The NBA regular season is winding down and awards talk is ramping up. The Oklahoma City Thunder has just 14 regular season games remaining, though they've secured postseason play with a spot in the play-in locked. Still, playoffs as a top-three seed is the most likely outcome for the Thunder this season. As things stand now, the Thunder is 48-20 on the season and narrowly holds the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. Typically, the head coach of one of the top three seeds in either conference wins the Coach of the Year award. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault might just find himself in that ..read more

The Thunder's standout rookie had one of his best performances on the season on Wednesday night versus the Jazz. Chet Holmgren logged a near career-high 35 points on a mere 18 shots with 14 rebounds, coupled with his defensive impact of three blocks and two steals. This effort helped Oklahoma City reach its 48th win on the season, getting them one step closer to their first 50-win season in almost a decade. Of course, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's typical 30-plus points wedged itself in there, as he recorded his 50th game this season of 30 or more points, having 31 in the win.  And after thei ..read more

As Chet Holmgren flies through the air for a poster, Aaron Wiggins knocks down his second final frame triple and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander navigates his way to the rim with unbelievable footwork, the real story is often on the sidelines. Tying those highlights together is the hard cut to the bench watching the massive celebrations that ensue led by Jaylin Williams.  From barking to fist bumping, dancing to reenacting, you will only find a bench mob that rivals Oklahoma City's engagement and support when watching some 15-seed directional school tonight in March Madness.  It is just anot ..read more

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen a massive uptick in shooting this season. Since 2008 the Thunder have been longing for improved 3-point shooting and this season they finally got it.  Many race to credit this jump to legendary shooting coach Chip Engelland who the Thunder brought in last offseason. However, Oklahoma City bench boss Mark Daigneault offers up a simpler solution.   "Some of the shooting improvement is shots we are not taking...A guy like [Luguentz] Dort we have talked ad nauseam about. He is shooting 40 percent [on 3-pointers] as much because of his improvements ..read more

The Thunder had some early rust but ultimately took advantage of their rest. After three days off, Oklahoma City beat the Utah Jazz 119-107 to sweep the season series. Although the team pulled away in the end, Oklahoma City needed a big night from Chet Holmgren. The star rookie finished with 35 points and 14 rebounds while shooting 11-of-13 inside the arc. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams both had good games, combining for 49 points. Solid performances off the bench helped Utah keep it close and hold a halftime lead. Collin Sexton led the Jazz with 25 points and seven assists. Let’s ..read more

The Oklahoma City Thunder were able to manage their 48th win of the season on Wednesday night, matching their season win total from 2018-19, and getting one step closer to their first 50-win season in eight seasons.  At home versus the Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City ran away in the final quarter to come out with a 119-107 win with a huge performance from its invaluable rookie, maintaining its first-seed position in the West. Chet Holmgren's energy-filled night was the biggest factor in the team's win, generating a team-high 35 points with five stocks on numerous heavy-hammered jams around the r ..read more

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's run on the court this season has been remarkable. He's in the Top-2 of the MVP conversation next to Nikola Jokic and has led Oklahoma City to the current No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. With a strong stretch to finish the season, the noise behind his MVP campaign could grow louder. His original breakout started a season ago when he was an All-Star for the first time and averaged over 30 points per game. This season, he has proved it was no fluke, and he's setting himself up to be one of the top players in the world for the foreseeable future. Last season was an ..read more

After a three-day break, the Oklahoma City Thunder hits the court in the Paycom Center as they host the Utah Jazz on Wednesday.  The Thunder sits atop the Western Conference with a 47-20 record. They’ve won four of their last five games and are seeking their fourth straight victory. For the Jazz, they’ve lost four of their last five and currently hold a 29-39 record as they’re looking to get back into the win column. The Thunder is the better, more talented team out of the two, but the Jazz took the last matchup. Injury Report Thunder: Adam Flagler, OUT (G League) Jazz: Jordan Clarkson, O ..read more

As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to take on the Utah Jazz on Wednesday for their first game in three days, it carries more weight than the overall standings suggest. Due to the Timberwolves and Thunder splitting the season series, if the two end up with the same overall record their tiebreaker will be a divisional record.  This is a good opportunity for the Thunder to grab a divisional win with the shorthanded Jazz in town. It could be huge with the Timberwolves still having two more tangos with the Nuggets down the stretch of this season.  Though, despite the implications, Jalen ..read more

Over the past month, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort has been one of the best 3-point shooters in the NBA. Since the All-Star break, the fifth-year veteran from Arizona State has shot over 49% from beyond the arc, the highest percentage in the NBA among players with at least five 3-point attempts per game.  Highest 3P% since the All-Star Break (min 5 3PA per game): 49.3 — Lu Dort 46.2 — Devin Vassell 45.9 — Simone Fontecchio 45.7 — Grayson Allen 45.5 — LeBron James pic.twitter.com/gogGByFHir — StatMuse (@statmuse) March 17, 2024 On the season, Dort is shooting 41.3% from downtown on ..read more