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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 21
Jared McCain Leads OKC Thunder in Scoring On His Birthday
In the Oklahoma City Thunder's return to action following the NBA All-Star Break, the team's trade deadline acquisition, guard Jared McCain, rose to the task when the team missed three high-level ball handlers on the night.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hardwood Heroics / February 21
'It Was Pretty Weird' – Oklahoma City Thunder Guard Breaks Silence on His Basketball Return After Overcoming Cancer Battle
Nikola Topic made the most of his limited minutes in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 105-86 home victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night, as he contributed nine points, three rebounds, and two assists on 4-for-6 shooting from the field in 11 minutes off the bench.
Nikola Topic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 21
Thunder’s Nikola Topic reflects on ‘awesome’ win after cancer diagnosis
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Nikola Topic addressed the NBA media for the first time since his cancer diagnosis. Topic made his NBA debut in a 105-86 win against the Milwaukee Bucks before the All-Star break last week.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
Jared McCain News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20
Thunder’s Jared McCain goes full-on Scobby Doo after huge game vs. Nets
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain scored a season-high 21 points in a 105-86 win against the Brooklyn Nets. In the Thunder’s sixth consecutive game without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, McCain’s 21 points led Oklahoma City in scoring before his team’s initiation.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 20
Thunder Rally Past Nets Despite Missing Star Players 105-86
The Oklahoma City Thunder showed why depth matters in the NBA, posting a convincing 105-86 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night at Paycom Center.
Chet Holmgren News / Fadeaway World / February 20
Chet Holmgren Has 6-Word Reaction To Fan Asking Him To Join Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers need a long-term solution at the center spot, and someone like Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren would be a great option for that position.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 20
Second-quarter spurt propels Thunder past Nets
Jared McCain scored 21 off the bench and Chet Holmgren had 15 points and seven rebounds to help lift the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-86 home win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 20
OKC Thunder's Approach to Jared McCain During Regular Season Home Stretch
Life comes at you fast. No one knows that more than newly acquired Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain. It wasn't that long ago McCain was a top recruit out of high school who committed to Duke University before becoming a star for the Blue Devils and stealing the hearts of professional and amateur NBA Draft evaluators during the 2024 cycle.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20
How many more Thunder games can SGA miss before he’s ineligible for NBA awards?
OKLAHOMA CITY — If Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses 11 more games, he will be disqualified from the 2025-26 NBA awards. Gilgeous-Alexander remains the odds-on favorite for MVP, according to ESPN’s latest poll, after missing five consecutive matchups, and is on the cusp of making it six.
Chet Holmgren News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20
Chet Holmgren responds to a fan’s comment about the Lakers
Chet Holmgren does not have any Hollywood dreams right now. Video went viral this week of the Oklahoma City Thunder big man Holmgren after Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 20
OKC Thunder's Battle vs. Nets a Must-Win Ahead of Tough Stretch
Oklahoma City’s upcoming stretch will be tough, but it has a chance to start on a high note after the All-Star break. On Friday night, the Thunder will be in Paycom Center for their first game in over a week.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 20
Ready or not, banged-up Thunder open stretch run vs. Nets
The Oklahoma City Thunder could have used a longer break. With the All-Star break over, the reigning NBA champions remain without three key players as they take the court Friday at home against the Brooklyn Nets.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19
Pistons' Cade Cunningham calls out top NBA stars for being floppers
Cade Cunningham has taken a stand against NBA stars who play too much for the referees’ whistle. The Detroit Pistons point guard shared his thoughts on what he believes is the biggest issue in the NBA today during an interview with GQ’s Matthew Roberson.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / February 19
SGA, Mitchell, J-Dub Remain Out For Thunder
Superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is still recovering from his abdominal strain, the Thunder announced on Thursday. According to the team, the NBA’s reigning Most Valuable Player will be checked out again in about a week, which means he’s likely to be sidelined for at least four more games.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / February 19
Who are the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Biggest Threats Post All-Star Break?
With the NBA back in action tonight and Oklahoma City returning to action tomorrow, the Thunder leads the league in wins for a second straight season, but the gap from the rest of the pack narrows coming out of the All-Star break.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 18
Best college guard John Calipari has coached?: Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. deserves high praise after 49-point performance
Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari has coached many elite guards throughout his 34-year collegiate coaching career.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / February 18
Should the OKC Thunder’s Starters Get a Revamp?
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s starters are facing criticism heading into the second half of the season. But can they still improve at this point? We’ve seen how the team has struggled to come up with wins heading into the All-Star Break.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / February 18
Comparing This Year’s OKC Thunder Team To Last Year’s Championship Team At The Break!
The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of their midseason break, which comes at a much-needed time, as these eight days off will allow them to rest and replenish their depth before they return to the court on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets.
Isaiah Joe News / Last Word On Sports / February 18
Isaiah Joe’s Consistency is a Good Sign for OKC
While the Thunder struggled in the final games before the All-Star Break, there are still some positives to look out for heading into the second half of the season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / February 18
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addresses Michael Jordan comparisons
Over the past two-plus seasons, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has built a resume that demands attention. His performance has also led to some lofty comparisons.
Jalen Williams News / Larry Brown Sports / February 13
Jalen Williams fires back at the criticisms of his contract
Jalen Williams is taking some time to address the haters this week. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard Williams spoke out on Friday against the criticisms of his large contract with the team.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 13
Bucks' under-the-radar deadline additions paying off already
Two under-the-radar acquisitions have lifted the Bucks to two big wins leading into the All-Star break.
Nikola Topic News / Hoops Rumors / February 12
Thunder’s Nikola Topic Available To Make NBA Debut Thursday
Nikola Topic is not on the Thunder‘s injury report for Thursday’s game vs. Milwaukee, which means he’ll be active to potentially make his NBA regular season debut, notes Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman (subscriber link).
Jalen Williams News / Hoops Rumors / February 12
Thunder’s Jalen Williams Reinjures Right Hamstring
Jalen Williams excelled in his second game back from a leg injury but apparently didn’t come away unscathed. The Thunder’s second-leading scorer aggravated the same injury that sidelined him for 10 games, Tim MacMahon of ESPN tweets.
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