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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle has the daunting assignment of defending two of the top leading scorers in the Los Angeles Lakers, All-Star Luka Doncic, and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.  Whenever the Spurs face either the Lakers or the Thunder, it’s his responsibility to stay in front of the NBA’s leading […]

Jared McCain is making a name for himself as one of the most dangerous marksmen in the league, and he certainly did not need an invitation to a celebrity contest to prove it. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard walked into the Intuit Dome on Friday night and completely outclassed the field to win the NBA […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder head into the All-Star break 5-6 in their last 11 games. Since its historic 24-1 start, the defending champions’ adversities have piled on since losing All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to an abdominal injury. After missing the first 19 games of the regular season due […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The only thing that Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng sought after his trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder was an opportunity. Still, he was unsure of where it would come from after he was traded three times in 24 hours. Leaving the only NBA team he’d ever played for, Deing was determined to […]

NBA teams know that one of the deepest drafts is coming up, and it has led to many strange things happening with the teams that are near the bottom of the standings. A perfect example is the Utah Jazz, who, over the past few games, have decided to sit Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren addressed the significance of Nikola Topic’s NBA debut in Thursday’s 110-93 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday at the Paycom Center. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault’s heartwarming response to Topic’s first game in the NBA was followed by Holmgren’s media availability, and the All-Star forward […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault subbed Nikola Topic into his first NBA game only four months removed from a testicular cancer diagnosis in October. Before facing the Milwaukee Bucks, Daigneault addressed Topic’s debut at the Paycom Center without any guarantee that the 2024 first-round pick would actually play. Then, Topic […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to a Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Milwaukee Bucks team in a 110-93 blowout at home on Thursday. The Thunder faced the Bucks without Jalen Williams and All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who missed his fifth consecutive game with an abdominal injury. After the loss, Daigneault pointed to […]

Oklahoma City fans were proud to finally see Nikola Topic make his long-awaited NBA debut in the Thunder’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Topic entered the league when the Thunder selected him 12th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. However, he has yet to make his debut due to serious injuries and […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time in the regular season, rookie guard Nikola Topic is available to play for coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder after a testicular cancer diagnosis in October. Following three rounds of chemotherapy, Topic played in his first G League games this week, which eventually cleared the way […]

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie guard Nikola Topic is available to make his NBA debut Thursday night against the Milwaukee Bucks, marking a significant milestone months after being diagnosed with testicular cancer. The Thunder (42-13) host the Bucks (22-30) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Prime Video, and Topic was not listed on the team’s latest injury […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams’ near-perfect performance in Wednesday’s win against the Phoenix Suns, he’ll be sitting out for Thursday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a right hamstring injury. Williams left Wednesday’s game early on his only miss of the night, as he was a perfect 11-for-11 when he came down […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Isaiah Joe continued his hot shooting streak in Wednesday’s 136-109 win against the Phoenix Suns. Joe’s 21 points on 6-for-10 shooting, including six threes, led the Thunder’s bench, as Isaiah has connected on three or more triples in five of his last six games. He’s shooting at a 50% clip from deep […]

Head coach Mark Daigneault watched Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams’ 28-point, near-perfect shooting performance lead his team to a 136-109 blowout victory against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. 24 hours removed from Williams’ high-school jersey retirement ceremony in Gilbert, Arizona, Jalen put on a show on the road in front of his friends and […]

Jalen Williams entered Wednesday overcoming a hamstring injury before facing the Phoenix Suns. But he suffered a new NBA Injury ailment following a hot start with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Williams looked like he reaggravated that same injury. Yet he opted to finish out shooting a free throw before heading back to the locker room. […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams made his return from injury in a 119-110 win against the Los Angeles Lakers, he went back to his high school in Gilbert, Arizona for his jersey retirement ceremony. Before the Thunder close out its two-game road trip agains the Phoenix Suns, Williams’ was joined by teammates, staff […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe has been the much-needed consistent spark off the bench for head coach Mark Daigneault as the defending champions continue its regular season without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. With SGA ruled out through the All-Star break, Joe’s dunk over LeBron James was a highlight reel moment in the Thunder’s win against […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Nikola Topic’s 22 points, including four threes, led the G League’s Oklahoma City Blue to a 127-118 victory on Tuesday at the Paycom Center. After the Thunder prospect was diagnosed with testicular cancer back in October, Topic made his G League debut on Monday. Then, he followed it […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended rookie Nikola Topic’s G League debut this week, nearly four months removed from a testicular cancer diagnosis. The Thunder assigned Topic to the Oklahoma City Blue, OKC’s G League affiliate, ahead of Monday night’s matchup against the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Topic finished with seven points on 3-of-5 […]

Jason Williams does not care for your viral dances. The former NBA champion, affectionately known as “White Chocolate,” recently went on a profanity-laced tirade against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain. Williams did not hold back regarding McCain’s frequent TikTok posts, specifically those filmed inside the team’s inner sanctum. During a recent discussion about the […]

The enforcer role is a somewhat lost art in the NBA. In the ’80s and ’90s, every team had at least one enforcer, if not more. Having a player who didn’t need the glory of being a star and who wasn’t afraid to get his hands dirty was a necessity for winning. Enforcers always have […]

In his first game in three weeks, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams led his team to a 119-110 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. Williams made a career-high 11-of-13 free throws while scoring 10 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter, which kept the Lakers at bay down the stretch […]

Recently, the Oklahoma City Thunder surprised many in the basketball world by trading some draft compensation to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for young guard Jared McCain. McCain immediately helps the Thunder solve some of their outside shooting issues this year, and also gives them yet another young building block for the future. Recently, McCain […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder received a significant boost on Monday as forward Jalen Williams returned to the lineup after missing 10 games with a right hamstring strain. Despite dealing with a nagging wrist injury that has affected his shooting comfort throughout the 2025-26 season, Williams proved to be an essential offensive creator and versatile defender […]

Isaiah Joe has been given a bigger role by the Oklahoma City Thunder amid the extended absence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, Joe showed anew that he is relishing the fine opportunity. While it is almost impossible to fill the shoes of Gilgeous-Alexander, Joe can definitely get buckets in different […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder prospect Nikola Topic made his G League debut at the Paycom Center, which led to an emotional response from coach Daniel Dixon. Topic underwent a procedure amid a testicular cancer diagnosis in October. The Thunder announced Nikola’s G League assignment with the Blue, Oklahoma City’s G League affiliate. After […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are missing their biggest star on Monday night, but Austin Reaves is making sure the fans at Crypto.com Arena have plenty to cheer about. With Luka Doncic sidelined due to a hamstring strain, the Lakers needed someone to step up against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Reaves answered the call in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2026 NBA trade deadline as defending champions. They owned the league’s best record and had the deepest asset chest in basketball. Stability, continuity, and internal growth had carried them to the mountaintop just months earlier. Deadlines, though, don’t reward comfort. They test urgency. Of course, Sam Presti’s front office […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder prospect Nikola Topic will make his G League debut for the OKC Blue on Monday. Topic was diagnosed with testicular cancer this season. Ahead of his first NBA season after missing his rookie campaign due to a season-long left ACL injury, Topic’s cancer diagnosis was a scary setback for […]

This year’s MVP race has been very intriguing because of how injuries have dictated the rankings. Health always plays a big factor in determining every award and the eventual NBA champion, but it seems like when one MVP candidate gets off the injury list this season, another one is added. That is exactly what has […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso is excited for Jalen Williams’ return after missing the previous 10 games. The shorthanded Thunder, playing without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the third consecutive game, will look to avoid a three-game skid when they face the Los Angeles Lakers on the road. At the team’s morning shootaround, Caruso talked […]

After missing 10 consecutive games due to a right hamstring strain, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams makes his return in Monday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Amidst a slew of injuries to key players, including All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the shorthanded Thunder have lost five of their last 10 games. Having Williams, one of […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — All-Star forward Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder welcomed Jared McCain in his debut at the Paycom Center on Saturday. After head coach Mark Daigneault discussed McCain’s Thunder debut, Holmgren followed suit during his postgame media availability. Holmgren was impressed by the second-year guard. McCain, coming from a player who hadn’t […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Coach Mark Daigneault watched Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain make his debut in a 112-106 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday. McCain was welcomed with open arms by Thunder fans at the Paycom Center with a standing ovation, as he checked in. He finished with five points, two rebounds, and […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a 112-106 loss to the Houston Rockets, Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder dropped its fifth loss in eight tries, second consecutive, as the defending champions continue life without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Thunder All-Star Gilgeous-Alexander will sit through the All-Star break with an abdominal injury. He’s expected to be re-evaluated after […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren earned his first All-Star Selection, the NBA announced the Thunder big man will participate in All-Star Saturday’s Shooting Stars competition, which coach Mark Daigneault had never heard of. The association shelved the contest for 11 years before bringing it back for next Saturday’s festivities, which […]

After being traded to the defending NBA champions, Jared McCain was excited to play in front of the Oklahoma City Thunder crowd. And he was not disappointed. The second-year guard received a big ovation when he stepped onto the court at the end of the first quarter of Saturday’s matchup versus the Houston Rockets. If […]

Ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain’s debut on Saturday against the Houston Rockets, the sophomore guard is eager to play for his new fanbase. While it’s been an emotional 48 hours for McCain, whose trade from the Philadelphia 76ers came as a surprise, he said, as he was introduced to the Thunder media […]

When news broke that the Philadelphia 76ers were trading Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 2026 protected first-round pick plus three seconds, fans immediately marked their calendars for Friday afternoon, when Daryl Morey would address the media to explain what happened. Now sure, most of what Morey said was obvious; he didn’t […]