Paolo Banchero only unanimous 1st-team All-Rookie selection
May 8, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Rookie of the year Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic headlined the All-Rookie team, released by the NBA on Monday.
Banchero was the only player to be selected as a first-teamer on all 100 ballots.
Timberwolves host the Thunder for play-in game
April 13, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (40-42, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (42-40, eighth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Friday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Timberwolves -4.5; over/under is 231.5
Pelicans rule out Nance for play-in game vs. Thunder
April 13, 2023 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pelicans reserve forward Larry Nance Jr. has been scratched from the lineup for the Western Conference play-in game Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Nance hurt his ankle during New Orleans' regular-season finale, a loss Sunday at Minnesota that relegated the Pelicans to the conference's ninth seed.
Pelicans take on the Thunder for play-in game
April 11, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (40-42, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (42-40, ninth in the Western Conference)
New Orleans; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Pelicans -5; over/under is 228
Mann’s triple-double leads Thunder past Grizzlies in finale
April 9, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Tre Mann notched his first career triple-double, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 115-100 on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Mann finished with 24 points, career highs of 12 rebounds and 12 assists and an extended postgame dousing from his jubilant teammates.
Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder to host Morant and the Grizzlies
April 8, 2023 GMTMemphis Grizzlies (51-30, second in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (39-42, 10th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Western Conference action.
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder rebuild after stars exodus
April 6, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander seemed like a nice pickup for Oklahoma City Thunder, a secondary piece in the trade that sent Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers four years ago.
Utah plays Oklahoma City, looks to stop home losing streak
April 5, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (38-42, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (36-43, 12th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Thursday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Utah takes on Oklahoma City looking to end its four-game home skid.
Curry, Poole combine for 64 as Warriors beat Thunder 136-125
April 5, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — These second-half comebacks are becoming a thing for the Golden State Warriors, much like those old third-quarter surges that used to define this bunch.
Stephen Curry scored 34 points, Jordan Poole dazzled down the stretch to score 30 and the Warriors didn't lead until the 8:29 mark of the fourth quarter on the way to beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 136-125 on Tuesday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder take on the Warriors
April 3, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (38-41, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (41-38, sixth in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Warriors -6.5
Kevin Durant scores 35 points, Suns roll past Thunder
April 3, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 35 points and the Phoenix Suns held off the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-118 on Sunday night for their fifth straight victory.
Durant — once a hero in Oklahoma City after leading the Thunder to the 2012 NBA Finals, but roundly booed nearly every time he touched the ball Sunday — scored 13 points in the fourth quarter and blocked a shot at the rim by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Phoenix faces Oklahoma City on 4-game win streak
April 1, 2023 GMTPhoenix Suns (42-35, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (38-40, 10th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix seeks to extend its four-game win streak with a victory against Oklahoma City.
McConnell, Smith power Pacers past Thunder, 121-117
April 1, 2023 GMTINDIANAPOLIS (AP) — T.J. McConnell had 21 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, Jalen Smith added 12 points and 15 rebounds and the short-handed Indiana Pacers held off the playoff-hopeful Oklahoma City Thunder 121-117 on Friday night.
Chicago visits Charlotte after Washington’s 43-point game
March 30, 2023 GMTChicago Bulls (36-40, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Charlotte Hornets (26-51, 14th in the Eastern Conference)
Charlotte, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Charlotte hosts the Chicago Bulls after P.J.
Pacers take on the Thunder on 4-game skid
March 30, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (38-39, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Indiana Pacers (33-44, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Indianapolis; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Indiana heads into the matchup with Oklahoma City as losers of four in a row.
Jalen Williams’ late tip-in gives Thunder win over Pistons
March 30, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Rookie Jalen Williams' putback with less than a second remaining gave the Oklahoma City Thunder a 107-106 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
The pressure was on for the Thunder, who entered the night two games under .500 and hanging on to the final Western Conference play-in spot.
Detroit plays Oklahoma City on 10-game road slide
March 29, 2023 GMTDetroit Pistons (16-59, 15th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (37-39, 10th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Thunder -11
Washington scores career-high 43 as Hornets top Thunder
March 29, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — P.J. Washington scored 22 of his career-high 43 points in the fourth quarter, and the Charlotte Hornets rallied to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 137-134 on Tuesday night for their third straight win.
Oklahoma City plays Charlotte, seeks 6th straight home win
March 27, 2023 GMTCharlotte Hornets (25-51, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (37-38, 10th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City hosts Charlotte aiming to prolong its five-game home winning streak.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31, Thunder beat depleted Blazers
March 27, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the depleted Portland Trail Blazers 118-112 on Sunday.
Jalen Williams had 23 points and Isaiah Joe added 20 off the bench for Oklahoma City.
Portland plays Oklahoma City, aims to end home skid
March 25, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (36-38, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (32-41, 13th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Portland hosts Oklahoma City looking to stop its five-game home losing streak.
Anthony Davis scores 37, Lakers hold off Thunder 116-111
March 25, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Anthony Davis had 37 points and 14 rebounds, Dennis Schröder added 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers got a vital victory for their playoff hopes, 116-111 over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.
Davis and the Lakers host conference foe Oklahoma City
March 24, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (36-37, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (36-37, ninth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Lakers -5.5
Leonard scores 32, Clippers beat Thunder without George
March 24, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 32 points on 15 shots, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-105 on Thursday night in their first game since losing Paul George to a knee injury.
Clippers’ George has knee sprain, reevaluated in 2-3 weeks
March 22, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers may be without All-Star Paul George to start the postseason.
The team said Wednesday that George has a sprained right knee and he will be reevaluated in two to three weeks.
George leaves with injury as Clippers lose to Thunder
March 22, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George went down hard in the fourth quarter. He may have taken the Los Angeles Clippers' championship hopes with him.
Los Angeles and Oklahoma City square off in conference matchup
March 22, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (36-36, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (38-35, fifth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder visit Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.
Booker leads Phoenix against Los Angeles after 46-point game
March 21, 2023 GMTPhoenix Suns (38-33, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (35-37, 11th in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix takes on the Los Angeles Lakers after Devin Booker scored 46 points in the Suns' 124-120 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder top Suns 124-120
March 19, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The M-V-P chants rained down on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as he hit two critical free throws with 10 seconds remaining to help the Oklahoma City Thunder hold off the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.
Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Phoenix
March 18, 2023 GMTPhoenix Suns (38-32, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (34-36, ninth in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City hosts Phoenix trying to prolong its four-game home winning streak.
Raptors win sixth straight at home, beat Thunder 128-111
March 17, 2023 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Pascal Siakam had 25 points and 14 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-111 on Thursday night, extending their season-high home winning streak to six.
Toronto puts home win streak on the line against Oklahoma City
March 15, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (34-35, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (33-36, ninth in the Eastern Conference)
Toronto; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Toronto hosts Oklahoma City trying to prolong its five-game home winning streak.
Thunder use big third quarter to rally past Nets, 121-107
March 15, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Josh Giddey had 15 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-107 on Tuesday night for their sixth win in seven games.
Oklahoma City plays Brooklyn, aims for 4th straight home win
March 13, 2023 GMTBrooklyn Nets (39-29, fifth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (33-35, 12th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will try to keep its three-game home win streak alive when the Thunder face Brooklyn.
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder take on the Spurs
March 12, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (32-35, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (17-49, 14th in the Western Conference)
San Antonio; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Spurs -3
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35, Thunder top Pelicans 110-96
March 12, 2023 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the undermanned New Orleans Pelicans 110-96 on Saturday night for their fourth victory in five games.
Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder set for matchup against the Pelicans
March 10, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (31-35, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (32-34, 10th in the Western Conference)
New Orleans; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup against New Orleans.
Sacramento visits Phoenix after Booker’s 44-point outing
March 10, 2023 GMTSacramento Kings (39-26, third in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (37-29, fourth in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Saturday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix plays the Sacramento Kings after Devin Booker scored 44 points in the Phoenix Suns' 132-101 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Kevin Durant injures ankle in warmups, Suns rout Thunder
March 9, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Devin Booker scored 44 points, Terrence Ross added 24 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 132-101 on Wednesday night after losing Kevin Durant to an ankle injury during pregame warmups.
Suns’ Kevin Durant out after injuring ankle in pregame slip
March 9, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant's home debut with the Phoenix Suns will have to wait a little longer.
The 13-time All-Star slipped on the floor during pregame warmups and was ruled out Wednesday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder because of left ankle soreness.
Booker, Ross help Suns rout Thunder after Durant injured
March 9, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Kevin Durant's expected home debut was over before it started after a pregame mishap.
Devin Booker was more than willing — and able — to pick up the scoring load.
Booker scored 44 points, Terrence Ross added 24 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 132-101 on Wednesday night after losing Durant to an ankle injury during pregame warmups.
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder take on the Suns
March 8, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (31-34, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (36-29, fourth in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Suns -12.5; over/under is 234
Curry leads Golden State against Memphis after 40-point performance
March 8, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (34-32, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (38-26, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Golden State plays the Memphis Grizzlies after Stephen Curry scored 40 points in the Warriors' 137-128 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Gilgeous-Alexander, Giddey lead Thunder past Warriors
March 8, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points, Josh Giddey had the seventh triple-double of his career and third of the season, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Golden State Warriors 137-128 on Tuesday night.
Golden State faces Oklahoma City on 6-game road skid
March 6, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (34-31, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (30-34, 12th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Golden State visits Oklahoma City looking to end its six-game road losing streak.
Gilgeous-Alexander returns with 38 as Thunder beat Jazz
March 6, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 38 points and seven rebounds in his return from a five-game absence and the Oklahoma City Thunder led all the way while beating the Utah Jazz 129-119 on Sunday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder host the Jazz
March 4, 2023 GMTUtah Jazz (31-33, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (29-34, 12th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup against Utah.
Wiggins scores 27 as Thunder top Jazz to end 5-game skid
March 4, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Aaron Wiggins scored 27 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 130-103 on Friday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
Thunder F Williams expected out for season with wrist injury
March 2, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma City Thunder expect forward Kenrich Williams to miss the rest of the season with an injury to his left wrist.
Oklahoma City faces Utah, aims to break home losing streak
March 2, 2023 GMTUtah Jazz (31-32, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (28-34, 13th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City hosts Utah looking to stop its three-game home skid.
Dennis Schroder scores 26 points, Lakers top Thunder 123-117
March 2, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Dennis Schroder scored 22 of his 26 points in the second half and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-117 on Wednesday night.
Schroder went down holding his left ankle in the first quarter but stayed in the game.
Barnes scores 29 points, Kings beat Thunder for 4th straight
March 1, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Harrison Barnes scored 29 points and the Sacramento Kings beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-117 on Tuesday night for their fourth consecutive victory.
Domantas Sabonis had 22 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists and Kevin Huerter added 20 points and nine assists for the Kings.
Sacramento plays Oklahoma City on 3-game win streak
February 27, 2023 GMTSacramento Kings (35-25, third in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (28-32, 13th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento is looking to keep its three-game win streak intact when the Kings take on Oklahoma City.
Fox scores 33 as Kings beat Thunder for 3rd straight win
February 27, 2023 GMTOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown was worried his team might come out flat two days after one of the wildest games in NBA history.
Sacramento defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 176-175 in two overtimes Friday night in the league's second highest-scoring game ever.
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder take on the Kings
February 25, 2023 GMTSacramento Kings (33-25, third in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (28-31, 11th in the Western Conference)
Oklahoma City; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup with Sacramento.
Devin Booker scores 25 points, Suns beat Thunder 124-115
February 25, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — The Phoenix Suns are still looking forward to the debut of recently acquired superstar Kevin Durant.
While they wait, Devin Booker isn't a bad backup plan.
Booker scored 25 points, Chris Paul added 16 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 124-115 on Friday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder face the Suns
February 24, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (28-30, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Phoenix Suns (32-28, fifth in the Western Conference)
Phoenix; Friday, 10 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Suns -8; over/under is 232.5
Utah hosts San Antonio after Markkanen’s 43-point performance
February 24, 2023 GMTSan Antonio Spurs (14-46, 14th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (30-31, 10th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Utah hosts the San Antonio Spurs after Lauri Markkanen scored 43 points in the Utah Jazz's 120-119 overtime victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.