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NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 17
Alex Caruso Pulls Off Wild Defensive Tactic to Contest Tristan da Silva’s Shot
The question in everybody’s mind right now is whether an NBA player can use an accessory to steal or block the ball. The answer is no, but it didn’t stop OKC Thunder’s Alex Caruso from using his shoe to block Orlando Magic forward Tristan da Silva’s shot on a play.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hardwood Heroics / March 17
Thunder Dominate Atop West With 9th Straight Win, Tighten Grip on No. 1 Seed
The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to roll in the 2025-26 NBA season. They defeated the Orlando Magic 113-108 on Tuesday to record their ninth consecutive victory.
The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz
How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Field Level Media / March 17
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nets 40 as Thunder edge Magic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-105 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday. The Thunder clinched their ninth consecutive playoff spot with the victory, becoming the first team this season to do so.
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 / Hoops Rumors / March 17
Thunder become first team to clinch playoff spot
The Thunder became the first team to clinch a playoff spot by virtue of their 113-108 victory over Orlando on Tuesday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 17
How OKC Thunder Earned Distinction as the NBA's 'Model Franchise'
Since arriving in Oklahoma City, the Thunder have had an impressive stretch. OKC won 50 games in just its second season, reaching the NBA Finals in the team's fourth season calling the Modern Frontier home.
NBA News / Yardbarker / March 17
If the shoe fits: OKC's Alex Caruso gets technical foul for sneaky play
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso tried to introduce a new strategy on Tuesday night. It just wasn't a legal strategy.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17
Alex Caruso bizarrely tries to block a shot using his shoe
Alex Caruso tried (unsuccessfully) to show off his basketball IQ this week. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard Caruso went viral during Tuesday’s game against the Orlando Magic for his highly unusual spark of creativity.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17
Reggie Miller doesn’t ‘understand foul-baiting’ amid Shai Gilgeous-Alexander backlash
Recently, the Oklahoma City Thunder continued their winning ways with a comfortable home victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was a rough afternoon for star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but he still found a way to extend his streak of 20-plus point games with a late score and free throw.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 17
OKC Thunder Have Flipped Postseason Weakness Into Strength
Last summer was nerve racking, exhilarating and cathartic in Oklahoma City. The Thunder brought home their first NBA Championship, delievering a title to one of the league's smallest markets and surviving two seven game series en route.
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 / Last Word On Sports / March 17
OKC Thunder’s Defense Shows Growth at the Right Time
The NBA season is closing in on the final stretch. This means every team is fighting for either a shot at the playoffs or finalizing their rotations. With 14 games left to play in the regular season, the OKC Thunder’s defense is clicking well with glimpses of playoff intensity in recent wins.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 17
East Coast Road Swing Gives OKC Thunder Another Challenge as Playoffs Near
Oklahoma City won’t be playing at home for a while, but it has an intriguing opportunity ahead. Over the next week and change, the Thunder will be on the road for a five-game trip, with every game in that stretch coming against an Eastern Conference opponent.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Field Level Media / March 17
Thunder eager for another big effort from Isaiah Hartenstein vs. Magic
During the Oklahoma City Thunder's current eight-game winning streak, Isaiah Hartenstein has played in just half of the games. However, heading into a Tuesday road matchup against the Orlando Magic, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault said Hartenstein is a big key to unlocking his team's full offensive potential.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17
3 Thunder 2026 NBA Draft prospects to watch during March Madness
For the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, March isn’t just about the chaos of the bracket. It is a high-stakes scouting mission. As the 2026 NCAA Tournament tips off, the eyes of the basketball world gravitate toward the blue-chip stars and the Cinderellas alike.
Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 16
Chet Holmgren’s cheeky take on Thunder’s SGA saving 20-point streak at last minute
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren reacted to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extending his streak of most consecutive 20+ point games in the final two minutes of Sunday’s 116-103 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Chet Holmgren News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17
ESPN gets roasted for their bizarre Chet Holmgren graphic
Chet Holmgren seems to be looking a little different these days. ESPN was airing Sunday’s matinee game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Kendrick Perkins News / Athlon Sports / March 15
Kendrick Perkins Names the NBA's 'Michael Jackson'
It's been over 500 days since Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored less than 20 points in a regular season game, according to NBA's post just hours before Oklahoma City Thunder's battle against the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday afternoon.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / March 12
How Jaylin Williams Is Becoming One of the Most Fascinating Stories in the NBA
This is why basketball is a team sport: the Oklahoma City Thunder have received significant contributions this season from what many may say is an unexpected source, amid their long list of injuries.
Ajay Mitchell News / Hoops Rumors / March 8
Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell Set To Return After 20-Game Absence
The defending champion Thunder will get one of their key reserves back on Monday. Ajay Mitchell will suit up for Oklahoma City’s game against Denver, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon tweets.
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