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Thunder’s Mark Daigneault praises ‘committed’ Cason Wallace after career day vs. Nuggets

After a 121-111 win against the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed guard Cason Wallace scoring a career-high seven threes to reach a career-best 27 points in Sunday’s win.

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Draymond Green Sends Powerful Message Amid NBA Champ’s Cancer Battle: 'Your S**t’s Not That Hard'

Perspective in sports usually comes from wins, losses, and careers. Occasionally, it comes from something far heavier. That reality hit home for Draymond Green after learning about the battle faced by Nikola Topic, a 20-year-old guard with the reigning Oklahoma City Thunder.

Nikola Jokic News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

SGA vs Jokic Showdown Proves Worthy Case for Thunder Star

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander filled the stat sheet with yet another efficient performance in the Thunder’s win against the Nuggets. Despite both sides suffering from injuries, OKC was swinging at its best game.

Cason Wallace News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

Thunder’s Cason Wallace gets hilarious treatment after career-high 7 3-pointers

Of all the performances on display, it was Cason Wallace’s that recalibrated Sunday night in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 121-111 versus the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena, and the aftermath was just as memorable as the game itself.

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 2

Thunder Make emphatic Statement with Road Win Over Nuggets 121-111

It takes a special kind of confidence to walk into Ball Arena—one of the most hostile environments in the NBA—and dictate terms from the opening tip. But that is exactly what the Oklahoma City Thunder did on Sunday night, reminding the league why they are the reigning champions.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / February 2

'My Teammates Found Me' – Oklahoma City Thunder Starter Kept It Simple About His Hot Shooting Night Vs. Denver Nuggets

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 121-111 road victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday evening, as Cason Wallace stepped up on the offensive end and caught fire from three-point range.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 2

Thunder Player Ratings: SGA And Wallace Combine For 61 Points Against Quiet Jokic And Murray

From the very first tip, the Oklahoma City Thunder were sharp, with great speed and cohesion, and it showed on the scoreboard. Not only did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander demonstrate his usual poised control of play; Cason Wallace scored three-pointers at will, and the Thunder prevented the Denver Nuggets from establishing a rhythm.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 2

Thunder go wire-to-wire to fend off Nuggets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collected 34 points and a season-high 13 assists, Cason Wallace scored a career-high 27 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the host Denver Nuggets 121-111 on Sunday night.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 1

3 Under the Radar OKC Thunder Trade Targets That Would Matter in the Playoffs

The Oklahoma City Thunder can be opportunistic at the Feb. 5 NBA Trade Deadline. Despite a recent slide, the Bricktown Ballers still own a 38-11 record, with a five-game cushion atop the Western Conference, looking to capture their third straight No.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 1

Chet Holmgren Tabbed As 2026 NBA All-Star for OKC Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on a rollercoaster of a season. From tying the league best start to a season with 24-1 record, to their recent skid of losing three of their last four games, all roads have brought the Bricktown Ballers to the top record in the NBA, sitting at 38-11.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 1

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Trio of 5-Star Freshman in First Round

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of another tough stretch. OKC has lost three of its last four games, with the lone win coming at home against the New Orleans Pelicans, who sit No.

NBA News / EasySportz / February 1

Oklahoma City Thunder at Denver Nuggets — Western Conference Statement Game

A battle of Western Conference heavyweights takes center stage in Denver as the Thunder visit the Nuggets in a matchup featuring two of the NBA’s most dynamic stars.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 31

Steve Nash calls Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander best Canadian NBA player ever

As the reigning MVP and defending champion, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is once again leading this year’s race for Most Valuable Player.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / January 31

Stephen A. Smith Suggests Giannis-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Team-Up as ESPN Insider Confirms Thunder Trade Talks

If the OKC Thunder had maintained the kind of record they had in the first quarter of the season, any trade conversation coming out of their camp would be considered fake.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / January 30

Report: Thunder could trade away 1 key starter from championship team

The Oklahoma City Thunder could potentially be moving on from IHartRadio. Oklahoma City is considering the possibility of trading away center Isaiah Hartenstein, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported Friday during an episode of “The Hoop Collective.” Windhorst notes that Hartenstein’s name has come up in “some trade chatter” ahead of the Feb.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 30

Thunder rumors: Brian Windhorst wonders why Thunder are exploring center options

Despite watching starting center Isaiah Hartenstein return from a 16-game absence due to a calf injury, would the Oklahoma City Thunder consider making a trade for a center, as ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is alluding to?

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / January 30

Anthony Edwards Takes Playful Shot at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander With Wild Burner IG Post After Win vs. Thunder

Anthony Edwards is bringing out his Instagram game once again. At the moment, Edwards is dropping some impressive numbers. As the Timberwolves look to add quality to back the 24-year-old, Edwards is making sure he is not disappointing his teammates. In their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Timberwolves had an impressive outing.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

Recent Struggles Continue as Thunder Fall to Timberwolves

The Thunder dropped their third game in four, losing to the Timberwolves 124-113. The Thunder went into the game without Ajay Mitchell, Jalen Williams, or Alex Caruso.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

Five Players the Thunder Could Move at the Trade Deadline

After starting out 24-1 in the regular season, the Thunder have gone 13-9 since then. It seems that teams are starting to find ways to win over the defending champs.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / January 29

Kenrich Williams is Stepping Up Amidst Thunder Injuries

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit hard by the injury bug in this mid-season stretch; they have been missing key players Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Ajay Mitchell, and more.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / January 29

3 Trades the OKC Thunder Should Consider During the 2026 Trade Deadline

The NBA Trade Deadline is a week away, and while the Oklahoma City Thunder are not expected to make any major splashes, they are in a prime position to shake the league with their decision-making.