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Final Injury Report for Spurs-Thunder WCF Game 5: Will Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell Play?

The Oklahoma City Thunder are at home on Tuesday night as they host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. Oklahoma City enters Tuesday’s game tied with the Spurs in the series at 2-2 after losing on the road in San Antonio in Game 4 on Sunday night.

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Jaylin Williams gave Spurs fans the credit they deserved after Thunder setback

Jaylin Williams gave the right answer because he kept it honest without turning the crowd into an excuse. Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams was asked whether anything had surprised him in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

NBA News / Action Network / May 26

NBA Same Game Parlay: +2351 SGP for Spurs vs Thunder Game 5

The Knicks advanced to the NBA Finals last night, but they will have to wait a few days for their opponent. The Spurs and Thunder are set for at least two more after the Spurs cruised to a 103-82 victory in Game 4.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 26

Thunder expected to explore aggressive trade-up scenarios in NBA Draft

The Thunder may already be the NBA’s defending champions, but that apparently won’t stop them from trying to make another massive swing in next month’s draft.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 26

2026 NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Bolster Depth on Defense in First Round

The 2026 NBA Draft is less than a month away. Set for June 23, this year’s class is filled with talent, and should give teams throughout the draft a chance to add important pieces to their rosters.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

NBA News / EasySportz / May 26

Thunder vs Spurs Game 5 Might Decide The NBA’s Next Dynasty

Tonight’s Game 5 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs does not feel like a normal conference finals game. It feels like the beginning of the NBA’s next era.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 26

Another Big Game From Alex Caruso Could Help OKC Thunder Take Control of WCF

Oklahoma City needs another boost from its star role player. On Tuesday night, the Thunder will be back in Paycom Center for a pivotal Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / May 26

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s two-big lineup has become San Antonio’s favorite target

Oklahoma City’s size looked like a playoff advantage for most of the year. In this series, it has started giving San Antonio a defensive map. The pairing of Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein still gives the Thunder length, rebounding and rim protection.

Jared McCain News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 26

The Thunder Are In Need Of A Bounce-Back Performance From Jared McCain

The Thunder’s young guard will have to get back to the high level of play he has previously displayed. The Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, and will need a lot of things to go their way.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA Analysis Network / May 26

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is now at the center of the NBA’s whistle problem

The Western Conference finals are carrying two arguments at once. One is about whether the Thunder can solve San Antonio’s defense. The other is about whether the NBA has let playoff officiating drift too far toward constant interruption.

Ajay Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26

Is Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell returning from calf injury for Game 5 vs. Spurs?

The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to protect their home turf and regain control of the Western Conference Finals as they host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 at Paycom Center on Tuesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26

Is Thunder’s Jalen Wiliams returning from hamstring injury for Game 5 vs. Spurs?

The Oklahoma City Thunder will attempt to take a 3-2 lead over the San Antonio Spurs during Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. They could welcome star guard Jalen Williams back to their lineup for the pivotal matchup.

Victor Wembanyama News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 26

Shaq sends scary Victor Wembanyama warning to Thunder

Tuesday night will be a pivotal one for the Oklahoma City Thunder, as they will look to weather injury woes and bounce back from their horrid performance on Sunday night to try and claim Game 5 of their Western Conference Finals clash against the San Antonio Spurs.

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OKC Thunder Injury Update: Will Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell Play Game 5 vs. Spurs?

The momentum in the Western Conference Finals is swinging like a pendulum. Starting off proceedings, it was the San Antonio Spurs who delivered a strong performance to take a 1-0 lead.

K. C. Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 26

The OKC Thunder Must Keep Home-Court Advantage With A Game 5 Win

Game 5 could easily be the bout that decides the series for the Thunder. The Oklahoma City Thunder are heading back to OKC, as they prepare for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / May 26

OKC’s Injury Situation Turns Worse as Thunder Make Concerning Announcement Ahead of Game 5

The defending NBA champions who cruised through early in the season are facing a critical turning point in the Western Conference Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder revealed their final injury report ahead of Game 5 and their situation just took a significant turn for the worse.