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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 16
Why Thunder will corral Spurs in 6 games in 2026 Western Conference Finals
The hype is building each day for the 2026 Western Conference Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder earn a huge chance to make consecutive trips to the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.
The Thunder Can't Afford Extended Rest To Slow Them Down
Oklahoma City can’t let its time off be a disadvantage. The Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for the Western Conference Finals, and now finally have an opponent.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 16
Thunder vs. Spurs West finals: Schedule, start times, where to watch
The Thunder and Spurs are set. Now it’s just a matter of when. Oklahoma City and San Antonio will open the Western Conference finals on Monday night, with Game 1 scheduled for 8:30 p.m.
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?
Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 16
Chet Holmgren Offensive Breakout a Must Continue vs. Spurs
Chet Holmgren has seen a massive breakout during the 2025-26 campaign. Not only did he make his first All-Star team back in Feburary and soon to be on
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-Spurs WCF Matchup Could be Decided by Bench Battle
The Western Conference Finals will be a star-studded matchup, but the benches could easily steal the spotlight. After spending the past few days waiting to see who their opponent would be, the Oklahoma City Thunder can now prepare for the San Antonio Spurs in the conference finals.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 16
Spurs-Thunder WCF preview: Five factors that will help decide heavyweight clash
What happens when two unstoppable forces collide? We can't wait to find out. Before the Western Conference Finals tipoff on Monday, here are five things we'll be monitoring in the clash of titans.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / The Spun / May 13
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Responds To Fans Complaining About Refs
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is well aware of chatter about him online. Gilgeous-Alexander is having yet another efficient postseason for the Thunder, averaging 29.1 points and 7.1 assists per game.
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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