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On YouTubeMark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1
Thunder news: Mark Daigneault reveals preparation approach for Round 2 opponent
As the Oklahoma City Thunder await their Western Conference semifinal opponent, either the Denver Nuggets or the Los Angeles Clippers, head coach Mark Daigneault discussed preparing his players for either team this week.
NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Big-Man Depth in Round 1
The NBA draft lottery is approaching rapidly and so is the offseason, meaning the peak of NBA draft talks is around the corner. In typical Oklahoma City Thunder fashion, they have stockpiled picks for the upcoming draft and should have at least two first-round selections.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / May 1
Oklahoma City Thunder Predicted to Land All-Big 10 Center in NBA Mock Draft
The Oklahoma City Thunder are not just a flash in the pan. With a war chest full of draft picks and plenty of finantal flexability with options moving forward, the Thunder can coninue to use their picks or trade them for more establsied talent. It's all up to Sam Presti, and so far, he's made more good choices than bad ones.
The '2024-25 NBA assist leaders' quiz
How many of the players with 400 or more assists in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?
OKC Thunder NBA Playoff Round 2 Schedule Laid Out
Waiting is the hardest part and the Oklahoma City Thunder are once again in the holding pattern. The Thunder featured a long lay off between the end of the regular season and Game 1 of the first round, which they ended in short order.
Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?
Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.
Alex Caruso News / Last Word On Sports / May 1
Should Alex Caruso Start For The Thunder in the Second Round?
Four more teams have joined the Oklahoma City Thunder by advancing to the second round of the NBA Playoffs. However, the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers series has stretched out to Game 6, which will be played on May 1st.
OKC Thunder's Second-Round Opponent Could Impact Starting Lineup
Oklahoma City has ridden the same starting group for the past few weeks, but the playoffs are all about matchups. The Thunder took care of business in the first round, sweeping the Memphis Grizzlies to secure their second straight trip to the second round.
Isaiah Hartenstein Offers Praise for Thunder's Franchise Big Man
While plenty of encouraging things could be attributed to the Oklahoma City Thunder's first round sweep over the Memphis Grizzlies, the performance of Chet Holmgren could be right up there with the best.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 30
Isaiah Hartenstein Played His Role Perfectly in OKC Thunder’s Opening Series
Oklahoma City has been in this exact spot before — a dominant regular season and a quick first-round sweep. Nobody expected the Thunder to win a title a season ago, but that team had every chance to go far in the postseason.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
How Isaiah Hartenstein, Chet Holmgren ‘figured out’ double-big lineup vs. Grizzlies
Oklahoma City Thunder bigs Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein combined for six steals and four blocks in Saturday’s 117-115 series-clinching win against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
What Thunder’s Mark Daigneault is demanding of Chet Holmgren for rest of playoffs
After watching Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren’s three-point shooting percentage spike in the opening-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies, head coach Mark Daigneault is encouraging more of the same from his starting big man.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP win would create mind-blowing Thunder fact
While the 2024-25 NBA MVP has yet to be announced, Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to beat out Nikola Jokic for the award.
Jalen Williams News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 30
Stiles Points: Jalen Williams Most Continue Trend in Round 2
It would be hard to dream of a better start to the NBA Playoffs than the one Jalen Williams is off to. The first time All-Star looked every bit the part of a co-star for the Oklahoma City Thunder during its First Round sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies.
Cason Wallace News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 30
Where OKC's Cason Wallace Stands Among His Sophomore Class
OKC's second-year guard, Cason Wallace, has been nothing short of great while healthy. He's played in 68 games so far this season and played in 82 games last year, moving in and out of the starting lineup during that time.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 30
OKC Thunder's Mark Daigneault Details Preparation for Second Round
A convincing sweep over the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round has given the Oklahoma City Thunder more than enough time to rest up before the NBA playoffs advance.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 29
Lu Dort Must Find Shooting Stroke in Round Two for OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City’s first round series against the Grizzlies went about as well as anyone could’ve hoped for. Similar to last year’s opening series against the Pelicans, the Thunder cruised to a sweep and will now be rewarded with a week of rest.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 29
Film Review: OKC Thunder 3-Point Struggles Not Concerning, Yet
Despite the sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies, the Oklahoma City Thunder are still fielding questions about the way they have won. No matter how much the Thunder dominated during the regular season, their resume was constantly poked at and needled, searching for potholes in what has been an incredible 2024-25 campaign.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / April 29
Chet Holmgren Gets Candid About Playoff Physicality After Thunder Sweep First Round
The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently enjoying some rest. While it may not be "much-needed" considering they're the NBA's youngest team, any rest a team can get in the NBA Playoffs, they'll gladly take it.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / April 29
Alex Caruso Reveals Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reminds Him Of LeBron James
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso won the 2020 championship with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. The defensive specialist is going for his second title this year and he has arguably the best player in the NBA by his side in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29
Why Scotty Pippen Jr., Ja Morant are just kidding themselves with bold Thunder claim
Despite being swept at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder, multiple members of the team feel they could have stacked up with the title hopefuls.
Aaron Wiggins News / Last Word On Sports / April 29
Expect a Big Series for Aaron Wiggins in the Second Round
While the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round with ease, fans have been witnessing big performances from its key players.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29
Cavaliers, Thunder prove their regular-season records were for real
The top-seeded Cavaliers and Thunder didn't just sweep their first-round playoff opponents; they drubbed them.
The '2023-24 NBA playoff points-per-game leaders' quiz
Can you name every player to average at least 17.0 PPG in the 2024 NBA playoffs?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / April 27
Thunder complete sweep: Five takeaways from the first round
It was over in a flash. The Oklahoma City Thunder completed the series sweep over the Memphis Grizzlies, surpassing them, who many deemed the premier young team in the NBA.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / April 25
Where Thunder's comeback win ranks in NBA playoffs history
Chet Holmgren scored 23 points in the second half as the Thunder overcame a 29-point deficit to take a 3-0 series lead over the Grizzlies on Thursday night.
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