After a rocky start to the season, Oklahoma City is rounding into form from beyond the arc. Over the first few weeks of the season, the Thunder have been the league’s best team.
Oklahoma City had a tough task at hand Wednesday night, but it never seemed like it. The Thunder welcomed the Lakers to Paycom Center on Wednesday night for the second game of a back-to-back.
The Lakers have gotten off to a superb start to the season, especially considering they’ve yet to get a minute from LeBron James. Entering last night’s game against the Thunder, L.A.
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Thunder continue to shock the basketball world, not only with their dominance but with their unrelenting belief in constant improvement.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended his team’s approach amid the first 13 games of the regular season and a 12-1 start.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
The air in Paycom Center crackled with anticipation for the Oklahoma City Thunder, a full house of 18,203 fans ready to see if their young, electric team was for real.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and nine assists in just three quarters of action to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 121-92 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder's identity could've been noted as several things a year ago. A well-oiled Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and co-star machine. A nonstop, disciplined defense.
Rising guard gives Oklahoma City a new burst of energy early in the season Ajay Mitchell didn’t enter the season on anyone’s radar. Now, he’s forcing the league to pay attention.
Winning an NBA Championship immediately elevates the status of every player in the footwear industry. Players on the Oklahoma City Thunder roster have enjoyed an incredible rise in popularity and are reaping the benefits.
OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren made franchise history with his perfect shooting night in Tuesday’s 123-102 win against the Golden State Warriors.
The air in the Paycom Center wasn’t just electric; it was predatory. The Oklahoma City Thunder came ready to play. Every dribble, every squeak of a sneaker, echoed with a city’s hunger.
After an injury-marred rookie season where he averaged 6.5 points in 36 games, the Oklahoma City Thunder committed to Ajay Mitchell with a three-year, $8.7M contract. That's paying off in a big way.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the guy who won the NBA's Most Valuable Player award a year ago, the guy who brought a title back to a city that never fathomed it would ever see a Larry O'Brien trophy before the franchise came to town back in 2008—Gilgeous-Alexander's been that guy in Oklahoma City for some time now.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have stormed out of the gates to start their title defense, and they’ve done it without one of their key players. Forward Jalen Williams has been sidelined as he recovers from offseason wrist surgery, but a recent update has provided a significant sign of progress, giving Thunder fans even more reason for excitement.
As far as defending champions go, the Oklahoma City Thunder did well to start a franchise record of 8-0. Of course, that’s a whole lot impressive considering the fact that they went swinging without their best players.