Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admitted “the nerves were natural” Sunday when the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder struggled offensively to start Game 7 of their Western Conference semifinal against Denver. Jettisoning those jitters hinged upon OKC’s calling card — gritty, high-pressure defense personified in veteran Alex Caruso. What the headbanded, 6-foot-5 reserve guard lacks in brand awareness he…
It’s over. The Oklahoma City Thunder are your 2025 NBA champions. The question now becomes: Will they be your next NBA dynasty? Sam Presti is a genius. Gregg Popovich told us this a long time ago, and Pop knows genius when he sees it — whether in front of him or in the mirror. It…
Only four NBA teams have won more regular-season games in a season than the Oklahoma City Thunder. But that stellar achievement will be largely forgotten if the Thunder aren’t part of the NBA Finals. Three of the teams that won more games than the Thunder captured the NBA title — the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls (72-10),…
Mar 19, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) smiles during a time out against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jaylin Williams might not get the attention that his teammate Jalen Williams receives. But the third-year…
