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• Thunder Could Be Sold 'Soon' Amid Rising NBA ValuationsThe Oklahoma City Thunder could be sold in the near future amid the NBA's rising valuations, a source tells Berry Tramel of the Tulsa World. The timeline is unclear as the ownership of the Thunder could wait until they open their new $1 billion arena in 2028. The expectation is that new ownership will keep the Thunder in Oklahoma City as their new arena provides incentives to keep the franchise fr...2025Read about Seattle SuperSonics -
• Jalen Williams, Thunder Agree To Five-Year Max Contract Worth Up To $287MJalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension worth as much as $287 million. The deal contains no player or team options for either side. Williams could reach 30 percent of the cap if he makes an All-NBA team during the 2025-26 season. The Thunder now have Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren under contract long-term for c...2025Visit the page Jalen Williams -
• Jalen Williams Endured Nearly 30 Painkilling Injections To Play Through Wrist InjuryJalen Williams received nearly 30 painkilling injections in his injured right wrist as the Oklahoma City Thunder were on their way to their first NBA championship. Williams suffered the injury on April 9th when getting tied up with Devin Booker going for a loose ball. "I got 28 or 29 shots in my hand throughout the playoffs," Williams said on the video. "And I was like, 'That can't be for nothing....2025See also Jalen Williams -
• Pacers Confirm Tyrese Haliburton Out for Entire 2025-26 Season
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is officially out for the entire 2025-26 NBA season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn right Achilles tendon. The 25-year-old went down in the first quarter of Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, falling to the floor without contact while driving to the basket. […] The post Pacers Confirm Tyrese Haliburton Out for Entire 20...2025See more articles Indiana Pacers
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• Tre Mann, Hornets Agree To Three-Year, $24M DealTre Mann and the Charlotte Hornets have agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal. Mann was acquired by the Hornets from the Oklahoma City Thunder at the 2024 trade deadline as part of the Gordon Hayward deal. In 13 games last season due to a back injury, Mann averaged 14.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 24.5 minutes. Mann was the 18th overall pick by the Thunder in the 2021 draft out of ...2025Check it out Tre Mann -
• Jalen Williams to Undergo Wrist Surgery After Championship Run
Jalen Williams just played the best basketball of his life, all with a torn ligament in his shooting wrist. The 24-year-old will undergo surgery on his right wrist after powering through the entire 2025 postseason with the injury, Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti confirmed Monday. Williams suffered the tear during a late-season win over […] The post Jalen Williams to Undergo Wrist Surgery...2025See more articles Jalen Williams
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• Thunder’s Jalen Williams To Undergo Surgery On Right Wrist
Oklahoma City Thunder star forward Jalen Williams will have surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist and will be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season, general manager Sam Presti announced Monday. “It’s not an injury that people have a problem recovering from,” Presti said at his end-of-season news conference Monday. […] The post Thunder’s Jalen Willia...2025See also Jalen Williams
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• Jalen Williams To Undergo Surgery On Right WristJalen Williams will undergo surgery on his right wrist due to a ligament tear he suffered near the end of the regular season. The Oklahoma City Thunder expect Williams to be available for the start of the regular season. Williams averaged 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists last season on his way to an All-NBA Third Team selection. Williams played through the injury as the Thunder won their...2025See more articles Jalen Williams
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• Kevin Durant, Rockets To Discuss Extension With Goal Of Him Retiring With TeamKevin Durant is joining the fifth franchise of his NBA career with the Houston Rockets, and both sides are committed to making this his final destination. Since leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016 to sign with the Golden State Warriors, Durant hasn't stayed with any single team for more than three seasons. "The goal right now for Kevin Durant and the Rockets is for him to retire in Houston,"...2025Visit the page Kevin Durant -
• Thunder Making Calls To Trade Up From No. 15, No. 24The Oklahoma City Thunder were making calls on Tuesday trying to move up as they currently own the No. 15 and No. 24 selections in Wednesday's draft. The Thunder have a surplus of future picks and have traded up in the past to target specific players. "Do you know that yesterday the Thunder were making calls to move up in the draft? " said Brian Windhorst on First Take. "On the parade day. They ha...2025See also Brian Windhorst
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• Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Sustains Torn Right Achilles Tendon
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has sustained a torn right Achilles tendon, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Haliburton suffered the injury in the first quarter of Sunday’s Game 7 while attempting to drive past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Pacers star was diagnosed with a strained right calf after Game 5 and had […] The post Pacers’ Tyr...2025See more articles Indiana Pacers
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• Dunc'd On: The Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2025 NBA Champions; KD is Traded to the RocketsEven with our moods a bit muted in light of the Tyrese Haliburton injury, we celebrate the championship journey of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Sam Presti and the Thunder organization for one of the great turnarounds in NBA history. Indiana is devastated by the Tyrese Haliburton injury. We look back on their unbelievable postseason and turn a somber eye to what comes next. Kevin Durant played this tra...2025Visit the page Tyrese Haliburton -
• Tyrese Haliburton Suffers Torn Right Achilles TendonTyrese Haliburton has been diagnosed with a torn right Achilles tendon. Haliburton suffered the injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals which the Indiana Pacers went on to lose to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a final score of 103-91. Haliburton played through a calf strain in the same leg during Games 5, 6 and 7 of the Finals. Haliburton made three of his first four three-point attempts in Game 7 befor...2025Read about Tyrese Haliburton -
• Rick Carlisle On Tyrese Haliburton Injury: 'All Of Our Hearts Dropped'Indiana Pacers players and Rick Carlisle addressed the impact of losing Tyrese Haliburton early in their 103-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Haliburton, who suffered an Achilles injury, stood on crutches outside the locker room and embraced his teammates following the loss. "All of our hearts dropped," said Carlisle when he first saw Haliburton on the ground. Hali...2025Check it out Rick Carlisle
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• All Signs Point Toward Myles Turner Returning To PacersThe Indiana Pacers lost Tyrese Haliburton in the first quarter of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Then they lost the game. Haliburton suffered an Achilles injury and will likely miss most of next season, if not all. But at least the Pacers should have center Myles Turner back from their pleasant surprise […] The post All Signs Point Toward Myles Turner Returning To Pacers a...2025See also Indiana Pacers -
• Thunder Win 2025 NBA Championship, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Named Finals MVPThe Oklahoma City Thunder won their first NBA championship in franchise history, defeating the Indiana Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals to cap a historically dominant 68-win season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned Finals MVP honors with 29 points and 12 assists in the decisive game. The victory completed a rare quadruple for the league MVP, who also claimed scoring champion and NBA champio...2025See more articles Shai Gilgeous Alexander -
• Thunder Close The Deal, Win First Title Of OKC Era; Pacers Left Wondering What IfThe Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions for the first time since relocating to Oklahoma City, defeating the short-handed Indiana Pacers 103–91 in Game 7 of the Finals on Sunday night. It’s the franchise’s first title since 1979, when it was based in Seattle. Indiana lost All-NBA guard Tyrese Haliburton to an Achilles injury in […] The post Thunder Close The Deal, Win First Title Of OKC E...2025Check it out Indiana Pacers -
• Pacers Force Game 7 With Dominant 108-91 Victory Over ThunderThe Indiana Pacers overwhelmed the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 in Game 6 on Thursday night, forcing the NBA Finals to a decisive seventh game. Tyrese Haliburton played through a strained calf injury while Pascal Siakam delivered a crucial double-double performance. The victory marked the most lopsided win by either team in the series. Game 7 will be played Sunday night in Oklahoma City, marking t...2025See also Indiana Pacers -
• Tyrese Haliburton Has 'Every Intention' Of Playing Game 6Tyrese Haliburton has "every intention" of trying to play in Game 6 of the NBA Finals despite a calf strain. The Indiana Pacers will evaluate Haliburton during their walk-through around 5:00 PM EST. Haliburton's injury would force him out for multiple weeks if this were in the regular season. Haliburton struggled in Game 5 during his 34 minutes as the Pacers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder by a ...2025Visit the page Tyrese Haliburton -
• Tyrese Haliburton Will Be Game-Time Decision As He Tries To Play Game 6Tyrese Haliburton confirmed he is dealing with a calf strain and will be a game time decision for Game 6 of the Finals for the Indiana Pacers against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton played 34 minutes in Game 5 but didn't score a field goal as he was clearly limited by the injury. "I have to understand the risks, ask the right questions," said Haliburton. "But I'm a competitor. I want to play...2025Read about Tyrese Haliburton
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• Tyrese Haliburton To Undergo MRI On Strained Right Calf, Status For Game 6 In Doubt
Tyrese Haliburton will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of a strained right calf. Haliburton didn't score a single field goal in the Indiana Pacers' Game 5 loss at the Oklahoma City Thunder as he was visibly limited by the injury. Haliburton said postgame that he expected to play in Game 6 back at home in Indiana. Haliburton had ankle soreness in his right leg last week. "It was described ...2025Continue with Tyrese Haliburton
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• Tyrese Haliburton On Playing Through Sore Calf In Game 5: 'If I Can Walk, Then I Want To Play'
Tyrese Haliburton played through a sore right calf during the second half of the Indiana Pacers' 120-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5 on Monday night. Haliburton, who finished with four points on 0-for-6 shooting from the field, went to the locker room early in the game. Haliburton returned in the second quarter with the calf wrapped and played in the second half despite concerns t...2025See also Tyrese Haliburton
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• Thunder Take 3-2 NBA Finals Lead Behind Jalen Williams' 40-Point Game 5
Jalen Williams scored a career playoff-high 40 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 31 as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Indiana Pacers 120-109 in Game 5, moving within one victory of their first NBA championship. The Thunder stars combined for 71 points, marking the 10th time this season they've exceeded 70 points together. Williams shot 14-of-24 from the field while Gilgeous-Alexander co...2025See more articles Jalen Williams
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• Billy Donovan, Bulls Working On Contract ExtensionThe Chicago Bulls shut down the New York Knicks interest in head coach Billy Donovan. The Bulls not only rejected the Knicks request to speak to Donovan about their opening, but now Donovan might be staying in Chicago longer too. Donovan and the Bulls are in process of signing a contract extension. Donovan recently completed his fifth season as the Bulls head coach. In those five years, Donovan ha...2025See also Billy Donovan -
• Tyrese Haliburton Dealing With Ankle Injury
Tyrese Haliburton was spotted with a noticeable limp after the Indiana Pacers' Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton hasn't been on the injury report and will play in Game 3. According to Shams Charania, Haliburton is dealing with an ankle injury. "What did catch my eye again is him limping right there uh and he said he had a lower body injury," said Charania on Wednesday's Pat McAf...2025See more articles Tyrese Haliburton
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• Tyrese Haliburton Shuts Down Injury Concerns After Noticeable Limp
After the Pacers dropped Game 2 of the NBA Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder, everyone was talking less about the scoreboard and more about Tyrese Haliburton’s postgame walk. The Pacers guard was seen limping off the stage during Sunday night’s press conference, raising some concern amongst fans and the media. The clip went viral […] The post Tyrese Haliburton Shuts Down Injury Concerns Af...2025Check it out Tyrese Haliburton
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• Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Suffers Ankle Injury In Game 1 Loss
Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards sustained a right ankle injury while driving through the lane in Tuesday night’s 114-88 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. Anthony Edwards Tweaked His Right Ankle In First Quarter With less than a minute to play in the opening quarter, […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Su...2025Click for news about Minnesota Timberwolves
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• 2025 NBA Playoffs: Thunder Vs. Timberwolves TV Schedule & How To Watch
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. It was a bit of a slog for the Thunder, having to throw the kitchen sink at the Denver Nuggets to take them down in seven games. Minnesota benefited from Stephen Curry going down with a hamstring injury but […] The post 2025 NBA Playoffs: Thunder Vs. Timberwolves TV Schedule & Ho...2025Read about NBA Playoffs
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• Nikola Jokic: We Definitely Need To Figure Out A Way To Get More DepthSources with the Denver Nuggets told The Athletic after Game 7 that the landscape of the NBA has changed around their core over the past few years. The Nuggets had been chasing top-heavy superteams, but now teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves have a mix of stars and also depth. The Nuggets already had a thin rotation and that was accentuated by injuries to Michael Porte...2025Visit the page Nikola Jokic -
• Aaron Gordon To Attempt To Play Through Hamstring Strain In Game 7Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will start for his team in Game 7 at the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gordon is playing, despite suffering a Grade 2 hamstring injury in the Nuggets Game 6 victory. A Grade 2 hamstring injury usually takes several weeks to heal. Gordon is attempting to play despite the severity of the injury....2025See more Aaron Gordon