Thunder headed to NBA Cup semifinal game against Rockets

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball WriterLAS VEGAS (AP) — Winning the NBA Cup won’t bring a championship parade to Oklahoma City, Houston, Atlanta, or Milwaukee. There’s a trophy. There’s some cash. There are bragging rights. And that’s about it.The way the final four teams in the tournament see things, that’s enough.The semifinals of the...

Thunder extend perfect start with 105-92 win over Clippers

By DAN GREENSPAN Associated PressINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 25 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their undefeated start to the season by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 105-92 on Saturday night.All five Thunder starters scored in double figures, and the six straight wins to begin the season marked the team’s...

Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren lead Thunder to easy win over Bulls, 114-95

By ANDREW SELIGMAN AP Sports WriterCHICAGO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points, Chet Holmgren added 21 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pounded Chicago 114-95 in the Bulls’ home opener on Saturday.Jalen Williams added 24 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists.Zach LaVine had 22 points and nine rebounds...

Thunder center Hartenstein out at least a month with broken bone in left hand

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will miss at least a month after sustaining a small, non-displaced fracture in his left hand during a preseason game in Denver.The Thunder said on Thursday that Hartenstein, who was hurt in Tuesday’s game, will be re-evaluated in five to six weeks.The Thunder added...

Thunder Falls to Dallas in Game 2, Series Tied 1-1

Luka Doncic battled through injuries to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a crucial 119-110 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night, tying the Western Conference semifinals at one apiece.Despite his physical struggles, Doncic's performance was outstanding, contributing 29 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. PJ Washington and Kyrie Irving also came up...