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Chet Holmgren Finishes Runner-Up to Victor Wembanyama For NBA Rookie Of the Year Award

Chet Holmgren returned to the hardwood during the 2023-24 season to put up a stellar rookie season. The No. 2 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft missed the entire 2022-23 campaign with a Lisfranc Fracture before joining the Oklahoma City Thunder lineup this season. Holmgren helped lift the OKC Thunder to a 57-25 record, good enough to earn the No.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / FanNation Inside The Thunder / 4 hours ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 'Can't Wait' to Host Dallas Mavericks on Home Floor

The NBA playoffs returning to Oklahoma City was a thing of beauty. The entire city was ready to show out. It was like a college atmosphere. The connection between the franchise and the community is deeply rooted and incredibly special.

NBA News / ClutchPoints / 8 hours ago

Why Thunder will beat Mavericks in 2024 Western Conference Semifinals

The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off a highly impressive sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans in their first-round series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren continue to form a phenomenal trio that excels on both ends of the floor.

Jalen Williams News / FanNation Inside The Thunder / 18 hours ago

Jalen Williams Must Rise to the Occasion in Star Studded Matchup

Oklahoma City knocked off New Orleans in the first round behind a team-first approach. Every starter had a moment and made a big impact in each game. In a complete sweep, that’s what’s necessary.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / FanNation NBA Draft / 10 hours ago

Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace Slated for Impactful Opportunities in Next Series

Against the New Orleans Pelicans, it was the Thunder rookies who were among the most productive and impactful defenders which didn't let the Pelicans see more than 92 points in any game across the four-game series.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / FanNation Inside The Thunder / 11 hours ago

Kenrich Williams Could Be A Key Fixture Against Mavericks After Quiet First-Round

Adjustments are the name of the game in the postseason and Mark Daigneault is no stranger to switching things up. In the Thunder's first-round series against the Pelicans, Daigneault started out going to Kenrich Williams when New Orleans went smaller with Larry Nance Jr.

NBA News / ClutchPoints / 19 hours ago

Mavericks’ ‘uncomfortable’ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren plan for Thunder playoff clash

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks practiced on Sunday following their series-clinching Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Dallas is now preparing to play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second-round of the NBA playoffs.

Cason Wallace News / FanNation Inside The Thunder / 2 hours ago

Cason Wallace Has 'Clear Mind' Taking On Hometown Dallas Mavericks in NBA Playoffs

Some guys are naturally unphased. A certain calmness to them that nearly makes you envious as a million thoughts race through your head. Despite being a 20-year-old rookie Cason Wallace is that way.

NBA News / FanNation Inside The Thunder / 15 hours ago

NBA Playoffs: Six Storylines For OKC Thunder-Dallas Mavericks Round 2 Series

Party like it is 2016, not only are the Oklahoma City Thunder back in the second round for the first time since that season but are matched up with the Dallas Mavericks in the postseason for the fourth time in franchise history.

Luka Doncic News / FanNation Inside The Thunder / 2 hours ago

Thunder's Lu Dort Talks Guarding Dallas Mavs Superstar Luka Doncic

The Oklahoma City Thunder had time to watch the Dallas Mavericks take on the LA Clippers in a series that would determine their opponent for the second round.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / FanNation Inside The Thunder / 21 hours ago

OKC Thunder Guard Josh Giddey Has Been Working Toward His NBA Playoff Moment

This season has been nothing short of rocky for Josh Giddey. For the third straight season, the 21-year-old saw his role change, expectations get altered, criticism creep up and pressure mount.

Cason Wallace News / FanNation Inside The Thunder / 13 hours ago

Cason Wallace Could See Extended Role Against Mavericks Dynamic Duo

After a sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City has shifted its attention to the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks pose a handful of different problems for the Thunder and the team as a whole is much different than the Pelicans.

NBA News / FanNation Inside The Thunder / May 4

Former NBA Coach Claims Shai Gilgeous-Alexander And Anthony Edwards Are Future of League

The NBA is about to enter a weird era. There's more talent than ever, and there's not a singular dominant player to be the new face of the NBA. It started with Larry Bird and Magic Johnson -- with their rivalry dominating the league during their era.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / FanNation Inside The Thunder / May 4

OKC Thunder’s Consistency After Losses Could Prove Significant in Playoffs

It didn’t need to happen often, but the Oklahoma City Thunder consistently responded to adversity. The Thunder shocked the NBA last season by sneaking into the play-in and did so again this season to finish as the No.

NBA News / FanNation Inside The Thunder / May 4

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic to Clash in Second Round as Top Scoring Guards in the NBA

Oklahoma City had waited nearly five days for the reveal of their next opponent in Round 2 following the series sweep against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Lindy Waters III News / FanNation Inside The Thunder / May 3

Lindy Waters III Dishes on Thunder Playoffs, MVP Pick

Lindy Waters III has been one of Oklahoma City’s best stories throughout the rebuild and has shown real improvement on the court. He was arguable the OKC Blue’s best player as the Thunder’s G League affiliate took home the championship trophy.

K. C. Thunder News / FanNation Inside The Thunder / May 3

NBA Playoffs: OKC Thunder Full Second Round Schedule Released

The Oklahoma City Thunder have advanced to the second round for the first time since 2016. The Thunder are still waiting to learn their opponent for the Western Conference Semi-Finals as the NBA announces the entire Round 2 slate.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / ClutchPoints / May 3

Much-maligned Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-Chet Holmgren commercial has at least 1 fan

There’s always that one commercial during the NBA playoffs or March Madness that fans get sick of from seeing (or in this case, hearing) so often. This year, that commercial is the AT&T ad featuring Oklahoma City Thunder stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / May 3

OKC Thunder Unsung Heroes Throughout the Playoffs

The rise of this OKC Thunder team from the 10th seed last year to, now, the top seed in the West has been a beauty to watch. From being a play-in team to winning 57 games and becoming the youngest team in NBA history to clinch the top spot in a conference, and now winning a playoff series, it has been an incredible season for the OKC Thunder.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA Analysis Network / April 30