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NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 22
OKC Thunder Player Grades: Young Duo Powers OKC Past Suns in Game 1
Jalen Williams harassed the Phoenix Suns all night. With the game tied at 12 and 7:42 left in the opening frame, Williams jumped over a screen by Dillon Brooks, pushing Jalen Green to the sideline and outreaching his jaw-dropping wingspan to pluck the ball free.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 22
OKC Thunder are Feeling the Pressure to win Quickly from Other Playoff Series Results
The Thunder must continue to win for this series and the next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to take on the Suns in Game 2 of the opening round on Wednesday night.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 22
NBA Mock Draft After Recent Tiebreaker Places OKC Thunder at No. 17
On Monday, April 20, the NBA drew tiebreakers for multiple picks in the 2026 NBA Draft. Phoenix, Orlando and Philadelphia were tied after each finishing the regular season with a 45-37 record, with Phoenix winning the tiebreaker and getting the No.
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K. C. Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 22
OKC Thunder Hoping for Home-Court Boost Again in Game 2
Oklahoma City has been one of the best home teams all season, and it could carry it to a 2-0 lead. On Sunday, the Thunder dominated their opening matchup against the Phoenix Suns 119-84 in Paycom Center.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 21
Thunder to read their 'menu' in anticipating Suns' Game 2 adjustments
Limited to just 33 games in the regular season by a series of injuries, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams never really developed much of a rhythm.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 21
The OKC Thunder's Big Thre Proving to be too Much for Suns
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s stars are already shining too bright for the Suns. The Thunder are currently leading the opening series 1-0 after an impressive performance on Sunday, and are now looking to continue this momentum into Game 2 on Wednesday night.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Larry Brown Sports / April 22
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins another NBA award
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA MVP in 2024-25 and he is now adding another award to his trophy case. On Tuesday, the NBA announced that Gilgeous-Alexander won the KIA NBA Clutch Player of the Year award, making him the fourth winner in the four years the award has been around.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / April 21
OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA's top clutch performer
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the runaway winner in the Clutch Player of the Year award balloting, revealed Tuesday night. Gilgeous-Alexander received 96 of 100 first-place votes in balloting for the Jerry West Trophy.
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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / April 21
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins appropriate NBA award in landslide
After winning 2025-2026 Clutch Player of the Year, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seemed ice-cold, just like whenever he knocks down a game-winning pull-up jumper.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / April 21
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Named Clutch Player Of Year
Thunder guard and reigning Most Valuable Player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has added another accolade to his collection. He has earned the league’s Clutch Player of the Year Award, according to the NBA league office (Twitter link).
Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
Mark Daigneault reveals one of Thunder’s best ‘development stories’ before Game 2
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault considers Jaylin Williams’ pick-and-roll defense to be one of the best development stories throughout his time with the organization.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Rare opportunity for Thunder to reshape roster hinges on draft trade
The Oklahoma City Thunder have a major opportunity to land a big draft pick ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft this season, which will garner plenty of intrigue this summer.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein reveals 2 biggest areas of improvement for Chet Holmgren in 2025-26
In only his second season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, starting center Isaiah Hartenstein saw Chet Holmgren’s gains first-hand. Earning his first All-Star selection, Holmgren emerged as a DPOY candidate in 2025-26.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Stadium Rant / April 19
The Thunder Look Unstoppable After Game 1 Domination!
The Oklahoma City Thunder won Game One, 119-84. It was a dominant performance from the opening tip over the Phoenix Suns. Here are my main takeaways from their tremendous showing.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / BasketballNews.com / April 19
Thunder open title defense with history in sight
The Oklahoma City Thunder are stepping into the postseason with force, clarity, and a very real understanding of what is at stake. A year ago, they climbed to the top of the NBA mountain and completed a journey that validated everything they had been building toward.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 18
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray show why Nuggets are still NBA title contenders
Do not forget about the Denver Nuggets, because they are still here, they are still relevant, and they still have a championship duo that is perfectly capable of putting the team on their backs and carrying it to greatness.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / April 18
Dillon Brooks takes shot at Thunder ahead of their playoff series
Dillon Brooks took almost no time after knocking off the Golden State Warriors to set his sights on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Appearing on Prime’s “Nightcap” show, Brooks was asked by host Taylor Rooks about the importance of defending well without fouling against the Thunder.
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