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May 24, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots while defended by San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) in the first quarter during game four of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
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Six Superstars Deserved to Win the 2026 NBA MVP Award

On May 17, Shams Charania broke the news that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had been voted as the 2025-2026 NBA MVP. While a majority of...

June 11, 2026
May 24, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) exchanges words with center Chet Holmgren (7) on the bench in the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs during game four of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
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Oklahoma City Thunder 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The 2025 NBA Champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, somehow managed to improve this season. A year after winning OKC’s first title, the group...

June 6, 2026
Mar 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) celebrates to the crowd in the closing seconds of a win against the Utah Jazz at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
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Which 5 NBA Teams Have the Best Home Court Advantage?

Home court can provide a decisive advantage to any team in the NBA. The home team, which plays 50 percent of its games...

June 2, 2026
May 25, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots while defended by Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) in the second quarter during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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James Harden Just Proved That Defense Wins Championships

Defense wins championships. That saying has been proven in basketball across multiple eras by the likes of Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman,...

May 28, 2026
Dec 13, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) celebrates with Chris Paul after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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The Western Conference Finals Demonstrate Chris Paul’s Legacy

When Chris Paul reached second all-time on the NBA’s assist list, the San Antonio Spurs had gifts for him. They presented him with...

May 22, 2026
Apr 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges (25) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit:
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Who’s Been the Best Role Player for Each NBA Conference Finals Team?

While the star players grab the headlines, multiple standout role players made crucial plays to put their respective teams in the Conference Finals....

May 20, 2026
May 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) shoots while defined by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) in overtime during game one of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Dylan Harper’s Two-Way Play Is the Spurs’ Key to Dominating

Dylan Harper was a standout for the San Antonio Spurs in the opening game of the Western Conference Finals. His two-way play was...

May 20, 2026
Dec 29, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives around Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells (0) during the second quarter at Paycom Center.
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The Thunder Should Consider Trading Jalen Williams

The Oklahoma City Thunder remain one of the league’s deepest teams. It has built a roster that can make a case for being...

May 14, 2026
May 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) defends in the first half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Dylan Huntzinger, A.K.A. ThunderChats, Talks Lakers-Thunder

The second-round series between the Lakers and the Thunder is underway. As we saw in Game 1, the Lakers have an uphill battle...

May 6, 2026
April 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit:
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Thunder’s Defensive Physicality Is Biggest Advantage Against Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder, the most dominant team in the league this season, has the upper hand against the Los Angeles Lakers in...

May 4, 2026
Mar 17, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Kia Center.
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Foul-Baiter or Not, SGA’s Scoring Deserves Respect

The past week has turned out to be a very historic one for the NBA. Last Tuesday, Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo scored...

March 20, 2026
Mar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) gestures after scoring against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Jared McCain Is a Perfect Fit in OKC

Jared McCain‘s trade from the Philadelphia 76ers to the Oklahoma City Thunder caught everyone by surprise. After suffering a meniscus tear and a...

March 18, 2026
Mar 9, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures and walks around the court after sinking a game winner 3 pointer basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Ascended the 2026 NBA MVP Ladder

It’s over. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wrapped up the MVP conversation. The Lead has been publishing a 2025-26 MVP ladder every two weeks. The first...

March 10, 2026
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Jared McCain is a Long-Term Project in OKC

It’s better to view Jared McCain as a long-term project than a playoff-ready contributor. The Thunder traded Houston’s 2026 first-round pick and three...

February 9, 2026