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NBA News / Field Level Media / May 29
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Spurs' Victor Wembanyama ready for rare Game 7
It didn't take long after the Oklahoma City Thunder's Western Conference Final Game 6 loss to the San Antonio Spurs for Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to start turning the page.
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Mark Daigneault News / Athlon Sports / May 29
Mark Daigneault, Thunder Dealt Bad News Before Game 7
The Oklahoma City Thunder will have to win Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals without one of their biggest contributors. Just hours before Saturday night's winner-take-all showdown against the San Antonio Spurs, NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Thunder guard-forward Jalen Williams has officially been ruled out.
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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / May 29
Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell ruled out for Game 7
The defending champion Thunder will be without two of their primary offensive initiators when they face San Antonio on Saturday in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 29
NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Magic, Anthony Black, Wizards
The Thunder will head into Saturday’s Game 7 against the Spurs with uncertainty surrounding forward Jalen Williams. Williams returned Thursday after missing three games with a left hamstring strain, but struggled in Oklahoma City’s 118-91 loss.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Total Pro Sports / May 29
Jay Williams’ New Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-Themed Segment is Absolutely Mind-Boggling
The Oklahoma City Thunder have spent the last two seasons proving they are the gold standard of the NBA, a claim Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s generational MVP run validates.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 29
Thunder have a Luguentz Dort problem and must replace him with this player
The Oklahoma City Thunder have started Luguentz Dort in every game of the Western Conference Finals. They've been outscored with Dort on the floor in all six games.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29
Why Thunder must take bold risk by benching Jalen Williams for Game 7 vs. Spurs
The Oklahoma City Thunder were not able to seal the deal in Game 6 against the San Antonio Spurs, and now will be in a win-or-go-home situation in Game 7 on their home floor.
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OKC Thunder Cannot Afford Another Lethargic Start in Game 7
Once again, the Oklahoma City Thunder play in a winner-take-all playoff game. After having two such games, including one in the NBA Finals, a season ago, the Thunder are set to take on the San Antonio Spurs under the bright lights of Paycom Center Saturday night in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
NBA News / EasySportz / May 29
Spurs Force Game 7 as Thunder’s Dream Season Suddenly Hangs in the Balance
We are getting a Game 7. After Oklahoma City appeared to seize full control of the Western Conference Finals with a 3-2 series lead, the San Antonio Spurs responded with a dominant 118-91 victory in Game 6 to force a winner-take-all showdown Saturday night in Oklahoma City.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / May 29
OKC Thunder Superstar's Struggles Highlight Game 6 Woes Against Spurs
Oklahoma City is set for its first Game 7 of 2026, thanks in part to the struggles of its superstar in a potential closeout game. On Thursday night, the Thunder were outmatched in a 118-91 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals.
Jalen Williams News / Viral Sports News / May 29
Thunder Get Troubling Jalen Williams News After Spurs Loss
Jalen Williams made his anticipated return to the Oklahoma City Thunder lineup in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night after sitting out the previous three contests.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29
Stephen A. Smith calls out Thunder for Game 6 performance with ‘Game 7 cushion’ claim
The Oklahoma City Thunder will be in a pivotal Game 7 against the San Antonio Spurs for the chance to advance to the NBA Finals, but they could have wrapped things up in Game 6.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29
This Game 7 stat will have Thunder feeling confident vs. Spurs
The Oklahoma City Thunder have found themselves in a Game 7 against the San Antonio Spurs to decide who will make a trip to the NBA Finals. Everyone knew coming into this series that it would be a heavyweight battle between these two teams, and now they have to lay out everything on the table in order to advance.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 29
5 Reasons The Spurs Are Ready To Shock The Thunder In Game 7
The Spurs are not supposed to be in control of this series. The Thunder are the No. 1 seed, the defending champions, and the team with home-court advantage in Game 7.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29
Spurs have Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in nasty James Harden playoff fraud mode
The San Antonio Spurs have found a way to slow down Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander unlike any other team this season, and several statistical comparisons emerging after Thursday’s Game 6 loss have linked the reigning MVP’s struggles to some of the most notable playoff drop-offs in recent NBA history.
Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29
The Thunder starting lineup change Mark Daigneault must make for Game 7 vs. Spurs
The margins between glory and heartbreak are razor-thin in a Game 7. For the Oklahoma City Thunder, the difference could come down to a single lineup decision.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander matches brutal 76ers’ Joel Embiid MVP low in Game 6
The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a disappointing 118-91 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals on Thursday night, and reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander found himself tied to an unwanted piece of NBA history.
History Shows That The Thunder Don't Fear Game 7 Situations
The Thunder have gotten themselves out of situations just like this. Oklahoma City is playing with its back against the wall for the first time in this postseason, as they are scheduled for a winner-take-all Game 7 against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Trade Talk Sports / May 29
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is Already Locked In for Game 7
A potential close-out Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals was ugly from start to finish for the Oklahoma City Thunder, as dominant first and third quarters saw the San Antonio Spurs force a Game 7 thanks to a 118-91 home win.
Jalen Williams News / Hoops Rumors / May 29
Jalen Williams ‘Obviously Not 100%’ In Return
Returning on Thursday from a three-game absence following his second left hamstring strain of the postseason, Thunder forward Jalen Williams showed clear rust during the team’s 118-91 loss, writes Tim MacMahon of ESPN.
Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker / May 29
Victor Wembanyama puts up historic numbers to force Game 7 in WCF
In leading the Spurs to a 118-91 victory over the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, Wembanyama made franchise history in the first playoff run of his career.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / May 28
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lawyers up to stop flopping mockery
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become one of the most polarizing players in recent NBA history, and his latest move likely won't do much to change that.
Jared McCain News / Larry Brown Sports / May 29
Jared McCain reveals warning he heard from Spurs veteran after dirty hit
Jared McCain was somehow still all smiles as he recounted the beating he took to end Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard got clobbered in the final two minutes of Tuesday’s playoff clash at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / May 27
Thunder continue drawing buzz as possible NBA draft trade-up team
The Oklahoma City Thunder already have one of the NBA’s deepest young rosters. Apparently, rival executives still expect them to be aggressive. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, league personnel continue pointing to Oklahoma City as one of the strongest candidates to trade up in next month’s draft.
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