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2026 NBA Mock Draft: Projections for OKC Thunder Following Draft Lottery
Just one day after the OKC Thunder took a 3-0 series lead against the Los Angeles in the Western Conference Semifinals, Oklahoma City learned its draft spot for the 2026 class.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
Is Thunder’s Sam Presti the GOAT? Stephen A. Smith spits hot fire
The Oklahoma City Thunder have a chance to sweep their way into the Western Conference Finals on Monday evening, currently sitting at 7-0 so far in these playoffs.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 11
OKC Thunder Hoping for Another Hot Shooting Night to Close Out Lakers
Oklahoma City has been on fire all series, and one more hot night should send the defending champions back to the conference finals. On Monday night, the Thunder will be looking to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year.
The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 1,500 points in the NBA Playoffs can you name in five minutes?
The OKC Thunder Are Looking For Continued Efficiency From Isaiah Hartenstein In Game 4
The Thunder are looking for another effective performance from their big man. The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the verge of completing their second sweep of the postseason, as they currently lead the Los Angeles Lakers 3-0 in the second round of the playoffs.
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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
Is Jalen Wiliams returning from injury for Game 4 vs. Lakers as Thunder go for sweep?
The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to stay unblemished in the playoffs and complete a sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers in their second-round series. The Thunder will take on the Lakers in Game 4 at Crypto.com on Monday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA Analysis Network / May 11
The Thunder are overwhelming the Lakers even when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not carrying the scoring
The Lakers have spent three games making life difficult for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and still have no answers for Oklahoma City. Gilgeous-Alexander is
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10
Flipping out: Tiebreaker coin flip hurts Kings' draft position
The Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings finished with identical 22-60 records last season. First, the Jazz won a coin flip tiebreaker, then they moved up to No. 2 in June's draft in the lottery, while the Kings dropped to No. 7.
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 10
Thunder look to complete sweep of Lakers in Game 4
The Oklahoma City Thunder will be out to remain perfect in the playoffs when they face the host Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals with a chance to move on to the next round.
K. C. Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 10
Should the OKC Thunder be Worried About Their Recent First-Half Performances?
Oklahoma City must start hot from the get-go. The Oklahoma City Thunder are having the best postseason possible so far, as they have yet to lose a game in the playoffs.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Could Make Statement in Game 4 vs. Lakers
Oklahoma City is one game away from another trip to the Western Conference Finals, and its superstar could be ready to get his team there. On Saturday night, the Thunder moved to 7-0 in the playoffs with a 131-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Isaiah Joe News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 10
The Thunder's Deep Range Deadeye Has Found His Shot Once Again
One of OKC’s deadliest outside threats seems to be showing signs of life once again. The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently rolling through the playoffs, as they are now up 3-0 in the Western Conference Semi-Finals, after beating the Lakers 131-108 on Saturday night.
OKC Thunder Receive 12th Pick in NBA Draft Lottery
The Oklahoma City Thunder are in a spot you rarely see in NBA History. The Bricktown Ballers are unbeaten in the NBA Playoffs, a perfect 7-0 after sweeping the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the postseason, while having the chance to do the same to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in the City of Angels.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Total Pro Sports / May 10
Charles Barkley Had Ruthless Question for Chet Holmgren After Thunder’s Dominant Playoffs Start
The Oklahoma City Thunder are making waves in the 2026 playoffs. After sweeping the Phoenix Suns 4-0 in the first round, they’re on the brink of doing the same to the Los Angeles Lakers in the conference semifinals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Fadeaway World / May 10
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Willing To Make A Big Career Sacrifice For Thunder Amid Struggles
While the Thunder have almost confirmed their place in the Western Conference Finals this year, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not meeting the expectations of the people when it comes to offensive contributions in the game.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / May 10
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Sends Strong Ajay Mitchell Message After Game 3 Win vs. Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers may be continuing to find ways to limit Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the Western Conference semifinals, but that has not stopped the Oklahoma City Thunder from extending their unbeaten run in the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10
Thunder HC Mark Daigneault’s 1 note for Ajay Mitchell after dominant Game 3 performance
Mark Daigneault had a significant note for Ajay Mitchell to remember following the standout guard’s performance in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 3 blowout win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / May 10
LeBron James, Lakers will have to make NBA history to win series vs. Thunder
After Saturday's loss in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are now down 3-0 in their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and to say it's an uphill battle to climb their way out of this hole is an understatement.
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 9
Thunder bury Lakers in second half to take 3-0 series lead
Ajay Mitchell scored 18 of his 24 points in the second half and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the final 24 minutes en route to a convincing 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their Western Conference second-round series on Saturday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10
Lakers HC JJ Redick sends message after Game 3 loss to Thunder
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers fell again to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Saturday with a 131-108 final score, and Lakers head coach JJ Redick isn't happy about it.
The 'Active 4+ 3-pointers off the bench' quiz
How many of the active players to hit at least four three's off of the bench multiple times in the same NBA Playoff run can you name in five minutes?
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