Stadium News

Breaking News from the Bench to the Bleachers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s record 141-game 20-point streak snapped in win over Nuggets

> > > > >

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic scoring run has finally come to an end, but the Oklahoma City Thunder still found a way to win. The 28-year-old scored 17 points in the Thunder’s 96-84 home win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night at Paycom Center. That snapped his NBA-record streak of 141 straight regular-season games with at […] The post Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s record 141-game 20-point streak snapped in win over Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreThunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s record 141-game 20-point streak snapped in win over Nuggets

Nuggets’ Cam Johnson suffers ankle injury in opening loss to Thunder

> > > >

The Denver Nuggets struggled to get anything going in their season opener on Thursday, bowing to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 96-84, at Paycom Center. The Nuggets had a decent start, but they slowly unraveled in the second half, allowing the Thunder to improve to 2-0 despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 20-point streak being snapped. The loss could […] The post Nuggets’ Cam Johnson suffers ankle injury in opening loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreNuggets’ Cam Johnson suffers ankle injury in opening loss to Thunder

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s rise challenges the NBA’s rush to judge young stars

> >

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had reasons to look around and wonder when his turn would come. Luka Doncic already collected All-NBA honors. Trae Young took Atlanta into the conference finals. Ja Morant reached the playoffs. Meanwhile, an injured Gilgeous-Alexander watched Oklahoma City lose its way to a 22-50 finish. Those differences described where four young guards stood […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s rise challenges the NBA’s rush to judge young stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreShai Gilgeous-Alexander’s rise challenges the NBA’s rush to judge young stars

Thunder news: Sam Presti used The Tortoise and the Hare to turn Shai Gilgeous-Alexander into an MVP, NBA champion

> >

A tortoise statue shares space with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trophies at home. For the Oklahoma City Thunder star, that gift from general manager Sam Presti represents a lesson that arrived long before the championship. Speaking to ESPN before Oklahoma City’s opener against San Antonio, Gilgeous-Alexander recalled visiting Presti’s office expecting a substantial reading assignment. Instead, the […] The post Thunder news: Sam Presti used The Tortoise and the Hare to turn Shai Gilgeous-Alexander into an MVP, NBA champion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreThunder news: Sam Presti used The Tortoise and the Hare to turn Shai Gilgeous-Alexander into an MVP, NBA champion

Timberwolves overreactions: Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball duo makes Minnesota a legitimate threat to Thunder, Spurs

> > > >

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball duo changes the complexion of the Western Conference as a legitimate threat to the Oklahoma City Thunder and the defending conference champion San Antonio Spurs. After failing to reach the Western Conference Finals for a third consecutive appearance, the Timberwolves traded for Ball to pair with Edwards over the […] The post Timberwolves overreactions: Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball duo makes Minnesota a legitimate threat to Thunder, Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreTimberwolves overreactions: Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball duo makes Minnesota a legitimate threat to Thunder, Spurs

How the NBA is turning the corner with new media deals

> > > > > > > > >

The 2025 NBA Finals marked a turning point for the league and its fans in many ways. First, it pitted two small-market teams against each other: the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Second, ESPN’s presentation of Game 1 of the series fell extraordinarily flat and was a far cry from the Finals of…

Read moreHow the NBA is turning the corner with new media deals

Magic star Paolo Banchero makes NBA history with unprecedented feat despite loss to Hawks

> > > >

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero made NBA history Wednesday night despite the team’s 132-125 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in its 2026-27 regular-season opener at home. As the Magic began a new era under first-year head coach Sean Sweeney, Banchero delivered a historic performance, becoming the first player in NBA history to record at least […] The post Magic star Paolo Banchero makes NBA history with unprecedented feat despite loss to Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreMagic star Paolo Banchero makes NBA history with unprecedented feat despite loss to Hawks

“Stop it! He’s Really HIM”: Kendrick Perkins Slams Push-Off Rule Talk Around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander After MVP Dominates Spurs

> > >

When the NBA announced that there would be a greater emphasis on push-offs, fans speculated on the impact on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Read more“Stop it! He’s Really HIM”: Kendrick Perkins Slams Push-Off Rule Talk Around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander After MVP Dominates Spurs

Why Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still believes in Chet Holmgren despite ‘bad outing’ vs. Spurs

> >

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defended Chet Holmgren after Game 7 of their Western Conference Finals loss to the San Antonio Spurs, and doubled down on his take during Media Day. Before Holmgren looked back on the Thunder’s season-ending loss, Gilgeous-Alexander revealed his belief in the All-Star forward’s ability to improve […] The post Why Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still believes in Chet Holmgren despite ‘bad outing’ vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Read moreWhy Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still believes in Chet Holmgren despite ‘bad outing’ vs. Spurs

Predicting NBA Opening Night and Christmas Day games, including LeBron James’ 76ers vs Knicks

> > > > > > > > > > > >

The 2026-27 NBA regular season is only two months away, but the schedule has still not been announced. However, we already know that there will…

Read morePredicting NBA Opening Night and Christmas Day games, including LeBron James’ 76ers vs Knicks

Lu Dort traded in blockbuster deal involving former No. 1 pick

> > > >

The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading Lu Dort in a blockbuster three-team trade that also includes a former No. 1 overall pick. Dort is being traded to the Atlanta Hawks, with the Thunder receiving three second-round picks in return. As part of the trade, the Hawks are sending former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to … The post Lu Dort traded in blockbuster deal involving former No. 1 pick appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Read moreLu Dort traded in blockbuster deal involving former No. 1 pick

The NBA teams with the most future Draft assets stacked up for 2027 and beyond

> > > > > > > > > > >

In the NBA arms race that is future draft assets, these teams enter the 2026-27 offseason with the most to offer. One of the biggest…

Read moreThe NBA teams with the most future Draft assets stacked up for 2027 and beyond

Ranking the NBA’s best backcourt duos after Timberwolves pair LaMelo Ball with Anthony Edwards

> > > > > >

The Minnesota Timberwolves have just paired Anthony Edwards with another backcourt superstar: LaMelo Ball. The Timberwolves gave up Naz Reid, a first-round pick, three second-round…

Read moreRanking the NBA’s best backcourt duos after Timberwolves pair LaMelo Ball with Anthony Edwards

Underdog Sports receives cease-and-desist letter from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s lawyers

> > > >

The lawyers for Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander issued a cease-and-desist letter to Underdog Sports over a promotion from the fantasy sports company that mocked the reigning two-time NBA MVP’s effort to draw fouls, Jason Jones of The Athletic reported on Wednesday night. Underdog Sports created a game called “Unethical Hoops” based on the…

Read moreUnderdog Sports receives cease-and-desist letter from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s lawyers