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The Denver Nuggets struggled to get anything going in their season opener on Thursday, bowing to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 96-84, at Paycom Center. The Nuggets had a decent start, but they slowly unraveled in the second half, allowing the Thunder to improve to 2-0 despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 20-point streak being snapped. The loss could […] The post Nuggets’ Cam Johnson suffers ankle injury in opening loss to Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had reasons to look around and wonder when his turn would come. Luka Doncic already collected All-NBA honors. Trae Young took Atlanta into the conference finals. Ja Morant reached the playoffs. Meanwhile, an injured Gilgeous-Alexander watched Oklahoma City lose its way to a 22-50 finish. Those differences described where four young guards stood […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s rise challenges the NBA’s rush to judge young stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Thunder GM and the two-time MVP have created a partnership that fueled OKC's rise.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - OCTOBER 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Bub Carrington #7 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Paycom Center on October 30, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images) | Getty Images...

The Rockets won their opener against Dallas on Wednesday by playing at a much faster pace than they did last season, writes William Guillory of The Athletic. With point guard Fred VanVleet back on the court after missing all of 2025/26, Houston repeatedly pushed the ball up court, finishing with 128 points, including 29 on […]

The Thunder host the Nuggets as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic headline a highly anticipated Western Conference showdown.

On Tuesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder started out their season with a bang by defeating the San Antonio Spurs on the road in comfortable fashion. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the best player on the court in this one by a wide margin, finishing the game with an efficient 32 points and an epic barrage of […] The post DeMarcus Cousins gives Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander his flowers with extremely bold take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Chet Holmgren had 14 points, seven rebounds and four blocks as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 in Tuesday's season opener. As the main defender on Victor Wembanyama, Holmgren helped hold him to 1-of-13 shooting. San Antonio eliminated Oklahoma City in Game 7 of last season's Western Conference finals. Holmgren had four points and four rebounds in that game. "Chet is an All-NBA talent on both ends of the floor," said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 32 points. "...

If there is one thing sports fans excel at, it's overreacting to one game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder opened their 2026-27 NBA season with a 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, earning a measure of revenge against the team that ended their title defense in last season’s Western Conference Finals. Jared McCain added 20 points, shooting 6-for-8 from three-point range, […] The post Gilgeous-Alexander powers Thunder past Spurs in WCF rematch appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the third quarter in Game Seven of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 30, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Phot...

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander demonstrated in the NBA season opener why he has been crowned the league’s MVP in back-to-back seasons. SGA dominated Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs, leading the Thunder to a 116-104 win to begin the season. Castle was also candid about the difficulty of defending the Oklahoma City […] The post Spurs’ Stephon Castle opens up on ‘hardest part’ of defending Sha Gilgeous-Alexander appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It's a showcase of a budding NBA rivalry to close out opening night.

It’s the start of the 2026-27 NBA Season, and San Antonio Spurs fans are starting to get worried. They are currently facing off against their new rivals, the Oklahoma City Thunder. What makes fans worried isn’t exactly the score, but the performance of their biggest weapon. Victor Wembanyama is expected to take a big leap […] The post Quiet Victor Wembanyama Opening Night 1st half vs. Thunder has Spurs fans worried appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder signed Cason Wallace to a $139 million extension, securing his future ahead of the 2026-27 season. The five-year extension comes after the Thunder traded Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in the offseason, paving the way for Wallace to become a starting guard alongside All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Wallace, who started often for Jalen Williams […] The post 3 Thunder players whose future could be impacted by Cason Wallace’s extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The march continues for the Oklahoma City Thunder. This team is coming off two dominant seasons in a row, one that came with an NBA championship and one that came with a loss to their top rival, the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder are not going to suffer any slippage this season. They have the […] The post 3 Oklahoma City Thunder bold season predictions as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes for 3 straight MVPs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama talks MVP ambitions and tips his hat to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic for their sustained success over the years.

The Thunder and All-Defensive guard Cason Wallace agreed to a five-year, $139 million rookie-scale contract extension.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 15: A detailed view of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder jersey during the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on October 15, 2026 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images) | Getty Images The staff question this week was about t...

An annual survey of NBA GMs projects the Spurs to win the NBA title this season, with Victor Wembanyama earning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year honors.