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In a recent post-game interview, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praised Chet Holmgren for his outstanding defensive contributions to the team's success. Holmgren responded to the praise with a hilarious facial expression
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was recently named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in a unanimous decision. Wembanyama is only in his third season in the NBA, and the future looks very bright for the Spurs’ big man. Kendrick Perkins recently spoke about Wembanyama’s defensive play, and he even predicted that Wembanyama … The post Kendrick Perkins makes bold Victor Wembanyama prediction appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
NBA ref chief Albert Sanders Jr. faces favoritism claims as old pro-Lakers, Thunder, Heat tweets resurface, fueling officiating bias debate.
Despite the Suns outscoring OKC 20–4, the Thunder closed Game 2 with a 120-107 win and walked away with a 2–0 series advantage.
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.
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.
Victor Wembanyama is no stranger to breaking records, and he now stands alone in NBA history with his latest achievement.On Monday, the San Antonio Spurs star was voted the 2025-26 Defensive Player of the Year. He is the first unanimous winner of the award in NBA history.Wembanyama, who led the league in each of his […] The post Victor Wembanyama Becomes First Unanimous DPOY in NBA History appeared first on Heavy Sports.
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.
San Antonio Spurs star big man Victor Wembanyama has been named the recipient of the Hakeem Olajuwon Trophy as the 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced on Monday night. San Antonio Spurs forward-center Victor Wembanyama has been named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, earning the Hakeem […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes NBA history as first unanimous DPOY winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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.
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.
A funny pre-game exchange went viral after Dillon Brooks was seen teasingly refusing to give Chet Holmgren the ball before the tip-off.
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes his feelings known about shooting 17 free throws.
Even before Game 1 tipped off between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Phoenix Suns in the opening round of the NBA playoffs, there was already some fireworks as there is sure to be when Dillon Brooks is involved. Dillon Brooks refused to give the ball up to Chet Holmgren before tip-off, and the officials […] The post Chet Holmgren speaks out on Dillon Brooks’ pregame antics appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Dillon Brooks continued his troublemaking from the very start of the Phoenix Suns-Oklahoma City Thunder playoff series. The Suns and Thunder kicked off Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. Less than five minutes into the first quarter, the Phoenix swingman Brooks received a flagrant foul … The post Dillon Brooks gets a flagrant foul for smacking Chet Holmgren in face appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Phoenix Suns and Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off their first round NBA playoff series on Sunday afternoon, but it didn’t take long for the fireworks to be lit. Less than five minutes into Game 1 between the Suns and Thunder, Dillon Brooks was hit with a flagrant foul penalty one for a shot to […] The post What Dillon Brooks did to Chet Holmgren minutes before flagrant 1 in Game 1 of Thunder-Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Phoenix Suns did what they had to do to get into the playoffs, defeating the Golden State Warriors a few days ago to clinch the No. 8 seed. Their reward was playing the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round, but from what we’ve seen all season, the Suns won’t back down from anybody. […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks hit with Flagrant 1 for slapping Chet Holmgren in the face appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Both the Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns may be without multiple key players in Game 1 of their first-round playoff matchup on Sunday.
The 2026 NBA Playoffs are kicking off this weekend as we’re back with another betting prediction and pick for this upcoming Western Conference series. The Phoenix Suns take on the No. 1-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the two franchise’s first-ever playoffs matchup. Check our NBA odds series for the Suns-Thunder prediction and pick. The Phoenix Suns survived the NBA […] The post Suns vs. Thunder 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Amidst preparation for the defending champions’ first-round best-of-7 series, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star forward Chet Holmgren addressed his candidacy for Defensive Player of the Year and All-Defensive Team honors. In a season where Holmgren earned his first All-Star selection, alongside San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama, he is one of the odds-on favorites to win […] The post Chet Holmgren’s honest take on DPOY candidacy ahead of Thunder title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The NBA Playoffs are here. Most are anticipating the Oklahoma City Thunder repeating as NBA champions. They finished the season with the best record in the league at 64-18 and won their third straight 30-point game against the LA Lakers, 123-87, on April 7. Meanwhile, LeBron James has the Thunder winning outright, but his co-host on the […] The post LeBron James declares Thunder the title favorite, but Steve Nash has some ‘nitpicks’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
