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2026 NBA Mock Draft: Looking at Options for OKC Thunder After Lottery
The NBA Draft lottery is in the rear view mirror and the 2026 NBA Draft order is finalized. While there still could be trades that change the order, teams now know where their picks fall in this year's class.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / May 13
Ajay Mitchell gave the Thunder a real answer to the Jalen Williams problem
The Thunder did not sweep the Lakers because everything looked perfect. They swept the Lakers because their roster kept generating one more playable answer than Los Angeles could handle, and the clearest one in this series was Ajay Mitchell becoming a real rotation solution while Jalen Williams remains out.
The Thunder Can't Rely On Another Easy Matchup In Round 3
Oklahoma City can’t expect another series sweep to fall into its hands in the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder are coming off their second sweep in a row, as they took care of business in round two against the Los Angeles Lakers to punch their ticket to the conference finals.
The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
How many of the active players in the NBA with at least 100 double-doubles in their career can you name in six minutes?
OKC Thunder's Home Dominance Flying Under the Radar to Begin Playoffs
Oklahoma City is unbeaten in the postseason, and its performance on the home court has somehow gone under the radar. On Monday night, the Thunder finished off their second-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers with a Game 4 win.
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 / Fadeaway World / May 13
Thunder Dominate California Teams This Season With Perfect 18-0 Record, Including 8-0 vs. Lakers
The Oklahoma City Thunder have arguably been the best team in the NBA in all segments this season. After ending the regular season with a league-best 64-18 record, the Thunder have remained perfect in the playoffs, posting an 8-0 record after completing the sweep against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
Jared McCain was a Key Piece in OKC Thunder's Round 2 Momentum Swings
The Thunder’s newest addition is proving his worth more every game. The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially punched their ticket to the Western Conference Finals, after finishing off the Lakers in Game 4 with a 115-110 win.
Lack of Draft Lottery Luck Could be Blessing in Disguise for OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City is in the midst of a historic postseason run, and its lack of lottery luck may not have been a bad thing. On Sunday afternoon, the NBA world watched as the annual draft lottery took place.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 12
Chandler Parsons says he’d take Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell over LaMelo Ball
On Monday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder swept their way into the Western Conference Finals with a tight road win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of their second round series.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 12
OKC Thunder Continue to Make History While Sweeping the Lakers
The Oklahoma City Thunder have had a tremendous start to the postseason. OKC has yet to drop a game heading into the Western Conference Finals, despite being without All-NBA wing Jalen Williams for the last six contests.
Chet Holmgren News / Total Pro Sports / May 12
Controversy Erupts as New Video Angle Shows Possible Chet Holmgren Travel in Final Minute
It’s an Oklahoma City Thunder game, and if no controversies happen, things just might not look all okay. Undoubtedly, the recent time’s most controversial team in the NBA, the Thunder, swept off the Los Angeles Lakers 4-0.
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.
The '28-point, 4-steal NBA Playoff games' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score at least 28 points and record at least four steals in at least one postseason contest can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 12
Thunder swept Lakers but got taught a very ‘aggressive’ lesson
The Oklahoma City Thunder are still immaculate in the playoffs after sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers in their second-round series on Monday. The Thunder also finished off the Phoenix Suns in four games in their first-round matchup.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 12
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praises LeBron James after Lakers-Thunder series
After the Thunder's sweep of the Lakers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made sure to recognize the significance of competition against James at this point in his career.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 12
What LeBron James did, didn't say about retirement after Thunder complete sweep of Lakers
James turned 41 years old this past December, is a four-time NBA champion and is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
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.
Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 12
Watch Thunder star Chet Holmgren bury Lakers with clutch go-ahead throwdown
Chet Holmgren delivered in the clutch with a huge two-handed dunk that gifted the Oklahoma City Thunder the final lead of the game in their Game 4 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 12
LeBron James falls short in final minute as Thunder sweep Lakers
In 23 seasons and 19 trips to the postseason, James has only been swept four times.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Field Level Media / May 12
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder eke out sweep-sealing win over Lakers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points as the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference finals with a 115-110 victory over the Lakers on Monday, completing a four-game sweep in what potentially was LeBron James' final game for Los Angeles.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
Thunder rumors: 2026 NBA Draft trade plan after getting No. 12, 17 picks
With the Oklahoma City Thunder owning the No. 12 and 17 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, there is a question from the basketball world if the team will even keep the selections.
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.
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