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NBA Notes: Mavericks, P.J. Washington, Suns, Oso Ighodaro, Thunder

Mavericks P.J. Washington has heard the trade talk. He also says Mavericks president Masai Ujiri told him something quite different. “He told me I wasn’t going to get traded, and if I was, he would tell me,” Washington said in an interview with DLLS earlier this summer, as recently highlighted by Austin Veazey of Mavericks […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, P.J. Washington, Suns, Oso Ighodaro, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Mark Daigneault reveals lineup plans for Thunder’s preseason opener vs. Pelicans

OKLAHOMA CITY — As head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder gear up for their preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, nearly half the roster will be unavailable. Thunder’s 12th overall pick Aday Mara will be available along with fellow rookies Bennett Stirtz and Otega Oweh, as will third-year guards Ajay Mitchell […] The post Mark Daigneault reveals lineup plans for Thunder’s preseason opener vs. Pelicans appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s honest take on surpassing Russell Westbrook as ‘OKC’s baby’

OKLAHOMA CITY — Although he never played alongside future Hall of Fame guard Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander understands the legacy Westbrook left after 11 seasons in OKC. Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on Westbrook’s impact on the Thunder organization during training camp. Although Gilgeous-Alexander’s first season in Oklahoma City was the Thunder’s first without […] The post Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s honest take on surpassing Russell Westbrook as...

Tobias Harris sidelined for entire Spurs preseason

San Antonio Spurs forward Tobias Harris will be sidelined for the entire preseason after suffering a left calf strain, the team announced Sunday. The injury will keep Harris out of San Antonio’s remaining exhibition games, and his availability for the regular-season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder is also uncertain. The Spurs plan to re-evaluate […] The post Tobias Harris sidelined for entire Spurs preseason appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Southwest Notes: Harris, Jerome, Rockets, Mavs, Pelicans

Veteran forward Tobias Harris is considered questionable to play in the Spurs’ regular season opener on October 20 against Oklahoma City after sustaining a left calf strain in training camp, the team announced today, per Tom Orsborn of The San Antonio Express-News (Twitter link). In addition to missing Sunday’s intrasquad scrimmage, Harris is expected to […]

Spurs suffer major injury blow with new NBA season approaching

Roughly two weeks away from the start of the new NBA season, the San Antonio Spurs are already dealing with injury problems. The Spurs announced Sunday that Tobias Harris suffered a left calf strain in training camp and is now questionable for their regular-season opener on Oct. 20 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Harris will be reevaluated after the preseason and will not suit up for the Spurs' Silver & Black scrimmage, per Tom Orsborn of San Antonio Express-News. Tobias Harris suffers calf...

How Jared McCain is making his case to start for Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain traveled roughly 2,480 miles to workout with All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. Head coach Mark Daigneault said McCain is driven amid Thunder training camp in, which has been an ongoing theme in describing Jared’s approach to his third season in the NBA. He’s been determined […] The post How Jared McCain is making his case to start for Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wizards Sign Jazian Gortman, Waive Steve Settle

The Wizards have signed guard Jazian Gortman to an Exhibit 10 contract and waived forward Steve Settle, the team announced (via Twitter). Gortman has spent time in several organizations since going undrafted in 2023, having signed Exhibit 10 contracts with the Bucks, Mavericks, and Thunder. Gortman also spent over three months in 2024/25 on a […]

How a healthy Jalen Williams could determine Thunder’s future

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams’ favorite part of training camp was an easy question to answer: participation. Wrist surgeries delayed his 2025-26 season. Then Williams suffered a right hamstring injury mid-season, followed by a left hamstring injury that eventually ended his season in the playoffs during the Thunder’s first title defense in franchise […] The post How a healthy Jalen Williams could determine Thunder’s future appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Alex Caruso: J-Dub does a little bit of everything at a very high-level

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso is excited about getting a healthy Jalen Williams back on the floor this season. (via Oklahoma City Thunder): “Dub’s a pretty complete basketball player. He was an All-Defensive Team member as well as All-NBA that year that he played the full year for us. So, just getting a versatile […] The post Alex Caruso: J-Dub does a little bit of everything at a very high-level appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Thunder’s Jared McCain challenges viral Shai Gilgeous-Alexander training camp video: ‘It wasn’t a race’

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out-ran Jared McCain in a video that went viral during training camp, the third-year guard explained himself on Friday. Amidst McCain’s first training camp with the Thunder, Jared addressed reporters for the first time since Media Day. McCain reacted to Gilgeous-Alexander’s dusting him in a video […] The post Thunder’s Jared McCain challenges viral Shai Gilgeous-Alexander training camp video: ‘It wasn’t a race’ appeared fi...

Don’t forget about Labaron Philon

When Daryl Morey sent Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a draft pick package at last season’s trade deadline, it was not a widely praised move. Quite the opposite, actually — amongst fans, media members and McCain’s former teammates alike. With Morey gone and his replacement Mike Gansey having one of the greatest […]

Oklahoma City Thunder Coach Has Blunt Reaction to the NBA’s Plan to Punish Flopping This Season

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said he agrees with the league’s plan to punish flopping this upcoming season, and he discussed it during a recent media availability. “They’re sticking with the pathway stuff. Flopping’s been a rule, which is mainly like a defensive thing. Guys taking dives. It’ll be interesting. The flopping is [...]