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The intertwining cultures of hip-hop and basketball have long been recognized, with rappers frequently seen courtside at NBA games and basketball stars making appearances in music videos. The parallels between these two worlds are undeniable, as both industries boast larger-than-life personalities and a relentless drive for success. We even have NBA stars like Kevin Durant […]

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 […]

There are only five weeks left for players around the NBA to make their case for this season’s MVP award. With limited games remaining, everyone continues to chase Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic, who appears to be on a collision course with his third MVP award as long as he remains healthy. However, Dallas Mavericks […]

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 […]

As the NBA season progresses and the battle for playoff positions intensifies in both the Eastern and Western Conferences, NBA 2K24’s March player ratings update arrives at a critical moment, reflecting the standout performances that have captivated basketball fans worldwide. In this latest update, players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Anthony Davis, and Domantas Sabonis see […]

The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a big 116-104 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, and D’Angelo Russell opened up on the Lakers limiting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He gets 30 on every team in the league, so for us to come in and just make everything tough on him is the objective… We were […]

As soon as Joel Embiid went down with his knee injury, the NBA’s MVP race opened wide up for Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Over the last several weeks, these have been the only two players truly mentioned in the running for the MVP award. In fact, they were practically the only two players to […]

Mike Muscala is re-joining the Oklahoma City Thunder after agreeing to a buyout with the Detroit Pistons and clearing waivers, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Muscala was linked to a few different teams but is ultimately set to return to OKC. He previously played for the Thunder from the 2019-20 season until the 2022-23 campaign. […]

Coming on the heels of a game against a team they may want to emulate, the San Antonio Spurs get set for a matchup against the franchise that may have laid a blueprint. The Oklahoma City Thunder, who are right near the top of the Western Conference, visit the Frost Bank Center on Thursday night. […]

Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander find themselves as the two favorites for the MVP award this NBA season in what has become a wide-open race since Joel Embiid was deemed ineligible. These two stars have gone back-and-forth in the MVP rankings as of late, but Jokic has seemed to take firm control of the race […]

If somebody decided to make a list of the best young players in the NBA today, Anthony Edwards is one name that would come to mind. The Minnesota Timberwolves guard recently appeared in his second All-Star Game this past weekend. Additionally, Edwards is putting up averages of 26.3 points, 5.3 assists and 5.2 rebounds per […]

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 race for the 2023-24 NBA MVP has drastically changed over the course of the last several weeks. Philadelphia 76ers center and reigning league MVP Joel Embiid was once again the favorite for this award, but injuries have resulted in him becoming ineligible due to the new 65-game minimum rule. There are a few other […]

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 Western Conference appears to have a firm grasp on the NBA MVP award this season. The fact that Joel Embiid is no longer eligible for the MVP award as a result of games missed due to injury also plays a huge factor in why more attention is being cast on those in the West. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Joel Embiid is no longer in consideration for the NBA MVP award due to his recent meniscus injury that has left him sidelined indefinitely. With the Philadelphia 76ers reigning league MVP out of the running, all eyes have turned towards two-time MVP Nikola Jokic and rising superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. However, this is still a wide-open […]

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 […]

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 […]

Carmelo Anthony has firmly placed his support behind Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the next NBA MVP, even over Nikola Jokic. Anthony broached the topic on the latest episode of the Wave Sports + Entertainment Original 7 PM in Brooklyn with co-host Mero and guest Bomani Jones. Carmelo Anthony discussed the criteria for voting for […]

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 […]

All season long, Joel Embiid has been the favorite to win his second consecutive MVP award. However, availability had become a major problem for Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers in recent weeks, leading to a level of skepticism that he would fulfill the league’s new 65-game requirement for end-of-season awards. Embiid will now be ineligible […]

The NBA All-Star game promises plenty of things, and topping that list is a multitude of highlight plays. From jaw-dropping dunks to long three-pointers and fancy dribbling moves, fans have plenty to look out for in two weeks’ time. Additionally, the last thing spectators might expect to see in a clash between franchise players would […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are young and exciting. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, Oklahoma City is on pace to make a return to the NBA playoffs this season for the first time since 2020. Gilgeous-Alexander is not just the only Thunder performing at a high level for OKC in the 2023-24 NBA season. Another […]

Not a lot of NBA pundits saw the Oklahoma City Thunder possibly finishing as the one seed in the Western Conference. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams have been an exceptional trio this season, driving the young Thunder toward championship contention. Their challenge now is maintaining that success over the second half of the […]

The New York Knicks have been the hottest team in the NBA as of late, as they are in the middle of a nine-game win streak that has seen them move up to the third seed in the Eastern Conference. There have been a lot of impressive developments throughout this streak, but Jalen Brunson’s play […]

The Denver Nuggets kept it close but were no match for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. A large factor for the loss may have been Nikola Jokic’s absence. This prompted Michael Malone to use Aaron Gordon as the team’s starting center. Everyone started contributing right from the start but they eventually lost their […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been through an exhausting month of January. They played 17 games, 11 of which came away from home, and to top it all off, they went through five back-to-backs. And yet here the Thunder stand tall. After their 105-100 win over the Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night thanks […]

Update: Both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren have been upgraded to available for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s game against the Denver Nuggets. The Oklahoma City Thunder are looking to avoid a third straight loss as they host the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. However, there is a possibility the Thunder could be […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played his way into the MVP conversation this season. Chet Holmgren is in the Rookie of the Year discussion. Together, they have helped turn the Oklahoma City Thunder into a dark-horse championship contender. Perhaps it’s a little unfair to call the Thunder a “dark horse” at this point, especially since they own […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic now leads in the NBA MVP race, ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Joel Embiid. While Ebiid led at the beginning of the season, he’s fallen down the odds with injury woes plaguing his chances. Jokic is currently the heavy favorite at +115, with Gilgeous-Alexander holding +360 odds, and Embiid carrying […]

In a battle of two Western Conference heavyweights, the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. With both teams boasting 32-14 records, the winner of this fierce contest would gain sole possession of the one-seed in the Western Conference as February approaches. The two sides battled back and forth through the […]

There is one underlying factor that will determine what happens in the race for the NBA MVP award this season: Joel Embiid’s absences. In what was supposed to be another battle between Nikola Jokic and Embiid on Saturday night in Denver, the Philadelphia 76ers star was ruled out 15 minutes before the game began due […]