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The Detroit Pistons travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Thunder prediction and pick. The Pistons have been fun to watch this season and they will get rewarded by playing in the playoffs. They have a chance at a 4-seed, so hosting the […]

The Detroit Pistons will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night at Paycom Center. Cade Cunningham is doubtful on the team’s injury report due to a left calf contusion. Here’s everything we know about Cunningham’s injury and playing status vs. the Thunder *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Cade […]

Josh Giddey made his return to OKC on Monday night as the Chicago Bulls took on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Giddey spent the first three seasons of his career with the Thunder before being traded to the Bulls during this past offseason. Giddey has been one of the best players in the NBA during the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In 2024-25, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe has a few signature shooting performances under his belt, connecting on eight threes on three separate occasions, including Monday’s 145-117 win against the Chicago Bulls. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched Joe drain eight threes twice in January. After making five in Saturday’s win […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder’s historic regular season reached a new milestone, making NBA history in Monday’s 145-117 blowout win against the Chicago Bulls. After Thunder fans welcomed back Bulls guard Josh Giddey to Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center, his former team opened up a 40+ point lead through three quarters. Then, OKC improved […]

NBA stars tend to make appearances in music videos from time to time. Oklahoma City Thunder’s point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the next player in the league to do so after making an appearance in Drake’s music video for his new song “Nokia.” Gilgeous-Alexanders’ appearance is short. The 26-year-old superstar is spotted standing still decked […]

For the first time since his trade, Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey will face his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, on the road at the Paycom Center. All-Star Jalen Williams shared his excitement over seeing Giddey on Monday. Head coach Mark Daigneault revisited the Thunder’s trade with the Bulls before Oklahoma City’s matchup, while […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder is the most recently relocated NBA franchise, moving from Seattle in 2008. (The Brooklyn Nets moved from New Jersey in 2012, but they only moved 14 miles.) The Seattle Supersonics’ legacy dates back to the 1960s, and the franchise claims one NBA title. The Thunder have fallen short of that goal […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father, Vaughn Alexander, revealed how Hall of Fame guard Allen Iverson profoundly influenced his son’s game and overall appearance. Before the proud father shared his take on why Gilgeous-Alexander should win MVP over Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic, he discussed how Iverson made an overwhelming impression on Shai. Michael Jordan is […]

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey returns to the Paycom Center for the first time since the Oklahoma City Thunder traded him for Alex Caruso, which head coach Mark Daigneault revisited before Monday’s matchup. After his first three seasons, the Thunder traded Giddey to the Bulls during the offseason, granting Josh an increased role with Chicago […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spoke highly about how head coach Mark Daigneault has impacted him and the rest of his teammates. It’s what makes him an elite head coach. After Daigneault revealed Gilgeous-Alexander’s ascension into stardom, Shai explained how Mark gets the best from his players. For Gilgeous-Alexander, it’s a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Chicago Bulls on Monday at Paycom Center. Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein are questionable on the team’s injury report. Holmgren is listed with left hip injury management, while Hartenstein has left hip soreness. Here’s everything we know about both players’ injuries and playing statuses vs. the Bulls. *Watch […]

The Chicago Bulls will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday at Paycom Center. Josh Giddey is questionable on the team’s injury report due to right hip soreness/injury management. Here’s everything we know about Giddey’s injury and playing status vs. the Thunder. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Josh Giddey […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for Monday’s NBA slate as we turn attention towards this next cross-conference matchup between teams facing off for the final time. The Chicago Bulls (33-41) will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (62-12) as OKC leads the season series 1-0. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Bulls-Thunder […]

On Saturday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder picked up their 62nd win of the season with a home blowout victory over the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder have been a juggernaut all year, led by star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is currently in a race with Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic for the league MVP […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — If there’s one thing Oklahoma City Thunder All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams can agree on about the Defensive Player of the Year award, their teammate Lu Dort deserves it. After beating the Indiana Pacers 132-111, extending the Thunder’s historic regular season to an unprecedented 62 wins, the All-Star tandem shared conflicting […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 132-111, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander revealed a speech from team GM Sam Presti that still sticks with him. Before he was an MVP candidate, Gilgeous-Alexander adapted habits to become an All-Star. He also implemented a particular mindset, a seed Presti had planted shortly after […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault remembers navigating a young Shai Gilgeous-Alexander through his second NBA season. Years before Gilgeous-Alexander was a back-to-back candidate for MVP, Daigneault observed a young guard trying to find his way. After the Thunder’s 132-111 win against the Indiana Pacers, Mark revealed the most significant strides […]

Amid Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP race with Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, his father, Vaughn Alexander, chimed in on his son’s chances of winning. After Alexander watched his son and the Thunder capture a franchise record 61st win, it only strengthened Gilgeous-Alexander’s case for MVP. For Vaughn, the choice is easy, whether Shai […]

Kevin Durant’s signature Nike line recently saw its 18th sneaker, making him one of the longest-tenured Nike athletes with an active signature collection. He’s also one of three athletes (Michael Jordan, LeBron James) to own a Nike lifetime contract in part to his generational talent and accomplishments in the game of basketball. Nike will honor […]

Years before Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams recorded his second triple-double, he had his first conversation with head coach Mark Daigneault. Williams revealed that he didn’t know Daigneault was the Thunder head coach during his predraft workout with the team. The NBA’s 2024 Coach of the Year was still unrecognizable in 2022, two years into […]

Unfortunately, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s first NBA MVP will be remembered for the wrong reasons by a segment of fans. To the Thunder star’s detractors, his propensity for getting to the line is all they can grumble about.  That’s disappointing because his game is so much more than some cartoonish portrayal of him as a Hardeneque charlatan […]

After every win, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams and his teammates have fun with sideline reporter Nick Gallo during his walkoff interviews. Winners of 61 out of 73 regular-season games, the fun happens often, albeit Thunder players using Gallo as a towel rack, dressing him in team apparel, or Williams’ hat and jewelry. In […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams didn’t miss his former teammate, Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey, make a game-winning shot from halfcourt in a 119-117 emphatic win against the Los Angeles Lakers. While Williams and the Thunder were capturing their historic 61st win of the regular season, Giddey drained a walk-off buzzer-beater in All-Star LeBron […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave Lu Dort his flowers for his performance in Thursday’s 125-104 win against Desmond Bane and the Memphis Grizzlies and potentially winning DPOY. Then, the defensive stalwart opened up about the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year award. Dort has the fourth-best odds of winning DPOY. […]

These two teams have been red-hot coming into this matchup. The Pacers are playing well, but this game will be a giant test for both teams in Oklahoma City. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Thunder prediction and pick. The Pacers are 43-30 and have won six of the last seven […]

With the NCAA men’s transfer portal open through April 22, the Oklahoma City Thunder are losing a couple of scouts to college general manager jobs. After the Thunder made franchise history for most wins in a regular season, head coach Mark Daigneault and staff will wave Corey Evans and Andrew Slater goodbye as the pair […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched starting center Isaiah Hartenstein make franchise history in Thursday’s 125-104 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies. On the same special night, the Thunder’s 61st win set a new franchise record, and Hartenstein set the franchise record for most assists by a center in a single […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team to a 125-104 win against the Memphis Grizzlies, he talked about Lu Dort. The Thunder’s lockdown defender, who held Grizzlies’ guard Desmond Bane to a measly three points on 1-for-12 shooting, is a Defensive Player of the Year candidate. Dort played a […]

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 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Memphis Grizzlies in a battle of Western Conference supremacy on Thursday night. In what turned out to be a wild, back-and-forth game, the Thunder ultimately prevailed, 125-104. The win improved their record to a league-best 61-12. However, it might prove to be a costly victory, as two crucial bench […]

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 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday at Paycom Center. Jalen Williams is questionable on the team’s injury report due to a right hip strain. Here’s everything we know about Williams’ injury and playing status vs. the Grizzlies. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Jalen Williams […]

The Grizzlies are playing well, but the Thunder might be the hottest team in the NBA. This is a giant game out West for playoff seeding, too. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Grizzlies-Thunder prediction and pick. The Grizzlies are 44-28 but have lost three of the last four games. With […]

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 […]