It was a tough-fought seven-game series, but the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder have been dethroned, not only as NBA champs, but also as top dog in the Western Conference. Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs are now the team to beat. The Thunder have some moves to make this summer, but are handcuffed. They are over the second apron, and will therefore have limited flexibility with their roster going forward. This will play into any decisions they make this offseason.&nb...
The Oklahoma City Thunder are apparently standing by Chet Holmgren after his embarrassing performance in the Western Conference Finals. Many pundits and fans have questioned if the Thunder should trade Holmgren after he barely made any impact against the San Antonio Spurs. Holmgren’s rival Victor Wembanyama dominated Chet on both sides of the court to […]
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Rumors have speculated that the Oklahoma City Thunder might be looking to trade for Evan Mobley from the Cleveland Cavaliers since being eliminated from the Eastern Conference Finals. While the buzz continues to grow louder, a story appears to reveal that OKC attempted to trade up in the draft to acquire the former USC Trojans […]
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The talent gap between Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren was quite apparent throughout the Western Conference Finals series between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder. Wembanyama dominated Holmgren throughout the course of the seven-game series. The former produced a stat line of 27.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 2.7 blocks, and 1.4 steals […]
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It’s been over a decade of waiting, but for the first time since 2014, the San Antonio Spurs have advanced to the NBA Finals. They overcame a three-games-to-two series deficit against the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder, rebounding with two straight victories. The Spurs capped the series with a victory in Game 7 on […]
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There's a great opportunity for the Celtics to go all-in on a player that the Thunder may not be able to keep in Oklahoma City for long.
The Oklahoma City Thunder don't need to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are still figuring out their next steps after losing in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder could blame that result primarily on the injuries to Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, or they could look to level up in a big way this offseason. […]
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have some decisions to make this offseason after losing to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will reportedly let his voice be heard despite previous comments suggesting he won't have any impact.
Lu Dort seems to have a much different desire for his future with the OKC Thunder than what the rumor mill seems to be churning out.
With the Oklahoma City Thunder unable to get back in the NBA Finals, losing in seven games to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, the team now enters the offseason with some decisions to make. After the Western Conference Finals exit for the Thunder, this former player and analyst has already made […]
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After the 2025 NBA Finals, the basketball world thought the Oklahoma City Thunder were set up to win multiple championships, and maybe even had the opportunity to be the league’s first repeat winner since the Golden State Warriors dynasty in the late 2010s.Then, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs appeared.After a hard-fought seven-game series […]
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The Oklahoma City Thunder fell short of making it back to the NBA Finals, and it was the San Antonio Spurs that spoiled their chances. As much as it was the Spurs being the season the Thunder lost, injuries played a big part as well. Ajay Mitchell was injured in Game 3 and didn’t play […]
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The Thunder were unable to defend the championship they won last year, and there’s an expectation around the league that their roster will look different in 2026/27, writes Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). However, none of the rival executives Stein has spoken to “strongly believe” Oklahoma City will pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo in […]
The Thunder are going to have to make some moves to shed money this summer, and the Celtics are primed to get involved.
The Oklahoma City Thunder fell short of their goal of back-to-back championships thanks to Saturday's loss to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, but they could be back with even more notable players next season.
The San Antonio Spurs reached the NBA Finals by building the league’s most feared defense around Victor Wembanyama. Against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, that formula worked almost perfectly. Wembanyama roamed the paint, erased driving lanes and helped hold back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander well below his regular-season efficiency. But according to Magic Johnson, the […]
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The OKC Thunder and their beloved veteran Lu Dort ironically seem to share the same nightmare offseason scenario.
The NBA Draft is just a few weeks away, which means that things should become clearer on what prospects certain teams have their eyes on. This is considered one of the deeper drafts in a while, and there is talent at almost every position, even outside of the lottery. Michigan had two players who will […]
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The Oklahoma City Thunder came up short in their hopes of repeating as NBA Champions. Obviously it's just a setback for them, but the Boston Celtics know perhaps better than anyone that winning consecutive titles is hard.
The Cleveland Cavaliers say they aren't interested in trading Evan Mobley, but one phone call from Thunder GM Sam Presti could shift the dynamic.
The Oklahoma City Thunder need someone ready to step in for Jalen Williams. Santa Clara could provide the answer once again with Allen Graves the perfect pick.
The Oklahoma City Thunder were eliminated from the playoffs after suffering a 111-103 Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. Victor Wembanyama was nearly an unstoppable force, as Chet Holmgren and his teammates struggled defending the 7-foot-4 center. However, Holmgren played so poorly against Wembanyama that Kendrick Perkins thinks […]
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The OKC Thunder’s Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs saw numerous flaws from their roster composition and their individual players, especially Chet Holmgren, who looked like a shell of himself throughout the series. Holmgren’s lackluster performances have made him at the forefront of trade pitches. According to ESPN analyst and former Thunder center […]
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The Oklahoma City Thunder fell short of the goal of reaching the NBA Finals for the second time in a row, and it was the San Antonio Spurs who stood in their way. Many would say the Thunder had a few things working against them in the Western Conference Finals; Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, […]
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