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Alex Caruso Continues to Prove Importance in Big Games for OKC Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder have notched a few impressive wins recently. Despite failing to reach the regular season wins record or even matching the team's 2024-25 total, OKC still holds the best record in the Western Conference and the most wins in the NBA.

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OKC Thunder Looking for Aaron Wiggins to Break Out on Road Trip

Oklahoma City has been on a roll since the All-Star break, and one of its role players could be ready to take another step on this road trip. Over the past few weeks, the Thunder have steadily gotten healthier and are looking to make one last push in the regular season to secure the top seed in the West and carry some momentum into the postseason.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 3

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reacts to 65 Game Minimum Rule For NBA MVP Award

The NBA implemented a player participation policy with the introduction of the league's new CBA. Starting with the 2023-24 campaign, to be eligible for postseason awards such as the NBA MVP and including All-NBA teams, a player must suit up and play in at least 65 games during the course of that season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 3

How Cason Wallace Can Continue to Step Up for OKC Thunder vs. Bulls

The Oklahoma City Thunder have won five of their last six games, posting a 5-1 record since the NBA All-Star break to help build back up a three-game cushion over the San Antonio Spurs in the race for the No.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Jared McCain News / Larry Brown Sports / March 3

Surprising claim emerges about Jared McCain

Don’t let Jared McCain’s TikTok dances fool you. Retired ex-NBA forward Chandler Parsons went viral this week over his claim about the Oklahoma City Thunder guard McCain.

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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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 2

After putting skid to bed, Bulls aim for rare home win vs. Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will aim to extend his NBA record of road games with at least 20 points as the Thunder visit the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / March 2

Exposing Doris Burke: Her Blatant Bias Against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder

ESPN color commentator Doris Burke has once again found herself at the center of controversy. During a recent Sunday broadcast of the Minnesota Timberwolves versus Denver Nuggets game on ABC, Burke made pointed remarks about Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA)—despite the fact that SGA wasn’t even on the court.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Thunder Announce Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Injury Update Before Bulls Game

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off their current three-game road trip with a 100-87 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 2

Thunder’s Chet Holmgren debuts new Nike KD 18 PE sneakers

The vast majority of rookies and young stars in the NBA grew up watching Rockets’ Kevin Durant as one of the greatest scorers to ever play the game. Durant essentially changed what it meant to score as a seven-footer, something Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren certainly modeled his game after growing up.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 2

2026 NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Two Young College Prospects

The Oklahoma City Thunder have one of the NBA's younger rosters, but there will still be changes coming soon in OKC. With an arsenal of talented role players, the team will be forced to move on from at least a few pieces of the Thunder's title squad, as Oklahoma City won't be able to finance its current roster.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 2

Winning Despite Streaky Offense an Important Skill For OKC Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder's biggest weakness during the playoff run a season ago was struggling to find consistency on offense. Luckily for them, their historic defense and star power were strong enough to bring them past any speed bumps they hit, winning the NBA title regardless.

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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.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 2

Chris Youngblood To Sign Two-Way Contract With Trail Blazers

The Trail Blazers will sign Chris Youngblood to a two-way contract, agent Kashim Butler of KBA Sports tells ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). The 24-year-old shooting guard was in training camp with Oklahoma City on an Exhibit 10 deal and earned a two-way contract prior to the start of the season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / March 2

Jared McCain Bringing Immediate Bench Impact, Makes Franchise History in Early OKC Thunder Tenure

Oklahoma City’s trade-deadline acquisition has made an immediate impact for the team, already achieving a franchise milestone in his early Thunder tenure.