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Zach Lowe teases Thunder’s Jalen Williams return for playoffs, but he also has trade ideas

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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.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Career-High, Makes History in Major Thunder Win 

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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.

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Thunder’s Chet Holmgren out indefinitely with knee injury, joining Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace

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Oklahoma City Thunder star center Chet Holmgren will miss at least 8 to 10 weeks due to a right knee injury, the team announced on Friday evening. Holmgren, who missed each of the last two games for the Thunder, has been sidelined due to what the team called right knee patellar tendinitis. After experiencing mild […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren out indefinitely with knee injury, joining Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein sends emotional tribute to Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace

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OKLAHOMA CITY — In the wake of Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams to a season-ending injury, Isaiah Hartenstein sent an emotional tribute. Thunder guard Cason Wallace will miss significant time due to a left shoulder tear, as GM Sam Presti announced in a special press conference ahead of Oklahoma City’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns […] The post Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein sends emotional tribute to Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein Gets Playful Pushback From Teammate Over Jalen Williams Tribute

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The Oklahoma City Thunder had a reason to appreciate Isaiah Hartenstein’s wardrobe choice. The center wore a Jalen Williams jersey, offering support for his teammate. However, the gesture also prompted Cason Wallace to send a text that gave the story an entertaining twist. Asked by Justin Martinez how he found the jersey on short notice, […] The post Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein Gets Playful Pushback From Teammate Over Jalen Williams Tribute appeared first on HEAVY.

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Thunder’s Jaylin Williams gets punished for sportsmanship on strange turnover vs. Suns

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It’s a sad time for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who just saw Jalen Williams go down with a significant lower leg injury. Cason Wallace is also set to miss significant time with a shoulder injury. But amid their injury concerns, they did have a somewhat lighthearted play in their next game against the Phoenix Suns […] The post Thunder’s Jaylin Williams gets punished for sportsmanship on strange turnover vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is planning to contain Nikola Jokic in Nuggets clash

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OKLAHOMA CITY — From defending San Antonio Spurs Defensive Player of the Year Victor Wembanyama on Opening Night to Denver Nuggets three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein faces another challenge in his home opener. The Thunder held Wembanyama to 1-for-13 shooting on Opening Night. However, facing Jokic and the Nuggets is […] The post How Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is planning to contain Nikola Jokic in Nuggets clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kendrick Perkins accused Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama of being ‘punked’ by Thunder

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The San Antonio Spurs are suddenly facing immense pressure after a crushing 127-114 Game 5 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It shifted the Western Conference Finals firmly in OKC’s favor. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins watsed no time delivering a brutally direct assessment of Victor Wembanyama’s performance. “I can’t believe I’m about to say this, […] The post Kendrick Perkins accused Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama of being ‘punked’ by Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Isaiah Hartenstein talks ‘collective approach’ to limiting Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama

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The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Tuesday night knowing that allowing Victor Wembanyama to dominate again would likely place their season on the brink. Instead, they delivered one of their most disciplined defensive performances of the postseason. Powered by a suffocating collective effort in the paint, Oklahoma City dismantled the San Antonio Spurs 127-114 in Game […] The post Isaiah Hartenstein talks ‘collective approach’ to limiting Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein gets an earful from Spurs fans before Game 3

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Friday. In what could be a pivotal matchup for the series, Spurs fans are making sure to do their best to get into Isaiah Hartenstein’s head before the 8:30 p.m. EST tip-off. While the Thunder […] The post Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein gets an earful from Spurs fans before Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Referees, Injuries, And More About Spurs-Thunder Game 3 of West Finals

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The San Antonio Spurs will be hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder for the first time in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals on Friday night.  The series has been a barnburner so far, with the first game ending in double overtime that went in favor of the Spurs, before a thrilling Game 2 that […] The post Referees, Injuries, And More About Spurs-Thunder Game 3 of West Finals appeared first on HEAVY.

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Thunder vs. Spurs 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals Game 3 prediction, odds, pick

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The San Antonio Spurs accomplished what they wanted to when they split the first two games of the Western Conference Finals that were played in Oklahoma City. The defending NBA champion Thunder had come into the series with a perfect 8-0 record through the first two rounds against the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers, […] The post Thunder vs. Spurs 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals Game 3 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"I've been kissed harder" – Charles Barkley says people are overreacting to Isaiah Hartenstein's defense on Victor Wembanyama – Basketball Network

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"I've been kissed harder" - Charles Barkley says people are overreacting to Isaiah Hartenstein's defense on Victor Wembanyama  Basketball Network

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Isaiah Hartenstein reveals the ‘promise’ that led to him joining the Thunder after beating Spurs in Game 2

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OKLAHOMA CITY — When Isaiah Hartenstein agreed to a three-year, $87 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2024, GM Sam Presti made a promise to his new center. It had nothing to do with any assigned role from coach Mark Daigneault. Plucking the experienced 7-footer from the New York Knicks to add Hartenstein […] The post Isaiah Hartenstein reveals the ‘promise’ that led to him joining the Thunder after beating Spurs in Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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