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Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his team blowing a 25-point lead in a 131-128 overtime loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gave the Timberwolves credit for crawling back from such a large deficit, stating Minnesota’s offense overpowered Oklahoma City. Gilgeous-Alexander blamed his team’s defensive approach down the stretch. […]

Prior to the trade deadline, it’s safe to say that the Oklahoma City Thunder had plenty of assets to make a major roster move this season. However, given that they hold the top seed in the West, it also made sense for Sam Presti and the front office to stay put at the NBA trade […]

Even after holding a 25-point lead, Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder fell 131-128 in overtime to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite the loss, Daigneault gave props to the Timberwolves stating, “They kept playing and ran all the way through the game, and that was a great comeback by them. So they deserve to win. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder appeared in full control with a 25-point lead in the second half against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves. However, with Anthony Edwards on the court, no lead is ever safe. The Thunder found that out the hard way on Monday night, as the Timberwolves stormed back with a blistering 41-19 fourth quarter, […]

Even though the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, head coach Chris Finch vented on the foul calls Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets. The Timberwolves rallied down 25 points to take down the Thunder 131-128 in overtime. They trailed 80-55 midway through the third quarter but came back by outscoring their opponent 76-48 to […]

Anthony Edwards made a big play against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the Minnesota Timberwolves’ matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. With 13 seconds remaining in the overtime period as Minnesota led 129-128, Gilgeous-Alexander drove to the paint as he attempted a layup. However, Edwards was on him as he blocked the shot. Terrence Shannon Jr. was […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant, a two-time NBA champion and 2014 MVP, recently shared his admiration for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He took time to recognize the young guard’s offensive versatility. Durant, also seen for his own elite offensive game, highlighted SGA’s ability to score in various ways, calling him “one of those dudes that’s always gonna […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Jaylin Williams shared a funny anecdote that he and head coach Mark Daigneault still laugh about today. Before the Thunder secured a win on Daigneault’s birthday on Sunday, Williams revealed he didn’t know who Oklahoma City’s head coach was throughout his pre-draft workout in 2022. As Williams started warming up for […]

On Sunday, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault guided his team to a 130-123 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Thunder secured the win on Daigneault’s birthday. The game was undoubtedly a game of runs before Oklahoma City kept its opponent at bay in the final frame. After the Timberwolves ended the first half on a […]

Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-123 on Sunday, avenging their 116-101 loss from before the All-Star break. Before Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s birthday gift to coach Mark Daigneault, Holmgren joined ESPN’s SportsCenter after Sunday’s win and addressed Aaron Wiggins’ impact. Holmgren finished with 19 points, four rebounds, and three blocks against […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the road to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Thunder prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Timberwolves-Thunder NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Timberwolves-Thunder Odds Minnesota […]

On Sunday night, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault turned 40 years old. And what better way for Daigneault to celebrate the start of his fifth decade of existence than with a huge victory for the Thunder, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 37 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, three steals, and three blocks propelling OKC to […]

Doris Burke is one of, if not outright the most polarizing commentator working nationally-televised NBA games for ESPN. A good subset of fans believes that Burke provides some very insightful analysis, showing off her immense knowledge of the game, while others don’t necessarily appreciate the way she approaches her commentary gig, thinking that she’s too […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered an injury to one of their key players in Jaylen Clark during their matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder. With more than six minutes remaining in the third quarter, Clark stole the ball from the Thunder’s Jalen Williams as he went on the fastbreak. He proceeded to take a contested layup […]

In a recent interview, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort didn’t hold back while discussing his 2024-25 regular-season goal to win Defensive Player of the Year. While the Thunder are relatively healthy to finish the campaign, their longest-tenured player revealed his personal goal between now and the end of the postseason. As a team leader, […]

After playing in 10 games, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren missed 39 regular-season games this season due to his pelvic bone injury. Holmgren is slowly getting reacclimated back into the Thunder’s starting lineup. However, after Oklahoma City’s 130-107 win against the Utah Jazz, Chet revealed an unforeseen truth about his health this season. As […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams faced his brother, Utah Jazz rookie Cody Williams, for the first time in Friday’s 130-107 win. It was a fitting family moment for the Williamses, who traveled to San Francisco to watch Thunder’s Williams play in his first All-Star Game and then made the trip to Utah to watch the siblings go […]

After All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 130-107, he opened up about his decision to let go of his agent. After playing in his third All-Star Game, news broke that Gilgeous-Alexander parted ways with his representation. A reporter asked Shai about that decision after Friday’s blowout win. After the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the best team in the Western Conference at 44-10. OKC is led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has a talented core around him. Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the league in scoring, averaging 32.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.9 steals, and a block per game. The 26-year-old shoots 52.3 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have risen as one of the best teams in the NBA. So much so that Skip Bayless believes they have a chance at representing the Western Conference in the 2025 NBA Finals. Bayless revealed his thoughts on the Thunder in a segment of the Skip Bayless Show on Friday. He noted […]

Isaiah Hartenstein and the Oklahoma City Thunder are excited to finish the 2024-25 campaign. Heading into the post-All-Star break, the Thunder will face the Utah Jazz before entering 27 more games to wrap up a dominating regular season. Oklahoma City, 44-10, leads the Western Conference standings by 8.0 games and is relatively healthy for the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will begin their pos-All-Star break schedule with a trip to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz. It will be a throwdown at the Delta Center as we continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Jazz prediction and pick. The Thunder lead the head-to-head series 120-88. Additionally, they have won both […]

Although the Oklahoma City Thunder has held the top spot in the Western Conference throughout the 2024-25 campaign, ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith doesn’t consider them championship contenders. After Thunder forward Jalen Williams made his first All-Star team, and his All-Star teammate, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is considered a favorite to win MVP, could this be the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams said plenty about playing in his first All-Star Game, including growing up a fan of the WNBA and his favorite player, Lisa Leslie. Williams spoke about the All-Star Game’s new format, and a reporter asked him to reveal his all-time favorite WNBA player. Williams didn’t take long to respond and […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his third consecutive NBA All-Star Game appearance in San Francisco this past week. Gilgeous-Alexander has been one of the best players in the league all season and could be in front of the line to win the MVP award. During the All-Star break, SGA spoke […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played in his third All-Star Game, he responded to Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green’s prediction that the Warriors would win the 2025 NBA Finals. After acquiring Jimmy Butler in a five-team deal, Golden State is attempting to make a push toward the upper echelon of the Western […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is easily one of the best players in the 2024-25 NBA season. A big reason for that is his confidence on the court. He also trusts in himself off of it. In an intriguing move, the former Kentucky Wildcats star has reportedly cut ties with his agent, Joe […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams made his first appearance at the All-Star Game this year and gave his honest opinion about its new tournament-style format. After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared his only gripe about the 2025 All-Star Game, Williams shared his during media availability postgame. Williams thought the NBA’s new format was a success from […]

It is crazy to think that we are entering the last several weeks of the 2024-25 NBA season. With about eight weeks remaining coming out of the All-Star break, every team and player in the league has a different goal. For many, it’s all about closing out the NBA season on a strong note to […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared his less-than-ideal take on the NBA’s new All-Star Game format, he spoke on his impressions of San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama. In his second All-Star Game, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points on a perfect 5-of-5 attempts in a 41-32 win against Kenny’s Young Stars. Then, he finished […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hold back his take on the NBA’s new All-Star Game format. Gilgeous-Alexander played in his third All-Star Game, which he didn’t take for granted upon arriving in San Francisco this past weekend. However, he did have one gripe with 2025’s new tournament-style format. Gilgeous-Alexander revealed during his postgame […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar and NBA MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has officially arrived as a premier player and he’s looking to lead OKC to the franchise’s first championship. He’s also made waves as the NBA’s most stylish player off the court, so his first signature sneaker has been one of the more anticipated developments of […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is on the verge of playing his first All-Star Game. Upon arriving to All-Star Weekend, Williams revealed his mother’s emotional reaction after practice. With the first half of the Thunder’s regular season in the rearview mirror, Jalen’s taking in the moment. Hours before tip-off, Williams held his All-Star uniform […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams was named to his first All-Star Game. The third-year forward spoke to the media after practice on Saturday. He discussed how surreal the weekend had been thus far before Williams’ mom’s emotional reaction put things into perspective. Upon Williams’ arrival on All-Star Weekend, catching up with Thunder head coach […]

To Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, just being a part of the NBA All-Star Game is a privilege, regardless of how often it happens. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard acknowledged as much ahead of his third consecutive All-Star nod in 2025. Ahead of the inaugural tournament-style games, Gilgeous-Alexander opened up about what the recognition means to him in […]

Finishing at the bottom of the NBA standings is rarely ideal for fans, but this year, it could mean a shot at landing Duke’s standout freshman, Cooper Flagg. However, NBA analyst Bill Simmons believes a team outside the lottery should make a bold move. He suggests the Oklahoma City Thunder, one of the league’s top […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s second-year guard Cason Wallace discussed his welcome to the league moment featuring All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during his media availability before Friday night’s Rising Star Challenge at All-Star Weekend. After Wallace watched the Minnesota Timberwolves snap the Thunder’s seven-game win streak, the second-year guard revealed his welcome to the league moment. For Wallace, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran guard Lu Dort has spent his entire six-year career with the same team. The Thunder’s longest-tenured guard has seen the lowly Oklahoma City squad come from the bottom of the Western Conference standings to NBA title contenders. With MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge, Dort is impressed with where his […]

With a 116-101 win, the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s seven-game win streak. After the Thunder’s incredible 24-0 fourth-quarter run kept their streak alive in a 115-101 victory against the Miami Heat, they succumbed to 14 points in the final frame against the Timberwolves. After the loss, Daigneault […]