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Believe it or not, the 2023-24 NBA season is halfway over. All but a handful of teams have played at least 41 of the 82 games on their schedule and, now, every organization turns their attention to the trade deadline. Although big names such as OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam have already been dealt by […]

As the league reaches just past the midway point of 2023-24, the ascension of the Oklahoma City Thunder has emerged one of the best stories of the season. Led by the team-building of general manager Sam Presti and strategic prowess of coach Mark Daigneault, the Thunder are now second in the Western Conference and tied […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a devastating loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. In a game where OKC’s starters outplayed Minnesota’s, the Timberwolves’ bench stepped up to keep the Wolves in the game. Naz Reid has been the standout force as a dominant sixth man all season for the top-seeded Wolves. On the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder dueled in a battle of the top teams in the West on Friday. Minnesota stands at No. 1 in the standings, while the OKC is one game behind in the No. 2 slot. The Thunder went into the Timberwolves house and earned a victory behind 33 points from […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been a fantastic story this season as a talented team with a lot to prove, especially after all the criticisms of the Rudy Gobert trade from two offseasons ago. Saturday night marked a big-time battle between the top-seeded teams in the Western Conference. With the Oklahoma City Thunder visiting, the Timberwolves […]

If one asks any professional athlete, he would most likely agree that having good chemistry is essential for the overall performance of a team. No matter what sport, if the individual players have a close-knit bond with each other, the results tend to be very positive. Take the Oklahoma City Thunder for example. Despite being […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick as we’re set to feature one of the primetime NBA matchups of the night. Divisional rivals and the top two teams in the Western Conference will meet as the Oklahoma City Thunder (28-13) take on the Minnesota Timberwolves (30-11). Check out our NBA odds series for our Thunder-Timberwolves prediction and […]

Playing in front of an ever-raucous crowd in Salt Lake City is never an easy task. For the Oklahoma City Thunder, they had their fair share of difficulties during their Thursday night road game against the Utah Jazz, a contest they won, 134-129. As per usual, it was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who did the heavy lifting, […]

Amid the Oklahoma City Thunder’s ascent into one of the best teams in the association during the 2023-24 season, third-year guard Josh Giddey has found himself a bit lost in the shuffle. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s emergence as a top-10 player in the association and Jalen Williams rapidly developing to the point where it’s necessary for […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on a roll this year. With a 28-13 record, the team now sits in second place in the Western Conference. While all the lights shine brightly on their young superstar, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, another player has slowly been turning heads: Jalen Williams On Thursday, Williams finished with 27 points and eight […]

OKC Thunder guard Josh Giddey is on the backend of public criticism following allegations of his alleged relationship with a minor. Newport Beach Police, the primary investigators in Giddey’s case, are not criminally charging him. However, the NBA plans to still thoroughly look at the situation, TMZ reports. The NBA is still looking into Giddey’s […]

Back in November, rumors on social media began to swirl regarding Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey. At the center of the rumors was an alleged inappropriate relationship involving Giddey and a minor. The NBA announced that it had opened an investigation into Giddey regarding the allegations and shortly after the Newport Beach Police Department […]

The case of Josh Giddey allegedly having a relationship with a minor has been officially closed. The Oklahoma City Thunder star also won’t be facing criminal charges following an investigation on the matter by the Newport Beach Police. According to a report, Giddey has been cleared after “officials found no corroborating evidence,” per TMZ. To […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder took care of the Utah Jazz at home in their only other matchup, but they better prepare for a Jazz team that looks nothing like what they saw that night. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Jazz prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Thunder had an unsuccessful […]

Anytime the Los Angeles Clippers take on the Oklahoma City Thunder, there are bound to be mentions of the 2019 trade that sent Paul George to Los Angeles and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Oklahoma. Despite the trade now being almost five years old, there are still members of the fanbase who will throw up the trade […]

Two of the top teams in the Western Conference will put on a show under the Tuesday night lights as the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Los Angeles Clippers. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Clippers prediction and pick. Currently, in the midst of a four-game winning streak, the Oklahoma […]

The Boston Celtics have sat at the top of the NBA Power Rankings week after week during the 2023-24 season. That is no longer the case, as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have seized this top spot with the trade deadline just weeks away. While the Celtics still have the best record in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers will go head-to-head on Monday night. However, Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been dealing with an injury concern. Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as an MVP candidate for Oklahoma City. He is one of the best players in the NBA and the Thunder are certainly hoping that Gilgeous-Alexander will […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road to take on the Los Angeles Lakers Monday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Thunder-Lakers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Thunder are having an awesome season. They are 27-11, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s continued ascension this season has many believing they could make a strong playoff run. This team has continued to climb the ranks in the Western Conference. Buyoed by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Rookie of the Year candidate Chet Holmgren, the Thunder have been holding to a top four seed in […]

The Orlando Magic, reeling from a 99-96 loss to the Miami Heat, are now bracing for a challenging game against the 26-11 Oklahoma City Thunder. Their situation is complicated by a series of injuries, with several key players sidelined. Magic’s lengthy injury report against Thunder A key setback for the Magic is the continued absence […]

The Portland Trailblazers seem to be going on a downward spiral that isn’t stopping soon. They recently made NBA history, catching themselves on the wrong side of that category. Portland has lost by a combined 113 points over its last three games, marking the second-worst point differential by a team in a three-game span, per […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for today’s NBA action as we take a look at this next competitive cross-conference matchup between young, rising teams in the league. The Orlando Magic (21-16*) will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (26-11) as both squads look to improve their conference standings. Check out our NBA odds series for our Magic-Thunder […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, Josh Giddey had a triple-double and the Oklahoma City Thunder absolutely crushed the Portland Trail Blazers 139-77 on Thursday night. The Thunder’s 62-point margin of victory matched the fifth-largest rout in NBA history. But it wasn’t just Thursday night that the Thunder have easily dispatched the Blazers. The Thunder not only have a ten-game […]

The Miami Heat got a dose of what the Oklahoma City Thunder are capable of Wednesday night as they lost inside the Kaseya Center, 128-120. Head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke after the game about what went wrong, the Thunder, and more specifically, star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. While it was a close game in the first […]

The Miami Heat fall to the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second game of this week’s four-game home stand. Miami’s performance fell off in the second half to propel the opponent to break some ground and pull away with the victory inside the Kaseya Center. Bam Adebayo led the team in points […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder hold a nine-game winning streak over the Portland Trail Blazers when they host them on Thursday night. The Thunder’s rebuild is right on track as they sit in second in the Western Conference, while the Trail Blazers still need more pieces to improve their 14th seed. It is time to continue […]

On Monday evening, Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder ended their mini-skid with a narrow road win over the Washington Wizards. Holmgren was electric in the win, scoring 31 points, dishing out five assists, and grabbing four rebounds en route to the 136-128 victory for the Thunder. After the game, Holmgren broke down why […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road to take on the Miami Heat on Wednesday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Heat prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Thunder are 24-11 this season, and they are coming off a win […]

Miami Heat rookie Jame Jaquez Jr. quickly talks about if he will be in next month’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest. There was a report by Greg Sylvander that Jaquez would be in it, but Jaquez wouldn’t give a straight answer to ClutchPoints after practice Tuesday as they prepare for the Oklahoma City Thunder the following […]

As the Miami Heat get set for their second game of this week’s home stand against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the status of star Jimmy Butler has been monitored since December of last year. He suffered a calf injury on Dec. 18 against the Minnesota Timberwolves and would miss the next four games. Butler would […]

Over the past week, the Oklahoma City Thunder had to encounter a few growing pains on their road to becoming one of the most feared teams in the association. This past Friday night, the Thunder suffered a dispiriting loss to the Brooklyn Nets in which they went down by as many as 32 points. But […]

Over a week into 2024, it has become abundantly clear that the Oklahoma City Thunder are real championship contenders. Although they are one of the younger teams in the NBA, this Thunder roster is filled with high-IQ players who understand their roles on both ends of the court. It also helps to have a player […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to the nations capital to take on the Washington Wizards Monday night! Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Thunder-Wizards prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Thunder are having a great season. On the backs […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, on the back of a stellar end to 2023 and promising start to 2024, were garnering some loud buzz as one of the most legitimate contending teams in the association. After all, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who received All-NBA First Team honors last season, has taken his game to even greater heights while […]

We’re here for another NBA prediction and pick as we continue our coverage of today’s action. This next matchup will see cross-conference play as the Oklahoma City Thunder (23-10) will be set to take on the Brooklyn Nets (15-20). The Thunder lead this season series 1-0 as they meet for the second and final time. Check out our […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, believe it or not, maybe don’t even need a significant upgrade at the trade deadline to win a title this season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and company enter Wednesday’s action at 23-9, a game behind the Minnesota Timberwolves for first-place in the Western Conference. The Thunder’s +8.5 net rating ranks third […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder had arguably their most impressive win of the season on Tuesday night when they took down the best team in the NBA, the Boston Celtics, 127-123. With Oklahoma City rolling it is worth asking: do the Thunder featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams have the best young core in […]

When fully healthy this season, the Boston Celtics have rolled with the same lineup in crunch time. Yet, to close out the Celtics’ game on Tuesday night versus the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach Joe Mazzulla made a notable adjustment with guards Jrue Holiday and Payton Pritchard. Instead of  Holiday playing down the stretch, backup […]