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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 23
OKC Thunder Welcome Jared McCain With Special In Arena Nod
Everyone has caught Jared McCain fever in Oklahoma City. The Thunder made a mid-season swap to net the shooting guard from Philadelphia in exchange for a first-round pick (via Houston) in the 2026 NBA Draft, along with a few future second-round selections that seem well worth it after McCain's first six games with the OKC Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23
ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s injury impacts race
Victor Wembanyama was the first casualty of the injury bug impacting his chances of winning the NBA MVP award. Then Nikola Jokic missed 16 games, putting him on the verge of crossing the 65-game minimum threshold.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / February 23
Projecting Oklahoma City’s Expansion Draft Protection List
There has been a lot of chatter about the NBA expanding to 32 teams. A lot of this started after Commissioner Adam Silver met with the governor of Washington, and discussions of a new team were on the timecard.
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?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23
How Thunder’s Jared McCain has thrived since 76ers GM Daryl Morey’s ‘sold high’ remark
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain cried when he was traded by Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey.
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.
Cason Wallace News / Last Word On Sports / February 23
It Took One Breakout Night For Cason Wallace To Become A Costly Long-Term Question For The Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder sit first in the Western Conference with a 44-14 record. They have won four of their last five games. Their latest win came over an in-form Cleveland Cavaliers team on a seven-game streak.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 23
OKC Thunder Role Players Gaining Valuable Experience with Starters Injured
The Oklahoma City Thunder have looked strong coming out of the All-Star break. Despite missing reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, All-NBA wing Jalen Williams and Sixth Man of the Year Candidate Ajay Mitchell, the team is 2-0 to start the final stretch of the regular season.
Jared McCain News / Last Word On Sports / February 23
Jared McCain Trade Starting to Prove as a Win for the Thunder
After a few more games, the Jared McCain trade is starting to feel like a win for OKC, and it seems they’re getting bigger value for him. In just six games with the Thunder, he’s already proving himself to be a key player in the rotation, especially with the team suffering injuries so far in the season.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 23
Isaiah Hartenstein Instrumental For the Thunder Down the Stretch
When the Oklahoma City Thunder needed a consistent source of offense down the stretch in an attempt to close out a win against a Cleveland Cavaliers team that came into OKC on a seven-game winning streak with no signs of slowing down, a usual solution was found once again.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 22
How the Cavs ‘Achilles heel’ doomed them in Thunder loss in OKC
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ seven-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday, as the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder held off the hottest team in the NBA on their home floor in a 121-113 victory.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 22
Thunder unsung hero steals Cavs’ soul without Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Jalen Williams
OKLAHOMA CITY — Without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped the Cleveland Cavs’ seven-game win streak.
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.
Ajay Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 22
How Thunder decided who would guard Donovan Mitchell, James Harden in thrilling win vs. Cavs
OKLAHOMA CITY — Without three of their top four scorers, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, and the Cleveland Cavs — 121-113 — at the Paycom Center on Sunday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / February 22
Cavs flounder early, fight back, but little things costly vs. Thunder
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 121-113 road loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. 1. Sometimes, everything comes down to what you do in the first five minutes.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 22
Strong start helps depleted Thunder snap Cavaliers' 7-game win streak
Isaiah Joe had 22 points and a career-high five steals and Cason Wallace had 20 points and a career-high 10 assists to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 121-113 win over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hoops Wire / February 22
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads MVP race even with time missed
The MVP race has been shaped as much by availability as dominance this season, and right now it still runs through Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, the Thunder star remains the clear favorite in the latest MVP straw poll.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / February 22
Cavs will still have something to prove in Oklahoma City
This was supposed to be a measuring stick game for the Cavaliers. Instead, it comes with an asterisk. Cleveland only sees the reigning champion Thunder twice, and on paper this matchup had real juice.
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.
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.
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.
Ajay Mitchell 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.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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.
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.
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