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Thunder eager for another big effort from Isaiah Hartenstein vs. Magic

During the Oklahoma City Thunder's current eight-game winning streak, Isaiah Hartenstein has played in just half of the games. However, heading into a Tuesday road matchup against the Orlando Magic, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Hartenstein is a big key to unlocking his team's full offensive potential.

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3 Thunder 2026 NBA Draft prospects to watch during March Madness

For the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, March isn’t just about the chaos of the bracket. It is a high-stakes scouting mission. As the 2026 NCAA Tournament tips off, the eyes of the basketball world gravitate toward the blue-chip stars and the Cinderellas alike.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hardwood Heroics / March 16

'We Robbed Them Blind': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Can’t Believe They Got Jared McCain for Free

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished Sunday’s 116–103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves with 20 points and 10 assists. He had just 10 points going into the fourth quarter and was close to ending his 20-point streak.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Bleacher Report / March 16

Watch: McCain & Hartenstein's chemistry

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 16

ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s record all but wraps up race

We are officially less than a month away from the end of the 2025-26 regular season, and the door to the MVP race seems to be closing. Although Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, and others continue to try to improve their resumes, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appears to be on a collision course with his second straight MVP award.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

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.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 16

Chet Holmgren’s cheeky take on Thunder’s SGA saving 20-point streak at last minute

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren reacted to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extending his streak of most consecutive 20+ point games in the final two minutes of Sunday’s 116-103 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 16

OKC Thunder Make Pair of Intriguing Additions in New Mock Draft

The NBA season is still around a month away from the postseason, but college basketball's end-of-year tournament is just around the corner. Following Selection Sunday, 68 teams across the country will compete for a national title starting on Tuesday, March 17.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / March 16

Signature Home-stand Stamps OKC Thunder’s Superstar MVP Case

Coming into this recent home-stand. Not only was this a pivotal week for the Oklahoma City Thunder in maintaining the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, but it was also an opportunity for their Superstar to make a signature statement.

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The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 16

Jared McCain Will Be a Playoff Game-Changer for the OKC Thunder

When the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers at the trade deadline, a mixture of confusion and excitement from the two fan bases occurred.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

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.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hardwood Heroics / March 16

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Makes Blunt Admission on 128-Game 20-Point Streak

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t look like himself on Sunday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The reigning NBA MVP struggled to score and barely kept his 128-game streak of scoring at least 20 points alive.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 15

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault reveals reason behind intriguing Ajay Mitchell tactic

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the second consecutive game, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault featured Ajay Mitchell in his starting lineup. After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extended his streak of 20+ point games to 128, in a 116-103 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Daigneault discussed Mitchell’s impact as part of his starting 5.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard Super Bowls' quiz

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 15

Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s light bulb moment after extending 20-point streak

OKLAHOMA CITY — Beating a 63-year-old streak with his 127 consecutive 20+ point performance in a 104-102 win against the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nearly saw his streak end there.

Chet Holmgren News / Larry Brown Sports / March 16

ESPN gets roasted for their bizarre Chet Holmgren graphic

Chet Holmgren seems to be looking a little different these days. ESPN was airing Sunday’s matinee game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Jared McCain News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 15

Thunder’s Jared McCain sticks it to 76ers again in national TV showcase vs. Timberwolves

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder adding Jared McCain from a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers is a gift that keeps on giving for the defending champions, as the second-year guard helped close out a 116-103 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Larry Brown Sports / March 15

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needed incredible fourth quarter to keep his streak alive

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needed a scorching fourth quarter to keep his historic points streak alive just three days after setting the new record. Gilgeous-Alexander entered Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with 127 consecutive games of 20 points or more, having secured the mark by passing Wilt Chamberlain on Thursday.