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Ajay Mitchell surprising take on Thunder title defense before Game 1

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell’s increased role is one of the more intriguing storylines of the defending champion’s 2025-26 season. Ahead of the Thunder’s first title defense in franchise history, Mitchell is now an integral piece of head coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation. From a third-string guard in his rookie season to one of the […] The post Ajay Mitchell surprising take on Thunder title defense before Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“We weren’t allowed to be fans of anyone” – Nickeil Alexander-Walker talks about growing up with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father – Basketball Network

“We weren’t allowed to be fans of anyone” - Nickeil Alexander-Walker talks about growing up with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father  Basketball Network

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Jalen Green Reveals What Steph Curry Told Him After Suns End Warriors’ Season

Jalen Green reveals what Steph Curry told him after the Suns eliminated the Warriors in a full-circle moment. The post Jalen Green Reveals What Steph Curry Told Him After Suns End Warriors’ Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Dillon Brooks takes shot at Thunder ahead of their playoff series

Dillon Brooks took almost no time after knocking off the Golden State Warriors to set his sights on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Appearing on Prime’s “Nightcap” show, Brooks was asked by host Taylor Rooks about the importance of defending well without fouling against the Thunder. Brooks proceeded to put the Thunder — and perhaps the … The post Dillon Brooks takes shot at Thunder ahead of their playoff series appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Steve Nash adamant Luka Doncic should be eligible for NBA awards and not ‘punished for injury’ as he names his MVP

NBA legend Steve Nash reckons Luka Doncic should be eligible for the Most Valuable Player award after his injury setback. Los Angeles Lakers star Doncic won an appeal this week…

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Suns smashing Warriors locks in Thunder’s lottery odds

The Oklahoma City Thunder saw their draft positioning become clearer Friday night after the Phoenix Suns defeated the Golden State Warriors 111-96 in a do-or-die Play-In Tournament matchup. Phoenix’s victory clinched the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference and locked in a first-round playoff series against Oklahoma City, while also finalizing the lottery outlook […] The post Suns smashing Warriors locks in Thunder’s lottery odds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Dillon Brooks immediately calls out Thunder ‘foul baiters’ to get playoff trash talk going

The Phoenix Suns enter the postseason with momentum, but Dillon Brooks’ intensity has already sparked headlines. His remarks about the Oklahoma City Thunder have added early tension to a first-round matchup set after Phoenix’s play-in victory. The Suns secured the No. 8 seed, clinching the final playoff spot in the West with a 111–96 win […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks immediately calls out Thunder ‘foul baiters’ to get playoff trash talk going appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dillon Brooks Earns $1 Million After Phoenix Suns Reach the Playoffs

Dillon Brooks has earned $1 million in bonuses as part of his contract with the Phoenix Suns after helping the team reach the NBA playoffs, ESPN’s Bobby Marks reported.  This comes following the Suns’ 111-96 win against the Golden State Warriors on Friday night to punch their ticket to the playoffs, where they will face […] The post Dillon Brooks Earns $1 Million After Phoenix Suns Reach the Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Suns’ Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at Thunder Ahead of Playoff Matchup

The Phoenix Suns haven’t played a single playoff game yet, but Dillon Brooks’ trash talk is already in playoff form.After the Suns bested the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Friday night to clinch the final playoff spot in the Western Conference and set up a first-round playoff series with the defending-champion […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at Thunder Ahead of Playoff Matchup appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Warriors’ Draymond Green Apologizes to Nikola Jokic for MVP Pick

Out in Colorado, Denver Nuggets fans want to see Nikola Jokic claim his fourth MVP award, preventing a repeat for the Oklahoma City Thunder star, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. At this point, polls, surveys, sportsbooks, and scattered predictions all seem to think that Jokic will ultimately land in the No. 2 or 3 spot. The Golden State […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green Apologizes to Nikola Jokic for MVP Pick appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Warriors' Draymond Green Leaves No Doubt on His NBA MVP

Draymond Green grabbed headlines on Thursday night as he helped lead the Golden State Warriors to a 126-121 play-in victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Green locked downKawhi Leonard in a defensive masterclass, limiting the Clippers star to just two points in the fourth quarter. It was Steph ...

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s intriguing perspective before Thunder title defense

While gearing up for his first-round best-of-7 series, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put the Oklahoma City Thunder’s title defense into perspective. While the defending champions await its first-round opponent, which will be determined on Friday between the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns in the Play-In Tournament, Gilgeous-Alexander reminded reporters of the long road that […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s intriguing perspective before Thunder title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chet Holmgren’s honest take on DPOY candidacy ahead of Thunder title defense

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.

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Why Thunder were big winners after wild Clippers meltdown

The Oklahoma City Thunder turned out to be the biggest beneficiaries following the Los Angeles Clippers’ 126-121 loss to the Golden State Warriors in Wednesday’s NBA Play-In Tournament, a result that officially eliminated Los Angeles from playoff contention. The defeat confirmed that the Clippers’ 2026 first-round pick owed to Oklahoma City will now enter the […] The post Why Thunder were big winners after wild Clippers meltdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Early Targets Based on Role Stability

Even as the regular season has wrapped up this April, many fans are looking at the playoffs, but the smartest managers are already looking ahead. In April 2026, the smartest fantasy basketball edge comes from identifying players with the clearest projected roles for 2026-27. While it is tempting to ...

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Jared McCain ‘proud’ take ahead of Thunder playoff debut

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain is eager to make his playoff debut. After the defending champion Thunder clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, McCain and the Thunder closed out the regular season with a 135-103 loss to the Phoenix Suns. McCain, who was traded by the Philadelphia 76ers […] The post Jared McCain ‘proud’ take ahead of Thunder playoff debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Luka Doncic Keeps NBA Trend That Joel Embiid Started Going

Back in 2021-2022, Joel Embiid fired up what would become a five-year NBA trend. The Philadelphia 76ers star made NBA history that year, as he became the first international player to win a scoring title. After Steph Curry won it one year prior, Embiid averaged 30.57 points per game. He went back-to-back in 2022-2023 by […] The post Luka Doncic Keeps NBA Trend That Joel Embiid Started Going appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 25: Thunder reign supreme as regular season ends

The 2025-26 NBA season is officially over, and once again, the Oklahoma City Thunder sit at the very top of the power rankings, a spot they began the year in. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will enter the playoffs as the defending champions with a very strong chance of going back-to-back, proving that their Game […] The post ClutchPoints’ 2025-26 NBA Power Rankings Week 25: Thunder reign supreme as regular season ends appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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