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In an effort dominant enough to convince Charles Barkley to crown the Oklahoma City Thunder “World Champions,” the Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 102-87 in their season opener. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge, finishing with 28 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, three blocks, and two steals, but Thunder big man Chet Holmgren had a historic […]

Another NBA season means another avalanche of sports takes from all the usual suspects. This time, it’s from Charles Barkley comparing Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Los Angeles Clippers swingman Kawhi Leonard as the final season of Inside the NBA commenced on Thursday. Sir Charles made his comments while watching the Thunder dispose […]

The Boston Celtics cruised past the hapless Washington Wizards on Thursday, 102-122, climbing to 2-0 in their title defense campaign after dominating the New York Knicks on opening night 132-109. However, these two impressive double-digit wins still weren’t enough to convince Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA to make a prediction for the Celtics’ repeat […]

Despite playing in a small market city, the Oklahoma City Thunder have managed to create three separate “super teams” in less than a decade. While you can give a lot of credit to their scouts for finding the right talent, Sam Presti’s ability to negotiate trades often goes unnoticed. One of them was how, after […]

The Thunder visit the Nuggets to open the NBA Season! The Thunder are widely seen as the best team in the Western Conference, but the Nuggets are just behind them this year. Let’s continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Nuggets prediction and pick. The Thunder burst onto the NBA scene last year after sneaking […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was reflective after practice on Sunday and mentioned the late Kobe Bryant when he talked about the opportunity Thunder vice president and GM Sam Presti has bestowed upon him. The two-time All-Star is a bonafide star and the face of the franchise. Gilgeous-Alexander ranked in the top five in […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s wife is Hailee Summers. Gilgeous-Alexander is certainly one of the top players in the NBA today. During the 2023-24 season, SGA made his second All-NBA First Team and second All-Star Game appearance. This has helped Gilgeous-Alexander build a net worth of $50 million. During the prior offseason, he also led Canada to a […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein suffered a hand fracture, forcing him to miss the beginning of the regular season, free-agent forward/center Alex Reese agreed to a non-guaranteed with the Thunder. After going undrafted in 2021, Reese, an Alabama product who spent a year away from the game bartending before playing overseas in the […]

It was about 1 AM on July 6, 2019. I was sitting in a popular burger joint for NBA circles in Las Vegas during Summer League, only hours after games had been halted because of an earthquake and had no idea about the aftershock that was about to hit the league. Harrison Faigen and I […]

It’s been nearly a decade since the Oklahoma City Thunder entered a regular season with such high expectations as the 2024-25 team currently faces. Led by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, the 2015-16 squad fumbled a 3-1 lead against the Golden State Warriors in 2016’s Western Conference finals. It was the closest Oklahoma City has […]

After announcing the news surrounding Isaiah Hartenstein’s hand injury on Thursday, the Oklahoma City Thunder were dealt another injury to their frontcourt in Friday’s preseason finale against the Atlanta Hawks. Jalen Williams suffered a left ankle sprain in the second quarter. Head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Williams’ injury after the Thunder’s 104-99 win. “Left ankle […]

As the Los Angeles Clippers head into 2024-25 without star Kawhi Leonard or a date, targeting the five-time All-Star’s return, the Oklahoma City Thunder could be the league’s most significant beneficiary of a potentially disappointing season in Los Angeles. The Thunder will begin the regular season without Isaiah Hartenstein, but that won’t have nearly the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, equipped with a diverse group of electrifying talent positioned to make a deep playoff run in 2025, reeks of championship potential. Thunder’s young core is led by MVP runner-up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams, Oklahoma City’s 12th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft who is on pace for […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was just discovering the benefits of Isaiah Hartenstein. The statistical advantages of adding a defensive rebounding center of Hartenstein’s caliber are staggering on paper. However, seeing in real-time while experimenting and tweaking lineups is when the luxury of training camp and exhibition games comes into play this season. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Thursday morning that newly added center Isaiah Hartenstein sustained a small, non-displaced fracture in his left hand during the second half of Tuesday’s preseason game against the Denver Nuggets. Hartenstein will miss the start of the 2024-25 season and will be re-evaluated in five to six weeks. This is […]

The Denver Nuggets have played four preseason games and have still yet to secure a win. Their most recent loss came at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who blew out the Nuggets 124-94. The Nuggets were without some of their biggest names, as Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook, and Peyton Watson didn’t […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder signed Buddy Boeheim, son of longtime Syracuse basketball head coach Jim Boeheim, ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. After waiving forward Alex Reese, Oklahoma City signed the Syracuse product, a guard who spent his first two NBA seasons with the Detroit Pistons. After leading the Orange to an NCAA national championship in […]

Luguentz Dort’s net worth in 2024 is $7 million. Dort is a starting small forward for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Here’s a closer look at Luguentz Dort’s net worth in 2024. What is Luguentz Dort’s net worth in 2024?: $7 million (estimate) Luguentz Dort’s net worth in 2024 is $7 million. This is according to […]

Roughly four months ago, the Boston Celtics captured their 18th championship in team history. Finally, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were able to escape all of the outside noise surrounding their potential together and hoist the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy into the air. A lot has happened across the NBA since the 2024 NBA Finals […]

After losing 122-113 in overtime to the Houston Rockets, Dillon Jones and the Oklahoma City Thunder improved to 2-1 in preseason play after beating the New Zealand Breakers 117-89 on the second night of a back-to-back. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gave his starters and the rest of his rotational players the night off, showcasing […]

Phoenix Suns’ star Kevin Durant has been one of the most influential basketball stars of our generation and has made a massive impact with sponsor Nike through his soon-to-be 18 signature sneakers within their basketball line. None may have been more influential, however, than the Nike KD 4 and come next year, we’ll see a […]

There’s no question that the Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the most exciting teams to watch in the NBA today. With a young core composed of Josh Giddey, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder have a bright future ahead of them, all the more so with Mark Daigneault coaching the team. Daigneault’s fourth […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault credited Chet Holmgren with being one of the Thunder’s vocal leaders, alongside Jaylin Williams, in the frontcourt last season, specifically on the defensive end of the floor. Two games into the preseason schedule, Daigneault is seeing the tweaks and improvements Holmgren’s made offensively and in the gym. He talked […]

Head coach Mark Daigneault didn’t hold back in assessing rookies Dillon Jones and Ajay Mitchell’s respective performances in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 112-107 victory of their preseason opener against the San Antonio Spurs. Mitchell scored a team-high 19 points in the win, and Mitchell was close behind with 17 on an efficient 8-for-11 attempts, but […]

In an annual league survey, the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the board in three exciting categories, such as NBA’s 2025 Most Valuable Player in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a team with the most promising core, and most underrated acquisition in Alex Caruso ahead of his Thunder home debut, as NBA GMs heavily favored the 2024-25 Thunder. After […]

Ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, NBA analysts are coming around on the Oklahoma City Thunder. You’d be hard-pressed to find any underestimating of the magnitude of their offseason moves coupled with their up-and-coming core. Led by 26-year-old superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who NBA GMs predict as MVP in 2025, the Thunder are coming off their first […]

Oklahoma City Thunder fans aren’t the only people entering 2024-25 with high expectations for the Thunder and their players. In a survey by NBA GMs, Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was voted MVP, Alex Caruso was voted the most underrated acquisition, and Jalen Williams was the player most likely to have a breakout season. The annual survey […]

The votes from the NBA’s annual GM survey are in, with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the polls in MVP and a few different categories. Head coach Mark Daigneault has plenty to be excited about heading into 2024-25. Many believe the Thunder made the best overall moves during the offseason, including the […]

In the NBA, constructing a roster that has a chance to win the NBA Finals is the ultimate goal, but with the way the collective bargaining agreement is set up, preparing for the future is just as important. Building out your roster with young talent that can develop and compete for years to come has […]

All the makings are there for the Oklahoma City Thunder to take another leap as a team during the 2024-25 season. Last year, they broke out as a contending team, but this time around, they look like the favorite to win the Larry O’Brien trophy. However, competing for a championship is never easy. No team […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault announced the Thunder will begin their preseason schedule without superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort. After Jaylin Williams strained his right hamstring, ruling him out for the remaining exhibition games, Daigneault announced Gilgeous-Alexander and Dort are sitting out against the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City’s first preseason game, […]

While Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins raved about Alex Caruso during his media availability this week, the four-year guard is ecstatic about his team’s defensive identity heading into 2024-25. Ahead of the first preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs, Wiggins talked about getting acclimated to his new teammates, including Caruso, whose pairing with […]

In preparation for a highly anticipated 2024-25 campaign, Aaron Wiggins and the Oklahoma City Thunder had a productive week, implementing newcomers Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein into the fold. After the Thunder traded Josh Giddy for All-Defensive First-Team point guard Alex Caruso and signed free-agent center Isaiah Hartenstein over the summer, many positioned them as favorites […]

Years before veteran center Isaiah Hartenstein signed a three-year, $87 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder over the summer, he was drafted by the Houston Rockets with the 43rd overall pick in the second round of the 2017 NBA Draft. Hartenstein averaged 1.9 points and 1.7 rebounds in 7.9 minutes per game in his […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is having a productive week at his first Thunder training camp. The veteran center is adapting to his new environment, teammates, and offensive system, which includes Thunder coach Mark Daigneault encouraging Hartenstein’s 3-point touch. During his media availability, Isaiah was asked about rediscovering his outside touch throughout Thunder training […]

Phoenix Suns’ All-Star Kevin Durant is one of the few lucky athletes on the planet to have inked a lifetime deal with footwear and apparel sponsor Nike. After releasing 17 standalone Nike KD signature sneakers of his own, the brand has taken the liberty of re-releasing some of Durant’s most classic sneaker silhouettes in hopes […]

Kevin Durant is arguably the most unstoppable scorer in the NBA. Thanks to his combination of size and skills, Durant has established himself in the NBA for several seasons. Furthermore, his career has also seen him win two NBA championships, two Finals MVPs, an MVP, and 14 All-Star Game appearances. With plenty of success in […]

After kicking off training camp on a positive note, welcoming veteran newcomers Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein into the fold, the Oklahoma City Thunder and their head coach, Mark Daigneault, received bad news during their third day of camp. Thunder’s third-year center Jaylin Williams suffered a right hamstring strain and is expected to miss Oklahoma […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault wants to elevate his team’s three-point shooting volume this upcoming season. After Daigneault encouraged Aaron Wiggins and Jalen Williams to shoot more threes in 2024-25, he’s extending that approach to his new frontcourt free-agent signee Isaiah Hartenstein. The veteran center told reporters his new head coach wants to […]