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Why playing in Philly will always ‘feel weird’ for Thunder’s Jared McCain

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain received a loud ovation when he first checked into Monday’s 123-103 win against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Xfinity Mobile Arena.

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Jalen Williams Humbly Reacts in First Game Back as Thunder’s Explosive 12-Game Win Streak Rolls On

Jalen Williams returned to action on Monday as the Oklahoma City Thunder continued their winning ways, beating the Philadelphia 76ers, 123-103. It was Williams’ first game back since suffering a right hamstring strain.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 23

Thunder coach Mark Daigneault toasts Jared McCain, Isaiah Joe for ‘staying in character’ in 76ers homecoming

Monday night was a bit of a homecoming for some players of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their game against the Philadelphia 76ers marked sophomore guard Jared McCain’s first game back in Philly after being traded before the trade deadline.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / March 23

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder ease past Sixers, win 12th straight

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points to guide the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder to their 12th straight win, a comfortable 123-103 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the players to make at least five three-pointers in at least 60 NBA games can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

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The 'NBA yearly three-point leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 23

How Social Media Reacted to Jalen Williams’ Return for OKC Thunder

Thunder star Jalen Williams made his official return to the lineup on Monday night, taking on the Philadelphia 76ers alongside his teammates from OKC’s championship lineup.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 23

Jared McCain shows off as Thunder blow out his former team

The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain for a late first-round pick and luxury tax relief. Monday, he showed his old team what they were missing in a 123-103 Oklahoma City Thunder win.

Spurs hammer Heat to stretch win streak to six

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama has an unusual new celebration

Raptors coach calls out entire team after Brandon Ingram’s stinker

Pacers' Pascal Siakam stuffs Paolo Banchero at buzzer in win

Hawks continue home court dominance, run away from Grizzlies

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 23

Why 76ers’ Nick Nurse isn’t surprised by Jared McCain coming on with the Thunder

While fans have watched Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain playing some of the best basketball in only his second season, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse isn’t surprised by it.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 23

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets ‘clear cut’ MVP endorsement from Carmelo Anthony

As the NBA season draws to a close, there’s been intense discussion about who will take home the 2025-2026 MVP trophy. Lakers star Luka Doncic has emerged as a key contender as the Lakers have embarked on a nine-game win streak.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / March 23

Jalen Williams' return set to boost West-leading Thunder

Already owners of the NBA's best record, the Oklahoma City Thunder are poised to be even better moving forward.

Thunder G Jared McCain looks to haunt 76ers, his former team

The '40-point NBA Finals performances' quiz

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / March 23

On-Court Brawl in NBA Leads to Two Suspensions

The Capital One Arena briefly became a battleground after the recent Thunder-Wizards game saw a shoving exchange between Jaylin Williams and Justin Champagnie turn into a full-blown altercation involving several players.

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The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

The 'NCAA basketball tournament mascots' quiz

The 'Oldest 30-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 23

NBA makes decision on potential suspension for Luka Doncic

NBA makes decision on potential suspension for Lakers' Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly preparing for a suspension for guard Luka Doncic. They don't need to do that anymore.

Doncic claims Goga Bitadze made threatening comment about his family

LeBron James should be happy the Lakers are Doncic's team now

NBA issues suspensions for Wizards-Thunder fight

Thunder star Jalen Williams (hamstring) to return vs. 76ers

Kevin Durant moves ahead of Michael Jordan on NBA all-time scoring list

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / March 22

Jalen Williams To Return To Action Monday

Jalen Williams will suit up for the Thunder in Monday’s game against the Sixers, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (via Twitter). Williams has appeared in just 26 games for Oklahoma City this season while recovering from a hamstring injury.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 22

NBA issues suspensions for Wizards-Thunder fight

The NBA has issued a set of suspensions for Saturday’s brawl between the Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder.

Four players ejected after huge Thunder-Wizards fight

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 22

Two Players Suspended, Three Fined For Thunder-Wizards Scuffle

Wizards forward Justin Champagnie and Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell have been suspended one game apiece for their roles in Saturday’s scuffle between the two teams, the NBA announced in a press release (Twitter link).

NBA News / Hoops Wire / March 21

Thunder-Wizards altercation leads to multiple ejections in OKC win

Things got a little chippy in Oklahoma City. Thunder forward Jaylin Williams and Washington’s Justin Champagnie were both ejected following an altercation late in the first half of OKC’s 132-111 win Saturday night.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 21

Four players ejected after huge Thunder-Wizards fight

Four players were ejected Saturday after the Oklahoma City Thunder and Washington Wizards got into a wild fight during their game.

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fires back at critics of his free throws

Jared McCain helping on both ends as rolling Thunder take on Wizards

Wizards’ Trae Young likely done for season

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / March 20

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fires back at critics of his free throws

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has acquired a reputation for baiting referees into calling fouls against him, and he responded to that in a new interview.

Thunder putting together another impressive win streak after beating the Nets

Horrendous first half sets tone for Nets in blowout loss to Thunder

Jared McCain showing Thunder made best trade of the season

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / March 21