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HISTORICAL FACTS: 15 | History Defined

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 2

The Top Five NBA Trade Targets Entering 2026

With the calendar flipping to 2026, here are the five top trade targets across the NBA ahead of the league’s Feb. 5 trade deadline.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 1

The Best Sports Moments of the Year, According to SI’s Breaking News Team

What a year it was.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 31, 2025

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Unlucky Ashton helps turn around Perth's season

Ashton Turner has narrowly missed out on a maiden BBL century as he helped launch Perth to a crucial 71-run win over the Sydney Thunder.

AAP · Dec 30, 2025

'Clinical' Stars in 12-year first as Thunder falls flat

The Melbourne Stars have equalled their best BBL start since 2013, dominating the Sydney Thunder in Canberra to post a fourth straight victory.

AAP · Dec 28, 2025

The ascendant San Antonio Spurs are the gift the NBA needed

San Antonio’s takedown of Oklahoma City has revived drama, rivalry and joy in an NBA season that badly needed all three

The Guardian - US · Dec 27, 2025

SI:AM | The Spurs Own the Defending Champs

San Antonio has now won all three of its games this season against the Thunder.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 26, 2025

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NBA Christmas Takeaways: Spurs Make Statement, Lakers’ Defensive Woes

Plus, Jalen Brunson makes MVP case, something is off with Oklahoma City and Draymond Green’s future with Golden State is murky.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 26, 2025

The Stunning Numbers Behind the Spurs’ Dominance Over Thunder to Start 2025-26 Season

The Thunder are off to a strong start to their title defense this year, but the Spurs have proven a worthy adversary.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 26, 2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Blunt Message for Thunder After Third Loss to Spurs

The Thunder have five losses this season, three of them to the Spurs.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 26, 2025

Jalen Williams Had Simple Reason for Why Spurs Have Given Thunder Trouble This Season

The Thunder have lost three straight games to the Spurs.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 25, 2025

Victor Wembanyama Was So Fired Up After Chet Holmgren Missed a Free Throw

Broadcast mics picked up Wembanyama's reaction to Holmgren's missed free throw.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 25, 2025

Ranking the NBA Christmas Day Matchups in Terms of Watchability

Here are the five NBA Christmas Day matchups ranked from worst to best.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 24, 2025

NBA Christmas Day schedule – when and where to watch all five games

The Thunder are an NBA-best 26-4 this season — 26-2 against every team but the Spurs, 0-2 against the Spurs

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

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Sports Illustrated · Dec 24, 2025

Victor Wembanyama, Spurs Unveil New Postgame ‘Tradition’ That Looks Awfully Familiar

Skol Spurs?

Sports Illustrated · Dec 24, 2025

The Five Best NBA Players in Christmas Games

LeBron James will play in his 20th holiday game this year and tops the list of players who have shined the brightest in the annual showcase slate.

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2025

Christmas Day sports: Here's a look at the premier matchups on the holiday

The evolution of the Christmas Day sports calendar in the U.S. has given fans a respite if they need a break from family gatherings or just some entertainment while they sip on eggnog

Sports Illustrated · Dec 23, 2025

NBA Highlights Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Assist That Includes Blatant Uncalled Travel

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got away with quite a travel on the way to an assist against the Grizzlies.

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AAP · Dec 22, 2025

Konstas fires, Heat spun out: Thunder get on BBL board

Sam Konstas and Matthew Gilkes fired for the Thunder before Shadab Khan spun through Brisbane to snuff out hopes of another miracle BBL run chase.

AAP · Dec 20, 2025

Sixers dominate Thunder for BBL Sydney derby win

A Sydney Sixers stalwart has forged a huge batting partnership with their marquee international signing to inspire victory over BBL rivals the Sydney Thunder.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 20, 2025

Chris Finch Got His Money’s Worth in Ejection for Outburst at Refs in Wolves-Thunder

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch saw his night end in the first quarter when he took exception to the Thunder’s physical play that didn’t result in any fouls.

The Sports Daily · Dec 20, 2025

Nikola Jokić Breaks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Assists Record

On December 18th, 2025, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most assists by a center in league history.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2025

The Inside Story of How Oklahoma City Landed Seven Events at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

How a city celebrating the Thunder’s NBA title, with Olympic softball and canoe slalom on the way, has used sports to change its identity.

The Guardian - US · Dec 17, 2025

The Knicks have a trophy and Wembanyama has a chip on his shoulder: Five NBA Cup takeaways

New York got a championship while a high-stakes meeting between the Thunder and Spurs showed where the NBA, and the NBA Cup, is today

Sports Illustrated · Dec 16, 2025

Mannix Sources: Bucks Looking to Upgrade Roster Amid Focus on Giannis Antetokounmpo

Plus, assessing whether the Spurs have true playoff potential and whether Jonathan Kuminga’s Warriors tenure is ending.

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