Stadium News
Breaking News from the Bench to the Bleachers
When it comes to the NBA and fantasy basketball, April truly is where the smart projections start. So the breakout teams conversation is not about who made noise late in the season. It is about which teams are about to change tiers. That shift drives everything. Minutes. Usage. Confidence. ...
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took home the Clutch Player of the Year Award on Tuesday. After becoming the fourth player in league history to win the trophy since it was announced in 2022, we take a look at the voting numbers for the Clutch-POY. Reports indicate that the 27-year-old superstar received 96 of […] The post How many votes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received for Clutch Player of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the NBA MVP in 2024-25 and he is now adding another award to his trophy case. On Tuesday, the NBA announced that Gilgeous-Alexander won the KIA NBA Clutch Player of the Year award, making him the fourth winner in the four years the award has been around. Gilgeous-Alexander … The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins another NBA award appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Phoenix Suns fell 119-84 in Game 1 to the Oklahoma City Thunder to kick off the first-round matchup in the NBA Playoffs. With a chance to even up the series on Wednesday in Game 3, Dillon Brooks reveals why he’s locking in on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. While talking with media members on Tuesday during the […] The post Why Dillon Brooks has his eyes set on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Suns-Thunder Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Shai Gilgeous Alexander added to his trophy case on Tuesday night by winning the 2026 Clutch Player of the Year Award. SGA was a finalist for the trophy along with Anthony Edwards and Jamal Murray, but edged out both to become the fourth player in league history to win the award. The value of the […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks silence on Clutch Player of the Year win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Phoenix Suns have Jordan Goodwin, Mark Williams, and Grayson Allen listed on the injury report ahead of Game 2 vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. The post Suns Provide Injury Updates to Key Role Players Ahead of Game 2 vs. Thunder appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The NBA is announcing some of the 2025-26 season awards on Tuesday while the playoffs continue to play out. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is also in the running for MVP, took home the Clutch Player of the Year Award. The 27-year-old superstar beat out Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards and Denver Nuggets […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expands MVP case with Clutch Player of the Year award appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
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.
Defending champions Oklahoma City Thunder dominate postseason, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge despite free-throw criticism, reinforcing dynasty status and championship favoritism heading into Suns clash.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander offered his own explanation for why he gets plenty of free throws. Fans, however, weren't having it.
“We don't need antics” - Charles Barkley warns Dillon Brooks to drop the “Villain” act against the Thunder Basketball Network
Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points and grabbed five rebounds in a historic playoff debut for the San Antonio Spurs.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander faces pushback after giving a blunt explanation for his high-volume free-throw attempts in Game 1 vs. the Suns.
Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green urges NBA refs to give his team a fair shake after blowout loss to the OKC Thunder in Game 1 of their first-round series.
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.
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.
Dillon Brooks sparked the moment with a four-point play and yelled toward the Thunder fans.
