Giannis in bloom and the elephants in the room: seven NBA Cup takeaways
Giannis Antetokounmpo hauls in-form Bucks past Thunder to NBA Cup title
July 2024
NBA free agency winners and losers: the break-up of the Splash Brothers and the Sixers reload
Paul George switching Los Angeles for Philadelphia makes the 76ers the biggest winners of free agency so far. Who were the others?
May 2024
PJ Washington’s free throws send Dallas Mavericks past Thunder into West finals
The Mavericks eked out a 117-116 victory over the Thunder on Saturday night to reach the Western Conference finals for the second time in three seasons
April 2024
‘Not going to answer that’: LeBron James quiet on future after Lakers’ playoff exit
Oklahoma City Thunder seal No 1 seed in West as NBA playoff picture is set
March 2024
Thunder beat Suns to top West despite Nurkic’s franchise record 31 rebounds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 35 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns, coming back after blowing a 24-point lead
February 2024
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NBA trade deadline: sorting the winners (Knicks) and losers (Lakers)
In a trade deadline without many clear winners, the Knicks became overnight contenders. The moribund Lakers? Not so much
January 2024
OKC Thunder’s Josh Giddey won’t face charges as police close investigation
Thunder throttle Blazers by 62 points, tied for fifth-largest win in NBA history
December 2023
Has Josh Giddey gotten a pass from the media because he’s white?
A former NFL star has attacked ESPN’s coverage of allegations against the player as showing racial bias. But the reality of the matter is far from black and white
November 2023
Police investigate claims Thunder’s Josh Giddey had relationship with underage girl
Holmgren shows Wembanyama isn’t the NBA’s only 7ft rookie unicorn
NBA looking into alleged relationship between OKC’s Josh Giddey and minor
NBA Cup roundup: Curry’s last-second bucket lifts Warriors over Thunder
August 2023
Oklahoma City Thunder are the team of the future. But where will they play?
OKC have a host of young stars who could help them challenge for the NBA title. The only problem may be finding a long-term home
July 2023
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Wembanyama’s rival and a team for Vegas: NBA summer league takeaways
The record crowds that flocked to Nevada were treated to lots more than the Victor Wembanyama Show. Our correspondent in the desert empties her notebook
April 2023
NBA play-in tournament: Timberwolves and Heat complete playoff field
The Minnesota Timberwolves and Miami Heat have nailed down the No 8 seeds in the NBA playoffs with their play-in tournament wins
Josh Giddey’s career night propels OKC Thunder in NBA play-in tournament
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago Bulls avoided elimination on Wednesday night with victories in the NBA play-in tournament
NBA bubble watch: which teams will seal a playoff spot?
There’s just one week left in the NBA season, but there are 14 teams that are mathematically still alive but whose immediate futures are still murky