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Without Luka Doncic, the Dallas Mavericks beat Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119 at the Paycom Center Sunday night. The Thunder’s extensive injury report included Alex Caruso, listed with a strained hip, joining Oklahoma City’s three centers, Chet Holmgren, Jaylin Williams, and Isaiah Hartenstein, as inactive. However, for Williams, competing with a thin frontcourt […]

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Ajay Mitchell spent three years at UC Santa Barbara, earning Big West Player of the Year honors in 2023 before the Thunder selected him with the No. 38 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Alongside his teammate Jalen Williams, who spent three years at Santa Clara before entering the league, a […]

When Phoenix Suns All-Star Devin Booker was standing out-of-bounce in the second quarter of Oklahoma City Thunder’s 99-83 win, Lu Dort remained glued to his hip, and it drove him nuts. Dort provoked Booker into a shove, for which the four-time All-Star dodged a technical foul. Still, the play made a lasting impression on Thunder […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 99-83 in their first NBA Cup matchup. Before facing the Suns, Thunder forward Jalen Williams was excited for Friday’s game at the Paycom Center and didn’t disappoint in nearly finishing with a double-double (14 points, eight rebounds) to go with a pair of blocks and steals. After […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are hosting the Phoenix Suns in their first Emirates NBA Cup group-stage regular season matchup. After Thunder’s Jalen Williams scored a season-high 31 points against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, he looks forward to facing the Suns at the Paycom Center. For only the second time, the NBA’s mid-season tournament, […]

Jalen Williams’ season-high 31 points led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 106-88 blowout win against the New Orleans Pelicans Wednesday night. The Chet Holmgren-less Thunder captured their tenth win of the regular season. However, Williams’ scoring was one of many ways he impacted winning, as head coach Mark Daigneault reminded reporters of Jalen’s productivity. […]

In part of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams reacting to losing Chet Holmgren, the third-year forward reminded reporters that his team has been in this situation before. The 2022 second-overall pick missed the 2022-23 campaign due to a Lisfranc injury, which delayed his NBA debut. Williams is ready for a small-ball approach after watching Holmgren suffer […]

Ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Sunday matchup against the Golden State Warriors, Jalen Williams talked about the impact rookie guard Ajay Mitchell has had in the Thunder’s early regular-season success. As a mainstay in head coach Mark Daigneault’s player rotation, the 2024 second-round pick has carved out a role on the team, something Williams […]

It is way too early to come to conclusions about anything just two weeks into the 2024-25 season. At the same time, it is a forgone conclusion that the Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the better teams in the league who could ultimately win the Western Conference. After a historic 57-25 season in which […]

Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s historic undefeated start to 2024-25 took an unprecedented turn to become the best in franchise history. After beating the Los Angeles Clippers 105-92, Oklahoma City’s perfect 6-0 record is the greatest start the organization has ever seen. However, Williams is more focused on how the team will finish […]

If history repeats itself, Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder should be heading to the NBA Finals in 2025. For the first time since 2012, the Thunder are 5-0 after beating the Portland Trail Blazers 137-114 but will have to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers on the second night of a back-to-back set to […]

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 […]

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 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 start of a new NBA season is not only a time for teams to prove that they have what it takes to contend for a championship, but it is also a fresh start for many players around the league. Superstars like Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Stephen Curry are always going to be in […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the NBA Playoffs as the Western Conference’s number-one seeded team, but crashed and burned at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks in the second round. Thunder swingman Jalen Williams recently unpacked on JJ Redick’s podcast the circumstances on how their young upstart squad was upended by the Mavericks, which made […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in the 2024 NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics after making an impressive run through the Western Conference. Both sides come loaded with firepower that could allow them to end their respective franchise’s title drought. Everyone expected the Celtics to make it to the Finals. But not many thought that the […]

Don’t lose sight of the forest through the trees. Falling to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the revamped Dallas Mavericks in a hard-fought Western Conference Semifinals is still an extremely encouraging sign of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s present and future despite knee-jerk disappointment. It wasn’t even two weeks ago that Oklahoma City absolutely dominated the […]

It was a heartbreaking loss for the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Up for most of the game, the team succumbed to a late Oklahoma City Thunder rally that now results in a deadlocked series (2-2). It was also a loss that saw many Mavericks fans in uproar over an alleged missed call. With 1:17 remaining […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn’t have many weaknesses. The two-time All-Star has averaged over 30 points per game in two consecutive seasons and led the Thunder to the Western Conference’s first seed this year. However, “SGA’s” teammates seem to think that he’s not the greatest passer. Jalen Williams: "Hey, I'm not gonna lie: […]

The top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder are moving on to the second round of the NBA Playoffs as they pulled off a clean sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. Before the series began however, former player and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins had a hot take about the Pels, saying they’d have a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder completed their first-round sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. Behind a balanced offensive attack, the team used a fourth-quarter rally to take home a 97-89 Game 4 victory. Monday’s outing also resulted in the Thunder becoming the youngest-ever team to win a playoff series, per Bleacher Report. With an […]

When the 2024 NBA Playoffs began, everyone highlighted the series between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers, two teams with superstar talents that certainly have the capability to go on deep postseason runs. The Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks were another series many were circling in the Western Conference. However, nobody seems to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder earned a narrow 94-92 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in their first round playoff matchup on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 28 points, but it was Jalen Williams’ barking antics that stole headlines following the win. “(Jonas Valanciunas) yelled in my face, and he picked me up off […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are a banged-up bunch right now, and things don’t seem to be better for the team on Sunday. The Thunder are going to be without guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for a game against the Charlotte Hornets, per the team’s injury report. Forward Jalen Williams has also been ruled out for the game. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are one game behind the Minnesota Timberwolves for the top spot in the Western Conference. They are also just a half-game back of the No. 2 seed, which currently belongs to the Denver Nuggets. However, Oklahoma City is dealing with injury trouble. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have been dealing with […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are set for a big clash against the Boston Celtics tonight, but they will be playing shorthanded, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have been ruled out, according to the NBA’s injury report. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been ruled out with a right quad contusion, while Jalen Williams has been […]

With limited time remaining this season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are staring down a scenario where they can grow their lead for the 1-seed in the Western Conference over the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves. Set for a big matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, the Thunder were faced with the potential of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers will go head-to-head on Tuesday night. The big story for the game is the possible return of 76ers star Joel Embiid. The Thunder are dealing with injury concerns of their own, however, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams both listed as questionable for the game, per the NBA […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey has been red-hot recently, and nobody is happier about it than Jalen Williams. Williams stuck up for his teammate on Twitter Tuesday night, mocking fans who thought Giddey should be traded. Giddey set a season-high with 25 points in the 119-112 victory over New Orleans. Additionally, the Australian international […]

On the latest edition of JJ Redick’s ‘Old Man & The Three’ podcast, the former NBA sharpshooter had strong praise for young Oklahoma City Thunder wing Jalen Williams: “Jalen Williams is a star. And because of Chet and the season he’s having as a rookie, you know he’s his second year, but the season he’s […]

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 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, despite slipping on a banana peel from time to time, have looked like a world-beating team this season, and they look poised to make some noise in the franchise’s inevitable return to the postseason later this year. Their performance on Sunday night in an impressive 118-110 win over the Phoenix Suns […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]