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The hidden threat to Oklahoma City’s hot start: Jalen Williams’ hamstring explains it all

Oklahoma City hasn’t put a foot wrong this postseason. The Thunder swept the Lakers to extend their perfect start to 8-0, but that run has only added more focus on the next big question facing the team.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 16

Thunder's Regular-Season Matchups Against The Spurs Show There Is Work To Be Done

The Thunder can’t let the regular season be an indicator of what is to come in the Western Conference Finals. Oklahoma City officially has an opponent for the conference finals, as the San Antonio Spurs took down the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6 on Friday night to win the series 4-2.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 16

Spurs use complete effort to dominate Timberwolves, advance to WCF

Answering the call to close out their second-round series, the San Antonio Spurs dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves for a wire-to-wire win on Friday night.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 15

OKC Thunder Star Self Proclaims he’s ‘Healthy’

The Oklahoma City Thunder are patiently awaiting their next postseason matchup, having dispatched the Lakers in just four games. The Timberwolves and Spurs will play Game 6 tonight, with San Antonio owning a one-game lead and the chance at punching their ticket to the Western Conference Finals.

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The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.

Jalen Williams News / Hoops Rumors / May 15

Jalen Williams says he's 'healthy' ahead of Western Conference Finals

Thunder star Jalen Williams provided an update on his return from a left hamstring strain.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 15

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Poised for Bounce-Back Series in WCF

Oklahoma City is back in the Western Conference Finals, and its superstar should be ready for a big performance. Over the next few days, the Thunder will continue preparing for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals next week.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 15

OKC Thunder's Chet Holmgren set for Tall Task in Western Conference Finals

No matter which team punches its ticket to face the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, Chet Holmgren will have his work cut out for him. The Oklahoma City Thunder have successfully claimed their spot in the conference finals, but are still waiting to find out who their opponent will be.

Jalen Williams News / NBA Analysis Network / May 15

Jalen Williams’ hamstring timeline is the real question inside Oklahoma City’s 8-0 start

Oklahoma City has done everything right so far. The Thunder swept the Lakers to move to 8-0 in the postseason, and that unbeaten run has only made the next question louder.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 15

OKC Thunder Could Need Outburst from Isaiah Joe in WCF

The Oklahoma City Thunder are back in the Western Conference Finals, and they may need some big contributions from one of their sharpshooters. Next week, the Thunder will be back on the floor in Oklahoma City for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

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The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history

The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 15

Jayden Quaintance Could Bring Interesting Versatility to OKC Thunder

Despite being one of the few remaining teams in the NBA playoff picture, already placing their name in the Western Conference Finals before losing a playoff game, the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder have two mid-first-round draft picks in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 15

The Thunder's Playoff Road Could Be A Lot Easier With The Help Of The Timberwolves

The Thunder could use a bit of help from a Western Conference foe. The Oklahoma City Thunder are awaiting to find out who will be their opponent in the Western Conference Finals.

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Thunder’s Jared McCain spends downtime before WCF with viral ‘MJ’ TikTok video

The Oklahoma City Thunder are sitting pretty after going through the first two rounds of the 2026 NBA playoffs unscathed — sweeping both the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers on their way to the Western Conference Finals.

Luguentz Dort News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 14

Western Conference Finals Could be Perfect Showcase for Lu Dort

Oklahoma City is back in the Western Conference Finals, and it could be the perfect setting for its defensive star to prove his value. Over the past few weeks, the Thunder haven’t played much basketball.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 14

OKC Thunder Schedule Determined for Western Conference Finals

For the second straight season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have advanced to the Western Conference Finals. There are still plenty of questions ahead of this Western Conference Finals trip for the Oklahoma City Thunder, most notably who the team will play, and if All-NBA swingman Jalen Williams will be available for this best-of-seven set.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 14