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Thunder Ship Isaiah Joe to Pistons for Two Future Second-Round Picks
sports15 days ago

Thunder Ship Isaiah Joe to Pistons for Two Future Second-Round Picks

OKC traded shooting guard Isaiah Joe to Detroit for two future second-round picks. Joe, a 3-point specialist who averaged 11.1 PPG this season, is a limited defender whose playoff role had diminished; Detroit adds shooting to pair with Cade Cunningham. Joe carries an $11.3M salary for 2026-27 with a 2027-28 team option. The Thunder also sent Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta for two future second-round picks to help trim payroll as they navigate cap considerations.

via Hoops Rumors|
#isaiah-joe#pistons#second-round-picks
Draft Night Moves: Thunder Poised to Move Up as Clippers, Warriors Weigh Trades
sports20 days ago

Draft Night Moves: Thunder Poised to Move Up as Clippers, Warriors Weigh Trades

With the top four teams locked into picks for AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer and Caleb Wilson, the focus shifts to No. 5 and beyond. The Clippers are believed to keep the No. 5 pick, potentially targeting Keaton Wagler or Mikel Brown Jr. rather than a trade, while Oklahoma City is eyeing a move up using No. 12 (via LAC) and No. 17 (via Philly) to land a Michigan pair or Mara. The Warriors may trade down from No. 11 to add a second first-rounder, with Brayden Burries or Mara/Lendeborg/Johnson among the targets. Chicago also wants to climb for Mara, and Denver, Boston, and Minnesota are exploring moves up the back end of the first round, often tied to attaching players or future picks.

via NBC Sports|
#clippers#nba#nba-draft
Spurs-Thunder Game 7 draws a massive TV audience with 15.9M viewers
sports1 month ago

Spurs-Thunder Game 7 draws a massive TV audience with 15.9M viewers

NBC’s broadcast of Spurs vs. Thunder in Game 7 pulled 15.9 million viewers, the most for an NBA conference finals game since 2016, peaking at 22.2 million as San Antonio closed out 111-103. The series averaged 10.8 million and helped NBC post strong postseason numbers with Peacock also carrying the game, marking a high point for the NBA on NBC in its 2025-26 rights year and signaling continued interest in the league, including the emergence of Victor Wembanyama as a rising global star.

via Awful Announcing|
#game-7#nba#ratings
Spurs Ride Youth Wave to Game 7 Victory, Claim West Finals Crown
sports1 month ago

Spurs Ride Youth Wave to Game 7 Victory, Claim West Finals Crown

San Antonio toppled Oklahoma City 111-103 in Game 7 to clinch the Western Conference title behind a balanced, energized performance from its young core led by Victor Wembanyama. Key contributions came from Stephon Castle, Dylan Harper, Julian Champagnie, and De’Aaron Fox, with Luke Kornet delivering a pivotal chase-down block. The win capped a remarkable playoff surge for a Spurs team that leaned on defensive stops, timely shooting, and steady veteran leadership as they push toward an NBA Finals run.

via Pounding The Rock|
#game-7#nba-playoffs#sports
Thunder to Rebuild Depth After Game 7 Exit
sports1 month ago

Thunder to Rebuild Depth After Game 7 Exit

Oklahoma City Thunder plan a depth reshuffle after their Game 7 loss to the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, moving on from Kenrich Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Brooks Barnhizer to clear cap space and maximize their No. 12 draft pick as Chet Holmgren anchors the frontcourt.

via FanSided|
#draft#nba#okc
Online roasts erupt after Chet Holmgren sits in pivotal Game 7 as Thunder bow out
sports1 month ago

Online roasts erupt after Chet Holmgren sits in pivotal Game 7 as Thunder bow out

Oklahoma City’s title defense ended in a Game 7 loss to San Antonio, with Chet Holmgren delivering a 4-point, 4-rebound, 1-for-2 shooting night in 33 minutes before being benched late in the fourth; he didn’t play the final stretch until 4:26 and left for good at 1:23. Social media lit up with ridicule as Holmgren failed to contain Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, while backup Jaylin Williams outperformed him in spots. The 24-year-old rookie also faced scrutiny after signing a massive $239.3 million, five-year extension, underscoring expectations after an All-Star, All-NBA regular season performance as the Thunder were eliminated in the Western Conference Finals.

via Larry Brown Sports|
#chet-holmgren#game-7#nba
Spurs stun Thunder in Game 7 to reach the NBA Finals behind Wembanyama
sports1 month ago

Spurs stun Thunder in Game 7 to reach the NBA Finals behind Wembanyama

Spurs beat Oklahoma City 111-103 in Game 7 to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since the Tim Duncan era, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 22 and earning the Western Conference Finals MVP and Julian Champagnie draining six 3-pointers for 20 points; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 35 for OKC but received little help as Luke Kornet delivered a timely late block to seal it. San Antonio will host the Finals against the Knicks on June 3.

via NBC Sports|
#julian-champagnie#nba#sports
Game 7 Showdown: Spurs Face Thunder for West Finals Berth
2026-nba-playoffs1 month ago

Game 7 Showdown: Spurs Face Thunder for West Finals Berth

Spurs and Thunder collide in a climactic West Finals Game 7 (8 PM ET on NBC/Peacock) with a Finals berth on the line. San Antonio leads the season series 7-4, while Oklahoma City is 4-0 at home in Game 7s this era, making this a high-stakes showdown centered on Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the two teams chase a trip to the NBA Finals against the Knicks.

via NBA.com|
#2026-nba-playoffs#game-7#shai-gilgeous-alexander
Wembanyama's Game 7 Moment as Spurs Chase West Finals
sports1 month ago

Wembanyama's Game 7 Moment as Spurs Chase West Finals

West Finals Game 7 pits the Spurs at the Thunder, with Victor Wembanyama set to play his first career Game 7 and lead San Antonio against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s OKC. OKC has injury updates with Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell out, while San Antonio relies on Wembanyama to set the tone in a win-or-go-home clash that could propel the Spurs to the NBA Finals. The NBA.com Starting 5 piece breaks down five angles: key Game 7 information, how both teams reached this decider, SGA’s experience in Game 7s, and Wemby’s rising leadership and milestone moments.

via NBA.com|
#nba#playoffs#sports
Lightning’s 30,000°C Flash: hotter than the Sun’s surface, but not Sun-energy
science1 month ago

Lightning’s 30,000°C Flash: hotter than the Sun’s surface, but not Sun-energy

NOAA notes a lightning channel can reach about 30,000°C, roughly five times the Sun’s visible-surface temperature, though this is a comparison to the Sun’s photosphere, not the Sun as a whole; the extreme heat comes from a tiny, microsecond‑long channel and drives a shock that produces thunder, while the Sun still emits vastly more energy overall. The temperature is inferred from the light spectrum, not direct contact with the plasma.

via Space Daily|
#lightning#noaa#science
Game 7 Showdown: Wembanyama and SGA Lead Spurs-Thunder in a Decisive Finale
sports1 month ago

Game 7 Showdown: Wembanyama and SGA Lead Spurs-Thunder in a Decisive Finale

Game 7 between San Antonio and Oklahoma City hinges on Victor Wembanyama vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with San Antonio leaning on stronger defense and pick-and-pop chemistry while OKC needs more efficient shooting and fast-break opportunities; the winner will likely come down to turnovers, 3-point shooting, and which team leverages home-court experience in a tightly contested finale.

via NBC Sports|
#game7#gilgeous-alexander#sports
Game 7 Finale: Wembanyama Leads Spurs as Thunder Rely on Caruso and McCain Without Williams/Mitchell
sports1 month ago

Game 7 Finale: Wembanyama Leads Spurs as Thunder Rely on Caruso and McCain Without Williams/Mitchell

With Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell out for Game 7, Oklahoma City will lean on Alex Caruso and Jared McCain to provide scoring alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while San Antonio bets on Victor Wembanyama to deliver a legacy-defining performance at Paycom Center. The piece notes Caruso and McCain stepping up as key X-factors for OKC, De’Aaron Fox aiming for a 20-point playoff breakout for the Spurs, and Wembanyama's ongoing ascension as the defining star in a potential Spurs upset that could cap a thrilling series and fuel a burgeoning rivalry.

via Sports Illustrated|
#nba#playoffs#sports