Tag: Oklahoma City Thunder
Key Highlights: Despite losing, the Sacramento Kings may have stumbled upon a lineup configuration that could cause the Oklahoma City Thunder some issues Chet Holmgren’s unique skillset creates a lot of problems for most NBA teams Small-ball isn’t completely dead. In fact, when done properly, could be a way to neutralize Holmgren’s impact On the […]
Key Highlights: Chet Holmgren may not be Victor Wembanyama but he’s still a very special player in his own right The concerns about Holmgren’s frailer frame are a bit overblown (although they are still present in certain facets of the game) According to Cerebro Sports’ Global Search tool, Holmgren has been playing at a borderline […]
The Oklahoma City Thunder are waiving forward Aleksej Pokusevski, per sources. Pokusevski, 22, was selected 17th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2020 NBA Draft. Of course, the 7-footer was traded to the Thunder a day later. The Serbian native began his professional playing career overseas with Olympiacos of the EuroLeague. In an 89-69 […]
Key Highlights: In the playoffs, depth increases your floor. But to unlock that championship ceiling, you need your own version of the “Death Lineup.” 18 of the last 20 NBA Champions have had a regular season lineup featuring most/all of their best players, that has played at least 300 non-garbage time possessions together, and posted […]
The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading guard Tre Mann and forward Davis Bertans to the Charlotte Hornets for forward Gordon Hayward, according to reports. Hayward, 33, is on an expiring four-year, $120 million contract. His 2023-24 salary is $31.5 million. His deal carries a $1.8 million trade bonus that Charlotte would be responsible for paying […]
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could finish with the third season in NBA history with averages of at least 31 points, six assists, and two steals per game on 50% shooting from the field. NBA Hall of Famer and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan still holds the record for the two other seasons. In […]
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves lost a heartbreaker to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, January 20th. The game did not disappoint as the second seed in the Western Conference battled the first seed. The game came down to Anthony Edwards missing three straight free-throws after being fouled on a three-point shot attempt. Given […]
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is currently on pace to become the first NBA player to average at least 30 points and 2.4 steals per game in a season since Allen Iverson in the 2004-05 season. Through 35 starts this season, the 2023 All-Star is averaging 31.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, and career highs of […]
Key Highlights: Isaiah Joe is wildly important to the Thunder because of his shooting and synergy with Gilgeous-Alexander Joe may need to be a part of the Thunder’s best five man lineup if they are going to make a deep playoff run There are questions about how Joe’s defense will translate to a playoff setting […]
Key Highlights The Oklahoma City Thunder are 23-10 and second in the West, despite being the second-youngest team in the NBA They rank fifth in overall offensive rating (120.8) and first in half-court offensive rating (107.5) Their cornerstones, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, have only played 29 career games together When Doc Rivers […]
