Alex Caruso has reached a four-year, $81 million contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. This extension represents the maximum amount the Thunder are legally allowed to pay Caruso, and the deal comes after a…
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Tensions rise ahead of the NBA Cup final between the Bucks and Thunder
Tuesday night’s championship game between Milwaukee and Oklahoma City didn’t have the same intensity as a playoff game, but it had more energy than usual for the second edition of the NBA Cup. With a…
The NBA Cup final highlighted differing approaches to spending, and the league is perfectly okay with that
The NBA Cup finalists showed different ways of playing and spending money. Tuesday night’s championship game in Las Vegas between Milwaukee and Oklahoma City featured a matchup between two teams with different spending styles. The…
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks to victory over the Thunder in the NBA Cup final
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points, grabbed 18 rebounds, and made 10 assists to help the Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA Cup with a 97-81 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. This victory makes…
The NBA Cup final between the Bucks and Thunder will feature a significant amount of money on the line
When the Milwaukee Bucks secured their spot in the NBA Cup championship game, many of the team’s younger and lower-paid players were excited in the locker room. Yes, they have a shot at winning a…
Thunder defeat Rockets and clinch a place in the NBA Cup final
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 111-96 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, securing a spot in the NBA Cup final. The…
The Rockets-Thunder NBA Cup semifinal turned out to be a defensive showdown, which was to be expected
It was midway through the third quarter of the Oklahoma City-Houston NBA Cup semifinal on Saturday night. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had just made a short jumper in the lane, and right after that, a…
Top teams from the West face off in NBA Cup semifinals as the Thunder take on the Rockets
The Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder may not be the most high-profile NBA Cup semifinal that the league hoped for, but it could be the best glimpse into the future of the Western Conference.…
The NBA Cup semifinal games in Las Vegas are set: Thunder vs. Rockets and Bucks vs. Hawks
Winning the NBA Cup won’t bring a championship parade to Oklahoma City, Houston, Atlanta, or Milwaukee. There is a trophy, some cash, and bragging rights, but not much else. For the four teams left in…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder to victory over the Mavericks in the NBA Cup
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 on Tuesday night in the Western Conference quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. Oklahoma City will face either the Warriors…
The Mavericks and Thunder renew their rivalry as they face off in the NBA Cup quarterfinals
Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from the Oklahoma City Thunder are two of the NBA’s top stars. Both finished in the top three for the Most Valuable Player award last season,…
The top-ranked Thunder dominate from the start and cruise to a victory over the struggling Pelicans
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder, visiting New Orleans, never trailed as they beat the Pelicans 119-109 on Saturday night. Jalen Williams added 27 points, while Luguentz Dort and Alex Caruso…
The top-ranked Oklahoma City Thunder are cautious as they prepare to face the struggling New Orleans Pelicans
The Oklahoma City Thunder have won six of their last seven games. The New Orleans Pelicans have only won five games this season. Even so, both teams feel good about their upcoming game on Saturday…
Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Toronto Raptors, winning 129-92
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a dominant 129-92 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. Jalen Williams added 20 points for the Thunder, who have won two games…
Raptors on a roll at home ahead of matchup with the Thunder
The Toronto Raptors will aim for their fifth straight home win on Thursday night when they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Raptors’ home winning streak includes two victories over the Indiana Pacers. They…
Thunder dominate Jazz 133-106 as Utah struggles with turnovers
Jalen Williams scored 28 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 26 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 133-106 victory over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday in an NBA Cup game. With this win, the…
Rockets edge out Thunder with key late-game plays
Fred VanVleet scored a game-high 38 points, and Dillon Brooks hit a midrange jumper just before the shot clock expired to give the Houston Rockets the lead for good in a 119-116 victory over the…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines in the final moments to lead the Thunder past the Lakers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points, had nine assists, and grabbed six rebounds to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 101-93 in an NBA Cup game on Friday. The Thunder improved to…
Thunder ready for rematch with Warriors, boosted by Isaiah Hartenstein’s return
The Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for a rematch against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night in San Francisco, hoping to get revenge for a previous loss. Earlier this month, Stephen Curry led the…
Isaiah Hartenstein of the Thunder looks to make a difference in the game against the Kings
Isaiah Hartenstein’s return to the court has come at a crucial time for the Oklahoma City Thunder. With star center Chet Holmgren sidelined due to a fractured pelvis, Hartenstein has become a key player for…