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Thunder’s Mark Daigneault reveals key area Jared McCain has bought in following surprise trade

The Oklahoma City Thunder haven’t lacked depth while defending their title this season. Yet, general manager Sam Presti managed to add another impact bench piece in Jared McCain at the trade deadline. McCain has made an immediate impact while stepping into a reserve role following his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. The 22-year-old turned in […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault reveals key area Jared McCain has bought in following surprise trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets get roasted for their horrific 24-point half against the Thunder

The Brooklyn Nets gave a new meaning to futility with their pitiful showing on Wednesday. Brooklyn faced off at home on Wednesday against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. But with the way that the game ended up going for them, the Nets might as well have not even … The post Nets get roasted for their horrific 24-point half against the Thunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Alex Caruso bizarrely tries to block a shot using his shoe

Alex Caruso tried (unsuccessfully) to show off his basketball IQ this week. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard Caruso went viral during Tuesday’s game against the Orlando Magic for his highly unusual spark of creativity. In the second quarter at Kia Center in Orlando, Fla., Caruso had his left sneaker come off during live play. That … The post Alex Caruso bizarrely tries to block a shot using his shoe appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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The NBA could be two years away from a beloved franchise’s return

The NBA could become a 32-team league as soon as the 2028-29 season.  Shams Charania of ESPN reported Monday that the league will hold a vote at next week’s board of governors meetings on the possible addition of two franchises, exclusively in Las Vegas and Seattle. “There is momentum for stakeholders to approve surveying what … The post The NBA could be two years away from a beloved franchise’s return appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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ESPN gets roasted for their bizarre Chet Holmgren graphic

Chet Holmgren seems to be looking a little different these days. ESPN was airing Sunday’s matinee game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. During the contest, ESPN went into a commercial by airing … a rather strange-looking graphic of the Thunder big man Holmgren. The … The post ESPN gets roasted for their bizarre Chet Holmgren graphic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needed incredible 4th quarter to keep his streak alive

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needed a scorching fourth quarter to keep his historic points streak alive just three days after setting the new record. Gilgeous-Alexander entered Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves with 127 consecutive games of 20 points or more, having secured the mark by passing Wilt Chamberlain on Thursday. Sunday, however, the streak looked like … The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needed incredible 4th quarter to keep his streak alive appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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