Aday Mara already proving to give Thunder a cheat code they didn't have last year
Aday Mara has already given the OKC Thunder a glimpse of what their offense lacked last season.
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Taylor Jenkins reveals what makes Brayden Burries special after Milwaukee Bucks preseason victory
The Milwaukee Bucks edged the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-126 in a dramatic preseason matchup Wednesday night, with rookie guard Brayden Burries playing a key role in the contest. Milwaukee selected Burries with the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after his time at the University of Arizona, and his performance offered an early [...]
Jared McCain reveals how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s off-ball move can help Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY — When Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain asked how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trains during the offseason, he was invited to join him in Toronto over the summer. The third-year guard didn’t hesitate, taking the offer and spending a week in Toronto, Canada, with the two-time MVP. McCain’s entering the Thunder’s 2026-27 season inspired. […] The post Jared McCain reveals how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s off-ball move can help Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .
And-Ones: Swing Players, Team Needs, Aivazoglou, Mutual Options
John Hollinger of The Athletic lists 10 under-the-radar players who could swing their respective teams’ seasons. Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, whose shaky jump shot makes him a tricky offensive fit, is one player Hollinger will be closely monitoring in 2026/27. Peyton Watson (Cavaliers), Tobias Harris (Spurs), Collin Murray-Boyles (Raptors) and Cason Wallace (Thunder) are among […]
NBA preseason power rankings: Thunder, Spurs lead all 30 teams
The NBA preseason is underway, which means it’s also time for everybody’s favorite October exercise; Ranking teams before the games actually count. Here’s the complete 1-through-30 order, along with a quick Hoops Wire thought on each. 1. Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off another MVP season, and Oklahoma City remains loaded despite some offseason changes. […] The post NBA preseason power rankings: Thunder, Spurs lead all 30 teams appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Luka Doncic shares painful bad decision for Lakers from last season
Luka Doncic fully regrets forcing his way to play for the Los Angeles Lakers amid hamstring issues. Particularly, in an interview with Sports Illustrated, Doncic took full accountability for worsening the injury during the Lakers' late-season matchup back in April against the Oklahoma City Thunder. "When it comes to my spirit of trying to win, I am just stubborn. I felt a little bit in the first half that I should have just stopped," Doncic said. "I should have come out. I think we had a...
Indiana Pacers 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
On June 22, 2025, the Indiana Pacers were one game away from potentially winning their first NBA championship. Tyrese Haliburton had opened Game 7 of the Finals on fire, burying three deep threes in the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then his right Achilles gave out. He crumpled to the floor without contact, […] The post Indiana Pacers 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview appeared first on The Lead .
Northwest Notes: SGA, Dosunmu, Kerr, Trail Blazers
Reigning back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander considers himself the “best player in the NBA,” the Thunder superstar told Sean Gregory of TIME. When asked why he thought that way, Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hesitate. “I think the production that I have night in and night out is best-player-in-the-NBA production,” he said. “I think the efficiency that I do […]
Aday Mara Makes Thunder’s Frontcourt Line More Solid as Thunder Coach Praises 7’2 Center’s Readiness
Aday Mara getting picked by the Oklahoma City Thunder in last June’s NBA Draft did not receive much fanfare, even from the team’s own fanbase. The 7’2″ center is coming off a successful college career, where he won the NCAA title with the Michigan Wolverines. He joined the school in 2025 from the UCLA Bruins [...]
Tyrese Haliburton Gets Emotional Welcome as Pacers Star Makes Powerful Return After 472 Days
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is back in the NBA after missing the entire 2025-26 season for rehab. Haliburton took his time recovering from the torn right Achilles tendon he suffered in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Wednesday, set foot on the court in front of the [...]
Luka Doncic Admits Stubborn Decision Cost Lakers Potential Championship Run
Luka Doncic admitted he should have checked out of the Los Angeles Lakers’ April 2 game against the Oklahoma City Thunder after tweaking his left hamstring in the first half. Instead, he stayed on the floor, suffered a severe Grade 2 strain just five minutes into the third quarter and missed the Lakers’ entire playoff [...]
NBA Transactions: Thursday 10/8
October 8, 2026 Utah Jazz: Terrell Brown Jr. became a free agent. Milwaukee Bucks: John Butler became a free agent. Orlando Magic: Johnell Davis became a free agent. Los Angeles Clippers: Fletcher Loyer became a free agent. Oklahoma City Thunder: Robert McCray V became a free agent. October 7, 2026 Sacramento Kings: Waived Trhae Mitchell. […] The post NBA Transactions: Thursday 10/8 appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Explains Why He’s The Best Player In The NBA Despite Conference Finals Loss
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander claims title as NBA's best player ahead of 2026-27 season.
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander puts Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama on notice
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spent the offseason training for a highly anticipated 2026-27 season and is now putting San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic on notice. In a recent interview with Time, Gilgeous-Alexander talked about bouncing back from losing the Western Conference Finals against Wembanyama and the Spurs. He […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander puts Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama on notice appeared first on Cl...
Mark Daigneault on Bennett Stirtz: “He’s incredibly mature and professional”
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault praised the day-to-day demeanor of rookie Bennett Stirtz following Wednesday’s 128-126 preseason home loss vs. the Milwaukee Bucks (20 points/2 offensive rebounds/3 defensive rebounds/2 assists/one turnover/one steal/6-11 FG/4-7 3-PT/4-6 FT in 22 minutes off the bench). (via Oklahoma City Thunder): “He’s incredibly mature and professional, well beyond his […] The post Mark Daigneault on Bennett Stirtz: “He’s incredibly mature and professional”...
You can stop trying to put SGA on blast now (he doesn't care anyway)
OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seemingly couldn't care less about all the outside noise.
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nets, Magic, Sean Sweeney
Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander apparently didn’t need much time to knock off the rust. The reigning MVP made his preseason debut Wednesday and went 5-of-5 from the field, 3-of-3 from beyond the arc and 4-of-4 at the line in just 17 minutes during Oklahoma City’s 128-126 loss to Milwaukee. He finished with 17 points, five assists, […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nets, Magic, Sean Sweeney appeared first on Hoops Wire .
‘I Definitely Regret It’: Luka Dončić Admits He Should Not Have Played In 2nd Half Of Lakers-Thunder Game Last Season
Luka Dončić said he should not have played in the second half of the Los Angeles Lakers-Oklahoma City Thunder game on April 2.
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer reveals ‘pissed’ text right after Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Finals
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer reflected on how the two-time MVP reacted to seeing the New York Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs, 4-1, in the NBA Finals. Gilgeous-Alexander took on most of the blame for the Thunder’s 4-3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. He spent the […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trainer reveals ‘pissed’ text right after Knicks beat Spurs in NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Thunder believed to have officially added 'exactly what we need' in Aday Mara
Aday Mara is already being pegged as a player the OKC Thunder "need."
Thunder’s Chet Holmgren’s NSFW reaction to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander taking heat off him for WCF loss to Spurs
In a recent interview, Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren reflected on losing to the San Antonio Spurs in last season’s Western Conference Finals. While Gilgeous-Alexander addressed his free-throw merchant narrative, he also reflected on how the Thunder’s title defense fell short against the Spurs. Despite Holmgren’s modest four-point performance in Game 7, […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren’s NSFW reaction to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander taking heat off him for WCF...
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops mic on foul merchant ‘social media narratives’ going hard after him
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is entering his ninth season and says he’s better than he’s ever been, ahead of the upcoming season. With a deep 2026-27 Thunder roster poised to compete for another championship, Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t hesitate to address the ‘foul merchant’ moniker once again, a narrative that still follows him despite back-to-back MVP […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops mic on foul merchant ‘social media narratives’ going hard afte...
Cason Wallace emerges as Thunder’s bet at starting wing
The Oklahoma City Thunder are betting on Cason Wallace to take on a larger role after moving three rotation wings during the offseason. As John Hollinger of The Athletic noted, Oklahoma City traded Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins in a series of salary-cutting moves, leaving Wallace as a key option to fill the […] The post Cason Wallace emerges as Thunder’s bet at starting wing appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
SGA Defends Chet Holmgren, Says 'I Carry A Lot of the Weight' for Thunder's G7 Loss to Spurs
Despite Chet Holmgren receiving the bulk of the criticism for the Oklahoma City Thunder's playoff loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wants to shoulder the blame for what happened in the series.
SGA puts himself above Jokic, Wembanyama in NBA best-player debate
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made a bold claim regarding the debate over the best player in the league in an interview with TIME magazine . SGA confidently stated that he is currently the best player in the league, noting that he is the most efficient player in the NBA while also highlighting his winning record over the last couple of seasons. "I think I'm the best player in the NBA. I think the production that I have night in and night out is best-player-in-th...
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