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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared a revealing take on why he finished with zero free-throw attempts in Sunday’s 126-99 blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. After head coach Mark Daigneault fired back at playoff narratives surrounding the Thunder and Lakers’ two-game series in Oklahoma City’s final home games of […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before facing the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed the advantages of a two-game series against the potential playoff opponent. After Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams addressed the Lakers after Friday’s loss, Daigneault discussed the significance of hosting two games in two days against Los Angeles. […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been upgraded to available for Sunday’s matinee against the Oklahoma City Thunder. James was listed as probable with a left groin strain, so there was never really any question as to whether he’d play in OKC, but this just confirms it. The 40-year-old recently missed a couple weeks […]

HOUSTON — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander credited the Houston Rockets with dominating his team throughout Friday night’s matchup. After Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams dismissed Friday’s loss during his media availability, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leaned into the problems the Rockets presented amid a double-digit deficit that carried throughout the night. After falling behind at the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will battle the Oklahoma City Thunder for the first of two straight games on Sunday at the Paycom Center. It will be a possible playoff preview as we continue our NBA odds series while making a Lakers-Thunder prediction and pick. The Lakers lead the head-to-head series 156-112. Furthermore, they are 7-3 […]

HOUSTON — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams is keeping the big picture in mind after Friday’s 125-111 blowout loss to the Houston Rockets. After Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault revealed where his team faltered in Friday’s loss, Williams chose to look at the brighter side. Pointing to the Thunder’s 11-game win streak, which was […]

HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and his team’s 11-game win streak in a 125-111 blowout win where the Rockets dominated throughout the night. After ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins crowned the Thunder the best team in franchise history, Jalen Green (34 points) and All-Star Alperen Sengun (31 points) […]

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka shared his take on this year’s MVP race between Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic. After Jokic’s 61-point triple-double this week, strengthening his case for a potential fourth MVP award, Udoka pointed to Nikola’s numbers as an overwhelming factor that shouldn’t be overlooked. […]

After his recent election into the Basketball Hall of Fame, former NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony gave his impression of Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Amid Gilgeous-Alexander’s 2024-25 MVP race with Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, Anthony believes it’s just the beginning of Shai’s reign as one of the league’s elite stars. Anthony reacted to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in cruise control at the moment; they are in the middle of an 11-game winning streak, with seven of those wins coming in blowout fashion. They have the best record in the NBA and have looked like every bit of the contending team that every critic and fan had them […]

We’re set for another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as top teams in the West square-off in what could be Playoffs-preview. The Oklahoma City Thunder (64-12) will take on the Houston Rockets (50-27) as the teams conclude their four-game season series. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Rockets prediction and pick. The […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso joined Chet Holmgren in endorsing Lu Dort for DPOY as the 2024-25 campaign turns for its final stretch. With only six games remaining in the regular season, Dort’s teammates have voiced their opinions on Lu’s candidacy. At the same time, he has risen to having the third-best odds of […]

On Wednesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder picked up their 64th win of the season with a home victory over the Detroit Pistons. As has so often been the case, MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 33 points in this one, dominating the game on both ends of the floor. While most of […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Detroit Pistons 119-103, Chet Holmgren explained why Lu Dort deserves recognition for this year’s Defensive Player of the Year award. In a win where Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied Michael Jordan’s record for scoring 20+ points in 69 consecutive games offensively, Holmgren highlighted what Dort […]

With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being in the MVP race, former Oklahoma City Thunder forward Carmelo Anthony gave a penny for his thoughts. He sees Gilgeous-Alexander as one of his banana boat buddies. "This is the beginning of a run for him… He's the evolution of a Penny Hardaway, of a Dwyane Wade… And he's James [Harden] […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 119-103, extending its winning streak to 11 straight as head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team cruise toward the finish line of a historic regular season. Despite All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tying Michael Jordan for 69 consecutive 20+ point performances in the third quarter, the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to dominate all of their opponents as they extended their current winning streak to 11 after toppling the Cade Cunningham-less Detroit Pistons, 119-103, on Wednesday night. The Thunder still have a shot at crossing the 70-win mark, and it’s thanks in large part to the continued stellar play of MVP […]

The MVP discussion is only going to get more heated the closer we get to the actual awarding of the trophy. At this point, there are only two likely winners of the award for the 2024-25 season: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic, with the latter being the […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder made franchise history by capturing their 61st win against the Memphis Grizzlies, they tacked on two more to extend their winning streak to 10, and it caught the eye of ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins. The former Thunder center is now predicting an appearance in this year’s NBA Finals and calling the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams chimed in on his fellow All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP race. Before Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton named Gilgeous-Alexander his MVP, Williams let it be known that, beyond the bias of being on the same team as Shai, SGA should be named this year’s Most Valuable Player. Williams endorsed Gilgeous-Alexander […]

Amid Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP race with Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, the Thunder’s leading candidate earned the Western Conference’s Player of the Month award for March. In doing so, Gilgeous-Alexander surpassed Hall of Fame guard Michael Jordan for winning the award three times in a single season. Jordan has only won […]

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 […]

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 […]