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Keep up with the latest Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball News. The Northwest Division Thunder are led by a number of great players including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort and also shooting guard Josh Giddey. Mark Daigneault is the head coach of the team and he will expect his team to play hard each and every night. Will the team have the right chemistry this season to make another playoff run and win an NBA championship?

Oklahoma City Thunder Basketball News

RealGM Radio: Kevin Pelton On The Second Round (Apr 2024)

Host Danny Leroux talks with Kevin Pelton of ESPN (@kpelton.bsky.social) about the NBA playoffs. They break down each of the four second-round series in terms of the key matchups, swing [...]

Mark Daigneault Wins Coach Of The Year Award

Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault won the NBA Coach of the Year award on Sunday night. Daigneault finished in front of Jamahl Mosley and Chris Finch. "I've used the [...]

2023-24 Clutch Player Of The Year Finalists Announced

The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Clutch Player of the Year. The finalists are Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, DeMar DeRozan of the Chicago Bulls and Shai [...]

2023-24 Coach Of The Year Finalists Announced

The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Coach of the Year. The finalists are Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Jamahl Mosley [...]

2023-24 NBA Rookie Of The Year Finalists Announced

The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Rookie of the Year. The finalists are Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Brandon Miller of the Charlotte Hornets and Victor Wembanyama [...]

2023-24 NBA MVP Finalists Announced

The NBA announced the finalists for 2023-24 Most Valuable Player. The finalists are Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Nikola Jokic of [...]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander To Receive Signature Shoe As Part Of Extension With Converse

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed on a new lucrative, multiyear contract extension with Converse. Gilgeous-Alexander will also be Creative Director of Converse Basketball with a signature shoe releasing in 2025. Gilgeous-Alexander [...]

Olivier Sarr Suffers Left Achilles Tendon Rupture

Olivier Sarr sustained a left Achilles tendon rupture during Game 3 of the G League Finals this past Monday night. A timeline for Sarr's return to play will be updated [...]

NBA Playoffs 2024: Western Conference First Round Matchups

The Western Conference seeds are set following the end of regular season on Sunday. The first round begins on Saturday, April 20th. First Round Matchups • No. 1 Oklahoma City [...]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Dealing With Quad Injury

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is playing through a quad injury. Gilgeous-Alexander said he was injured a week ago in a game against the Utah Jazz. "Yeah, little banged [...]

RealGM Radio: Jared Dubin On The Season So Far (Mar 2024)

Host Danny Leroux talks with Jared Dubin of Last Night in Basketball about the season so far. They discuss how the playoff races are looking in both conferences, DeMar DeRozan's [...]

Get all the latest news and happenings from around the NBA with RealGM's Basketball Wiretap. [...]

- Gio Rivera
Celtics Wrap: Boston’s Late Comeback Bid Vs. Thunder Falls Short

The Boston Celtics came up short to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 127-123, on Tuesday night at Paycom Center. With the loss, the Celtics fell to 26-7, still atop the Eastern [...]

- Gayle Troiani
Thunder Vs. Timberwolves Live Stream: Watch NBA Play-In Game Online, On TV

The Thunder and Timberwolves will battle to keep their season alive Friday night to see who will advance as the No. 8 seed in the West. Underdog Oklahoma City can [...]

- Keagan Stiefel
Thunder Vs. Pelicans Live Stream: Watch NBA Play-In Game Online, On TV

The Thunder and Pelicans will take part in a do-or-die matchup Wednesday night. New Orleans and Oklahoma City, the Western Conference’s ninth and tenth seeds, respectively, are set to cap [...]

- Sean T. McGuire
What To Know About Celtics’ Trade Deadline Addition Mike Muscala

The Boston Celtics improved on the margins while not giving any key role players in a trade for Oklahoma City Thunder big man Mike Muscala. Boston traded 27-year-old journeyman Justin [...]

- Lauren Campbell
NBA Rumors: Celtics Acquire Mike Muscala In Trade With Thunder

The Celtics needed some big man depth, and they did just that ahead of the NBA trade deadline. Boston acquired Mike Muscala from the Thunder on Thursday, The Athletic’s Shams [...]

- Keagan Stiefel
Celtics Wrap: Boston Embarrassed By Shorthanded Thunder

The Boston Celtics’ season hit a new low Tuesday night, as they were blown out by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 150-117, at Paycom Center. The C’s fell to 26-12, while [...]

- Sean T. McGuire
Celtics Long-Ago Trade For Kyrie Irving Gets Knife Twist Given Hinted Draft Target

Green Teamers probably are over talking about the 2017 trade in which the Boston Celtics acquired Kyrie Irving from the Cleveland Cavaliers. The trade, and ultimately Irving’s short-lived tenure in [...]

- Keagan Stiefel
Celtics Wrap: Boston Survives Track Meet Vs. Scrappy Thunder

It was far from easy, but the Boston Celtics brought their winning streak to seven games after beating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 126-122, at TD Garden on Monday night. The [...]

- Ricky Doyle
NBA Exec Pinpoints Three Threats To Pluck Grant Williams From Celtics

Grant Williams and the Boston Celtics were unable to reach a contract extension before Monday’s deadline, which means the fourth-year forward is set to become a restricted free agent next [...]

- Greg Dudek
How Possible Chet Holmgren Injury Shifted NBA Rookie Of The Year Odds

Chet Holmgren has to regret playing in the CrawsOver Pro-Am event this past weekend. The No. 2 overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder in this year’s draft suffered a [...]

- Alexandra Francisco
OKC Thunder Makes NBA History But Not In Good Way

The Oklahoma City Thunder made NBA history Thursday night — just probably not in the way they would have liked. With a 152-79 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, the result [...]

- Patrick McAvoy
Celtics’ Tilt With Thunder Could’ve Hurt, But They Won ‘Dangerous’ Game

BOSTON — Saturday night’s bout with the Oklahoma City Thunder would’ve been the perfect “trap game” for the Celtics, but they were able to buckle down and get the job [...]

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Grant Williams Proved He Has Arrived For Celtics With Outing Vs. Thunder

Grant Williams seems to have found his stride over the past few games with the Celtics. The 22-year-old entered Saturday’s clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder having averaged 9.8 points [...]

- Patrick McAvoy
Celtics’ Ime Udoka Looking For Bench To ‘Step Up’ After Near-Collapse

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics looked to be in total control Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder, but when the bench came in late things started to change. The Celtics [...]

- Patrick McAvoy
Celtics Wrap: Boston Finishes Back-To-Back Sweep With Convincing Win

BOSTON — The Celtics ended their back-to-back in style. Boston controlled the action against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night essentially from start to finish as it won its [...]

- Patrick McAvoy
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown, Robert Williams Officially Out, ‘Hopeful’ For Monday

The Boston Celtics officially will be without Jaylen Brown and Robert Williams on Saturday night. The Celtics announced Saturday afternoon Brown would be out, so there’s no surprise there. But [...]

- Patrick McAvoy
Here’s Three Thunder Players Who Should Be On Your Radar Right Now

BOSTON — The Oklahoma City Thunder are in town Saturday night. The Boston Celtics welcome the Thunder to TD Garden for the first and only time this season — unless [...]

- Ricky Doyle
NBA Rumors: These Two Teams ‘Sniffing Around’ On Kemba Walker Trade?

Kemba Walker might not want to get too comfortable with his new organization. Because while the dust hardly has settled on his recent trade from the Boston Celtics to the [...]

- Adam London
Thunder GM Explains Why OKC Made Kemba Walker Trade With Celtics

Across all major sports, there often is a clear winner and loser once a trade goes down. But as it relates to the recent Kemba Walker deal, Thunder general manager [...]

- Logan Mullen
Celtics Rumors: Kemba Walker Was ‘Heartbroken’ About Trade To Thunder

Kemba Walker now is a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and it appears he is a little down about that development. The Boston Celtics this past Friday traded Walker [...]

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- Jack Maloney
Celtics vs. Cavaliers schedule: Where to watch Game 2, TV channel, time, live stream online, prediction, odds

Celtics cruised to a Game 1 win without Kristaps Porzingis [...]

- Jasmyn Wimbish
Thunder vs. Mavericks schedule: Where to watch Game 2, NBA scores, predictions, odds for NBA playoff series

The Mavericks try to even up the series after a poor showing in Game 1 [...]

- Bill Reiter
Nikola Jokic is about to win his third MVP award, and the Nuggets need him to play like it vs. Timberwolves

Jokic has looked more demoralized than dominant so far in the second round [...]

- Brad Botkin
2024 NBA playoffs bracket, schedule, scores, games today: Knicks vs. Pacers Game 2 at Madison Square Garden

Eight teams remain in the battle for the Larry O'Brien Trophy [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
Knicks vs. Pacers odds, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA playoff picks, Game 2 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model has made its NBA picks and predictions for Game 2 of the Indiana Pacers vs. New York Knicks 2024 NBA playoffs series on Wednesday [...]

- Zachary Pereles
Thunder, Celtics dominate Game 1s; who will meet Dortmund in Champions League final?

The top seeds held serve in impressive fashion [...]

- Sam Quinn
Knicks vs. Pacers schedule: Where to watch Game 2, NBA scores, predictions, odds for NBA playoff series

The Knicks took a 1-0 lead Monday night after some controversial late calls [...]

- Jack Maloney
Mitchell Robinson injury: Knicks big man likely out for rest of playoffs with lengthy recovery timeline set

Robinson sustained a stress injury to his left ankle, the team announced, and will be out at least 6-8 weeks [...]

- Scout Staff
Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: How to watch NBA online, TV channel, live stream info, start time

How to watch Celtics vs. Cavaliers basketball game [...]

- Zachary Pereles
Jamal Murray not facing suspension, but NBA hands Nuggets star massive fine for throwing heat pack on court

Murray showed his frustration in the Nuggets' Game 2 loss to the Timberwolves on Monday night [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
Thunder vs. Mavericks odds, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA playoff picks, Game 1 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model has made its NBA picks and predictions for Game 1 of the Dallas Mavericks vs. OKC Thunder Western Conference semifinals in the 2024 NBA playoffs on Tuesday [...]

- Sam Quinn
Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert named NBA Defensive Player of the Year for record-tying fourth time

Gobert is the third four-time winner, joining Ben Wallace and Dikembe Mutombo [...]

- James Herbert
Knicks vs. Pacers: Refs made four errors in Game 1 ending, but not on controversial screen, L2M report says

Myles Turner said he expected there to be 'some glaring things' in the report after Game 1's chaotic final minute [...]

- Scout Staff
How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks: TV channel, NBA live stream info, start time

How to watch Thunder vs. Mavericks basketball game [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
NBA DFS: DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Tuesday, May 7 include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for the 2024 NBA playoffs [...]

- James Herbert
Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton says he 'erred on the side of playmaking' and 'wasn't myself' in Game 1 vs. Knicks

After taking just six shots in the opener at MSG, Haliburton said he'll be more aggressive [...]

- CBS Sports Staff
Celtics vs. Cavaliers odds, score prediction, time: 2024 NBA playoff picks, Game 1 best bets from proven model

SportsLine's model has made its NBA picks and predictions for Game 1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics Eastern Conference semifinals in the 2024 NBA playoffs on Tuesday [...]

- Zachary Pereles
LOOK: Former Purdue star Zach Edey throws out awful first pitch at Cubs game

The two-time player of the year chose the right sport [...]

- Douglas Clawson
'Nova Knicks' Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo are on a historic playoff run: 10 facts to know

The former Villanova teammates are becoming NBA postseason darlings [...]

- Austin Nivison
Tom Brady roast: Michael Jordan among nine sports icons who should be in the hot seat next

Netflix's 'Roast of Tom Brady' got us thinking about other great roast fodder across the sports world [...]

Why Jayson Tatum coasting vs. Cavs hurts him for future tougher opponents | The Herd

The Boston Celtics coasted through the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 120-95. However, Jayson Tatum finished with 18 points, off 7-of-19 shooting (0-for-5 from 3). Colin Cowherd reacts to the [...]

Thunder cool Luka Dončić in 117-95 Game 1 win vs. Mavericks | The Herd

After eliminating the LA Clippers, the Dallas Mavericks came up short in their 117-95 Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Luka Dončić finished with 19 points off 6-of-19 [...]

2024 NBA playoffs: Nick Wright's King of the Hill player rankings after Round 1

FOX Sports' Nick Wright ranks which players have the best claim for the title of best player in the league through the first round of NBA playoffs. [...]

Can LeBron coach the Lakers? | The Herd

Byron Scott said that LeBron James should be a player-coach for the Los Angeles Lakers. Colin Cowherd and Ric Bucher discusses this possibility and if LeBron has been a problem [...]

Thunder soundly beat Mavs in Game 1: is OKC still being underrated? | Undisputed

Skip Bayless, Ric Bucher and Keyshawn Johnson discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs. [...]

Could LeBron be Lakers next head coach? — Byron Scott makes bold prediction | Undisputed

Byron Scott joins Skip Bayless and Keyshawn Johnson on Undisputed to discuss LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Bryon Scott makes a bold prediction on who he thinks will [...]

NBA fines Jamal Murray $100k for throwing objects at officials | Undisputed

Skip Bayless, Ric Bucher and Keyshawn Johnson react to the NBA fining Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray $100,000 for throwing objects at officials, in which the heat pad landed on [...]

2024 NBA playoff odds: Should the Celtics be favored over the field?

It appears to be Boston vs. everybody. Can the Celtics overtake the field to win their first title in 15 years? See what the odds say. [...]

Should Jamal Murray have been suspended? | The Carton Show

Denver Nuggets G Jamal Murray threw a heating pad onto the court during Denver’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and was only fined $100k. Craig Carton asks if he should’ve [...]

2024 NBA Championship odds: Celtics favored; Nuggets tumble

Follow along with the latest title NBA title odds, as the Celtics remain favored and the defending champions falter out West. [...]

Will the Mavericks lose the series if Luka isn’t healthy? | The Carton Show

Luka Doncic wasn’t 100% during the Dallas Mavericks Game 1 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Craig Carton says the series is over if Luka isn’t 100%. [...]

2024 NBA Playoff odds: Conference semifinals odds tracker

The NBA playoffs are here! Follow along for the latest odds throughout the postseason, all the way up to the NBA Finals. [...]

Los Angeles Lakers next head coach odds: Budenholzer, Redick favorites

The most glamorous franchise in the NBA is searching for a head coach. Check out the latest odds on who'll replace Darvin Ham as the next coach of the Los [...]

2024 NBA Playoff Bracket: Updated schedule, scores, standings

The current 2024 NBA playoff picture including bracket, schedule, standings, matchups and seedings. [...]

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson out at least 6-8 weeks with ankle injury

Mitchell Robinson will sit out the rest of the Knicks playoff run with a left ankle injury, the team announced Tuesday. [...]

Celtics' 3-point onslaught powers 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers

Jaylen Brown scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics powered past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. [...]

Nuggets' Jamal Murray fined $100K for throwing heat pack on court in loss to Timberwolves

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray was fined — but not suspended — for throwing a heat pack onto the court during Denver's blowout loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. [...]

Thunder are no match for Luka Dončić, Nick predicts Mavs stealing Game 1, series | What's Wright?

Nick Wright previews the Oklahoma City Thunder-Dallas Mavericks series, then breaks down why Luka Dončić will easily lead his team to the Western Conference Finals after blowing by OKC. [...]

2024 NBA Awards Winners Tracker: Rudy Gobert gets fourth Defensive Player of the Year nod

Follow along here as the NBA's standout players are honored for their individual accomplishments during 2023-24 NBA awards season! [...]

Nikola Jokić deserves equal treatment as all-time greats if Nuggets are eliminated | What's Wright?

The Denver Nuggets trail 0-2 to the Minnesota Timberwolves after a 106-80 loss in Game 2. Nikola Jokić finished with 16 points and 16 rebounds but has committed 18 turnovers [...]

- Baxter Holmes
How a forgotten basketball icon revolutionized the NBA -- and blazed a trail for Nikola Jokic

He once scored 71 points in a game. Seven days later, he scored 99. Radivoj Korac, from the same town as the soon-to-be three-time MVP, ignited a basketball revolution that [...]

- Tim MacMahon
OKC stifles slumping Luka, continues playoff roll

The Thunder's smothering defense held Luka Doncic to 19 points on 6-of-19 shooting in Game 1, as Oklahoma City rolled to its fifth straight win to open the playoffs. [...]

- Tim Bontemps
White-hot: Guard stays in groove as Celts coast

Derrick White became the fifth player to make at least 20 3-pointers over a three-game span in the playoffs, joining Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Jamal Murray and Damian Lillard. He [...]

- Tim MacMahon
Gobert ties NBA record with fourth DPOY award

Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert joined Hall of Famers Dikembe Mutombo and Ben Wallace as four-time winners of the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award. [...]

Nuggets' Murray fined, avoids suspension for toss

Jamal Murray was fined $100K but avoided a suspension after tossing multiple objects in the direction of an official during Denver's Game 2 loss. [...]

- Chris Herring
NBA confirms key illegal screen call on Turner

The NBA's Last Two Minute Report confirmed that officials in Game 1 of Knicks-Pacers correctly called Myles Turner for an illegal screen late in the game. [...]

- Brian Windhorst
Haliburton shoots for G2 rebound: 'I'll be better'

Tyrese Haliburton, who scored just six points and took just six shots in Indiana's Game 1 loss to the Knicks, said Tuesday he's not worried about the performance and repeatedly [...]

- Brian Windhorst
Knicks center Robinson (ankle) out for 6-8 weeks

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has been ruled out for at least 6-8 weeks due to a stress injury to his left ankle. [...]

- Dave McMenamin
Nuggets staggered by Wolves again in G2 laugher

Another dominant performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves has the reigning but reeling NBA champion Denver Nuggets seemingly on the cusp of a stunning early exit from the playoffs. [...]

- Andre Snellings
NBA playoffs betting: Four bets for Wednesday

Andre Snellings breaks down his favorite bets for Pacers-Knicks in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup. [...]

- Doug Greenberg
How a Thunder championship could turn a $100 parlay into $1.7M -- if the bettor keeps his ticket

Chiefs? Check. Texas Rangers? Check. A three-leg parlay for $100 is just one champion away from hitting for $1.7M, but will the bettor hold or sell? [...]

- ESPN
Who will win between Jokic, Luka and SGA?

Who will win the MVP award between the Nuggets' Nikola Jokic, the Mavericks' Luka Doncic, and the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? [...]

- Ohm Youngmisuk
'They're stuck': After a hot start, the Clippers were undone by familiar issues

The Clippers are moving into a $2 billion arena next season, but a final promising season at Crypto.com Arena was undone once more by injuries. [...]

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