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The Thunder receive unexpected Alex Caruso news as Oklahoma City's mounting injuries continue to test its depth. The post Thunder Get Unexpected Alex Caruso News Amid Mounting Injury Crisis appeared first on HEAVY.
The NBA has been hit with a rash of injuries to star players to begin the 2026-27 season, generating conversation about what the NBA can do to try and mitigate the seemingly increasing number of injuries. One idea that has been floated around is potentially shortening games from 48 minutes to 40 minutes, an idea […] The post NBA rumors: Insider claims Adam Silver is fan of 40-minute games, but idea is DOA appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The NBA regular season takes a brief pause on Tuesday, with games expected to resume later in the week.
On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers continued their winning ways with a comfortable home victory over the Miami Heat. The star of the show in this one was once again Luka Doncic, who scored an efficient 42 points to go along with 13 assists in the win. Now, the MVP odds from BetOnline have […] The post Lakers’ Luka Doncic edges Victor Wembanyama in NBA MVP odds amid ridiculous hot streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams’ injury has hurt the team’s chances after entering 2026-27 with the best championship odds. Still, NBA insider Zach Lowe isn’t ready to seal Williams’ fate. He also believes that the Thunder could be one trade away from saving their season. If the Thunder haven’t ruled out Williams potentially returning from injury […] The post Zach Lowe teases Thunder’s Jalen Williams return for playoffs, but he also has trade ideas appeared first on ClutchPoints.
There always seems to be a learning curve when it comes to rookies entering the NBA. The jump from college to the NBA is a big adjustment, yet the 2026 draft class is reaching historic heights in just their third week of the 2026-27 season. From Yaxel Lendeborg’s emergence with the Golden State Warriors to […] The post ClutchPoints’ NBA Rookie Power Rankings: Yaxel Lendeborg leading pack through first few weeks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are adding another wing to their roster, agreeing to a two-year deal with former Chicago Bulls first-round pick Dalen Terry. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Terry will join Oklahoma City after spending time with the Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers. The former No. 18 overall pick also attended training camp with the […] The post Thunder signing ex-Bulls lottery pick who spent training camp with Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBA legend Russell Westbrook has been getting his flowers since his retirement. The former MVP announced his retirement from the NBA in August and the Oklahoma City Thunder announced that they’d be retiring his jersey in February 2027. LeBron James on the retirement of Russell Westbrook: “I think one of the things about Russ that […] The post LeBron James raves about being Russell Westbrook’s Lakers teammate, and there’s 1 thing he wants everybody to talk about more appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The NBA Power Rankings are affected by injuries, but good news is coming for the Lakers, Warriors and the surprise No. 1 team. The post NBA Power Rankings: Surprise at No. 1, Warriors Surge, Luka Doncic Scorches appeared first on HEAVY.
The Golden State Warriors signed Dalen Terry to an Exhibit 10 contract this offseason, but he's since joined the Oklahoma City Thunder. The post Warriors Lose Former First Round Pick To West Rival appeared first on HEAVY.
The NBA Power Rankings are affected by the league's rash of injuries, but surprises like the Warriors, Luka Doncic and the No. 1 team abound. The post NBA Power Rankings: Surprise at No. 1, Warriors Surge, Luka Doncic Scorches appeared first on HEAVY.
Although Russell Westbrook still had some gas left in the tank, the superstar NBA guard ultimately decided to call it a career this year. The former Los Angeles Lakers guard will soon see his number retired in Oklahoma City, which will be just the start of his send-off. With Westbrook waiting for his inevitable Hall […] The post Ex-Lakers Star LeBron James Sends Russell Westbrook Special Message appeared first on HEAVY.
The Golden State Warriors are 5-3 to start the NBA season, despite key absences.
Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 jersey will soon be hanging in the rafters of the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Monday that the team will retire Westbrook’s jersey in a ceremony during a Feb. 7 game between Oklahoma City and the New York Knicks. 0 Forever 💙 02.07.27 https://t.co/pTqRnespU2 … The post Russell Westbrook had a great response to the Thunder’s plan to retire his jersey appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have a star and head coach comfortable enough with each other to admit their relationship includes disagreements. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander offered that perspective when discussing the trust he has developed with Mark Daigneault. His answer gave fans a revealing look at what accountability sounds like inside a competitive partnership.According to Justin Martinez […] The post OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Turns Heads With Latest Comments About Mark Daigneault appeared first on HEAVY.
Facing a deluge of injury woes, the Oklahoma City Thunder turned to good ol’ reliable Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to put an end to their two-game losing streak heading into their Monday night contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Gilgeous-Alexander dealt the decisive blow, scoring 43 points to power the Thunder to a much-needed 117-112 victory against a […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander switches MVP mode on with clutch shot to beat Cavaliers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 43 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 117–112 road win against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Nov. 2. Gilgeous-Alexander had four rebounds and eight assists in the game, playing 39 minutes in the major win that ended their two-game losing streak. His performance also tied his career high with 35 […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Career-High, Makes History in Major Thunder Win appeared first on HEAVY.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have built their identity around identifying talent, developing people and trusting evaluations that do not always match outside expectations. Sam Presti’s account of drafting Russell Westbrook brings those principles together. Before Westbrook became a franchise cornerstone, Presti needed to know whether the young guard could withstand the pressure accompanying an unconventional […] The post Thunder’s Sam Presti Reveals 2 Words That Sealed Russell Westbrook’s Fate Despite Awful Audition appeared first on HEAVY.
The Los Angeles Lakers have one of the best records in the NBA, but that isn’t getting them title contending respect to all pundits. NBA insider Kevin O’Connor gave his full league ranking of the top NBA Championship contenders via his power rankings. The longtime media personality revealed that he believes eight teams are legit […] The post NBA Insider Snubs Lakers From Top 8 NBA Title Contenders appeared first on HEAVY.
Oklahoma City visits Cleveland in a nationally televised game featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Donovan Mitchell.
A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Cleveland Cavaliers.
The 2026-27 NBA MVP race is wide open this year, and after two weeks, there is still plenty of opportunity for stars around the league to make their early-season case. Although Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continue to stake their claim at the top of the rankings, several young stars continue to raise […] The post ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: Is Cooper Flagg on his way to becoming top 10 player? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Future Hall of Fame guard Russell Westbrook responded to the Oklahoma City Thunder retiring his No. 0 jersey when the team faces defending champion New York Knicks on February 7 at Paycom Center. Thunder GM Sam Presti teased Westbrook’s retirement ceremony ahead of the 2026-27 season, when Russell announced his retirement. Westbrook is honored to […] The post Russell Westbrook’s emotional reaction to Thunder announcing jersey retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2026-27 season hoping to build on their championship success. However, injuries have already created challenges for the defending champions. Several players have been sidelined, putting pressure on the team’s depth and rotation.Their next challenge comes against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland is also dealing with injury concerns. Both teams will […] The post Thunder Dealt Unfortunate Chet Holmgren News Hours Before Cavaliers Game appeared first on HEAVY.
