Tag: Thunder
Josh Giddey, Isaiah Joe, and Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder became only the second trio in NBA history — all younger than 24 — to each score 30 points in a single game, joining Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook in 2012. In Tuesday night’s 137-134 loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Giddey […]
Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder became only the 11th rookie in NBA history to record 32 points, five rebounds, five assists, and a pair of steals and blocks in a single game. In Sunday night’s 129-119 win over the Utah Jazz, the guard scored a career-high 32 points in 34 minutes of action. […]
The Oklahoma City Thunder are signing two-way guard Lindy Waters III to a new two-year, $3.8 million contract, according to sources. This deal also includes a team option for the 2023-24 season. Waters went undrafted out of Oklahoma State in 2020. In March 2021, the guard then signed with the Enid Outlaws of The Basketball […]
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is preparing to receive his first All-Star selection of his NBA career. Through 29 starts this season, the fifth-year player is averaging career highs of 31.2 points, 1.7 steals, and 1.0 block per game. In addition to logging 4.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists, he’s also shooting 49.8% from the […]
On Tuesday, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard was asked what advice he’d give to Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, based on the latest NBA trade rumors floating around. “The grass is not always greener on the other side,” said Lillard. His response answers questions concerning trade rumors of his own these last couple […]
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Ousmane Dieng is out indefinitely due to a non-displaced fracture in his right wrist. Dieng sustained this injury in Wednesday night’s Oklahoma City Blue game against the Salt Lake City Stars. Dieng ended his G League performance with eight points, two rebounds, three assists, and one block in 26 minutes of […]
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (left knee contusion) has been downgraded to out for Wednesday night’s away game against the Memphis Grizzlies. It will be the first game he’s missed this season. In addition to Dort, fifth-year forward Kenrich Williams (right knee sprain) will not be available as well. Of course, the only other […]
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday night’s road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The fifth-year player is still recovering from a left hip contusion. Gilgeous-Alexander did not play in the Thunder’s 119-111 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. It was his second game missed this season. […]
During Tuesday night’s episode of NBA on TNT, retired Hall of Famer Charles Barkley praised Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander by calling out All-Star voters. “If Shai Gilchrist,” said Barkley by accident as the rest of the panel broke down laughing. “If Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not starting in the All-Star Game, we’re not gonna […]
Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone was straight forward when asked about Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is having an MVP season despite his team’s struggles. Malone believes Gilgeous-Alexander is dangerous simply “when he’s on the floor,” the coach told reporters prior to Wednesday night’s matchup against Oklahoma City. According to multiple NBA betting […]
