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24m ago
The Oklahoma City Thunder held practice on Friday as they await their second-round opponent. The first-seeded squad could find out as soon as tonight with the Dallas Mavericks having a chance to clinch their series over the LA Clippers.
At practice, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, Josh Giddey and Jaylin Williams spoke to the media.
Daigneault talked about his start as head coach coinciding with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ascension, Josh Giddey discussed his relationship with shooting coach Chip Engelland and Jaylin Williams explained why he’s the unofficial hypeman for the Thunder.
Here’s ..read more
The Thunder Wire
4h ago
For the second time this postseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder are off for nearly a full week between rounds. After they swept the New Orleans Pelicans in Round 1, the first-seed Thunder await their Round 2 opponent.
The LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks are fighting it out in one of the more entertaining and competitive first-round matchups of the 2024 NBA playoffs. Dallas is currently up 3-2 in the series with a chance to clinch at home in Game 6.
But if the Clippers force a Game 7, the winner will only have one day off between series. The Thunder will host Game 1 of Round 2 on Tuesday, May ..read more
The Thunder Wire
20h ago
The Oklahoma City Thunder have ascended into one of the best teams in the league despite their youth. Mark Daigneault’s coaching style has played a large part in that.
Beyond being a masterful technician, Daigneault has mastered the art of relationship building. This is arguably as important as the X’s and O’s of the game.
In his four seasons under the helm, the 39-year-old has grown with OKC’s core as a head coach. He went from a relative unknown when he was hired to the Coach of the Year winner this year.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fondly spoke of his relationship with Daigneault recently, stat ..read more
The Thunder Wire
22h ago
Over the last few months, Jalen Williams has occasionally ditched the traditional Oklahoma City Thunder warmup gear for more creative clothing choices.
The 23-year-old has started to warm up for games by sporting customized Thunder shirts, usually made by fans. It’s another example of a long list where the second-year wing has fully embraced himself into the Thunder fanbase.
The shirts usually feature a teammate or Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault. He talked about the decision to wear the shirts during pregame warmups, saying it’s a way to support both his teammates and fans who send him gea ..read more
The Thunder Wire
22h ago
The Oklahoma City Thunder held practice on Thursday as they await their Round 2 opponent between the LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks.
The Thunder are enjoying another near-week-long break between series. After a sweep against the New Orleans Pelicans, OKC was afforded the luxury of additional rest. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, Jalen Williams and Aaron Wiggins talked to the media following practice.
Daigneault revealed a funny secret, Williams talked about a pregame tradition he usually does and Wiggins offered his thoughts on a popular commercial making the rounds during the 2024 NBA ..read more
The Thunder Wire
1d ago
Scroll down to find out where Thunder’s Josh Giddey went to college before entering the NBA in 2021.
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Where did Josh Giddey go to college?
Josh Giddey did not attend college ahead of venturing to the NBA.
What team is Josh Giddey on in 2024?
Giddey plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2023-24 NBA season.
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Josh Giddey stats
12.3 PTS; 6.4 REB (46th in NBA); 4.8 AST (46th in NBA)
0.6 STL; 0.6 BLK (67th in NBA)
5.0 FGM (82nd in NBA); 10.6 FGA (88th in NBA); 47.5% FG% (72nd in NBA)
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1d ago
Remember where the Thunder’s Chet Holmgren went to college? Find out where he played his college ball before being entering the NBA in 2022 below.
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Where did Chet Holmgren go to college?
Chet Holmgren entered the NBA after attending Gonzaga in college.
What team is Chet Holmgren on in 2024?
Holmgren plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2023-24 NBA season.
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1d ago
Remember where the Thunder’s Gordon Hayward went to college? Find out where he played his college ball before being entering the NBA in 2010 below.
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Where did Gordon Hayward go to college?
Gordon Hayward attended Butler in college ahead of arriving to the NBA in 2010.
What team is Gordon Hayward on in 2024?
Hayward plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2023-24 NBA season.
He has also played for other teams, including the
Charlotte Hornets,
Boston Celtics, and the
Utah Jazz.
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The Thunder Wire
1d ago
Do you remember where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder went to college? Find the answer below — where he played before entering the NBA in 2018.
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Where did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander go to college?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went to Kentucky in college ahead of reaching the NBA in 2018.
What team is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on in 2024?
Gilgeous-Alexander plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2023-24 NBA season.
He has also played for the Los Angeles Clippers.
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1d ago
Scroll down to find out where Thunder’s Kenrich Williams went to college before entering the NBA in 2018.
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Where did Kenrich Williams go to college?
Kenrich Williams went to TCU in college ahead of reaching the NBA in 2018.
What team is Kenrich Williams on in 2024?
Williams plays for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2023-24 NBA season.
He has also played for the New Orleans Pelicans.
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Other NBA players from TCU
Curious to know about other active NBA players who went to TCU? Here’s a run down of fellow ..read more