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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has sat at the very top of the NBA MVP rankings over the last several weeks. This battle between him, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo has been close, but now there is a wide gap between Gilgeous-Alexander and the rest of the field. In addition to being tied with Giannis for the league […]

After head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 127-101 win against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, Daigneault clinched the best record (35-7) in the Western Conference through games played on February 2. In doing so, Daigneault was named head coach of the All-Star Game and commented on the honor after Sunday’s win.  The […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday was a reminder of where the team is and where it eventually hopes to be. Most importantly, the 127-101 throttling at Paycom Center illustrated that there is a reasonable blueprint to get there. Three years ago, the Thunder were in the league’s basement. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s undrafted rookie Branden Carlson’s unwavering effort earned him first-quarter minutes from head coach Mark Daigneault. In the first quarter and starting center Isaiah Hartenstein’s absence, Daigneault turned to Carlson in the Thunder’s 136-116 blowout win against the Cleveland Cavs. Branden responded with a pair of threes amid Oklahoma City’s 30-2 run that […]

With a commanding 127-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, the Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7, .833) secured the best record in the Western Conference through games played on Sunday, Feb. 2. This achievement grants Mark Daigneault his debut appearance as a head coach in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Daigneault is set to lead one of […]

On Sunday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Brooklyn Nets to officially get the second half of their season underway. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the injury report for this one, currently listed as questionable for the contest with a right wrist sprain. Here’s everything we know about Gilgeous-Alexander’s injury and his playing status […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have one of the deepest rosters in the league, and they have the draft picks and assets to get even deeper. Cam Johnson has been a name flying around the rumor mill for multiple teams, and the Thunder used to be one of those teams. Now, it seems like they’d rather […]

The Brooklyn Nets will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Cam Johnson is questionable on the team’s injury report due to a right ankle sprain. Here’s everything we know about Johnson’s injury and playing status vs. the Thunder. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Cam Johnson injury status vs. […]

In the first quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 106-98 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, Lu Dort received a technical foul for flopping before he was hit with an unsportsmanlike technical foul in the second quarter. With All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ruled out, Jalen Williams became the focal point for the Mavericks’ defensive approach. At the […]

Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 20-point deficit in a 106-98 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. Head coach Mark Daigneault delivered his honest take on the loss before Williams talked about facing the Mavericks’ defense without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the floor. Gilgeous-Alexander was ruled out during pregame due to a sore […]

The Dallas Mavericks ended their three-game skid Friday night with a 106-98 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by a standout performance from Kyrie Irving. In just his second game back from a lumbar sprain, Irving posted 25 points, five rebounds, five assists, and a steal, showcasing his leadership on the court. Mavericks forward […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks handed Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and his team only its second loss in 21 games in a hard-fought contest that came down to the wire on Friday. The Thunder competed without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was a late scratch due to soreness in his right wrist before […]

After beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 136-116 on the first night of a back-to-back, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ruled out for Friday’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks due to a wrist injury. During Thursday’s win, he took a nasty fall, forcing him to wear a wrap on his right wrist during his postgame […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 136-116 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got plenty off his chest, including Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson going off on Lu Dort. After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander discussed the Thunder’s emphatic 30-2 run that changed the game’s complexion. Oklahoma City’s faithful rejoiced as the lead […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — A 30-2 Oklahoma City Thunder run led by All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set the tone in Thursday’s 134-114 victory against the Cleveland Cavs. Avenging last week’s 129-122 loss against the NBA’s leading Cavs, the Thunder made the Cavs uncomfortable early and often as Cleveland never found its offensive rhythm to combat Oklahoma City’s […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams noticed a difference in his team’s approach against the Cleveland Cavaliers. After a 129-122 Thunder loss to the Cavs snapped a 15-game win streak, Oklahoma City dominated its opponent eight days later at the Paycom Center in a 134-114 victory where Cleveland never stood a chance. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a 134-114 blowout win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault revealed what led to his team’s emphatic 30-2 run in the first half. This led to a 43-point second quarter for the Thunder Thursday, which Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson called the matchup more than another game. […]

Kevin Durant may not be the most beloved NBA player due to his decision to join the Golden State Warriors back in 2016; this decision of his robbed their greatest rival, the Oklahoma City Thunder, of a fighting chance. But before his infamous free-agency move, Durant was universally admired, as he was leading a homegrown […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will battle the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. It will be a battle at American Airlines Arena as we continue our NBA odds series and make a Thunder-Mavericks prediction and pick. The Thunder lead the head-to-head series 91-85. Recently, the Thunder defeated the Mavericks 118-104 on December 10, 2024, avenging a 121-119 loss […]

In a highly anticipated clash between two conference leaders, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a first-half masterclass against the Cleveland Cavaliers, leaving fans and analysts alike in awe. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard poured in 26 points, swiped two steals, and shot an efficient 10-for-15 from the field, propelling OKC to a commanding 23-point lead at halftime. […]

A playoff-like aura is pervading the Paycom Center for Thursday night’s rematch between the Cleveland Cavaliers (34-5) and Oklahoma City Thunder (33-6). Both sides tried to maintain perspective during last Wednesday’s clash, but after engaging in a hard-fought contest that should reinvigorate some fans’ love for the NBA, it is tough to deny the extra […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein popped up on the injury report for Thursday’s matchup against the Cleveland Cavs after the team announced the veteran has a left calf injury. Hartenstein suffered the injury in a 118-102 win against the Philadelphia 76ers and will be out for the foreseeable future. The Thunder will face the […]

After helping the Oklahoma City Thunder make the 2016 Western Conference Finals, Kevin Durant decided to jump ship and join the very team that beat them, the Golden State Warriors. KD proceeded to win two NBA titles with the Dubs as part of their dynasty years alongside Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson. Thunder […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center. It will be a possible NBA Finals preview as we share our NBA odds series and make a Cavaliers-Thunder prediction and pick. The Thunder lead the head-to-head series 71-53. Recently, the Cavs edged out the Thunder 129-122 last week. The Thunder and […]

Mark Daigneault’s net worth in 2025 is $3 million. The career-long Oklahoma City Thunder coach is looking to continue in Oklahoma City for a long time. Here is a look at Mark Daigneault’s net worth in 2025. What is Mark Daigneault’s net worth in 2025?: $3 million (estimate) Daigneault hasn’t had the same amount of […]

When Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe went through a brief slump, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knew the turnaround was inevitable. Gilgeous-Alexander said Joe was ‘too good’ to stay in a slump for long after scoring a season-high 31 points in a 126-101 victory against the New York Knicks. Shai discussed Isaiah’s emergence after the Thunder […]

After Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder withstood a 38-29 third quarter from the Philadelphia 76ers that sliced their lead to six points (87-81), they fended off their opponent in the final frame. The Thunder kept the 76ers at bay in the final frame, outscoring them 31-21 to secure a 118-102 win. However, against […]

As the Miami Heat and forward Jimmy Butler’s drama unfolds, its outcome could have substantial implications for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Amid a seven-game suspension, Butler reiterated his trade demand to the Heat. Team president Pat Riley reportedly dismissed a meeting with Butler at the end of last season when their relationship turned sour. However, if […]

The vibes surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder are ever-immaculate, and why wouldn’t they be? The freight train that is the Thunder keeps on rolling along, as they moved to 33-6 on the season after demolishing the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, 118-102. And as is the case after every home win, the Thunder roster […]

As the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, they look to solidify their place at the top of the Western Conference. Though Thunder star Jalen Williams has spoken about being an All-Star, he also gives an interesting idea about the criteria for Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) and how the […]

In the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 136-95 win against the Washington Wizards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reached a career milestone in scoring his 10,000th point. Gilgeous-Alexander addressed naysayers questioning his free-throw attempt volume. Then, in light of Shai scoring his 10,000 career points, a report asked if he remembered his first NBA bucket. Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hesitate in his […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have arrived, as if that wasn’t obvious enough already. They are arguably the favorite to win the Larry O’Brien trophy this season, and for good reason; they have a ton of playoff-ready players in the rotation, and their best player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, has only been hardened by their playoff exit to […]

The Thunder are still playing like one of the best teams in the NBA, while the 76ers have struggled to find consistency this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-76ers prediction and pick. The Thunder have looked amazing this year, largely thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP-caliber season. Jalen Williams has […]

After beating the Washington Wizards 136-95, Oklahoma City All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Thunder forward Jalen Williams discussed the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Gilgeous-Alexander endorsed Williams for his first nod, while Jalen had a surprising take on potentially making his first appearance. The 2025 All-Star Game will be played in San Francisco, 49 miles from Santa […]

While Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said it’s too soon for MVP talk, he took an opportunity to explain why Jalen Williams is an All-Star. Gilgeous-Alexander recently campaigned for Jalen Williams’ selection, campaigning for his teammate while pointing out the proof in Oklahoma City’s dominating 2024-25 campaign. For Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder have not been […]

After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Washington Wizards in a 136-95 blowout win, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander weighed in on his place in the Most Valuable Player conversation. During his postgame media availability, Gilgeous-Alexander addressed being an MVP candidate. Surpassing Denver Nuggets’ 2024 MVP Nikola Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander is the leading favorite for the illustrious honor. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is arguably the best player in the NBA. However, some fans have criticized Gilgeous-Alexander for constantly getting fouled and taking free throws. The Thunder star has averaged 7.8 free throw attempts per game in 2024-25 and 9.1 over the past two and a half seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander recently addressed the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have started to embark on perhaps the toughest stretch of their 2024-25 schedule yet. With Joel Embiid still battling a foot injury, the 76ers are about to play a back-to-back at home against two title contenders, the Oklahoma City Thunder and New York Knicks. The Sixers just dropped a road game to […]

Former NBA sixth-man turned analyst Lou Williams recently compared this year’s Oklahoma City Thunder team to the 2011-12 squad, which featured Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. It’s an interesting debate after Shai-Gilgeous Alexander led the Thunder to 15 consecutive wins. Oklahoma City is 31-6, the second-best record in the association, and remains atop […]