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NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 1
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jazz, Keyonte George, Celtics
The Thunder welcomed back Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Friday, but with limits. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points with nine assists in 34 minutes after missing nine games with an abdominal strain.
Jared McCain Bolsters Bench, Makes History Early in OKC Thunder Tenure
The Oklahoma City Thunder boasted one of the best rosters in the NBA coming into the 2025-26 season. After winning a title in 2024-25, Mark Daigneault and company returned virtually the same roster and appeared to have a strong chance at becoming the first back-to-back champions in eight years.
When Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell Could be Back for OKC Thunder
On Friday, reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his official return from injury. It came at just the right time for OKC, as the front-runner delivered a 36-points, nine-assist, four-stock performance to help his squad to a six-point win over a rival in Denver.
The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 28
Thunder set to take on injury-depleted Mavericks
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has only played one game with Jared McCain but the recently acquired guard has made a big impression for the Oklahoma City Thunder, both during Gilgeous-Alexander's absence with an abdominal strain and during Friday's overtime win over Denver.
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.
Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28
Thunder’s Chet Holmgren reacts to career milestone in win vs. Nuggets
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren topped off his career night by helping his team seal a 127-121 win in overtime against All-Star Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander releases Converse SHAI 001 ‘Truffle’
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the pack as the odds-on favorite to win his second-straight NBA Most Valuable Player award. He’s also been regarded as the NBA’s most stylist player off the court, so naturally he has to have one of the best looking signature sneakers in the game.
Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 28
Chet Holmgren Instrumental In Thunder's Overtime Victory Against Nuggets
In incredibly physical, playoff-like atmospheres, the best players stand out when times call for it. Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren did just that in the team's 127-121 overtime victory over the Denver Nuggets Friday night, tallying a career-high in the thrilling victory.
NBA News / EasySportz / February 28
90’s-Style Physical Basketball Returns as Thunder Outlast Nuggets
What started as a marquee showdown between two Western Conference powers turned into something far more volatile. It turned into chaos. In a game featuring
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.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28
Thunder Shai-Gilgeous Alexander’s immediate reaction to not playing in OT vs. Nuggets
OKLAHOMA CITY — With Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing in his first game since January, coach Mark Daigneault and his coaching staff had a plan set in place to monitor the reigning MVP’s minutes.
Luguentz Dort News / Hardwood Heroics / February 28
'Unnecessary Move and a Necessary Reaction' – Denver Nuggets Star Rips Luguentz Dort’s Cheap Shot in Overtime Loss Vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic angrily confronted Luguentz Dort after he received an unwarranted cheap shot in his midsection during the fourth quarter of their 127-121 overtime loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hardwood Heroics / February 28
'It Sucks, I Hate It' – Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Laments Minutes Restriction Vs. Denver Nuggets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bared in his postgame presser that the Oklahoma City Thunder placed a minutes restriction on him after coming back from a nine-game absence because of an abdominal strain.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / February 28
Why Charles Barkley told OKC Thunder star Chet Holmgren to put a ‘shirt on’
Charles Barkley had a blunt message for Chet Holmgren during a live broadcast after the Oklahoma City Thunder’s win over the Denver Nuggets. The moment came as the Thunder celebrated a 127-121 overtime victory over the Nuggets.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28
Mark Daigneault’s take on Lu Dort’s ejection after Nikola Jokic scuffle in Thunder win vs. Nuggets
OKLAHOMA CITY — After Friday’s 127-121 win in overtime, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gave his honest opinion on Lu Dort’s fourth-quarter ejection for his scuffle with Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 28
Thunder take down Nuggets in chippy OT showdown as SGA returns
The Thunder got their MVP back. Then they got a little extra edge to go with it. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points in his return from a nine-game absence due to an abdominal strain, and Oklahoma City outlasted the visiting Nuggets 127-121 in overtime Friday in a game that felt like May instead of February.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 28
Thunder Storm Back to Stun Nuggets 127-121 in Overtime Thriller
The Oklahoma City Thunder needed every second of overtime to pull it off — but when the final buzzer sounded, the message was loud and clear. SGA is back, and the Thunder mean business.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / February 28
Chet Holmgren, Thunder topple Nuggets in feisty OT affair
Chet Holmgren produced 15 points and a career-high 21 rebounds and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points in his return from injury, lifting the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 127-121 victory over the visiting Denver Nuggets on Friday.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 28
What Happened Between Nikola Jokic and Jaylin Williams? Refs Eject Lu Dort as Brawl Breaks Out in Nuggets-Thunder
Tonight’s game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets was going to be a must-watch from tip-off, as two of the West’s top teams face off in a rematch from last year’s playoffs.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker / February 27
Why Brian Windhorst believes Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the MVP favorite
As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to face the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, they will have the defending MVP back on the floor.
Cormac Ryan News / Hoops Rumors / February 26
Bucks Sign Cormac Ryan To Two-Way Contract
Wisconsin Herd guard/forward Cormac Ryan has been called up to the NBA, having signed a two-way contract with the Bucks, according to the official NBA transaction log.
Cade Cunningham News / Yardbarker / February 25
Pistons' Cade Cunningham bolsters MVP case in big win over Thunder
Cade Cunningham had a tough shooting night Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He bounced back in a big way in a 124-116 win over the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder.
Isaiah Joe News / EssentiallySports / February 26
What Happened to Isaiah Joe? Thunder Star Makes Injury Exit vs Pistons
The shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder took on the Detroit Pistons tonight in a showdown between the two top seeds in each conference. However, things kept getting worse for the Thunder, who lost guard Isaiah Joe midway through the game, compounding their injury issues.
The 'NBA first-team All-Rookies since 2015-16' quiz
How many members from the NBA First-Team All-Rookie Teams since the 2015-16 season can you name in six minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / February 25
Cap crunch in OKC? Why Isaiah Hartenstein and Luguentz Dort could be odd men out
Sustaining a title window requires sacrifice.
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