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The Oklahoma City Thunder could continue its five-game road trip by facing the Brooklyn Nets without three starters — All-Star Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Lu Dort. After beating the Orlando Magic clinched a playoff berth for the Thunder, becoming the first team to do so this season, while stretching its winning streak to eight. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren reacted to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extending his streak of most consecutive 20+ point games in the final two minutes of Sunday’s 116-103 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After scoring a team-high 21 points on 9-of-13 attempts, Holmgren teased fans by saying Gilgeous-Alexander, who doubled his points in […]

After he missed the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 104-97 win over the Golden State Warriors led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren could return for Monday night’s showdown against the Denver Nuggets. Holmgren, dealing with the flu, is listed as questionable on the Thunder’s injury report, alongside Alex Caruso (left hip contusion). Starters Jalen Williams (right hamstring) […]

After playing in only his second game at Madison Square Garden, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren discussed the significance of playing in the Mecca after his 28 points in a 103-100 win against the New York Knicks. What Holmgren called playing at Madison Square Garden — “a hooper’s dream” — rings true for many […]

There is just something about the bright lights of Madison Square Garden that brings out the best in the NBA’s rising stars. For Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren, Wednesday night was the perfect stage to showcase why he is a foundational piece of a championship contender. In a back-and-forth battle that came down […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we take a look at this next cross-conference tilt. The Oklahoma City Thunder (47-15) visit the New York Knicks (40-22) as the two teams face each other for this first time this season. Check our NBA odds series for the Thunder-Knicks prediction and pick. The Oklahoma […]

The vast majority of rookies and young stars in the NBA grew up watching Rockets’ Kevin Durant as one of the greatest scorers to ever play the game. Durant essentially changed what it meant to score as a seven-footer, something Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren certainly modeled his game after growing up. As an […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren topped off his career night by helping his team seal a 127-121 win in overtime against All-Star Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. After Lu Dort was ejected for a flagrant-2 against Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did not check back for overtime. Holmgren finished with 15 points on 5-of-8 […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for today’s NBA slate as we’ll see a matchup of the top two seeds in each Conference. The Oklahoma City Thunder (45-14) take on the Detroit Pistons (42-14) in their first meeting of the season. Check our NBA odds series for the Thunder-Pistons prediction and pick. The Oklahoma City Thunder […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder visit the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Chet Holmgren is on the injury report alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. Holmgren is dealing with back spasms after going for 17 points and 15 rebounds in a 111-89 win against the Cleveland Cavs, while Gilgeous-Alexander continues to recover from an abdominal injury. […]

Amidst his first appearance at All-Star weekend, a reporter asked Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren about the growth he’s seen in the Denver Nuggets. Thunder’s Holmgren discussed his personal growth this season before heading to his first All-Star Game selection. However, he seemed hesitant in talking about how much the Nuggets have improved as […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren reflected on his first All-Star Game during his postgame media availability. Holmgren discussed the competitiveness of the NBA’s new USA vs. the World format. Chet played for the USA Stars squad, which defeated the USA Stripes, 47-21, in the final. Holmgren talked about his first All-Star Game during his […]

After Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker revealed the 3-point contest invite surprised him ahead of last weekend, he couldn’t escape the OG label from first-time All-Star Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren, among others. Amidst his fifth selection to the star-studded event, Booker, 29, was the elderly statesman for Team USA Stars. For that, seeing Booker […]

Ahead of his first All-Star appearance, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren reflected on how he took his game to new heights during Meday Day on Saturday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander endorsed Holmgren’s first All-Star selection, considering it a no-brainer. Gilgeous-Alexander sees the work Chet puts in during practice, but the Thunder starting forward says putting in overtime […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren addressed the significance of Nikola Topic’s NBA debut in Thursday’s 110-93 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday at the Paycom Center. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault’s heartwarming response to Topic’s first game in the NBA was followed by Holmgren’s media availability, and the All-Star forward […]

Age is just a number, but for LeBron James, it’s apparently just a suggestion. In the closing moments of Monday night’s showdown between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 41-year-old superstar proved he still has plenty of flight left in his legs. With less than two minutes remaining in the fourth […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2026 NBA trade deadline as defending champions. They owned the league’s best record and had the deepest asset chest in basketball. Stability, continuity, and internal growth had carried them to the mountaintop just months earlier. Deadlines, though, don’t reward comfort. They test urgency. Of course, Sam Presti’s front office […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — All-Star forward Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder welcomed Jared McCain in his debut at the Paycom Center on Saturday. After head coach Mark Daigneault discussed McCain’s Thunder debut, Holmgren followed suit during his postgame media availability. Holmgren was impressed by the second-year guard. McCain, coming from a player who hadn’t […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren earned his first All-Star Selection, the NBA announced the Thunder big man will participate in All-Star Saturday’s Shooting Stars competition, which coach Mark Daigneault had never heard of. The association shelved the contest for 11 years before bringing it back for next Saturday’s festivities, which […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder face the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren now sit at the center of the injury report. A right index finger sprain has placed Gilgeous-Alexander on the questionable list, while low back spasms have also made Holmgren questionable. That places the Thunder’s two biggest stars in […]

Joining Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray in his first All-Star Game, Thunder forward Chet Holmgren showed his appreciation for his first All-Star selection after a 121-111 win against the Nuggets. Holmgren finished with 14 points, four rebounds, and three blocks after securing his first appearance at the NBA’s star-studded event in Los Angeles. After beating […]

Last month, the NBA announced the starters for the upcoming 2026 All-Star game, which is set to take place in two weeks from Los Angeles. Among the most notable snubs were Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell. On Sunday night, the reserve spots for the All-Star teams were revealed on […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for the final game of Thursday’s NBA slate taking us to the Western Conference. The Oklahoma City Thunder (38-10) will face the Minnesota Timberwolves (29-19) with their season series tied 1-1. Check our NBA odds series for the Thunder-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to lead the Western […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Coming off two consecutive losses at home, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder needed a big performance from Chet Holmgren amid a very shorthanded team, as teammates dealing with injuries recover. Holmgren didn’t disappoint in Tuesday’s 104-95 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. Chet scored 14 of his 20 points in […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren made a heartfelt statement regarding the killings by ICE agents in his hometown of Minneapolis before facing the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault shared his thoughts during pregame media availability. After a 104-95 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Holmgren discussed the […]

The shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder, coming off a rare two consecutive losses at the Paycom Center, will look to bounce back, and Chet Holmgren needs to be a big part of that. The Thunder’s 103-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors should be a turning point for head coach Mark Daigneault and the defending champions, which […]

The Toronto Raptors’ current win streak hit four games following their 103-101 win on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. It was Raptors star Scottie Barnes who helped seal the win with a clutch block on Thunder big man Chet Holmgren in the waning seconds of the fourth quarter. SCOTTIE BARNES WITH […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After a 117-114 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doubled down on why he thinks Chet Holmgren is an All-Star forward this season. Ahead of the NBA announcing the All-Star reserves for this year’s game in Los Angeles, Holmgren is on pace to earn his first appearance. Gilgeous-Alexander […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren is calling out the NBA on behalf of his teammate, Isaiah Joe, and the upcoming 3-point contest at All-Star weekend. Joe made four threes in the Thunder’s win against the Cleveland Cavs, which the defending champions pulled off with only 10 active players. For Holmgren, it’s just one of […]

Despite missing two starters, then, playing without Alex Caruso and Jaylin Williams, Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Kenny Atkinson’s Cleveland Cavs 136-104 on Monday. The Thunder strung together multiple defensive stops while lighting up the Cavs from the perimeter, where Oklahoma City connected on 23 of 47 from deep. After the win, […]

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 […]

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 […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick inside the NBA as we head towards the Western Conference for this next tilt between budding rivals. The Oklahoma City Thunder (34-7) will visit the Houston Rockets (23-14) as OKC leads the season series 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Thunder-Rockets prediction and pick. The Oklahoma City Thunder continue […]

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 […]

The NBA is back for another action-packed Tuesday slate as we bring you a prediction and pick for this Western Conference rivalry matchup. The San Antonio Spurs (27-12) will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (33-7) for their fourth meeting this season, San Antonio leading 3-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Spurs-Thunder prediction and pick. The San […]

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 […]

The NBA is ready for an exciting Friday night, and we are bringing you all the picks, predictions, and odds for all the basketball games. It will be a Western Conference showdown as the Oklahoma City Thunder battle the Memphis Grizzlies. It’s time to look at our NBA odds series, while making a Thunder-Grizzlies prediction, […]

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 […]