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NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case

Thursday, September 3 by Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NBA imposed a sweeping punishment against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday for violating salary cap circumvention rules, suspending owner Steve Ballmer for one year, fining the team $30 million and forcing it to forfeit five first-round draft picks. Also, two-time NBA... Read More.

LeBron moves Philly up, but OKC and Spurs remain NBA favorites, according to books and markets

Sunday, July 26 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer (AP) — The parity era in the NBA seems like it could continue. At least, that's what oddsmakers and bettors appear to believe after LeBron James' latest decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers. New York's championship run last month capped a season that extended an unprecedented run of NBA parity,... 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.

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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.

Saturday’s NBA matchups: Nuggets-Timberwolves, Thunder-Suns, Knicks-Hawks, and Pistons-Magic

Saturday, April 25 by The Associated Press

By DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer (AP) — The Minnesota Timberwolves were one of the NBA's most frustrating teams during the regular season — stacked with plenty of talent but not quite able to live up to their potential. The last two games have provided a glimpse of how good they can be. The Timberwolves have a... Read More.

Inside the numbers: Some notes going into NBA playoffs

Saturday, April 18 by The Associated Press

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer (AP) — A winning season usually gets you to the NBA playoffs. Not this year. There were a record-tying three teams — Charlotte at 44-38, Miami at 43-39, and the Los Angeles Clippers at 42-40 — that finished over .500 this season but failed to qualify for the playoffs. The only... Read More.

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NBA West playoff preview capsules: Thunder-Suns, Spurs-Blazers, Nuggets-Wolves, Lakers-Rockets

Saturday, April 18 by The Associated Press

By BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writers (AP) — Capsules on the Western Conference first-round series: No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18) vs. No. 8 Phoenix Suns (45-37) Season series: Tied, 2-2. Story line: The defending NBA champion Thunder open up against a Suns team that has nothing to lose and just ousted Stephen Curry and... Read More.

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.

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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.

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.

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NBA suspends Clippers owner Ballmer, fines team $30M, Kawhi Leonard $700K in cap circumvention case

LeBron moves Philly up, but OKC and Spurs remain NBA favorites, according to books and markets

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

Saturday’s NBA matchups: Nuggets-Timberwolves, Thunder-Suns, Knicks-Hawks, and Pistons-Magic

Inside the numbers: Some notes going into NBA playoffs

NBA West playoff preview capsules: Thunder-Suns, Spurs-Blazers, Nuggets-Wolves, Lakers-Rockets

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

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