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It has been more than a year since Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles injury, and the Indiana Pacers fell short against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the 2025 Finals. In an appearance with Boardroom, the Pacers floor general opened up about struggles after his Achilles injury. “And after I got hurt, I […] The post Tyrese Haliburton says KD flew to Indy after Achilles injury appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
There's an ongoing narrative about last year's series between the OKC Thunder and San Antonio Spurs that needs full context.
Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Kevin O’Connor welcomes YouTuber and independent sports journalist Joon Lee for a wide-ranging conversation on analytics and their impact on modern sports. Joon shares insights on why teams like the Thunder and Dodgers are ahead of the curve, and why Boston Celtics fans might be frustrated by the team’s data-driven strategies. The duo also covers how to quantify clutch performance, their fantasy football philosophies, and ...
Cavaliers Peyton Watson may give the Cavaliers more than another versatile defender. He could help change how they play. Mack Perry of Cavs On SI made the case that Watson’s ability to create and finish in transition could add a missing dimension to Cleveland’s offense. The numbers support the premise. Watson produced 1.32 points per transition […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Peyton Watson, Timberwolves, Joan Beringer, Thunder appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Recent rumblings suggest the OKC Thunder may want to wait on retiring Russell Westbrook's jersey.
Tyrese Haliburton is set to come back to the court in the upcoming season after missing the entirety of last year due to an Achilles injury in the 2025 NBA Finals. Haliburton suffered the injury during Game 7 of the Finals after he had a great start to the game with the Oklahoma City Thunder ultimately winning the game to take the championship over Haliburton's Indiana Pacers . Since then, the point guard has shared his mixed reaction as he watched the New York Knicks claim the NBA title this ...
OKC Thunder star Jalen Williams could come out of the gates on fire as a result of all of his downtime over the past year.
It’s pretty difficult to imagine that it was just 15 short months ago when the Indiana Pacers had the OKC Thunder in a dangerous place in the 2025 NBA Finals. Everything that happened to this franchise from that moment through the end of the 2026 season felt disastrous. Heck, even this offseason the luck was […]
The Oklahoma City Thunder have some serious financial decisions looming in their future, and Isaiah Hartenstein's contract may be among them.
Although the Thunder were already forced to make some tough decisions because of the second apron, the worst is yet to come.
Underrated skillset has earned Isaiah Hartenstein a "ceiling-enhancer" moniker for the OKC Thunder.
How much do we actually believe in each of our biggest Thunder predictions heading into the new season? We’re putting our convictions to the test with a snake draft of 15 Oklahoma City Thunder beliefs and deciding which ones we’re willing to bet on. Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finish top 2 in MVP voting? Does Jalen Williams make an All-NBA team? Is Cason Wallace the set-in-stone starter following Lu Dort’s departure? Could OKC finish #1 in defensive rating AND top 5 in offensive rating? And w...
Jared McCain is keeping his attention on basketball rather than exploring a music career, although he is not completely ruling out the possibility of releasing songs someday. The 22-year-old Oklahoma City Thunder guard has developed a large audience away from the court, particularly on social media, where he has more than 5.5 million TikTok followers. […] The post Jared McCain prioritizes basketball over music career appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jazz guard Keyonte George was rewarded this week for his vastly improved third season – in which he raised his scoring rate from 16.8 to 23.6 point per game while maintaining his efficiency – with a five-year, $155MM extension. He is now locked in as the franchise’s long-term guard, alongside number two overall pick Darryn […]
Kevin Durant built his NBA career in several places, but two stops shaped his legacy more than any others. Oklahoma City gave him the longest stretch of his prime, while Golden State produced the championship run that changed the way his career is remembered. Now, those two chapters are being discussed for the same reason. [...]
The Timberwolves don't just have to think about the Spurs and Thunder in the West—they'll likely play one of the Nuggets, Lakers, or Rockets in the playoffs.
After a busy offseason of OKC Thunder trades, Jared McCain could find himself as the next player on the chopping block.
Thunder Jalen Williams does nearly everything the Thunder need from a star wing. Grayson Buchanan of NBA On SI believes consistent three-point shooting is the final piece. The numbers support the concern, although they also complicate it. Williams shot just 29.9 percent from behind the arc during the regular season and made fewer than one […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Knicks, James Wiseman, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Detroit Pistons' Ausar Thompson contract could make the Oklahoma City Thunder's Cason Wallace problem worse.
Could Leonard Miller eventually become the most valuable player the Chicago Bulls received in the Ayo Dosunmu trade? On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize continues the Bulls player-prediction series with one of Chicago’s most intriguing young forwards. Miller averaged 11.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 23.1 minutes during his 27 games with Chicago while shooting 55.5% from the field and 35.6% from three. The production was real — but this season brings a much different challenge. ...
Rising OKC Thunder star Ajay Mitchell was just pegged as a dream target to help turn the LA Clippers' future fortunes around.
The coaches see their players growing to another level, while teammates witness every step and routine on the way up. Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein shared Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mindset and habits on becoming who he is, leading his team for three postseasons and a title. The big man explained that the two-time MVP has a leadership […] The post Isaiah Hartenstein details SGA’s rise to stardom appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The OKC Thunder's reigning MVP is already slipping in the preseason polls, but he certainly won't be mad about why.
Even though they lost three rotation players this summer, the Thunder's depth is superior to the Timberwolves', and this could be an issue for Minnesota.
Jalen Duren is one of the last remaining free agent gems, and the OKC Thunder can't afford to have him land with a title contender.