Oklahoma City Thunder Articles - Page 39

The Oklahoma City Thunder are shedding the perplexing “fake one-seed” allegations game by game. In OKC’s 124-92 Game 2 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, Chet Holmgren put up a stellar first-half performance that would lend further credence to the idea that he is a deserving Rookie of the Year winner. In the first half, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently up 1-0 in their first-round NBA playoffs series against the New Orleans Pelicans. They also have a lottery pick waiting for them in June. The Thunder have the 12th-best odds in the upcoming NBA Draft lottery courtesy of a previous trade with the Houston Rockets. That pick was acquired […]

The New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder have been credited for building out deep rosters capable of weathering storms. Both small-market franchises have the feeling of young, upstart contenders after a tense Game 1 battle in the NBA Playoffs, Oklahoma City narrowly escaping with a victory. But those NBA Finals futures are looking too […]

There will be a lot of scouting tape getting watched this weekend in the Crescent City. Whether a fan or a front office employee, there is plenty of film to comb over this April. The New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder’s first-round NBA Playoffs series will overlap with the 2024 NFL Draft. The best […]

The Thunder host the Pelicans in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday! The Thunder were great down the stretch of Game 1 and hung on to win and take a 1-0 lead in the series. The Pelicans have a chance to even the series before heading back to New Orleans for Game 3. We continue our […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder earned a narrow 94-92 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in their first round playoff matchup on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 28 points, but it was Jalen Williams’ barking antics that stole headlines following the win. “(Jonas Valanciunas) yelled in my face, and he picked me up off […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have arrived ahead of schedule and made a name for themselves this season. Mark Daigneault’s squad earned the top overall seed in the Western Conference and the team is set to contend for a championship with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way through the NBA playoffs. SGA has emerged as a top-10 player […]

The New Orleans Pelicans failed to get the best of the Oklahoma City Thunder during their Game 1 matchup on Sunday. The team fell short by just two points, 94-92. The Thunder take Game 1 as they escape with the win over the Pelicans late in the 4th quarter 😤 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 28 PTS, 6 […]

The ideal type of big man has changed in the league. Gone are the days when large men who could dominate the paint like Shaquille O’Neal and David Robinson were the ones who got all the praise. Now, lanky 7-footers with the skillsets of guards and the capability to shoot the lights out are all […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder came out of nowhere to earn the number one seed in the Western Conference. The team underwent one of the biggest rebuilds in league history upon trading Russell Westbrook and Paul George in the summer of 2019, and it’s already paid off. The Thunder will face another young, up-and-coming team in […]

The New Orleans Pelicans (49-33) and Oklahoma City Thunder (57-25) will forever be linked thanks to the 405 hosting the team from the 504 during Hurricane Katrina. The two small market franchises are on a similar championship-building timeline in 2024 with young rosters full of homegrown talent. Both teams are trying to take the next […]

We’re set for another exciting NBA Playoffs series as we bring you our betting predictions and picks for this Game 1 matchup in the Western Conference. Play-In Tournament winners and 8-seed New Orleans Pelicans will visit the 1-seed Oklahoma City Thunder in a tight series during the first round. Check out our NBA odds series for our Game 1 […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the cusp of greatness and has a chance to bring his city their first-ever NBA Championship as his squad secured the top seed in the Western Conference. The All-Star point guard is also long overdue for his own sneaker, but his recent contract and extension at Converse Basketball […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder came into the 2023-24 NBA season with high expectations, but even inside of the Thunder organization, becoming the youngest team to ever secure the #1 seed in the NBA Playoffs must’ve seemed like a bigger step forward than they were anticipating. However, even in the loaded Western Conference, the Thunder enjoyed […]

The Golden State Warriors seek a secure spot in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Their postseason journey starts with an NBA Play-In Tournament game against the Sacramento Kings, which will determine who competes for the eighth and final seed. Nevertheless, Head Coach Steve Kerr gave an eye-opening remark about the No. 1-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, who […]

With the NBA regular season wrapped up, attention has turned to the tight contest for NBA MVP. Nik0la Jokic and Luka Doncic each can make a legitimate claim to the award, but NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins thinks it should go to Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “Jokic, Luka and Brunson are all deserving of […]

The final two days of the 2023-24 NBA regular season brought craziness and movement across both the Eastern and Western Conferences. From the Milwaukee Bucks falling out of the 2-seed in the East to the Oklahoma City Thunder becoming the youngest team in league history to claim the 1-seed in either conference, we are in […]

On Sunday afternoon, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder officially clinched the number one seed in the vaunted Western Conference playoff picture with a win over the Dallas Mavericks at home, setting the stage for what fans hope is a deep run into the playoffs on the heels of their historic regular season success. […]

With a win over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday afternoon, star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder officially locked up the number one seed in the Western Conference by winning their 57th game and will now get a week off before hosting Game 1 of their playoff series–opponent yet to be determined–on […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder just clinched the No. 1 seed of the Western Conference. They’ve been on a tear all year long and are now set for the playoffs. However, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his teammates made league history with their amazing run. Oklahoma City is an incredibly young team as the front office built a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will have an easier time than anticipated in their attempt to claim the top seed in the NBA Western Conference on Sunday. The Thunder are facing a Dallas Mavericks team that will be without several key players, according to Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News: “The Mavs will be without […]

With just a single game left in the 2023-24 NBA season, the focus around the league is solely on the playoffs. The standings in both the Eastern and Western Conferences have changed every single night, which is why there is still no certainty as to who will end up where. There are still questions about […]

Through 81 games, only two out of the six playoff spots in the Western Conference have been settled. The Denver Nuggets’ loss and the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves’ wins on Friday night will set up a photo finish for the number one seed out West, with all three teams having the same win-loss […]

The Denver Nuggets have followed up their championship-winning season with another excellent campaign. Michael Malone’s club has as good of a chance as anyone to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy once again, but the Boston Celtics could foil their plans this time around. Popular pundit Bill Simmons predicts these two teams to face off in the […]

All 30 teams are in action on Friday night as the regular season comes to an end. While the madness of the Western Conference is dominating the NBA playoff picture right now, there are several storylines that will be in play via the Eastern Conference race on Friday. The Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers are […]

The Milwaukee Bucks take on the Oklahoma City Thunder Friday night as the season begins to wrap up. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Bucks-Thunder prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Bucks are 49-31 this season, and it is […]

Kevin Durant is currently trying to chase a third NBA title, this time with the Phoenix Suns. And although he won two rings with the Golden State Warriors, that wasn’t actually KD’s favorite era in his prestigious career. Speaking on The Boardroom’s Aux Money podcast, Durant revealed why his tenure on the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

Are you tired of placing bets against the spread that appear to be winners, only to have your heart ripped out by a back door cover in the final seconds of the game? A teaser bet is a special type of parlay that provides bettors with a margin of safety on each leg of their […]

The biggest question surrounding the Western Conference and the NBA playoff race revolves around which team will ultimately claim the 1-seed and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are currently tied at the top of the Western Conference playoff picture, and they will play one another for the final time […]

Victor Wembanyama is probably going to win the Rookie of the Year award, but Chet Holmgren has enjoyed a terrific season as well. The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder stars are set to compete against one another for years to come. Holmgren recently spoke with Shams Charania of Stadium about the Rookie of […]

Star Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has missed the last four games with a right quad contusion. Now, ahead of the Thunder’s matchup with the Sacramento Kings, Gilgeous-Alexander has received an update, per Clemente Almanza of Thunder Wire: “Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is no longer listed on the injury report, which means he’ll return tomorrow against […]

It’s become common knowledge over the last couple of seasons that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a rising star in the Association, but I don’t think anyone expected him to be a legitimate MVP contender in 2023-24. That’s exactly what SGA is doing, though. While he may not beat out Nikola Jokic and […]

The Sacramento Kings are going for the season series win over the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Kings-Thunder prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Kings are 45-33 this season, but they sit in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are a banged-up bunch right now, and things don’t seem to be better for the team on Sunday. The Thunder are going to be without guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for a game against the Charlotte Hornets, per the team’s injury report. Forward Jalen Williams has also been ruled out for the game. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are one game behind the Minnesota Timberwolves for the top spot in the Western Conference. They are also just a half-game back of the No. 2 seed, which currently belongs to the Denver Nuggets. However, Oklahoma City is dealing with injury trouble. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have been dealing with […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road to take on the Indiana Pacers Friday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Thunder-Pacers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Thunder are still fighting for the top seed in the […]

The Boston Celtics have dominated throughout the 2023-24 regular season, and the numbers prove it. After destroying the Oklahoma City Thunder 135-100 on Wednesday night, the C’s earned their 16th win by 25 points or more. That was enough for the most 25-point wins in a single season in NBA history, according to NBC Sports […]

The Boston Celtics are steamrolling their way through the Eastern Conference en route to a big season. The Celtics currently rest at first place in the East and reinforced their dominance on Wednesday night with a 135-100 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, showing the power of veteran leadership against the Western Conference upstarts. The […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are set for a big clash against the Boston Celtics tonight, but they will be playing shorthanded, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have been ruled out, according to the NBA’s injury report. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been ruled out with a right quad contusion, while Jalen Williams has been […]