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Chris Mannix: Victor Wembanyama Gave Chet Holmgren a Clear Offseason Mission

The Thunder star’s conference finals performance revealed just how important his growth will be to close the gap in a budding rivalry and push Oklahoma City to another title pursuit.

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Revisiting the Jared McCain Trade: How the Thunder Fleeced the 76ers for a Crucial Playoff Piece

Looking back at the Thunder-76ers Jared McCain trade and Daryl Morey’s infamous quote that Philly was selling high on the young guard.

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Chris Mannix: Thunder’s Biggest Advantage Over the Spurs Isn’t Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

With a roster built to withstand moments exactly like this, OKC’s supporting cast answered the call to take a 3–2 West finals lead.

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Chris Mannix: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Bounce Back But Know They Need Even More

The Thunder adjusted defensively against Victor Wembanyama to even the Western Conference finals, and now the real test begins when the series shifts to San Antonio.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Awkward Comment on Teammate’s Defense Was a Simple Misunderstanding

Isaiah Hartenstein was much more involved in the Thunder’s game plan in their win on Wednesday to even the Western Conference finals at one game apiece.

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Four Stats That Show How Isaiah Hartenstein Contained Victor Wembanyama in Game 2

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was largely neutralized by Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein in Game 2 of the Western Conference final.

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Jalen Williams Injury Update: Inside the Thunder's Decision to 'Hold Back' J-Dub Until the Spurs Series

Jalen Williams is set to return from a hamstring injury for the Thunder's Western Conference Finals against the Spurs, following a cautious recovery strategy that paid off during his absence.

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Jalen Williams Injury Update: JDub Exits Game 2 with Hamstring Aggravation After Dominating the Suns in Just 23 Minutes

Thunder's Jalen Williams left Game 2 against the Suns with a leg injury, casting doubt on the team's playoff lead. His absence could impact the Thunder's performance in upcoming games.

International Business Times UK

‘Last year is over’: Oklahoma City launch title defense as NBA’s parity era faces test

The league hasn’t had a repeat champion since the 2017-18 Warriors. The level-headed, consistent Thunder may be the ones to change that

The Guardian - US

Thunder Show Lakers the Gap Between Good and Great

Amid a string of success, Los Angeles runs into its kryptonite and a cast of players who don’t have to be at their best to be terrifyingly effective.

Sports Illustrated

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shrugs Off Free Throw Criticism in Bid for Second Straight MVP

The Thunder star is pairing elite scoring efficiency with the NBA’s best record to build a compelling MVP case.

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Nuggets Coach Rips ‘Cheap Shot’ by Lu Dort That Sparked Nikola Jokić Fight: ‘That Was Malicious’

Nuggets coach David Adelman issued an impassioned defense of Nikola Jokić on Sunday after Lu Dort’s ‘cheap shot’ sparked a fight.

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Nikola Topić Makes Emotional NBA Debut Months After Cancer Diagnosis

Nikola Topić made his NBA debut on Thursday.

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What the Thunder’s Midseason Win Over the Spurs Really Meant

Against a San Antonio team that had owned it all season, Oklahoma City finally looked like the defending champion sending a message.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is Sports Illustrated’s 2025 Sportsperson of the Year

The reigning NBA MVP found the perfect home in OKC, showing that anything is possible in a place where hoops is the only game in town.

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Why the Thunder Could Be Better Than Last Season’s Champion Team

The “well-oiled machine” looks like it could zoom past 70 wins and Oklahoma City doesn’t even have all the pieces in place yet.

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SGA Says Kevin Durant 'Definitely' Tried to Call Timeout in Rockets-Thunder Debacle

KD seemingly attempted to call a timeout with Houston had none, but the refs didn't see it.

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Thunder Have One Scary Advantage As They Open 2025–26 NBA Season Trying to Repeat

Oklahoma City dominated last season and chose to run it back, but with an even higher ceiling.

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A Look Behind the NBA’s Curtain at Player-Ref Dynamics

What’s the line between spirited debate and tech-worthy behavior? The league says addressing issues between the two sides is a priority.

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Thunder Aiming to Control Next Era of NBA Superteams

Coming off the 2025 title, Oklahoma City has a roster that makes it likely that the path to the Finals will go through Bricktown for the foreseeable future.

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Thunder Finally Make It to Mountaintop With Plans to Stay After First NBA Title

Oklahoma City’s path was rocky through years of losing skids and rebuilding seasons. Belief in the young core, headlined by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, could lead to a dynasty.

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Game 7: After a back-and-forth NBA Finals, it's time for the Thunder and Pacers to decide the title

Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault knows exactly why the NBA Finals are coming down to a Game 7

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Keys to NBA Finals Game 7: Energy, Effort and Will

“The work is done”: The Pacers and Thunder have built muscle, made adjustments and battled to a winner-take-all finale. Here is what to know for Sunday.

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Jalen Williams Pushes Thunder to Brink of NBA Championship With 40-Point Outburst

Williams’s meteoric rise includes an “unbelievable performance” in each round of the postseason as OKC takes 3–2 NBA Finals lead on Indiana.

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Mark Daigneault Had One Word to Describe Jalen Williams's 40-Point Outburst in Game 5

The Thunder moved one game away from the NBA title.

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