Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s rise is no longer a movement. It is an era. The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar has reportedly won the 2025-26 NBA Most Valuable Player award, making him a …
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Jalen Williams’ Return Gives Thunder Another Weapon For Spurs Showdown
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe Oklahoma City Thunder were already dangerous. Now they may be whole again. Jalen Williams, who missed the entire second-round sweep of the Lakers with a Grade 1 left hamstring …
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LeBron James Reaches The Edge, And The NBA Holds Its Breath
by Len Werleby Len WerleLeBron James has spent more than two decades making the impossible feel scheduled. So when he finally sounded unsure, really unsure, the room seemed to tilt. After the Lakers were …
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OKC Thunder Sweep Lakers As Shai Slams The Door In Los Angeles
by Len Werleby Len WerleOklahoma City beat Los Angeles 115-110 in Game 4, completing a sweep of the Lakers and advancing to the Western Conference Finals with a perfect 8-0 record in these playoffs. …
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OKC Thunder Pull Away From Lakers To Take 3-0 Series Lead
by Len Werleby Len WerleFor one half, the Lakers made Game 3 feel like a response. For one half, Los Angeles looked alive at home, the crowd had something to grab onto, and Oklahoma …
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JJ Redick Says Out Loud What Every Team Thinks About OKC
by Len Werleby Len WerleThere are two ways NBA coaches usually talk about elite defenses in the playoffs. The first is polite. Lots of words like “physical,” “disciplined,” and “active hands.” The second is …
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OKC Turn Game 2 Into Track Meet, Lakers Run Out Of Shoes
by Len Werleby Len WerleFor one half, the Lakers made Game 2 feel like a real series. For one half, Austin Reaves was cooking, LeBron James was still LeBron James, and Los Angeles had …
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Paul Pierce is not buying the fairy-tale version of Luka Dončić’s return. His point was simple: coming back is one thing. Coming back against Oklahoma City is something else entirely. …
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No Luka, No Answers: Thunder Control Game 1 From Start To Finish
by Len Werleby Len WerleKendrick Perkins may still be waiting on breakfast with Oprah and Beyoncé, but after Game 1, his Lakers-Thunder prediction did not look quite as ridiculous. Oklahoma City beat Los Angeles …
