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The Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for an intense matchup against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Oklahoma City wants to remain a top seed in the Western Conference playoff picture. However, the team will have an uphill battle, given Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s final injury status. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander injury status vs. Rockets Gilgeous-Alexander is dealing […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey has been red-hot recently, and nobody is happier about it than Jalen Williams. Williams stuck up for his teammate on Twitter Tuesday night, mocking fans who thought Giddey should be traded. Giddey set a season-high with 25 points in the 119-112 victory over New Orleans. Additionally, the Australian international […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to roll; coming off a dispiriting road loss against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder bounced back in a big way, holding off the hard-charging New Orleans Pelicans and holding on for a 119-112 victory. Gilgeous-Alexander, in particular, redeemed himself, putting up 24 points, five rebounds, […]

Despite putting up huge individual numbers on a successful Oklahoma City Thunder team, Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce isn’t yet convinced that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a star. Speaking on ‘KG Certified,’ Pierce gave his hot take that Gilgeous-Alexander, in the mix for an MVP award this season for the Thunder, is not yet a top-level […]

Perhaps no team in the NBA has been more surprising this season than the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has established himself as one of the most exciting players in the game over the last two years. Despite their recent blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Thunder are […]

The Houston Rockets have rode a nine-game winning streak into sitting a game out of the Western Conference play-in, while the Oklahoma City Thunder have to play their second game in two nights after playing in New Orleans on Tuesday night. The Thunder won the last two meetings in a home-and-home series at the end of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans will face off for the third time this season, with each team getting a win on the road. The Thunder continue challenging the Denver Nuggets for first in the Western Conference, sitting half a game back. The Pelicans are half a game back of the Clippers for […]

Wild things happen over the final month of the NBA regular season. Obviously, injuries play a big role in how the standings shape up in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. But another underlying factor that everyone always tends to overlook are teams that begin playing their best basketball over the last few weeks of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, and that’s largely because of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. shutting down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the game. Sure enough, the Bucks prepared hard to counter the threat that SGA brings. They know he’s the focal point of the Thunder offense, and based on Antetokounmpo’s statement […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are fighting for the top seed in the Western Conference for the first time since the Kevin Durant era. After a few years of rebuilding, the players fighting for that slot aren’t too familiar with postseason ball. Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams have either limited experience or have […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having one of the best seasons of any player in the NBA, leading his Oklahoma City Thunder to one of the best records in the Western Conference. He also has one of the funniest commercials on television, singing a version of Christina Aguilera’s “What a Girl Wants” with his Thunder teammate Chet […]

We’re set to bring you a prediction and pick for this primetime matchup on NBA TV between top teams in their respective conferences. The Oklahoma City Thunder (49-20) will visit the Milwaukee Bucks (45-25) as both teams see each other for the first time this year. Check out our NBA odds series for our Thunder-Bucks prediction and pick. The […]

Though the Los Angeles Lakers currently find themselves as the ninth seed in the Western Conference, there is no reason for doom and gloom quite yet. They still have LeBron James and Anthony Davis playing at an elite level and made a run from the play-in to the Western Conference Finals a year ago. They’ve […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are north of the border to take on the Toronto Raptors Friday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Raptors prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Thunder are 48-20 this season, and they have won four of their […]

On the latest edition of JJ Redick’s ‘Old Man & The Three’ podcast, the former NBA sharpshooter had strong praise for young Oklahoma City Thunder wing Jalen Williams: “Jalen Williams is a star. And because of Chet and the season he’s having as a rookie, you know he’s his second year, but the season he’s […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has earned the respect of his NBA peers with his MVP-caliber play this season. It turns out rap superstar Drake is a fan as well. After his show in Oklahoma City, Drake shouted out the Thunder guard from the stage: “He’s the future of the NBA…. His name […]

Star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are currently rolling through the rest of the NBA en route to the postseason, where they have a legitimate chance to be the number one seed in the Western Conference when things get underway in one month and one day. In fact, so dominant has […]

The Dallas Mavericks are playing a quality brand of basketball right now, most recently leaving the Denver Nuggets stunned following Kyrie Irving’s game-winner. Dallas’ 107-105 victory over Denver on Sunday has them now sitting in seventh place in the Western Conference. However, what would be the Mavs’ dream seeding scenario for the 2024 NBA Playoffs? […]

Under four weeks remain in the regular season. This leaves little time for championship hopefuls to work out some of their problems and be prepared for the start of the playoffs. For the Los Angeles Clippers and Phoenix Suns, some of their flaws are starting to come to light, resulting in their descent in the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder may be the best team in the West record-wise, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. have yet to really earn the respect of many. Count Shaquille O’Neal as one of them, with the NBA legend even recently sharing a bold Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers prediction involving the OKC franchise. […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Daniel Gafford fell just short of surpassing NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain’s consecutive field goals made record. Gafford’s miss came within the first minute of Thursday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on a put-back attempt. It was a good effort, but the shot just did not fall. Gafford entered Thursday’s game […]

The race for the top spot in the Western Conference standings is going to dominate headlines as the 2023-24 NBA season comes to a close. The Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Minnesota Timberwolves have all taken their respective turns sitting above everyone else in the West over the last couple of weeks coming out […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Golden State Warriors 109-99 on Wednesday night. Kyrie Irving led the charge for Dallas, as he fell just two rebounds shy of a triple-double. Still, Irving recorded 23 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds in what was an all-around quality effort. He added a steal and a block […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned a strong 109-99 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. However, Luka Doncic left the game with hamstring soreness, and his status for Thursday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder is currently not known. Still, the Mavs will head into Oklahoma City with confidence as they look […]

The Dallas Mavericks are on the road to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-Thunder prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Mavericks are playing well, and they are coming off a tough game against […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have become one of the league’s most feared teams, and it’s thanks in large part to the continued MVP-caliber play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. On Tuesday night, despite the Thunder’s 121-111 defeat to the Indiana Pacers, Gilgeous-Alexander was his usual best self, putting up 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists while […]

When the Oklahoma City Thunder lost the second overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft, Chet Holmgren, to a season-ending Lisfranc injury prior to what would have been his rookie campaign, many became worried about what this might mean for Holmgren’s future. After all, leg and foot injuries are very much anxiety-inducing for big men, […]

The Indiana Pacers are on the road to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder Tuesday night. Below we are going to continue our NBA odds series with a Pacers-Thunder prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Pacers are 36-29 this season, and they are coming off a […]

The Rookie of the Year battle between Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder has the NBA world on the edge of their seat. For Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George, he thinks a ROY decision has already been made. The fiercely contested ROY race was broken […]

The final few weeks of the 2023-24 NBA season are upon us. As a result, wild endings and puzzling finishes will occur given the circumstances each time finds themselves in. While some at the bottom of the standings roll forward with their youthful rebuilds, pulling off surprising victories here and there, now is the time […]

It has lived in notoriety as Kevin Durant’s most sought-after signature sneaker colorway and after over 12 years on the shelf, Nike will retro the iconic sneaker in May 2024. Durant will channel yet another alter-ego when the Nike KD 4 “Weatherman” returns. Check out our Sneakers news for more upcoming releases and breaking content! […]

MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are currently steamrolling the competition en route to the NBA playoffs, where they have a legitimate chance to be the Western Conference’s number one seed. Gilgeous-Alexander has led the charge for a revamped Thunder squad that has also gotten major contributions from Jalen Williams and rookie […]

The Miami Heat play their second game in as many nights when they travel to the Paycom Center to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Heat take on Luka Doncic and the Mavericks Thursday night before their battle with the Western Conference’s second-place team on Friday. The Heat had dominated the Thunder in their […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder gave the NBA a glimpse into what they were capable of last season, sneaking into the play-in tournament and beating the New Orleans Pelicans before losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Fast forward to 2023-24 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. are tied for first place in the Western Conference with a 43-19 […]

On Wednesday night, a scary incident occurred on the Oklahoma City Thunder bench when Bismack Biyombo suddenly collapsed while greeting his teammates and giving them high-fives during a pause in the action during their clash against the Portland Trail Blazers. The good thing is that Biyombo was able to get back to his feet and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are engaged in an intense matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. OKC has an early advantage over Portland; however, players and fans were alarmed by Bismack Biyombo’s sudden fainting near the bench. Bismack Biyombo scares Thunder after appearing to pass out  Biyombo stood by Oklahoma City’s bench and high-fived players during […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are flying high; after three rebuilding seasons, they have now emerged as one of the best teams in the association. Alas, they are a great team with one major weakness: rebounding. On Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers sensed blood in the water and made them pay, with D’Angelo Russell leading […]

The Los Angeles Lakers topped the Oklahoma City Thunder 116-104 on Monday night, and Spencer Dinwiddie’s defense is a major reason why. The Lakers guard only had two points but was an astonishing +35 in the game thanks to the way he clamped down on the opposition. Naturally, the internet is reacting: THIS IS WHY […]

Facing off one-on-one against LeBron James can be quite a challenge. Despite his age, his first step and ability to blow by defenders are still insanely good. There are not many options for opposing players once he gets past them even teammates like Anthony Davis find it hard to guard him in practice. Lu Dort […]