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The votes from the NBA’s annual GM survey are in, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the polls in MVP and a few different categories. Head coach Mark Daigneault has plenty to be excited about heading into 2024-25. Many believe the Thunder made the best overall moves during the offseason, including the […]

In the NBA, constructing a roster that has a chance to win the NBA Finals is the ultimate goal, but with the way the collective bargaining agreement is set up, preparing for the future is just as important. Building out your roster with young talent that can develop and compete for years to come has […]

All the makings are there for the Oklahoma City Thunder to take another leap as a team during the 2024-25 season. Last year, they broke out as a contending team, but this time around, they look like the favorite to win the Larry O’Brien trophy. However, competing for a championship is never easy. No team […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault announced the Thunder will begin their preseason schedule without superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort. After Jaylin Williams strained his right hamstring, ruling him out for the remaining exhibition games, Daigneault announced Gilgeous-Alexander and Dort are sitting out against the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City’s first preseason game, […]

While Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins raved about Alex Caruso during his media availability this week, the four-year guard is ecstatic about his team’s defensive identity heading into 2024-25. Ahead of the first preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs, Wiggins talked about getting acclimated to his new teammates, including Caruso, whose pairing with […]

In preparation for a highly anticipated 2024-25 campaign, Aaron Wiggins and the Oklahoma City Thunder had a productive week, implementing newcomers Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein into the fold. After the Thunder traded Josh Giddy for All-Defensive First-Team point guard Alex Caruso and signed free-agent center Isaiah Hartenstein over the summer, many positioned them as favorites […]

Years before veteran center Isaiah Hartenstein signed a three-year, $87 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder over the summer, he was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the 43rd overall pick in the second round of the 2017 NBA Draft. Hartenstein averaged 1.9 points and 1.7 rebounds in 7.9 minutes per game in his […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is having a productive week at his first Thunder training camp. The veteran center is adapting to his new environment, teammates, and offensive system, which includes Thunder coach Mark Daigneault encouraging Hartenstein’s 3-point touch. During his media availability, Isaiah was asked about rediscovering his outside touch throughout Thunder training […]

Phoenix Suns’ All-Star Kevin Durant is one of the few lucky athletes on the planet to have inked a lifetime deal with footwear and apparel sponsor Nike. After releasing 17 standalone Nike KD signature sneakers of his own, the brand has taken the liberty of re-releasing some of Durant’s most classic sneaker silhouettes in hopes […]

Kevin Durant is arguably the most unstoppable scorer in the NBA. Thanks to his combination of size and skills, Durant has established himself in the NBA for several seasons. Furthermore, his career has also seen him win two NBA championships, two Finals MVPs, an MVP, and 14 All-Star Game appearances. With plenty of success in […]

After kicking off training camp on a positive note, welcoming veteran newcomers Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein into the fold, the Oklahoma City Thunder and their head coach, Mark Daigneault, received bad news during their third day of camp. Thunder’s third-year center Jaylin Williams suffered a right hamstring strain and is expected to miss Oklahoma […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault wants to elevate his team’s three-point shooting volume this upcoming season. After Daigneault encouraged Aaron Wiggins and Jalen Williams to shoot more threes in 2024-25, he’s extending that approach to his new frontcourt free-agent signee Isaiah Hartenstein. The veteran center told reporters his new head coach wants to […]

After Lu Dort went undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, he signed a two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder before his promotion from G League’s Blue squad to the association in December. Fast-forward to 2024, and he’s one of Oklahoma City’s veteran leaders on one of the league’s most devastating defenses, a constant thorn […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s 38.9% three-point shooting percentage led the NBA in 2023-24, inching out the champion Boston Celtics (38.8%) by a hair. Shooting is vital in this league. Just ask Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, who is equipped with an eight-man rotation of shooters, and half of them connected at a 39% clip or […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for an exciting 2024-25 campaign. With the odds of making a deep playoff push in their favor, head coach Mark Daigneault shared first impressions of Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso, two veterans taking on critical roles on the Thunder’s defensive end, which is projected to be elite this […]

While Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault awaits for first-round pick Nikola Topic to recover from a partially torn ACL, he got his first glimpse at Oklahoma City’s 26th overall pick, Dillon Jones, on the opening day of training camp. Many believe the Thunder drafted Josh Giddy’s replacement in Topic at No. 12, calling […]

Entering his seventh NBA season, Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off the most impressive campaign of his career. After averaging 30.1 points, 6.2 assists, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game, Gilgeous-Alexander was the runner-up for the 2023-24 Most Valuable Player award behind Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. Now, he […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort led the NBA in drawing non-charge offensive fouls in 2023-24. His role on defense doesn’t go unnoticed. Heading into training camp, as the Thunder prepare to challenge the champion Celtics as the odds-on favorite this season, Lu spoke at Thunder Media Day about how he managed to draw so […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made a big splash with the Charlotte Hornets during the 2023-24 NBA season, as the Thunder traded for Gordon Hayward. However, the move didn’t pan out the way that Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti or fans envisioned it. Following Hayward’s retirement, he told Jared Weiss of The Athletic about his […]

On Monday, the Oklahoma City Thunder held their annual Media Day, giving reporters and fans a chance to hear from some of their favorite players, including last year’s MVP runner up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Gilgeous-Alexander enters this year as one of the favorites to compete for the award once again, and the Thunder are widely expected […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault isn’t changing his routine approach to the upcoming regular season despite its high anticipation as expectations for the league’s reigning Coach of the Year, and his team is as high as ever for the fifth-year head coach. The Thunder upgraded its roster tremendously by trading Josh Giddy to […]

A lot has occurred since the Boston Celtics won the 2024 NBA Finals. Paul George and Klay Thompson both switched their allegiances in free agency. Karl-Anthony Towns is heading to the New York Knicks. JJ Redick moved from ESPN to head honcho on the sidelines for the Los Angeles Lakers. And of course, every team […]

Earlier this offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder made one of the bigger trades of the summer by dealing guard Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for three and D wing Alex Caruso. While the trade was an acknowledgement of a failure in drafting Giddey, the move should help bring increased perimeter defense and floor spacing […]

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti highlighted Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s defensive growth during a recent press interview, emphasizing the guard’s evolution into a two-way player ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season. Presti reflected on the strides Gilgeous-Alexander has made since joining the Thunder, particularly his improvements on the defensive end. In addressing Gilgeous-Alexander’s development, Presti […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in one of the most desirable situations in the NBA ahead of the 2024-25 season. The Thunder have an abundance of some of the best young talent in the league and plenty of draft capital. After a promising finish to the 2023-24 season, the Thunder received high expectations from a […]

While fans finalize their record predictions for the Oklahoma City Thunder, they have been mentioned as possible NBA champions by NFL insider Adam Schefter. While he was on the show “NBA Today,” he predicted the Thunder to win the championship and made a joke saying if it comes true, he will take over Adrian Wojnarowski’s […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s roster is an NBA 2K25 fan’s dream. The team is stacked with talent from top to bottom. The team has a superstar in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, up-and-coming stars in Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, role players in Lu Dort and Alex Caruso, and young talent in Cason Wallace and Dillon Jones. There […]

Oklahoma City Thunder first-round pick Perry Jones had a life-threatening experience before the second year of his NBA career and revealed how his diagnosis was misreported. He was selected 28th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft before playing just three seasons in the league. Jones believes his career would have turned out differently if the […]

The NBA has seen a lot of changes through the years. Between various rule changes and implementations during games, the biggest elephant in the room continues to be the idea of NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office seriously discussing the idea of expansion. More and more talent continues to enter the league, and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were one of the best teams in the league during the 2023-24 season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerged as a true MVP candidate, and the Thunder showed a glimpse of their full potential with young, rising stars like Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. This team has depth, and they are continuing to grow, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder and former Kentucky basketball star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has asserted himself as one of the top players in the NBA.  However, as his basketball journey was unfolding, only a handful of people actually believed in his potential, let alone be the face of one of the most exciting teams in today’s NBA. His journey […]

With the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2024-25 season schedule released, a lot of eyes will be on the Thunder. Ahead of the Thunder’s 2024-25 season, we’ll be making our Thunder’s season predictions. Oklahoma City had a breakout campaign in the 2023-24 season, finishing as the one seed in the Western Conference at 57-25. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led […]

The unveiling of the NBA schedule marks an excitement time for many fan bases. Oklahoma City Thunder supporters likely feel that way as well, but they are also keenly aware that this is a critical campaign. The team is overflowing with talent and now has some vital experience under their belt after becoming the youngest […]

Just months after being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Alex Caruso celebrated getting engaged to his fiancee, Haleigh Broucher, in an Instagram post with multiple photos. The couple in matching outfits is shown embracing, posing and celebrating their engagement with drinks, friends and family. Broucher, a former reality TV star from the CBS show […]

No team in the NBA has been able to rebuild and find as much success as the Oklahoma City Thunder have. When the era of Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, and James Harden ended, the Thunder took a step back, even though they added the likes of Paul George and Chris Paul. What went unnoticed is […]

Despite their disappointing playoff finish last season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are here to stay. In the offseason, the team upgraded their defense and big man play through trades and free agency. First, the Thunder signed Isaiah Hartenstein away from the New York Knicks, then they traded Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso. As Caruso prepares […]

Earlier this offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for Alex Caruso. While many lauded the deal and how it would improve the Thunder’s defense, not everyone was initially thrilled with the decision. Thunder star Chet Holmgren spoke about the trade that sent Giddey to the Bulls in an interview […]

Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook’s on-court rivalry is well-documented, with the two former Western Conference foes duking it out in the regular season and playoffs several times. But the feud, according to Lillard, started to gnaw at Westbrook’s then-Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant. While much of the focus when the Thunder and Portland Trail […]

In a rare moment of offseason downtime, Oklahoma City Thunder rookie standout Chet Holmgren appeared on Paul George’s “Podcast P” to dive into a wide range of basketball discussions. The 22-year-old is coming off an impressive rookie season and is eager to continue that momentum into the next year. Chet Holmgren’s “Welcome to the NBA” […]