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Why the Lakers’ One Positive Takeaway From Game 1 Loss Is Actually a Bad Sign

The Lakers’ success in defending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 1 is actually a bad sign for the rest of this series. Here’s why.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

Chet Holmgren Dropped Brutally Honest One-Liner About Facing LeBron James in the Playoffs

The 24-year-old never thought he’d be playing against James in the playoffs.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

Freak injury horror for Lakers star Jarred Vanderbilt as he suffers gruesome pinkie break

The injury occurred when Vanderbilt attempted to block a dunk by Thunder center Chet Holmgren. His finger struck the backboard, causing an immediate, painful reaction

The Independent UK · May 6

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Chris Mannix: Three Thoughts on Thunder’s Defensive Masterpiece vs. Lakers

Los Angeles needs more from its backcourt if the Lakers have any chance in the Western Conference semifinals.

Sports Illustrated · May 6

Thunder sweep Suns, Magic edge closer to huge upset

Oklahoma City secured easy passage to the NBA's Western Conference semi-finals as Orlando moved closer to a huge Eastern Conference upset of Detroit.

AAP · Apr 28

High fives: Victor Wembanyama's rise to the top of the NBA charts

French professional basketball player Victor Wembanyama is expected to return to the San Antonio Spurs team for Sunday night's fourth game against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of their NBA Western Conference play-off.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 25

From tragedy to triumph, the Thunder and their fans bond and put Oklahoma City on the world stage

Isaiah Hartenstein never expected a museum visit to change his life

The Independent UK · Apr 24

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Rudy Gobert Addresses ‘Disrespect’ Following Defensive Player of the Year Snub

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert shut down Nikola Jokić then addressed what he saw as a disrespectful fourth-place finish in Defensive Player of the Year voting.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21

Victor Wembanyama makes NBA history as he is named Defensive Player of the Year

Victor Wembanyama was crowned Defensive Player of the Year on Monday

The Independent UK · Apr 21

The NBA Is About to Lose a Generation of Rivalries—Here’s How the Next Generation Can Replace Them

LeBron James and Stephen Curry have defined a generation of basketball with huge games against each other. Which rivalries will define the next generation?

Sports Illustrated · Apr 12

Each First-Time All-Star for 2026 NBA All-Star Game and How They Got Here

Six players received All-Star honors for the first time in 2026.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 13

Nikola Topić Makes Emotional NBA Debut Months After Cancer Diagnosis

Nikola Topić made his NBA debut on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 13

NBA All-Star Game Cheat Sheet: Everything You Need to Know Ahead of All-Star Weekend

The NBA All-Star break will feature a new format for the All-Star Game and plenty more events in the run-up to the action on Sunday.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 12

NBA Announces Reserves for 2026 All-Star Game

The NBA has tabbed 14 reserves for this year’s All-Star Game.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 1

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Sports Illustrated · Jan 30

Chris Mannix’s NBA All-Star Game Reserves Projections

LeBron James’s case to earn his record 22nd straight selection, plus which players are locks to make the field vs. tough calls in each conference.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 23

NBA Midseason Awards: Reviving the MVP Debate Between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić

The Coach of the Year and rookie races are surprisingly competitive, while Victor Wembanyama should run away with Defensive Player of the Year with one caveat.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 14

What the Thunder’s Midseason Win Over the Spurs Really Meant

Against a San Antonio team that had owned it all season, Oklahoma City finally looked like the defending champion sending a message.

The Guardian - US · Dec 27, 2025

The ascendant San Antonio Spurs are the gift the NBA needed

San Antonio’s takedown of Oklahoma City has revived drama, rivalry and joy in an NBA season that badly needed all three

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Sports Illustrated · Dec 26, 2025

NBA Christmas Takeaways: Spurs Make Statement, Lakers’ Defensive Woes

Plus, Jalen Brunson makes MVP case, something is off with Oklahoma City and Draymond Green’s future with Golden State is murky.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 25, 2025

Victor Wembanyama Was So Fired Up After Chet Holmgren Missed a Free Throw

Broadcast mics picked up Wembanyama's reaction to Holmgren's missed free throw.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 14, 2025

Victor Wembanyama Seemingly Takes Dig at Thunder After Spurs Upset OKC in NBA Cup

There’s a budding rivalry between the Spurs and the Thunder, that much is clear after Saturday night’s intense matchup.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 14, 2025

Dirk Nowitzki Thought Wemby Made 'Dismissive' Comment About Chet Holmgren

Wembanyama, in an interview before the NBA Cup semifinal game, made a comment about Holmgren that Nowitzki took exception to.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 5, 2025

How Red-Hot Thunder Are Pacing Compared to 73-Win Warriors, 72-Win Bulls

Can the Thunder win an NBA-record 74 games? Here's how Oklahoma City is pacing compared to the 73-win Warriors and 72-win Bulls.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 26, 2025

The Secret to How the Thunder Turned a Championship Into a Juggernaut Season

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and OKC’s talented core are redefining what a repeat champ can be through collective effort and clear priorities.

The Sports Daily · Nov 25, 2025

Jalen Williams No Longer Eligible for Extension Bump

With Jalen Williams recently missing his 18th game of the season, he is no longer eligible to receive a max extension bump.

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