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The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the most impressive teams in the NBA this season. Entering the NBA All-Star break, they are in second place in the Western Conference at 37-17. The Thunder are a young team full of budding stars. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as one of the best players in basketball, […]

The NBA All-Star break has come and gone. Now, all 30 teams in the league turn their attention to the stretch run of the season, a time that is different for every franchise. For teams like the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards, this is a time to evaluate what they have moving forward. For others, […]

At the NBA All-Star break, the Oklahoma City Thunder find themselves as one of the most unique teams in the league. While they may be young and have very little experience on their roster, the Thunder have made it clear that they are legitimate threats in the Western Conference with their 37-17 record. Some may […]

Although Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned an All-NBA First-Team selection for his excellent play in the 2022-23 campaign, this season has been his official coronation as a superstar. The Oklahoma City Thunder (37-17) sit in second place in the West at the All-Star break, so no one can question his top-tier status. Nor can they doubt his […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is in the mix for the MVP award as he’s been going off this season. Nikola Jokic is currently the favorite to win, but the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar is right there behind him. During his trip to All-Star Weekend, Gilgeous-Alexander opens up about what it would mean to win the award. The […]

Oklahoma City Thunder players Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams are sharing their ideas on what to change about NBA All-Star Weekend. Both players would like to see some changes that would shake things up in the festivities. Reporter: "Anything you would change about All-Star weekend?" Chet Holmgren: "I think what they should do with the […]

Chet Holmgren is one of the NBA’s top young talents right now. Currently second in the rookie ladder, the Oklahoma City Thunder center averages 16.7 points and 7.6 rebounds a game. Holmgren is just 21 years of age, but one thing everyone notices about him is his unwavering confidence. Just check back to his pre-draft […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder once again showed why they’re top contenders despite fielding such a young team. Behind big games from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, the Thunder pulled off a 127-113 win over the Orlando Magic. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 32 points and five assists while Williams tallied 33 points on 12-of-18 (66.7%) field goal […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have made the 2023-24 season their coming-out party. Last season, they showed glimpses of the powerhouse they were going to become when they nearly made it into the playoffs as the eight-seed. But this season, they have become a bona fide title contender, thanks to the rapid ascent of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road to take on the Orlando Magic Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Thunder-Magic prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Thunder are enjoying a great season. They are 36-17, and […]

With the incredible success of the Oklahoma City Thunder so far in their 2023-24 campaign, the excitement level was enormous for their franchise to acquire an All-Star caliber player at the NBA trade deadline, so they can legitimately compete for a championship. The Thunder have an excellent combination of draft capital and young assets they […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were fairly active at the NBA Trade Deadline, acquiring Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Tre Mann, Vasilije Micic and Davis Bertans. The Thunder also included two second round picks in the trade. On paper, the Hayward trade looks like it will help the Thunder with a playoff […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made an interesting trade at the NBA trade deadline, acquiring veteran wing Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets. The Thunder’s most pressing need seemed to be depth in the forecourt but they sort of addressed that on the free agent/buyout market. Hayward as a prime candidate to be traded and now […]

With Joel Embiid no longer eligible, the the NBA MVP race looks to be a tight one down the stretch. Nikola Jokic can bring home the award for a third time, but Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a trendy pick to obtain the crown this season. Luka Doncic might have something to say about […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic is honoring a throwback LeBron James look. Doncic is sporting a black face mask to protect a nose injury. The guard was seen wearing the mask on the court Saturday. Luka Doncic with the new mask pic.twitter.com/uPmZRKdjtp — Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit) February 10, 2024 Doncic is listed as probable for […]

Barring catastrophe, this year has already been a great success for the Oklahoma City Thunder (35-16). They are well ahead of their expected timetable and are contending for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. An early postseason elimination would obviously sting, but this young group is going to gain vital experience one way […]

We’re set to cap off our NBA betting predictions and picks for Sunday’s slate as we take a look at this Western Conference matchup between two top contending teams. The Sacramento Kings (30-21) will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (35-16*) as the two teams continue their season rivalry. Check out our NBA odds series for our Kings-Thunder […]

On Thursday, shortly before the NBA trade deadline, the Oklahoma City Thunder threw their hat into the league’s biggest soap opera by trading for Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward in exchange for a package of players centered around Tre Mann. Hayward figures to provide some much-needed wing depth and a veteran presence to a Thunder […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off one of the biggest moves at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. They sent Tre Mann, Vasilije Micic, Davis Bertans, and two second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Gordon Hayward. Hayward may be plagued with injuries over the last half-decade, but there is no questioning that the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will travel to Texas to face the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Thunder-Mavericks prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Thunder lost 124-117 to the Utah Jazz in their last game on Tuesday in Salt Lake […]

Many are saying that this year’s NBA trade deadline was a disappointment due to the fact that many teams made salary dump moves involving players who were waived upon completion of said trades. This was relevant in the case of players such as Furkan Korkmaz, Marcus Morris Sr., Thaddeus Young, and others. However, there was […]

A couple of days before February 8th, the Oklahoma City Thunder were reportedly expected to “hold off” on making moves at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. But lo and behold, the Thunder decided to acquire veteran forward Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets to help bolster their playoff run this season. In exchange, Oklahoma City […]

The Charlotte Hornets continue to chisel away at their crop of veteran players. After moving Terry Rozier, Charlotte traded Gordon Hayward to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Tre Mann, Vasilije Micic, and Davis Bertans, as well as draft compensation. Hayward is averaging 14.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.6 assists, though he continues to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are reportedly set to acquire veteran Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Charlotte will receive Tre Mann, Davis Bertans, Vasilije Micic, and draft compensation from Oklahoma City in this deal, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Thunder hold a 35-16 record and are currently leading […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are perhaps the biggest surprise of the 2023-24 NBA season so far. Not a lot of people expected the Thunder to be among the top teams in the Western Conference this deep into the campaign. Oklahoma City seems pleased with where it stands at this juncture of the season. That’s why […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been arguably the biggest surprise of the 2023-2024 NBA season. The young Thunder team is tied for the top spot in the Western Conference with the Minnesota Timberwolves, both with identical 35-15 records entering Tuesday night’s action against the Utah Jazz. Ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline, all signs point […]

In the heart of Salt Lake City, a pivotal matchup just a handful before the NBA All-Star Break will take place as the Oklahoma City Thunder clash with the Utah Jazz. Join us for our NBA odds series where our Thunder-Jazz prediction and pick will be revealed. Heading into play tied for first atop the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to one of the best starts in franchise history. With a 35-15 record, Minnesota is 20 games above .500 for the first time in a long. With the Timberwolves roaring early this season, everyone wants to know what moves they have up their sleeves at the NBA trade deadline. However, […]

What will the Los Angeles Lakers do ahead of the NBA trade deadline? Should the Golden State Warriors feel a sense of urgency to make a big move? Are there any All-Star-quality players left on the trade market that could influence the playoff picture as it is? These are all very valid questions many around […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are young and exciting. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, Oklahoma City is on pace to make a return to the NBA playoffs this season for the first time since 2020. Gilgeous-Alexander is not just the only Thunder performing at a high level for OKC in the 2023-24 NBA season. Another […]

Not a lot of NBA pundits saw the Oklahoma City Thunder possibly finishing as the one seed in the Western Conference. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams have been an exceptional trio this season, driving the young Thunder toward championship contention. Their challenge now is maintaining that success over the second half of the […]

We’re back to bring you another prediction and pick for our NBA betting slate as we turn our coverage towards this next cross-conference matchup. The Toronto Raptors (17-31) will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (34-15) as both teams try to finish strong ahead of the All-Star break. Check out our NBA odds series for our Raptors-Thunder prediction and […]

The NBA trade deadline is rapidly approaching. Only two weeks are left for teams to add or subtract to their roster before the offseason to either make a playoff push or wave the white flag. The Utah Jazz are in a position to choose one or the other. It may seem like they’re going with […]

The Charlotte Hornets have now lost five games in a row and are looking to right the ship when they head to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder in this Friday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Hornets-Thunder prediction and pick. We will also let […]

The Denver Nuggets kept it close but were no match for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. A large factor for the loss may have been Nikola Jokic’s absence. This prompted Michael Malone to use Aaron Gordon as the team’s starting center. Everyone started contributing right from the start but they eventually lost their […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been through an exhausting month of January. They played 17 games, 11 of which came away from home, and to top it all off, they went through five back-to-backs. And yet here the Thunder stand tall. After their 105-100 win over the Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night thanks […]

Update: Both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren have been upgraded to available for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s game against the Denver Nuggets. The Oklahoma City Thunder are looking to avoid a third straight loss as they host the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. However, there is a possibility the Thunder could be […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played his way into the MVP conversation this season. Chet Holmgren is in the Rookie of the Year discussion. Together, they have helped turn the Oklahoma City Thunder into a dark-horse championship contender. Perhaps it’s a little unfair to call the Thunder a “dark horse” at this point, especially since they own […]

The Denver Nuggets are coming off of back-to-back wins and wins in five out of their last six games when they head out on the road to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in this Wednesday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Nuggets-Thunder prediction and pick. […]