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The college basketball season is just over a week underway, but it is never too early to talk NBA Draft. Last year’s draft cycle was one of the most hyped up ever. There were multiple superstar prospects, all of whom are already displaying their talent at a high level in the NBA ranks. The 2027 […] The post 2027 NBA Mock Draft: 1st Round predictions after one week of college hoops appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Who is the best team in the league through the first three weeks of the 2026-27 season? This is what we’ve been trying to answer every Monday in the weekly NBA power rankings, yet here we are again with a new No. 1 team and top five, featuring two of the hottest teams in the […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2026-27 NBA Power Rankings Week 4: 76ers to No. 1, Lakers join top-5 conversation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Sacramento Kings are looking to add depth to their backcourt after a difficult start to the season. Their latest Nique Clifford roster move has given them more financial flexibility, and the front office is now considering several options. According to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, Sacramento has shown interest in free-agent guards […] The post The next move on Kings’ radar after Nique Clifford trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The San Antonio Spurs are red-hot, the Oklahoma City Thunder are very much alive, and more revelations from our updated NBA power rankings.
A former Golden State Warriors guard, whom the Oklahoma City Thunder just signed a week ago, expressed deep sadness about being waived by his team on Sunday night. Dalen Terry, who played in training camp and preseason with the Warriors, had a sorrowful social media post following his release from the Thunder. “heavy and empty […] The post Former Warriors Guard Relays Sad Post After Thunder Waived Him appeared first on HEAVY.
The Sacramento Kings gave a heartfelt message to the player they traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for two second-round picks. Talking before their game against the Miami Heat on Sunday night, Kings head coach Doug Christie expressed good luck for Nique Clifford, whom the team traded to the Thunder. “You guys know Nick left […] The post Sacramento Kings Deliver Farewell Message For Now-OKC Thunder Player After Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially completed their trade with the Sacramento Kings to acquire guard Nique Clifford, waiving recently signed big man Dalen Terry to make room for their newest addition on their 15-player standard roster, the team announced on Sunday. Oklahoma City sent Sacramento two future second-round picks in return: the Utah Jazz’s […] The post Thunder waive recently signed player to complete Nique Clifford trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Kings drew ridicule for reportedly sending Nique Clifford back to the Thunder for two second-round picks after trading up to draft him in 2025.
Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a trade for Nique Clifford. In exchange, they sent the Sacramento Kings two second-round draft picks, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. On Day 1 of the 2025 NBA Draft, Sacramento struck a deal with Oklahoma City to select Clifford. The Kings had no opening-round capital that year. They parted […] The post Why the Nuggets are the Biggest Losers in Thunder’s Trade for Nique Clifford appeared first on HEAVY.
A day after Dalen Terry scored his first points for Oklahoma City, the Thunder gave his roster spot to another former first-round pick. The post Thunder Cut Ties With 1st-Round Pick Just Days After Signing Him appeared first on HEAVY.
The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a big trade on Sunday, acquiring second-year wing Nique Clifford from the Sacramento Kings to help address their recent injury woes. However, prior to the Thunder trading for Clifford, there were two other teams reportedly in the mix for his services in the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, […] The post NBA rumors: Thunder beat out Lakers, Nuggets for Nique Clifford trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Sunday morning, the Oklahoma City Thunder opted to shake things up by swinging a trade for Sacramento Kings wing Nique Clifford. In exchange, the Thunder gave up two second-round picks to Sacramento, which has gotten off to the worst start in the league this season. Let’s take a look at how both teams fared […] The post Nique Clifford trade grades for Thunder, Kings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit with a rash of injuries to start the season with key players in Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace all out for a lengthy period of time. To help mitigate those absences, the Thunder pulled off a trade with the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, acquiring young wing […] The post Thunder add Nique Clifford in Kings trade amid barrage of injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacted to rookie Aday Mara’s season-high 18 points after a 114-75 blowout win over the Washington Wizards. While Jared McCain led the Thunder’s bench in scoring in Saturday’s win at the Paycom Center, Mara stuffed the stat sheet in his second-career start, going 8-for-10, including […] The post What impressed Mark Daigneault most about Aday Mara’s breakout Thunder performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder captured their fourth straight win in a 114-75 victory over the Washington Wizards, with Jared McCain leading the bench in scoring. After Ajay Mitchell scored a career-high 35 points against the Memphis Grizzlies as part of the first leg of a road/home back-to-back, […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault shouts out Jared McCain after dominant win over Wizards appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Washington Wizards star, who is worth $212 million, had a lackluster outing in their brutal loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday. Trae Young scored just 4 points as the Wizards suffered a 114-75 blowout loss to the Thunder on Saturday. Young, who locked in a heavily scrutinized four-year, $212 million contract extension with […] The post Wizards $212 Million Superstar Only Scored 4 Points in Big Loss To OKC appeared first on HEAVY.
Washington Wizards absorbed some tough news about one of their frontcourt stars during their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night. Wizards center Deandre Ayton exited Saturday’s game against the Thunder with a lower leg injury and did not return. Ayton exited the contest in the second quarter after grabbing his lower leg, […] The post Bad Injury News Emerge for Wizards During OKC Thunder Game appeared first on HEAVY.
The Washington Wizards face the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2026-27 NBA regular season. Here's how to watch.
For the second time this season, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell set a new career high with 35 points in a 128-97 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. While Mitchell has often been the second-leading scorer since the Thunder lost three starters due to long-term injures, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 28 points on 11-for-22 shooting. Mitchell […] The post Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell reveals aggressive approach after scoring a career-high appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Both the Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder may be without multiple key players in Saturday night’s matchup.
The Washington Wizards will play the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road in the second of a back-to-back on Saturday. Wizards star Anthony Davis has played well while on the floor, but he is currently dealing with a right ankle sprain. Davis was initially questionable before ultimately not being available for Friday night’s game against […] The post Is Anthony Davis playing tonight? Wizards vs. Thunder injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder desperately needed players on the roster to step up following the injuries to Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren. Thankfully, AJ Mitchell has come to the rescue. The third year guard out of the University of Santa Barbara had a strong second season with the Thunder in the 2025-26 season, […] The post Ajay Mitchell sets new career-high in blowout win over Grizzlies appeared first on ClutchPoints.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid the early stages of the 2026-27 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s untimely injuries to three starters — Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren — has controlled most of the narrative surrounding the team, while two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Ajay Mitchell continue to thrive as a beacon of hope. Mitchell […] The post How Ajay Mitchell has settled into his role as Thunder’s second-leading scorer next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appeared first on ClutchPoints.
