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Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Saturday, February 14 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer (AP) — Chris Paul, the “Point God” who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. The 40-year-old Paul made the announcement on the first... Read More.

A rare Thunder loss: OKC falls to 24-2 after loss to San Antonio in NBA Cup semifinals

Sunday, December 14 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Oklahoma City got tested, which is rare. The Thunder didn't win, which is even rarer. There will be no NBA Cup this season for the reigning NBA champions, whose 16-game winning streak ended in a 111-109 loss to San Antonio in the tournament semifinals Saturday night. The... Read More.

Thunder win 11th straight to improve to 19-1, beating Suns 123-119 to move on in NBA Cup

Saturday, November 29 by The Associated Press

By TIM WILLERT Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 37 points and eight assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder held on to beat the Phoenix Suns 123-119 on Friday night to reach the knockout round of the NBA Cup. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points in the final seven minutes on 4-of-5 shooting to help... Read More.

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Police investigating break-in at home reported to belong to NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Saturday, November 1 by The Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Police on Friday were investigating a burglary at a home reported to belong to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that happened while the NBA's reigning MVP was playing a game the night before. The Thunder referred questions to police in Nichols Hills, an enclave north of downtown Oklahoma City. Police... Read More.

Reigning NBA champion OKC Thunder aim for repeat after keeping roster virtually intact

Saturday, October 18 by The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Oklahoma City Thunder Last season: 68-14, won NBA championship. COACH: Mark Daigneault (6th season, 211-189). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 21 vs. Houston. DEPARTURES: G Dillon Jones. ADDITIONS: G Nikola Topic, G Brooks Barnhizer. BetMGM championship odds: 2.4-1 What to Expect The Thunder are one of the league’s youngest teams and their best days might be ahead of them. All the... Read More.

NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receives key to hometown of Hamilton, Ontario

Saturday, August 9 by The Associated Press

HAMILTON, Ontario (AP) — NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received the key to the city of Hamilton from Mayor Andrea Horwath at a public rally on Thursday at Hamilton Stadium. Horwath also announced the Oklahoma City star will have a street named after him after capping an epic season by leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to... Read More.

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The Thunder had one more opponent after winning the NBA title, the champagne corks

Monday, June 23 by AP

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder had just won the NBA championship, the on-court ceremony was over and they were heading to the locker room to start the party. This typically includes the traditional spraying of champagne all over everyone and everything. And the Thunder were ready to partake in all that. “Where's the champagne... Read More.

Thunder’s Chet Holmgren has struggled in the NBA Finals. Can he bounce back in Game 7?

Sunday, June 22 by The Associated Press

By CLIFF BRUNT AP Sports Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Chet Holmgren hasn’t quite been himself on offense during the NBA Finals. The Oklahoma City Thunder's versatile 7-foot-1 forward averaged 18 points per game on 57% shooting from the field in the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Those totals have dropped to 11.3 points... Read More.

The final act of the NBA Finals: 2 teams, 1 game, 1 trophy. Pacers at Thunder will decide a champion.

Sunday, June 22 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — It started with 30 teams, most of them fairly optimistic about their chances when the season began eight months, 1,320 games, 35,543 3-pointers, and 299,608 points ago. Only two teams remain. For one game. Game 7. The NBA season ends tonight when the Indiana Pacers visit the... Read More.

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For Pacers and Thunder, there’s no looking back now. All eyes are only on Game 7 in the NBA Finals.

Saturday, June 21 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Game 6 of the NBA Finals had been over for only about 10 or 15 minutes, and the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder were turning the page. What happened over the previous couple of hours in Indianapolis had already been deemed irrelevant. The only... Read More.

Inside the numbers: Pacers, Thunder set to play Game 7 for NBA title on Sunday night

Saturday, June 21 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — For the 20th time, there will be a Game 7 in the NBA Finals. Indiana will play at Oklahoma City on Sunday night in the final game of the season, with the winner getting the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Home teams are 15-4 in Game 7 of the... Read More.

He’s not Batman. He’s Alex Caruso. And he’s leading the Thunder in his own way in the NBA Finals.

Sunday, June 15 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Alex Caruso got asked after Game 4 of the NBA Finals if he’s aware that he’s achieved a level of superhero-type status among fans of the Oklahoma City Thunder during this playoff run. After all, having zero 20-point games in the regular season followed by two... Read More.

Stories tagged with: nba

Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

A rare Thunder loss: OKC falls to 24-2 after loss to San Antonio in NBA Cup semifinals

Thunder win 11th straight to improve to 19-1, beating Suns 123-119 to move on in NBA Cup

Police investigating break-in at home reported to belong to NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Reigning NBA champion OKC Thunder aim for repeat after keeping roster virtually intact

NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receives key to hometown of Hamilton, Ontario

The Thunder had one more opponent after winning the NBA title, the champagne corks

Thunder’s Chet Holmgren has struggled in the NBA Finals. Can he bounce back in Game 7?

The final act of the NBA Finals: 2 teams, 1 game, 1 trophy. Pacers at Thunder will decide a champion.

For Pacers and Thunder, there’s no looking back now. All eyes are only on Game 7 in the NBA Finals.

Inside the numbers: Pacers, Thunder set to play Game 7 for NBA title on Sunday night

He’s not Batman. He’s Alex Caruso. And he’s leading the Thunder in his own way in the NBA Finals.

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