The defending champion Thunder will get one of their key reserves back on Monday. Ajay Mitchell will suit up for Oklahoma City’s game against Denver, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon tweets.
Not many teams throughout NBA history have been in a similar position to the Oklahoma City Thunder. OKC has a chance to become the league’s first defending champion in nearly a decade, but is also set to receive a lottery pick and another first rounder in the upcoming NBA Draft.
There were plenty of fireworks the last time the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets squared off. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returning after missing nine games with injury.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Denver Nuggets on Monday night in a rematch of last year's second-round series that went seven games between these two divisional rival foes.
When it comes to stepping up in place of injured teammates, no player on the Oklahoma City Thunder has done a better job than Isaiah Joe. He continued his career-year in the Thunder's 104-97 win over the Golden State Warriors Saturday night, being one of three OKC players to reach double figures in the contest.
Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.
The Oklahoma City Thunder keeps on stacking wins. Their latest statement came against the Golden State Warriors (104-97), which pushed OKC to a league-best 50-15 record.
OKLAHOMA CITY — In a game where the Oklahoma City Thunder surrendered a 14-point deficit, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drained a dagger-3 over Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green with 42.4 seconds left that helped seal a 104-97 win.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are officially the hottest team in basketball, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is officially the league’s funniest teammate. Following a gritty 104-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, the Thunder extended their winning streak to five games, but the real fireworks happened during the post-game show.
The Oklahoma City Thunder took down the Golden State Warriors 104-97 at Paycom Center on Saturday in a clash between undermanned teams. Both the Thunder and the Warriors were missing multiple starters, and while they managed to put on a show in the first half, the game got rather ugly down the stretch.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been doing things the hard way all season. Saturday night was no different. Missing seven players due to injury or illness, OKC somehow found a way to beat the Golden State Warriors 104-97 at Paycom Center.
Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.
Those who tuned in to the Thunder vs. Knicks game at Madison Square Garden a few nights ago were treated to a thriller. It was a back and forth battle between two legitimate contenders, with the defending champion Thunder edging out a three point win in the end.
In a recent segment on his podcast “The Why,” NBA legend Dwyane Wade opened up on the pecking order in Oklahoma City. While some would argue that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken the top spot, Wade says Russell Westbrook still holds a claim as the best player in franchise history.
Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso addressed Jared McCain’s impact in his first 12 games with his new team, explaining why he’s better suited for the defending champions than for the Philadelphia 76ers.
While the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New York Knicks during their game on Wednesday, the NBA referees made life a little harder for them. Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander combined for 54 points in the Thunder's 103-100 win at Madison Square Garden.
Oklahoma City Thunder’s big man: Chet Holmgren’s recent stretch shows why he’s the X-factor. From getting it done in the trenches, in a very physical, playoff-level feel and atmosphere, grabbing a career-high 21 rebounds in an overtime win against the Denver Nuggets on Friday night.
Jaylin Williams got a multi-year deal from the Oklahoma City Thunder this season despite the team having two other expensive centers on the roster. It's been an incredible value so far.
Alex Caruso limped to the locker room in the third quarter. Isaiah Hartenstein never made it back to the floor from the bench in the fourth. The Oklahoma
The Oklahoma City Thunder did not dominate Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden. They survived it. Sometimes, that’s the better sign. The defending champs slipped past the New York Knicks, 103-100, in a game that easily could have flipped the other way in the final seconds.
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder keep winning. The injury hits keep coming, too. Veteran guard Alex Caruso and center Isaiah Hartenstein were both ruled out during Wednesday’s 103-100 road win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.
Chet Holmgren poured in 28 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 as the Oklahoma City Thunder held off a late charge to beat the New York Knicks 103-100 on the road Wednesday night.
The New York Knicks fell short in the final seconds against the Oklahoma City Thunder. But by holding the Thunder 16 points below their season average, the Knicks showed they've got a playoff-ready defense.
The Oklahoma City Thunder stared at their championship hopes possibly being jeopardised in New York. The team has suffered majorly from injuries to key players this season.
Don’t let Jared McCain’s TikTok dances fool you. Retired ex-NBA forward Chandler Parsons went viral this week over his claim about the Oklahoma City Thunder guard McCain.