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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 20
Thunder Rally Past Nets Despite Missing Star Players 105-86
The Oklahoma City Thunder showed why depth matters in the NBA, posting a convincing 105-86 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night at Paycom Center.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 20
Second-quarter spurt propels Thunder past Nets
Jared McCain scored 21 off the bench and Chet Holmgren had 15 points and seven rebounds to help lift the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-86 home win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 20
OKC Thunder's Approach to Jared McCain During Regular Season Home Stretch
Life comes at you fast. No one knows that more than newly acquired Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain. It wasn't that long ago McCain was a top recruit out of high school who committed to Duke University before becoming a star for the Blue Devils and stealing the hearts of professional and amateur NBA Draft evaluators during the 2024 cycle.
The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz
How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20
How many more Thunder games can SGA miss before he’s ineligible for NBA awards?
OKLAHOMA CITY — If Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses 11 more games, he will be disqualified from the 2025-26 NBA awards. Gilgeous-Alexander remains the odds-on favorite for MVP, according to ESPN’s latest poll, after missing five consecutive matchups, and is on the cusp of making it six.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Chet Holmgren News / Larry Brown Sports / February 20
Chet Holmgren responds to a fan’s comment about the Lakers
Chet Holmgren does not have any Hollywood dreams right now. Video went viral this week of the Oklahoma City Thunder big man Holmgren after Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 20
OKC Thunder's Battle vs. Nets a Must-Win Ahead of Tough Stretch
Oklahoma City’s upcoming stretch will be tough, but it has a chance to start on a high note after the All-Star break. On Friday night, the Thunder will be in Paycom Center for their first game in over a week.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 20
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP lead grows over Nikola Jokic in latest ESPN poll
There are a plethora of worthy candidates and compelling storylines in the 2025-26 NBA MVP race, so much so that some fans think the award is up for the grabs.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 20
Team Basketball Important for OKC Thunder in Difficult Stretch Without Starpower
Just like the game before the All-Star Break, the Oklahoma City Thunder will be without multiple key playmakers to begin their home stretch of the season.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 20
Ready or not, banged-up Thunder open stretch run vs. Nets
The Oklahoma City Thunder could have used a longer break. With the All-Star break over, the reigning NBA champions remain without three key players as they take the court Friday at home against the Brooklyn Nets.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 19
Pistons' Cade Cunningham calls out top NBA stars for being floppers
Cade Cunningham has taken a stand against NBA stars who play too much for the referees’ whistle. The Detroit Pistons point guard shared his thoughts on what he believes is the biggest issue in the NBA today during an interview with GQ’s Matthew Roberson.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Athlon Sports / February 19
Shai Gilgeous Alexander's Updated Injury Timeline After All-Star Break
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has not played since Feb. 3 against the Orlando Magic due to an abdominal strain. He missed their last five games before the All-Star break, with OKC going 2-3 in that span.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / February 19
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nuggets, Clippers, Norchad Omier
The Thunder will remain shorthanded coming out of the break. Superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is still recovering from an abdominal strain and will be reevaluated in about a week, the team announced.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / February 19
SGA, Mitchell, J-Dub Remain Out For Thunder
Superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is still recovering from his abdominal strain, the Thunder announced on Thursday. According to the team, the NBA’s reigning Most Valuable Player will be checked out again in about a week, which means he’s likely to be sidelined for at least four more games.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / February 19
Who are the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Biggest Threats Post All-Star Break?
With the NBA back in action tonight and Oklahoma City returning to action tomorrow, the Thunder leads the league in wins for a second straight season, but the gap from the rest of the pack narrows coming out of the All-Star break.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 18
Best college guard John Calipari has coached?: Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr. deserves high praise after 49-point performance
Arkansas Razorbacks head coach John Calipari has coached many elite guards throughout his 34-year collegiate coaching career.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / February 18
Should the OKC Thunder’s Starters Get a Revamp?
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s starters are facing criticism heading into the second half of the season. But can they still improve at this point? We’ve seen how the team has struggled to come up with wins heading into the All-Star Break.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / February 18
Comparing This Year’s OKC Thunder Team To Last Year’s Championship Team At The Break!
The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of their midseason break, which comes at a much-needed time, as these eight days off will allow them to rest and replenish their depth before they return to the court on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets.
Dwyane Wade News / The SportsRush / February 18
Dwyane Wade Calls the 2025–26 Season Incomplete So Far, Believes Calling Thunder Favorites Is ‘Lazy’
Through the first 25 games of the season, it looked like there was nothing that could stop the Oklahoma City Thunder from steamrolling their way to another title and establishing a new modern dynasty.
Isaiah Joe News / Last Word On Sports / February 18
Isaiah Joe’s Consistency is a Good Sign for OKC
While the Thunder struggled in the final games before the All-Star Break, there are still some positives to look out for heading into the second half of the season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / February 18
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addresses Michael Jordan comparisons
Over the past two-plus seasons, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has built a resume that demands attention. His performance has also led to some lofty comparisons.
Jalen Williams News / Larry Brown Sports / February 13
Jalen Williams fires back at the criticisms of his contract
Jalen Williams is taking some time to address the haters this week. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard Williams spoke out on Friday against the criticisms of his large contract with the team.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 13
Bucks' under-the-radar deadline additions paying off already
Two under-the-radar acquisitions have lifted the Bucks to two big wins leading into the All-Star break.
Nikola Topic News / Hoops Rumors / February 12
Thunder’s Nikola Topic Available To Make NBA Debut Thursday
Nikola Topic is not on the Thunder‘s injury report for Thursday’s game vs. Milwaukee, which means he’ll be active to potentially make his NBA regular season debut, notes Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman (subscriber link).
Jalen Williams News / Hoops Rumors / February 12
Thunder’s Jalen Williams Reinjures Right Hamstring
Jalen Williams excelled in his second game back from a leg injury but apparently didn’t come away unscathed. The Thunder’s second-leading scorer aggravated the same injury that sidelined him for 10 games, Tim MacMahon of ESPN tweets.
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