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2026 NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add to Big-Man Rotation

2026 NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add to Big-Man Rotation

The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to an impressive start in the postseason once again. After finishing the first round with another four-game sweep, OKC's third in three years, Mark Daigneault's team is moving onto the second round of the playoffs.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 29
The Thunder's First-Round Sweep Displays Dominance Once Again This Season

The Thunder's First-Round Sweep Displays Dominance Once Again This Season

The Thunder continue to show they are leagues above the rest.  Oklahoma City came into the postseason with expectations of dominance, and so far, they have lived up to the hype.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 29
First Round Shows Jared McCain Could Have Playoff Moment for OKC Thunder

First Round Shows Jared McCain Could Have Playoff Moment for OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City is set for another second-round series, and one of its sharpshooters could be searching for his playoff moment later in the postseason. On Monday night, the Thunder escaped Phoenix with a 131-122 win to finish off their first-round matchup against the Suns.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 29
Isaiah Hartenstein Left His Mark On The Thunder's Opening Playoff Round

Isaiah Hartenstein Left His Mark On The Thunder's Opening Playoff Round

Oklahoma City flew past the Suns with help from its experienced big man.  The Thunder completed the sweep of the Phoenix Suns on Monday night with a 131-122 Game 4 win.

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

How many of the players to make the most three-pointers in a single playoff game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NBA players with a 200-three-pointer season' quiz
The '30-point, 0-assist playoff games' quiz
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NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time. 

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 29
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolls Dillon Brooks with must-see photo edit

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolls Dillon Brooks with must-see photo edit

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder completed a four-game sweep of the Phoenix Suns in the first round with a 131-122 win at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 28
OKC Thunder Prove Ability to Win in Various Ways in Game 4 vs. Suns

OKC Thunder Prove Ability to Win in Various Ways in Game 4 vs. Suns

Oklahoma City is in the second round yet again, but it didn’t close out its first series in typical fashion.  On Monday night, the Thunder escaped their first-round matchup against the Phoenix Suns unbeaten with a 131-122 win in Game 4.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 28
OKC Thunder Coach Mark Daigneault Still Unbeaten in First Round

OKC Thunder Coach Mark Daigneault Still Unbeaten in First Round

The Oklahoma City Thunder have advanced to the second round of the NBA Playoffs for the third consecutive season. After finishing off the Phoenix Suns in four games with a 131-122 victory in Arizona, OKC will await the Los Angeles Lakers or Houston Rockets.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 28
OKC Thunder Join Elite Company With Another First-Round Sweep

OKC Thunder Join Elite Company With Another First-Round Sweep

Oklahoma City is back in the second round after another sweep, and it joined some elite company in the process. On Monday night, the Thunder finished off their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns with a 131-122 win in Game 4.

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The 'Active 100-block NBA seasons' quiz

The 'Active 100-block NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to record 100 or more blocks in a single season can you name in six five minutes?

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Sneakers on SI / April 28

Jalen Williams' Adidas Harden Vol. 10 'Thunderbolt' Drops Friday

The Oklahoma City Thunder are trying to repeat as NBA Champions, and they will need Jalen Williams to do it. Luckily, the Thunder and adidas can count on Williams.

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz
 The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz
The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
 The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
 The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
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 The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 28
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets the record straight on Dillon Brooks’ reputation

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets the record straight on Dillon Brooks’ reputation

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sees beyond the villainous aura of Dillon Brooks. After Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder completed a first-round

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Field Level Media / April 28
NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder close out sweep of Suns

NBA roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder close out sweep of Suns

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 31 points and eight assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder finished off a four-game first-round playoff sweep with a 131-122 victory over the host Phoenix Suns on Monday night.

Mark Daigneault News / Hoops Wire / April 28
Thunder still have yet to lose first-round game under Mark Daigneault

Thunder still have yet to lose first-round game under Mark Daigneault

This was never much of a series. It turned into a statement. The Thunder completed a clean sweep of the Suns, finishing it off with a 131-122 win in Game 4 and moving on without much resistance.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 28
Thunder Player Ratings: Shai Drops Another MVP Performance To Sweep The Suns In Game 4

Thunder Player Ratings: Shai Drops Another MVP Performance To Sweep The Suns In Game 4

The Oklahoma City Thunder completed a dominant sweep over the Phoenix Suns with a 131-122 win, showcasing elite offensive execution and star power when it mattered most.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 28
Watch: Thunder complete first-round sweep with Game 4 win over Suns

Watch: Thunder complete first-round sweep with Game 4 win over Suns

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns on Monday with a 131-122 Game 4 victory. In contrast to Monday’s first playoff game, the matchup between Phoenix and OKC was a shootout and both offenses were in a rhythm.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Thunder’s first round win streak hits incredible mark after sweeping Suns

Thunder’s first round win streak hits incredible mark after sweeping Suns

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruise their way to the Western Conference semifinals after making solid work of the Phoenix Suns in a four-game sweep during the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs on Monday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 28
Oklahoma City Thunder sweep their way to second round

Oklahoma City Thunder sweep their way to second round

Facing elimination, the Phoenix Suns didn't lie down against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It wasn't enough to avoid a four-game sweep. 

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Mark Daigneault honest admission on Ajay Mitchell’s 20 attempts before Thunder’s Game 4

Mark Daigneault honest admission on Ajay Mitchell’s 20 attempts before Thunder’s Game 4

PHOENIX — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell scored 15 points in his first playoff career start in Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns, finishing 5-of-20 from the floor, which triggered an honest response from coach Mark Daigneault.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 27
Final Injury Report for Thunder-Suns Game 4: Will Mark Williams, Isaiah Joe Play?

Final Injury Report for Thunder-Suns Game 4: Will Mark Williams, Isaiah Joe Play?

The Phoenix Suns are at home on Monday night as they host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series. Phoenix enters Monday’s game trailing 0-3 in the series after losing at home to Oklahoma City in Game 3 on Saturday afternoon.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 26
Thunder set sights on 3rd straight 1st-round sweep in Game 4 vs. Suns

Thunder set sights on 3rd straight 1st-round sweep in Game 4 vs. Suns

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be aiming for a third consecutive first-round playoff series sweep when they take the court Monday night in Phoenix. The Suns have a different task -- avoiding being swept in the first round for the second consecutive postseason appearance.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26
Chet Holmgren still can’t believe Thunder landed Ajay Mitchell in 2024 NBA Draft

Chet Holmgren still can’t believe Thunder landed Ajay Mitchell in 2024 NBA Draft

PHOENIX — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren gave Ajay Mitchell his flowers after the second-year guard started in place of an injured Jalen Williams in Game 3 against the Suns.

Jared McCain News / Larry Brown Sports / April 26
Jared McCain had the worst flop attempt of the NBA playoffs

Jared McCain had the worst flop attempt of the NBA playoffs

The jokes are writing themselves now that Jared McCain is on the Oklahoma City Thunder. McCain, the Thunder guard, went viral during Saturday’s Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns for his pathetic flop attempt.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 25
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ready to shoulder another champion run after incredible Game 3 win over Suns

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ready to shoulder another champion run after incredible Game 3 win over Suns

Gilgeous-Alexander had arguably the best games of his already-prolific playoff career in Saturday's 121-109 win.

Devin Booker’s hot first quarter vs. Thunder moves him up on all-time playoff scoring list
Pistons inch closer to stunning first-round exit with Game 3 road loss to Magic
Rockets get crucial Kevin Durant injury update ahead of Game 4 vs. Lakers
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Jalen Williams News / Hoops Rumors / April 23
Jalen Williams Exits Game 2 With Apparent Hamstring Injury

Jalen Williams Exits Game 2 With Apparent Hamstring Injury

The Thunder beat the Suns on Wednesday by a score of 120-107 to take a 2-0 lead in their best-of-seven first-round series, but a third quarter injury put a damper on the victory.

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