Cavs vs. Thunder: 5 Stats To Know Ahead of Tantalizing Clash

It’s not LeBron James vs. Kevin Durant but Cavs vs. Thunder is as good as basketball gets right now. Oklahoma City is quite literally bringing the thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is looking like the favorite to win MVP, Jalen Williams is proving a more than capable Robin to his Batman, and the team’s defense is looking […]

Vivek Jacob  •  07 Jan 2025
Thunder Waive Rookie Center Branden Carlson

The Oklahoma City Thunder have waived rookie center Branden Carlson, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. The 7-footer signed a deal with Oklahoma City after the Toronto Raptors waived him in October. He went undrafted out of the University of Utah. Oklahoma City Thunder waived center Branden Carlson to avoid paying the rookie his full-season salary […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jan 2025
Jayson Tatum’s trainer takes indirect swipe at Joe Mazzulla over usage rate

Jayson Tatum’s longtime trainer Drew Hanlen appeared to take an indirect swipe at Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla following Boston’s defeat in Oklahoma City. Celtics boast 49-3 record when Tatum’s usage rate is > 33% Hanlen, Tatum’s personal basketball trainer who works with him each offseason and sometimes during the year, seems less than impressed […]

Joe Lyons  •  06 Jan 2025
NBA All-Star Voting 2025: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic Lead First Voting Results

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the Western and Eastern Conferences, respectively, in the first fan returns of NBA All-Star Voting 2025 presented by AT&T. Fans account for 50% of the vote to decide All-Star starters, while NBA players and a media panel account for 25% each According to […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2025
NBA Trade Rumors: Nets’ Cam Johnson Eyed By Thunder, Kings

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Sacramento Kings are reportedly inquiring about Brooklyn Nets small forward Cameron Johnson following blockbuster trades involving Dennis Schroder and Dorian Finney-Smith, according to NBA insider Michael A. Scotto of HoopsHype. NBA Trade Rumors: Nets Have Been Seeking Multiple First-Round Picks For Cam Johnson Through 31 games (all starts) this season, […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2025
Anthony Edwards endorses Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “He’s the MVP”

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards thinks OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the frontrunner to win MVP. Edwards on Gilgeous-Alexander: “The MVP of the NBA, he’s unguardable” With averages of 31.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists a night, there’s no arguing that Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the NBA’s best talents and he holds strong MVP credentials. […]

Joe Lyons  •  02 Jan 2025
NBA Rumors: Alex Caruso Says It ‘Would Be Awesome’ To Sign Extension With Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso told Jake Fischer of “The Stein Line” during a recent interview that he would welcome a contract extension offer from the Western Conference contender. The eight-year veteran said it “would be awesome” to sign a potential four-year deal future with this group. Update: Oklahoma City signed Caruso to a […]

James Foglio  •  21 Dec 2024
Nikola Jokic Leads ESPN’s First 2024-25 NBA MVP Straw Poll

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic leads Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo in ESPN’s first 2024-25 NBA MVP straw poll. In the straw poll, Jokic received 57 of the 100 first-place votes and 829 total points. That placed him, for the third straight time in this poll, ahead of […]

James Foglio  •  20 Dec 2024
Orlando Magic vs OKC Thunder Live Stream: Where To Watch, Game Preview & Injury Report

OKC face off with Orlando on Thursday night as the look to bounce back from their NBA Cup final loss in the week – see here for a full preview of the game as well as where to watch Magic vs Thunder live stream. How to Watch Orlando Magic vs OKC Thunder Live Stream 🏀 Teams: […]

Oliver Taliku  •  19 Dec 2024