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NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 16
Thunder-Spurs Rivalry About More Than Big Man Battle
Oklahoma City’s conference finals matchup is set, and the series could be the first of many in this budding rivalry. On Monday night, the Thunder will be back in Paycom Center for Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, who took care of business in Game 6 in Minnesota to punch their ticket.
OKC Thunder's Defensive Guard Rotation Can Cause Trouble in Western Conference Finals
The stage is set for the 2026 Western Conference Finals and the conference's top two seeds are set to battle for a spot in the NBA Finals. The Oklahoma
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 16
Thunder vs. Spurs Tactical Breakdown: 3 ways OKC can Beat San Antonio
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face off against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, staring down the barrel of their toughest series yet.
The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score at least 40 points in 10 or more games in a single season can you name in five minutes?
Jalen Williams News / HITC / May 16
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jared McCain News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15
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 / NBA Analysis Network / May 14
Oklahoma City is winning these playoffs by taking mistakes off the board
Oklahoma City finished its second-round sweep with a 115-110 win over the Lakers, pushed its playoff record to 8-0 and did it without asking Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to carry every minute of the offense.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14
Thunder rumors: Sneaky Isaiah Hartenstein contact maneuver expected this offseason
The Oklahoma City Thunder remain in an as enviable of a roster-building position as ever. Even though the max contracts of Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren News / Total Pro Sports / May 12
Controversy Erupts as New Video Angle Shows Possible Chet Holmgren Travel in Final Minute
It’s an Oklahoma City Thunder game, and if no controversies happen, things just might not look all okay. Undoubtedly, the recent time’s most controversial team in the NBA, the Thunder, swept off the Los Angeles Lakers 4-0.
The '28-point, 4-steal NBA Playoff games' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score at least 28 points and record at least four steals in at least one postseason contest can you name in five minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / May 12
Ajay Mitchell may be making his All-NBA teammate expendable
Ajay Mitchell, a 23-year-old guard from Belgium, scored 28 points in OKC's Game 4 win, with 10 points coming in the final quarter.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 12
Dillon Brooks pulled savage stunt to troll LeBron James in Game 4
Brooks took time out of his not-so-busy schedule to prey on James’ downfall.
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