Ranking the 3 biggest West threats to the Timberwolves outside of the Spurs and Thunder
The Timberwolves don't just have to think about the Spurs and Thunder in the West—they'll likely play one of the Nuggets, Lakers, or Rockets in the playoffs.
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Jared McCain could be the next victim of Thunder's salary battle
After a busy offseason of OKC Thunder trades, Jared McCain could find himself as the next player on the chopping block.
NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Knicks, James Wiseman, Magic
Thunder Jalen Williams does nearly everything the Thunder need from a star wing. Grayson Buchanan of NBA On SI believes consistent three-point shooting is the final piece. The numbers support the concern, although they also complicate it. Williams shot just 29.9 percent from behind the arc during the regular season and made fewer than one […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Knicks, James Wiseman, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Ausar Thompson's new contract could aggravate Thunder's Cason Wallace problem
The Detroit Pistons' Ausar Thompson contract could make the Oklahoma City Thunder's Cason Wallace problem worse.
Leonard Miller Could Be The REAL Prize Of The Ayo Trade?! 👀🐂 + Josh Giddey’s SECRET Weapon
Could Leonard Miller eventually become the most valuable player the Chicago Bulls received in the Ayo Dosunmu trade? On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize continues the Bulls player-prediction series with one of Chicago’s most intriguing young forwards. Miller averaged 11.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 23.1 minutes during his 27 games with Chicago while shooting 55.5% from the field and 35.6% from three. The production was real — but this season brings a much different challenge. ...
Ajay Mitchell floated as Clippers' hope for 'Jalen Brunson type of situation'
Rising OKC Thunder star Ajay Mitchell was just pegged as a dream target to help turn the LA Clippers' future fortunes around.
Isaiah Hartenstein details SGA’s rise to stardom
The coaches see their players growing to another level, while teammates witness every step and routine on the way up. Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein shared Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s mindset and habits on becoming who he is, leading his team for three postseasons and a title. The big man explained that the two-time MVP has a leadership […] The post Isaiah Hartenstein details SGA’s rise to stardom appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
SGA is falling out of favor with MVP voters for the best possible reason
The OKC Thunder's reigning MVP is already slipping in the preseason polls, but he certainly won't be mad about why.
Thunder still have a depth advantage over the Timberwolves
Even though they lost three rotation players this summer, the Thunder's depth is superior to the Timberwolves', and this could be an issue for Minnesota.
Thunder better hope Western Conference underdog wins Jalen Duren sweepstakes
Jalen Duren is one of the last remaining free agent gems, and the OKC Thunder can't afford to have him land with a title contender.
Thunder rumors: Why insiders believe OKC will trade Jalen Williams or Chet Holmgren next offseason
While it’s no surprise that the two teams — the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs — with the best odds of winning a title in 2027 were ranked as having the brightest future in the NBA, one ESPN insider believes the former will part ways with Jalen Williams or All-Star Chet Holmgren. […] The post Thunder rumors: Why insiders believe OKC will trade Jalen Williams or Chet Holmgren next offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints .
SHOCKING Risers & Fallers In NBA Future Power Rankings
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Bobby Marks to break down ESPN’s NBA Future Power Rankings including the some teams who were surprisingly high and some who had substantial drop offs from last season. 0:00 Intro 01:10 Hoop Collective 2026 World tour announcement! 08:52 NBA Future Power Rankings reaction 11:22 Thunder best spurs in ESPN rankings for #1 13:32 Boston surprisingly ranks up at #3 19:10 Rockets too high at 4th in ESPN rankings 22:16 Knicks fall one spot after win...
Chet Holmgren has clear explanation why he was left off latest offseason ranking
OKC Thunder star Chet Holmgren was completely omitted from the recent list of power forwards, but he might not be for much longer.
Why Jalen Williams could be the key to everything for the OKC Thunder
The Thunder have a serious ace up their sleeves as they try to get back to the NBA Finals.
Like everyone else, Gilbert Arenas is dead wrong about why Thunder lost to Spurs
Gilbert Arenas is peddling the same, tired-out argument for why the OKC Thunder lost to the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Thunder, Cason Wallace, Spurs
Mavericks The Mavericks have Cooper Flagg. Apparently, that alone was not enough to convince ESPN that their immediate future belongs among the NBA’s brightest. ESPN ranked Dallas 17th in its projection of each team’s next three seasons, as Austin Veazey of NBA on SI detailed. “The Mavericks rank near the middle of the pack in almost every subcategory, so they’re a proper fit for the middle of the pack,” ESPN’s Zach Kram wrote. That assessment may seem low considering Flagg won Rookie of the Y...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Thunder, Cason Wallace, Spurs
Mavericks The Mavericks have Cooper Flagg. Apparently, that alone was not enough to convince ESPN that their immediate future belongs among the NBA’s brightest. ESPN ranked Dallas 17th in its projection of each team’s next three seasons, as Austin Veazey of NBA on SI detailed. “The Mavericks rank near the middle of the pack in […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Thunder, Cason Wallace, Spurs appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Pistons’ Quietest Move Could Be Their Best
Oklahoma City never found the minutes for one of its best shooters, and Detroit just took him. #Pistons
Christoph Tilly won't remotely help Thunder address biggest frontcourt weakness
The arrival of Christoph Tilly still leaves one of the biggest weaknesses of this OKC Thunder frontcourt unanswered.
Thunder should want Aday Mara or Thomas Sorber to make Isaiah Hartenstein tradable
The Oklahoma City Thunder should want Aday Mara or Thomas Sorber to play well enough to they can trade Isaiah Hartenstein.
Danilo Gallinari continues anti-Kawhi Leonard media tour with more Clippers’ Paul George trade complaints
Former LA Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari isn’t done talking about ex-teammate, and the influence Kawhi Leonard had in the organization’s blockbuster trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder for Paul George. After Gallinari blasted Leonard for the Clippers’ recent scandal, suggesting George pay the $50 million punishment handed down by the NBA for circumventing the salary […] The post Danilo Gallinari continues anti-Kawhi Leonard media tour with more Clippers’ Paul George trade complaints appe...
Thunder must watch Dylan Harper's development with their hands over their eyes
The Oklahoma City Thunder have one major storyline to keep an eye on this season when it comes to their most bitter conference rival.
Lakers ranked 13th in ESPN’s three-year NBA outlook
The Los Angeles Lakers did not make ESPN’s top 10 teams with the best futures over the next three seasons, ranking 13th in the outlet’s 2026-27 outlook. The Lakers were placed behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs, Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks and […] The post Lakers ranked 13th in ESPN’s three-year NBA outlook appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Toppling the Spurs is the hurdle the Thunder must clear to win a championship
After the San Antonio Spurs owned them all season long, the Oklahoma City Thunder must slay the beast to win a championship.
Jared McCain is an expansion draft gem coming off the bench for Thunder
The OKC Thunder may have the top pick for any upcoming NBA expansion draft coming off their bench.
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