahoma City Blue, the Thunder’s G League affiliate, Daigneault, noticed Jaylin’s three-point shot almost immediately. It’s become an integral facet of his […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — 12 days after Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams recorded his first triple-double, he etched his name into franchise history in a 133-100 win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Williams became the fifth Thunder player in team history to record multiple triple-doubles with his 19-point, 17-rebound, 11-assist performance, joining Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, […]

22 games into the 2024-25 campaign, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren is finding continuity alongside Isaiah Hartenstein in head coach Mark Daigneault’s lineup. While the pair have only played together in a dozen of those 22, Holmgren is adapting to Hartenstein’s presence at center on both ends of the floor. Holmgren highlighted the duo’s […]

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault is coming off the most grueling stretch of the 2024-25 campaign, where he finished with an impressive 12-2 record since the All-Star break. After coming off a three-game road trip amid the NBA’s investigation into the Thunder for player participation in last week’s 107-89 win against the Portland Trail Blazers, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed his All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s free-throw shooting efficiency since the All-Star break. Amid Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP-caliber season with the Thunder, he’s earned the “free-throw merchant” moniker in 2024-25. However, for Daigneault, Shai’s frequent trips to the free-throw line are a testament to his elite offensive prowess. Still, since the […]