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On Saturday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder saw their five-game winning streak come to an end with a tough road loss at the hands of the Miami Heat. This was a back and forth affair throughout, with Alex Caruso ultimately missing a three-point shot at the buzzer to give the Heat a 122-120 win. Shai […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder came into their game against the Miami Heat on Saturday looking to add to the current five-game win streak, but their attention now turns to a potential injury issue. Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams was forced to exit the team’s game against the Heat due to an apparent injury, and he was […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder were 35-7 last season, as the defending champions doubled up at the start of the second half of the 2025-26 campaign with the same record. No easy task for a team receiving every team’s best effort, especially after a historic 24-1 start. And after losing half a dozen […]

Head coach Mark Daigneault noticed a shift in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder amidst an impressive five-game winning streak. Coming off of blowout wins against the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets, respectively, Gilgeous-Alexander revealed how lasst year’s championship run changed his perspective on winning. Gilgeous-Alexander explained how the ups and downs […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Tyler Herro is on the injury report, listed as questionable. Herro is dealing with a right big toe contusion. He scored 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting in 119-114 loss to the Boston Celtics on Thursday. Here’s everything we know about Tyler Herro’s injury and […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended his leaders for adapting to the defensive hurdles in a 111-91 win against the Houston Rockets, All-Star Jalen Williams revealed the mindset of his team amidst two impressive wins. The Thunder defeated the second and third best teams in the Western Conference standings in the San […]

All eyes are on the Oklahoma City Thunder this season with the NBA’s best record and looking to repeat as champions. Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is looking to add another award to his already stacked resume, but he’s also focused on his debut signature sneaker with Converse, the SHAI 001. Next up, we’ll see the […]

For three quarters, Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder fought to keep the Houston Rockets at bay before cruising to a 20-point win after outscoring their opponent 34-16 in the fourth quarter. Extending their winning streak to five, the Thunder defeated the Rockets 111-91 on the road. Amidst Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was held to […]

Amid Oklahoma City Thunder All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams’ offensive struggles, head coach Mark Daigneault watched the tandem force a path toward victory in a 111-91 road win against the Houston Rockets. Chet Holmgren received All-Star praise from Gilgeous-Alexander, as the starting forward’s defense helped the Thunder hold the Rockets to 16 points in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently sitting on top of the NBA world, and according to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, it is no fluke. Following a dominant 111-91 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, the Thunder superstar made one thing clear, Chet Holmgren belongs in the All-Star Game. “Chet is most definitely an All-Star,” Gilgeous-Alexander […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs are lording it over in the Western Conference, and it is not a coincidence that they have two of the most talented young big men in the NBA in Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama. Because of their similar age, build, and skill set, it is easy […]

After three consecutive losses to the San Antonio Spurs, the Oklahoma City Thunder brought their rivals from South Texas back to earth a bit. And Mitch Johnson gives all credit to the defending NBA champions. “We were out of place a lot,” the Spurs head coach admitted. Though San Antonio played relatively well in the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs’ physicality played a significant factor in their three wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder in December. Without starters Lu Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein, two of the team’s defensive catalysts, the Thunder dominated Wembanyama and the Spurs in a 119-98 blowout win at the Paycom Center. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder looked very much like a team on a mission in a 119-98 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. To Victor Wembanyama, though, it wasn’t a matter of revenge “I don’t think so,” the Spurs superstar responded when asked if the defending champions looked extra motivated. “I think their motivation tonight wasn’t […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder had plenty to work with in their preparation to take down Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs for the first time this season. Wembanyama and the Spurs entered the Paycom Center with three wins under their belt, while Daigneault and the Thunder […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — While Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams dismissed the rivalry discussion linked to the San Antonio Spurs after a 119-98 win, he did admit the three losses in December made the defending champions better. Williams and the Thunder avenged their three losses in 12 days against the Spurs, which put the All-Star […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander threw a parting shot at the San Antonio Spurs following a 119-98 blowout win that avoided a 4-0 season sweep, he revealed what the victory means for the defending champions. Jalen Williams says the Spurs aren’t the Thunder’s rival. He didn’t say it bluntly during […]

We have officially reached the midpoint of the 2025-26 NBA season. Technically, the exact middle of the season falls on Thursday, Jan. 15, but a handful of teams have already crossed the 41-game halfway point this year. That means there is no better time to evaluate the races for all the NBA awards this season […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After beating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs — 119-98 — for the first time in four tries this season, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams weighed in on the ongoing NBA’s new rivalry debate. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander insinuated the Spurs cared more about beating the Thunder than the defending champions did […]

On Tuesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder got their sweet and much-anticipated payback against a San Antonio Spurs team that’s beaten them thrice this season already. Thanks to a huge defensive effort in the third quarter, the Thunder took a 119-98 victory that got the Paycom Center crowd so fired up. However, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is […]

It was a marquee matchup in the NBA on Tuesday as the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs—the top two teams in the Western Conference—met for the fourth time this season. The Thunder erected a large lead in the third quarter. In the closing seconds, Shai Gilegous-Alexander stirred Paycom Center to a frenzy […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs and avenge three losses to the team with the second-best record in the Western Conference. Must-wins aren’t in the Thunder’s vocabulary, but getting its lick back against a team that’s embarrassed the defending champions twice in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso sees a team that’s tailor-made to compete for championships in the future in San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama’s supporting cast of a young, multi-faceted group of guards. Ahead of the Spurs potentially sweeping the Thunder season series 4-0 at the Paycom Center on Tuesday, Caruso compared the young […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso learned the hard way what you’re not supposed to do when defending San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama. As the Thunder will look to avoid a season sweep at the hands of the Spurs, the only team that’s beaten Oklahoma City more than once this season, Caruso revealed the secret […]

Rashad McCants is not a big believer in the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. The former NBA veteran and current host of the popular show, Gil’s Arena, starring himself, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, and a host of other notable former basketball stars, isn’t surprised at all that the Thunder are starting to struggle after […]

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs attempt to do the unthinkable when they meet the Oklahoma City Thunder for the fourth time this season. A Silver and Black victory vs. the defending champs would mean a fourth victory against a team that enters the game with just seven losses. “If we don’t pass the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says the San Antonio Spurs are the better team following a third loss in 12 days, which crystallized the young up-and-comers as the defending champions’ biggest threat in the Western Conference. All-Star center Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs remind Jalen Williams of a young Thunder team. But which one […]

It can be hard to imagine just how bad the Utah Jazz could be on their worst nights considering how they just took a 123-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. However, the Jazz have been shuffling their rotation as of late, with Lauri Markkanen and other key players being in and out […]

Before beating the Miami Heat to extend a three-game winning streak, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams campaigned for Chet Holmgren’s All-Star candidacy. Williams campaigned for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win MVP months before SGA emerged as a top candidate last season. This year, Jalen’s back on the campaign trail for Holmgren, who could be heading […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says the San Antonio Spurs matchup should be fun, despite the defending champions’ 0-3 record in their head-to-head, regular-season series. After beating the Miami Heat, Gilgeous-Alexander revealed the sobering truth about the Spurs ahead of Tuesday’s game. Gilgeous-Alexander knows the margin of error is thinning against the Spurs, who […]

Jaylen Brown has been one of the league’s most vocal players off the court this season when it comes to advocating for himself, and he is backing up his words with high-level play. The Boston Celtics star is the clear No. 1 option this season with Jayson Tatum recovering from his Achilles tear, and Brown […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams will try any new methods to ease the pain in his right wrist. For reasons beyond quieting Williams’ harsh critics amid his first 21 games since his second surgery, the All-Defensive forward had been using a heated pad on his right hand in between substitutions as a means to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams’ return from wrist surgery has been marred by ups and downs, as the All-NBA forward settles into the most challenging season of his career. Williams, who scored 26 and 18 points in the Thunder’s latest outings, went 9-for-13 in Sunday’s 124-112 win against the Miami Heat. Williams has also […]

Persistence and discipline were key when things started off awry for All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. After missing the Thunder’s gutsy 21-point comeback win on the road, Gilgeous-Alexander missed his first five shots. The Miami Heat sprinted to a nine-point lead before Shai went a perfect 10-for-10 from the floor amidst a […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams led a 21-point comeback win in a 117-116 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies, scoring a season-high 26 points in his 20th game since undergoing two surgeries to repair torn ligaments in his right wrist. Williams has preached patience since his season debut; it’s a theme for the 2025-26 season […]

The shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder never gave up against the Memphis Grizzlies, trailing by 21 points and missing two starters, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Isaiah Hartenstein. On the cusp of completing the comeback down the stretch of the fourth quarter, All-Star Jalen Williams found Kenrich Williams for a three that gave the Thunder a lead it […]

With the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder missing All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and starting forward Chet Holmgren, head coach Mark Daigneault watched Kenrich Williams help erase a 21-point deficit against the Memphis Grizzlies. Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace were also ruled out for Friday’s game. Still, the Thunder persevered, edging out the Grizzlies — 117-116 — in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been the best team all season. Their last game featured a hard-fought win against the Utah Jazz. But they will be shorthanded, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Williams are among the featured list of players on the injury list for the Thunder in their game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Gilgeous-Alexander […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before carrying his team to victory in an overtime thriller against the Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accepted Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year award in Las Vegas. Gilgeous-Alexander’s fourth-quarter buzzer-beater forced overtime at the end of regulation in a 129-125 win against the Utah Jazz. Before Wednesday’s game, […]