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Thunder and Isaiah Hartenstein agree to 3-year, $75 million deal, AP source says

Sunday, June 28 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer (AP) — Isaiah Hartenstein has agreed to a three-year, $75 million contract to stay with the Oklahoma City Thunder, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced that the... Read More.

Thunder sending 3-point shooter Isaiah Joe to Pistons for draft picks, AP source says

Saturday, June 27 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer (AP) — Oklahoma City further reduced its potential luxury tax bill for next season by agreeing to trade elite 3-point shooter Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons for two second-round draft picks, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the... Read More.

OU a win away from national title after roughing up North Carolina ace in Game 1 of CWS finals

Sunday, June 21 by The Associated Press

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — His team one win away from the national championship, Oklahoma coach Skip Johnson won't mess with success. The Sooners' offense is producing at a level higher than any team to play in the College World Series since the event moved to Charles Schwab Field 15 years... Read More.

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For US Open qualifiers like Edmond’s Ryder Cowan, the pressure starts long before Shinnecock Hills

Saturday, June 20 by The Associated Press

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Sports Writer SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (AP) — It began with surviving sectional qualifying just to make it there, and he was one of 43 players in the field who earned their way in. 21-year-old Ryder Cowan briefly held the lead in the first round and followed his 2-under 68 with a 72 on... Read More.

North Carolina going for 1st national baseball title against surging Sooners in CWS finals

Saturday, June 20 by The Associated Press

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Scott Forbes had just wrapped up a College World Series news conference on Friday when Skip Johnson walked into the room to pose with him for an annual picture of the head coaches next to the national championship trophy, a longtime tradition the day before... Read More.

Cord Rager stymies Alabama and Sooners’ offense keeps rolling in 9-0 CWS victory

Sunday, June 14 by The Associated Press

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Freshman left-hander Cord Rager allowed three hits over seven innings, an injured Deiten Lachance hobbled around the bases after hitting a two-run homer, and Oklahoma continued its postseason tear with a 9-0 victory over Alabama in the College World Series on Saturday. The Sooners (39-22) advanced... Read More.

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Gilgeous-Alexander tips his cap after Thunder fall to Spurs in Game 7 to end their title reign

Sunday, May 31 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — When the season ended, and when his team's reign as NBA champions ended along with it, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tipped his cap. The Oklahoma City guard — the back-to-back NBA Most Valuable Player — was great in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals. The San Antonio... Read More.

Game 7 awaits Spurs and Thunder, with NBA Finals berth against Knicks going to the winner

Saturday, May 30 by The Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The last time Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder played a Game 7 it was the ultimate game of ultimate games, one that decided last season's NBA championship. And that's why, as the NBA's two-time Most Valuable Player spoke about the Game 7 that looms against the San Antonio Spurs... Read More.

Thunder beat Spurs in Game 5 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Caruso to move within one win of NBA Finals

Wednesday, May 27 by News 9

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) celebrates his three-point basket against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half of Game 5 in the Western Conference finals NBA basketball playoffs series, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Julio Cortez/AP Photo/Julio Cortez Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and dished out nine assists... Read More.

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Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs 123-108 after historic slow start for 2-1 lead

Saturday, May 23 by The Associated Press

By RAUL DOMINGUEZ and TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points and 12 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder climbed out of a 15-point hole minutes into the game to beat the San Antonio Spurs 123-108 on Friday night and take a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. Jared... Read More.

The NBA’s MVP will be announced Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama, or Jokic the finalists

Saturday, May 16 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer (AP) — The NBA will reveal this season's Most Valuable Player on Sunday, which just happens to be the day before Game 1 of the Western Conference finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the reigning MVP and he's one of... Read More.

Thunder charge past Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 for another blowout in the champs’ 7-0 playoff run

Sunday, May 10 by The Associated Press

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ajay Mitchell had career playoff highs of 24 points and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their unbeaten playoff run to the brink of another Western Conference finals with a 131-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the second... Read More.

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Thunder and Isaiah Hartenstein agree to 3-year, $75 million deal, AP source says

Thunder sending 3-point shooter Isaiah Joe to Pistons for draft picks, AP source says

OU a win away from national title after roughing up North Carolina ace in Game 1 of CWS finals

For US Open qualifiers like Edmond’s Ryder Cowan, the pressure starts long before Shinnecock Hills

North Carolina going for 1st national baseball title against surging Sooners in CWS finals

Cord Rager stymies Alabama and Sooners’ offense keeps rolling in 9-0 CWS victory

Gilgeous-Alexander tips his cap after Thunder fall to Spurs in Game 7 to end their title reign

Game 7 awaits Spurs and Thunder, with NBA Finals berth against Knicks going to the winner

Thunder beat Spurs in Game 5 behind Gilgeous-Alexander, Caruso to move within one win of NBA Finals

Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs 123-108 after historic slow start for 2-1 lead

The NBA’s MVP will be announced Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander, Wembanyama, or Jokic the finalists

Thunder charge past Lakers 131-108 in Game 3 for another blowout in the champs’ 7-0 playoff run

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