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Feb 26, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) talks with guard Marcus Smart (36) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Lakers’ Solutions to Defeating Thunder Are Hidden in Plain Sight

After defeating Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets 4-2, the Los Angeles Lakers are rewarded with an opportunity to avenge their four regular-season...

May 5, 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
Feb 27, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokić (15) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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The Denver Nuggets Are Making Enemies Across the NBA

There’s an infamous quote from the 2008 film “The Dark Knight” that says you either die a hero or live long enough to...

March 9, 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
Jan 25, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Kenrich Williams (34) reacts after a call against him during play against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at Paycom Center.
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Kenrich Williams is Stepping Up Amidst Thunder Injuries

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit hard by the injury bug in this mid-season stretch; they have been missing key players Jalen...

January 29, 2026
Jan 11, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (8) laughs after a play against the Miami Heat during the second half at Paycom Center.
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Jalen Williams Has Returned to All-Star Level After Wrist Injury

As Jalen Williams returned to the court from his offseason wrist injury, he struggled to find a rhythm. With the Oklahoma City Thunder...

January 15, 2026
Jan 2, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center.
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Thunder Should Trade Lu Dort for Michael Porter Jr., Austin Reaves or Trey Murphy

For years, Luguentz Dort has been a core piece of the young Oklahoma City Thunder roster. This season, Dort has been nothing short...

January 7, 2026
Dec 25, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) and center Luke Kornet (7) celebrate at the end of the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center.
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Why Can’t the Thunder Beat the Spurs?

Since starting the season 24-1, the Oklahoma City Thunder have gone 2-4, with three of those losses coming at the hands of the...

December 27, 2025
Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) works around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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Timberwolves’ Victory Over Thunder Provides Them a Blueprint

On Friday night at the Target Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves handed the Oklahoma City Thunder just their third loss of the season—and did...

December 23, 2025
April 30, 2019; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Kevin Durant (35) react against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter in game two of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Stephen Curry Is Not As Legendary As You Think

Is Stephen Curry one of the better basketball players in history? Yes. Is he the best shooter ever? Probably. Is he a future...

December 9, 2025
Oct 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) celebrates after scoring against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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How Did the Thunder Land So Many Talented Role Players?

The Oklahoma City Thunder were never supposed to be this good, at least not this quickly. After winning their first championship last year,...

December 9, 2025
May 18, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) dribbles down the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter during game seven of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center.
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How the Nuggets Can Take Down the Top Dogs in the West

It is an indisputable fact that the Denver Nuggets will be entering the 2025-26 NBA season as one of the premier contenders. Jokic...

September 30, 2025
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Thunder Get Retribution for Years of Heartbreak

As the Oklahoma City Thunder took the court for Sunday night’s Game 7, there was a palpable feeling in the air. A historic...

June 24, 2025
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The Oklahoma City Thunder Storm Back to Steal Game 4

It all felt lost for the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the dying minutes of the third quarter in Game 4 of the NBA...

June 15, 2025