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Oklahoma City Thunder riding momentum, defense into Game 3 against Timberwolves



Sure, the home court advantage that day helped, the Nuggets pushed the Thunder to nerve-racking proportions and in the end, the 4-3 series win over Denver is just what they needed. It felt like a big sigh of relief and invisibly told the Thunder players, yes, you can, yes, you are good enough to go win it all.
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Source: http://www.newson6.com/story/68309e...rence-finals-minnesota-game-3-playoff-defense
 
Former Maverick weighs in on greatest OKC Thunder debate



Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recently became the third member of the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA's Most Valuable Player Award since the team moved to OKC from Seattle in 2008, joining Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. As is the nature of the conversations around the NBA today, that has caused a lot of debate about who the greatest member of the Thunder ever is. Many people are already arguing SGA's case, even if Durant is the greatest player to wear a Thunder uniform and Russell Westbrook would be the choice of most Thunder fans because of his longevity and loyalty with the organization.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/ne...st-okc-thunder-debate-shai-gilgeous-alexander
 
OKC Thunder: Dynasty in the Making?



Photo : Getty Images North America Kelvin Washington: “I think they've got their young core that they can say is like Boston, like the old Steph-Klay Warriors team, a core that they can build around. I think that's starting to become what we're seeing in the NBA, you get your two or three guys in the draft and build around it and hope you've got something for the next 5 or 6 years.” Rob Parker: “I disagree. I think this is a one-off for Oklahoma City, because of history. We would have said the same thing about the Celtics, but one injury has changed the whole trajectory of the Celtics. When Giannis won, we thought they were set up to win multiple and that looks to be over. Denver won one, but
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Source: https://kxno.iheart.com/featured/fo...2025-05-27-okc-thunder-dynasty-in-the-making/
 
NBA Finals berth puts Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Stephen Curry MVP company



It has been quite a ride in the 2024-25 NBA season so far for Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. After being named the 2025 NBA Most Valuable Player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added another major award to his resume, as he won the 2025 Western Conference Finals MVP, as he led the Thunder to a series win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. With the league MVP in the bag and an NBA Finals berth with the Thunder, the former Kentucky Wildcats star will be joining future Basketball Hall of Famer and Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry in an exclusive club.
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Source: https://clutchpoints.com/thunder-ne...-gilgeous-alexander-stephen-curry-mvp-company
 
Former OKC Thunder Executive Joins New Orleans Pelicans



Former OKC Thunder Executive Joins New Orleans Pelicans The New Orleans Pelicans have hired a new Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Farbod Esnaashari | 3 Minutes Ago Apr 13, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault greets New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green after the game at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images In this story: New Orleans Pelicans Oklahoma City Thunder The 2025 NBA offseason has been one of major changes for the New Orleans Pelicans. After hiring Pistons legend Joe Dumars as the President of Basketball Operations, the Pelicans also made three new hires on top
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/pelicans/new...utive-joins-new-orleans-pelicans-01jwexg5pe0k
 
NBA Fans Revisit Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Trade Before Finals



The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to be the Western Conference representatives in the NBA Finals, with either the Indiana Pacers or the New York Knicks meeting them from the other side. While the Thunder have made plenty of right moves along the way, they can thank Sam Presti and the Paul George trade package for getting them to where they are today. Following the best season of his career in 2018-19 as a member of the Thunder, the team decided to pull the trigger on a deal that sent him to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for a plethora of assets.
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Source: https://www.si.com/nba/clippers/new...us-alexander-trade-before-finals-01jwhs3jdyxf
 
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers 2025 NBA finals: Where to buy official merchandise, caps, T-shirts and more



In a hard-fought Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers pulled away in the second half of Game 6 to defeat the New York Knicks and secure their place in the championship round. Now, Indiana will face the Western Conference champion Oklahoma City Thunder in what promises to be an intense series. Whether you're heading to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, throwing a watch party, or cheering from your couch, make sure you're rocking official 2025 Indiana Pacers NBA Finals gear.
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Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/spor...e-caps-t-shirts-and-more-101748797300905.html
 
Thunder's Alex Caruso reflects on G-League path with Mark Daigneault to NBA Finals



Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso reflected on the disrespect he receives, defending Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, and his full-circle moment with his head coach, Mark Daigneault. The two have come a long way from the G League to the NBA Finals. When the Chicago Bulls traded Caruso to the Thunder for Josh Giddey, it reunited Alex with Daigneault, his head coach from the G League's Oklahoma City Blue.
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Source: https://clutchpoints.com/nba/oklaho...s-g-league-journey-mark-daigneault-nba-finals
 
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