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Mark Daigneault reveals one of Thunder’s best ‘development stories’ before Game 2

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Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault considers Jaylin Williams’ pick-and-roll defense to be one of the best development stories throughout his time with the organization. After Williams scored a career-high 30 points in a 124-116 loss to the Toronto Raptors in the regular season, Daigneault described Jaylin as “unreal” for his versatility. The strides […] The post Mark Daigneault reveals one of Thunder’s best ‘development stories’ before Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rudy Gobert called out awards voters after shutting down Nikola Jokic

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert had some words for the media after what he felt was his snub in Defensive Player of the Year consideration. Gobert was not named one of the top three finalists for the award this season, which he has won four times in his career. He responded with a statement defensive … The post Rudy Gobert called out awards voters after shutting down Nikola Jokic appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Lakers Linked To Alex Caruso Reunion Trade This Offseason

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The Los Angeles Lakers may have a realistic chance of bringing back Alex Caruso during the upcoming offseason. General Manager Rob Pelinka has prepared to have a lot of cap space available to either sign new talents or trade for a contract other teams will want to unload. The Oklahoma City Thunder is starting to […] The post Lakers Linked To Alex Caruso Reunion Trade This Offseason appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Rare opportunity for Thunder to reshape roster hinges on draft trade

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have a major opportunity to land a big draft pick ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft this season, which will garner plenty of intrigue this summer. Oklahoma City is in the middle of a remarkable period, making the playoffs for the third consecutive year. Not only that, but they are also […] The post Rare opportunity for Thunder to reshape roster hinges on draft trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Scottie Barnes Finished 5th in NBA Defensive Player of the Year Voting

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Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes finished fifth in the voting for the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. The NBA officially announced on Monday that San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama won the 2025-2026 NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. He was a unanimous winner, with all 100 first-place votes coming his way, […] The post Scottie Barnes Finished 5th in NBA Defensive Player of the Year Voting appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein reveals 2 biggest areas of improvement for Chet Holmgren in 2025-26

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In only his second season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, starting center Isaiah Hartenstein saw Chet Holmgren’s gains first-hand. Earning his first All-Star selection, Holmgren emerged as a DPOY candidate in 2025-26. For Hartenstein, it all started in the offseason, where the two 7-footers spent plenty of days working out together. Ahead of defending the […] The post Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein reveals 2 biggest areas of improvement for Chet Holmgren in 2025-26 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Victor Wembanyama makes more NBA history with latest award

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San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama is really living up to his “Alien” nickname. On Sunday, Wembanyama led the Spurs to a 111-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals round. Wembanyama scored 35 points, the most ever in a playoff debut for a Spurs player in franchise … The post Victor Wembanyama makes more NBA history with latest award appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault expects bounce back Devin Booker performance in Game 2

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Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault anticipates a more competitive Game 2 in his best-of-7 series against All-Star Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. After a 119-84 blowout win in their series opener, Daigneault mentioned the Suns’ weary road toward the 8th seed, including two games in the Play-In Tournament. At the same time, […] The post Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault expects bounce back Devin Booker performance in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“We don't need antics” – Charles Barkley warns Dillon Brooks to drop the “Villain” act against the Thunder – Basketball Network

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“We don't need antics” - Charles Barkley warns Dillon Brooks to drop the “Villain” act against the Thunder  Basketball Network

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‘Disgusting Stat Line’ — NBA World Rips Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Defending ‘Generational Whistle’ After Game 1 vs. Suns

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander faces pushback after giving a blunt explanation for his high-volume free-throw attempts in Game 1 vs. the Suns.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reveals True Feelings About Getting Free Throws

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got candid about getting to the free-throw line after the OKC Thunder blew out the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday.  In the game, Gilgeous-Alexander shot 17 free throws, and 15 of them as the Thunder took control early and never looked back to beat the Suns, 119-84.  […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reveals True Feelings About Getting Free Throws appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Russell Westbrook Drops Bombshell About His NBA Career Future

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Russell Westbrook has been in the NBA for 18 seasons, creating a roller coaster career that once reached the heights of an NBA MVP and the lows of being the fall guy of disappointing teams toward the latter stages of his career.  With another season in the books for Westbrook, he remained upbeat about his […] The post Russell Westbrook Drops Bombshell About His NBA Career Future appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Shaquille O’Neal Reveals One Perfect Scenario OKC Thunder Can Clinch Back-to-Back Championships

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Everybody would love to see an OKC-Spurs clash in the Western Conference Finals. However, Shaquille O'Neal isn't sure about OKC's chances in this year's playoffs should that scenario happen.

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Thunder’s Game 1 beatdown of Suns proves it’s the team to beat on repeat quest

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For any non-Thunder fans hoping the OKC storm has passed, there’s a lot of bad news heading your way. The storm is apparently just getting started. If there was any lingering doubt about whether the Oklahoma City Thunder possessed the stomach for a repeat, Sunday night at Paycom Center buried them under a mountain of […] The post Thunder’s Game 1 beatdown of Suns proves it’s the team to beat on repeat quest appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns most to blame for Game 1 loss to Thunder in 2026 NBA Playoffs

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The Phoenix Suns walked into Oklahoma City with a healthy amount of hope, star power, and postseason experience. They walked out of Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs with hard questions and a 35-point humiliation. What began as a competitive opening stretch quickly unraveled into a masterclass in defensive onslaught from the Thunder. The […] The post Suns most to blame for Game 1 loss to Thunder in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Devin Booker outlines ‘recipe for disaster’ that led to blowout Game 1 loss to Thunder

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It is back to the drawing board for Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns after they were obliterated by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 119-84, in Game 1 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs at Paycom Center. The eight-seeded Suns failed to recover after starting flat, possibly a sign of fatigue after going through the […] The post Suns’ Devin Booker outlines ‘recipe for disaster’ that led to blowout Game 1 loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Jamal Murray, Anthony Edwards on Clutch Player of the Year list

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder were hardly challenged by the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, running away with the win, 119-84, in Game 1 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Paycom Center. The Thunder erected a 21-point lead at halftime, 65-44, and never took their foot off the gas pedal to draw […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins Jamal Murray, Anthony Edwards on Clutch Player of the Year list appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lakers Get Bad News as Luka Doncic Snubbed From NBA MVP Finalists

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The Los Angeles Lakers opened the 2026 NBA playoffs with a 107-98 Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday, but attention quickly shifted off the court one day later when the league announced its finalists for the NBA MVP award. Lakers star Luka Doncic was not among the final three names despite leading […] The post Lakers Get Bad News as Luka Doncic Snubbed From NBA MVP Finalists appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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