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Mark Daigneault’s silver lining from Thunder losing Game 4 against the Spurs

For Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, his team is approaching the point of his Western Conference Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs, where the team that wants it most will most likely win two of the next three games. After losing Game 4, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander discussed lessons from the loss in hopes […] The post Mark Daigneault’s silver lining from Thunder losing Game 4 against the Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell already ruled out for Game 5 with calf injury

The Oklahoma City Thunder were without Ajay Mitchell in the 103-82 Game 4 loss to the San Antonio Spurs due to a calf injury he’s had throughout the Western Conference Finals. With Game 5 not tipping off until Tuesday, OKC has reportedly already ruled Mitchell out for that contest. Mitchell, who is 23 years old, […] The post Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell already ruled out for Game 5 with calf injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Williams lands on Game 5 injury report with hamstring strain

Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams’ status for Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals is up in the air. Throughout the playoffs, Williams has been dealing with a hamstring strain. The injury has caused him to miss the entire second round against the Los Angeles Lakers and to play only two games of the […] The post Jalen Williams lands on Game 5 injury report with hamstring strain appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘lessons from the game’ take after Thunder Game 4 loss to Spurs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder will look to course-correct their mistakes in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs when the series shifts to the Paycom Center on Tuesday. Gilgeous-Alexander addressed what the Thunder need to take from the loss. With the chance to grab a 3-2 lead […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘lessons from the game’ take after Thunder Game 4 loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chris Broussard calls out Chet Holmgren for ‘not getting it done’ vs. Spurs

On Monday’s edition of FS1’s First Things First, Chris Broussard did not mince words about the play of Chet Holmgren in the Thunder’s Western Conference Finals series against the San Antonio Spurs. Through the first four games of the series, Holmgren struggled on offense, only scoring 10 points in Game 4. “Shai knows he’s not […] The post Chris Broussard calls out Chet Holmgren for ‘not getting it done’ vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Voter explains why he left Victor Wembanyama off 2026 All-NBA First Team

Victor Wembanyama made the 2026 All-NBA First Team with 99 out of 100 votes. Justin Termine, host of NBA Today on SiriusXM NBA Radio, placed Wembanyama on the second team instead of the first, casting the only ballot in the entire voter pool that did not give Wembanyama first-team honors. In a video posted to…

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Gilbert Arenas questions NBC’s record Spurs-Thunder viewership numbers

Gilbert Arenas doesn’t think NBC’s record viewership number for Spurs-Thunder means what NBC says it means. When NBC announced that Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder averaged 9.2 million viewers across NBC and Peacock — peaking at 12 million during double overtime — the network…

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Ajay Mitchell Injury Update: Thunder Deals With Bad News Ahead of Game 5 Vs Spurs

The OKC Thunder has been in dire need of help around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after a punishing 103-82 loss in Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference on Sunday night. Usually, some of that help comes from Ajay Mitchell. However, he has been out of action since the third quarter of Game […] The post Ajay Mitchell Injury Update: Thunder Deals With Bad News Ahead of Game 5 Vs Spurs appeared first on HEAVY.

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Mark Daigneault’s blunt response to Thunder’s struggles in Game 4 vs Spurs

In their most impressive performance of the Western Conference Finals, the San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 to even their best-of-7 series, 2-2. After the Thunder’s 103-82 loss to the Spurs, head coach Mark Daigneault addressed his team’s underwhelming approach, including 17 turnovers and a disjointed offense. For a Thunder […] The post Mark Daigneault’s blunt response to Thunder’s struggles in Game 4 vs Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Williams Injury Update: Thunder Gets Good News Ahead of Game 5

All Jalen Williams could do was watch as the San Antonio Spurs pummeled the OKC Thunder in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals, holding them to their playoffs-worst performance.  However, Williams’ fate can change as a new update from ESPN’s Shams Charania indicated a possible return to action for the former All-NBA player in […] The post Jalen Williams Injury Update: Thunder Gets Good News Ahead of Game 5 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Insider Reveals Thunder Draft Day Plan To Add Potential Superstar Alongside SGA

The OKC Thunder remained the most intriguing team in the NBA Draft next month, despite currently playing in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.  Regardless of the result of their postseason run, the Thunder has the chance to further improve their roster by drafting a potential superstar in the draft.  According to […] The post Insider Reveals Thunder Draft Day Plan To Add Potential Superstar Alongside SGA appeared first on HEAVY.

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Thunder rumors: Will OKC look to replace Lu Dort in NBA Draft with NCAA champion?

Even if the Oklahoma City Thunder outlast the San Antonio Spurs and win their second straight NBA championship, difficult decisions are on the horizon. Building a legitimate dynasty is not easy in the tax-apron era, so executive vice president and general manager Sam Presti may be compelled to initiate roster changes this offseason. Lu Dort […] The post Thunder rumors: Will OKC look to replace Lu Dort in NBA Draft with NCAA champion? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder rumors: Could OKC trade up in draft for Cam Boozer? NBA executives already dreading this scenario

The Oklahoma City Thunder could be a thorn in the side of the rest of the NBA for a long, long time. As his team battles in the Western Conference Finals, Thunder general manager Sam Presti is undoubtedly working hard to best position OKC once the offseason comes. And that could involve some big trades […] The post Thunder rumors: Could OKC trade up in draft for Cam Boozer? NBA executives already dreading this scenario appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bulls rumors: Tiago Splitter among five confirmed Chicago coaching candidates as interviews continue

The Chicago Bulls are still looking to fill their head coaching vacancy as the offseason heads into the summer months. The Bulls have already hired Bryson Graham to be the next leader of their front office, and they also recently lucked into the number four overall pick at the NBA Draft lottery, which took place […] The post Bulls rumors: Tiago Splitter among five confirmed Chicago coaching candidates as interviews continue appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics legend Paul Pierce drops Jaylen Brown All-NBA take, snubbing Luka Doncic

The Boston Celtics were recently surprised to learn that wing Jaylen Brown did not earn a first-team All-NBA selection. Brown was great all year for the Celtics, even garnering some fringe MVP consideration in the process, holding down the fort as Jayson Tatum missed most of the season. Now, Celtics legend Paul Pierce has, perhaps […] The post Celtics legend Paul Pierce drops Jaylen Brown All-NBA take, snubbing Luka Doncic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Latest AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson intel, all 60 picks post-combine

The 2026 NBA Draft is less than a month away, and teams around the league continue to gather intel on what is a heavily talented top end of the draft with several potential future All-Stars. Of course, what happens at the very top of the draft with AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson will dictate how […] The post 2026 NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Latest AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson intel, all 60 picks post-combine appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Trade Jalen Williams for Michael Porter Jr.? ESPN’s OKC-Nets trade idea is bonkers

Yes, the Oklahoma City Thunder are championship contenders for now and the foreseeable future, but one thing that has people concerned is the dreaded second apron and how that could affect the Thunder once their extensions all kick in. Could the Thunder actually do the unthinkable and trade one of their core stars? For ESPN’s […] The post Trade Jalen Williams for Michael Porter Jr.? ESPN’s OKC-Nets trade idea is bonkers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics urged to follow Thunder model with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown

The Boston Celtics will have a few eyes on them this offseason as they look to wash the bad taste out of their mouth from losing in the first round of the playoffs this season. While it doesn’t seem like the Celtics need to make any dire moves, there’s also a chance that they could […] The post Celtics urged to follow Thunder model with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Who are the nuns that blessed Luke Kornet before Spurs’ Game 4 win?

Coming into the Western Conference Finals, many assumed the San Antonio Spurs would need some divine intervention in order to best the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder are the reigning champions and have yet to lose through two postseason series, whereas the Spurs were a young team still figuring out the ropes. The Spurs have […] The post Who are the nuns that blessed Luke Kornet before Spurs’ Game 4 win? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ESPN insider uses Spurs example to warn Rockets about roster blow-up

After a disappointing six-game exit in the first round against the Los Angeles Lakers, there has been considerable speculation about a potential roster shakeup for the Houston Rockets. However, ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel has dampened trade rumors surrounding Kevin Durant, reporting that the team has “no immediate intention” of trading the superstar this summer. Instead, […] The post ESPN insider uses Spurs example to warn Rockets about roster blow-up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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