Oklahoma City Thunder Articles - Page 55

Back in 2020, it wasn’t clear whether Keyontae Johnson would ever play basketball again. He had collapsed on the court while still in college at Florida. He sat out for almost two years before resuming his basketball career at Kansas State. The NBA’s Fitness to Play panel had to clear Keyontae Johnson before the Oklahoma […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on a roll, just a half game behind first-place in the West following consecutive blowout wins over the Los Angeles Clippers and Washington Wizards out of the All-Star break. The trio of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams can compete with any Big Three in the association right […]

We’re ready to bring you another NBA betting prediction and pick as we head over to the Western Conference for this tilt between two ultra-competitive teams. The Oklahoma City Thunder (39-17) will take on the Houston Rockets (25-31) as the two teams continue their season series. Check out our NBA odds series for our Thunder-Rockets prediction and pick. The […]

On Thursday evening, Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers stumbled out of the All-Star break with a tough road loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road. The Thunder largely controlled this one from the first quarter on, and although George and the Clippers threatened to make a run at various points, the […]

Superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have continued their winning ways as of late, rolling out of the All-Star break with a huge win over one of their top contenders in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Clippers, at home. Gilgeous-Alexander was once again electric in this one, consistently hitting Clippers defenders with an array of crossovers and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have gone ahead and freed up a roster spot by waiving forward Aleksej Pokusevski, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. 🚨 The Thunder are waiving former No.17 pick Aleksej Pokusevski, per @ShamsCharania. Poku averaged 7.5 points and 4.7 rebounds in 150 regular-season games. pic.twitter.com/VyMAYKQhlA — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 23, 2024 Pokusevski, […]

After a long period of absence, Gordon Hayward is now back on the court. Instead of suiting up in Charlotte’s teal blue jerseys, the former All-Star donned a different shade of blue. Hayward was acquired by the Oklahoma City Thunder during the trade deadline despite his injury. Now, Hayward will be helping the young Thunder […]

The Washington Wizards have now lost nine 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 Wizards-Thunder prediction and pick. We will also let […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are on the road to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Clippers-Thunder prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Clippers have risen to third in the Western Conference. They have won […]

Nearly two weeks after being acquired at the trade deadline from the Charlotte Hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault says Gordon Hayward is expected to make his OKC debut on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers, per Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic: “Mark Daigneault says Gordon Hayward will be available tomorrow against the Clippers.” […]

We’ve got the L.A. Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Results Simulated with NBA 2K24. Both teams are playing extremely well this season, with L.A. rebounding from an early season slump that saw them start 8-10. Since then they’ve gone 28-10 and are directly by OKC in the Western Conference Standings. Meanwhile, the Thunder remain just […]

The Phoenix Suns enter the last part of the NBA season with hopes for a championship run, and Kevin Durant holds the key. The latest NBA predictions are bullish on Durant, the Suns, and Coach Frank Vogel finishing strong. A recent revelation about Durant’s injury history has fans talking as the team heads down the […]

During the NBA All-Star Weekend, Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was set to start in his first All-Star Game, generated some buzz, with retired guard Stephon Marbury calling the 25-year old combo guard the best player in NBA history to hail from Canada. However, Gilgeous-Alexander, as accepting as he was of the compliment, knows […]

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 […]