NBA Notes: Trail Blazers, Deni Avdija, Thunder, Ajay Mitchell, Nuggets
Trail Blazers
The Trail Blazers held a players-only meeting after Friday’s 24-point loss in Houston, per Joe Freeman of The Oregonian.
It was their first truly...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Pelicans, James Borrego, Thunder
76ers
Tyrese Maxey didn’t sugarcoat anything after the Sixers let a double-digit lead slip away against a shorthanded Pistons team. Philadelphia was up 12 in...
NBA Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Thunder
Jazz
Lauri Markkanen had a quiet 12 points in 21 minutes on Friday, but don’t let that fool you. He’s still averaging 28.3 a night.
That...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Austin Reaves, Thunder, Isaiah Joe, Rockets
Lakers
Austin Reaves has looked like a go-to guy. He’s averaged 31.1 points with 9.3 assists in his past seven games. LeBron James is still...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Spurs
Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just keeps stacking history and the Thunder keep stacking wins.
OKC moved to 8-0 with a 126-107 comeback in Los Angeles on Tuesday,...
NBA Notes: Pacers, Obi Toppin, Thunder, Jalen Williams, Cavs
Pacers
The news on Obi Toppin isn't good, and that's just the way things are going for the Pacers.
Head coach Rick Carlisle told reporters that...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Magic, Anthony Black, Warriors
Thunder
The Thunder just keep rolling. Oklahoma City improved to 6-0 after a 127–108 win over the Wizards, led by another dominant outing from Shai...
Thunder’s Nikola Topic begins chemotherapy for testicular cancer
Thunder guard Nikola Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer, general manager Sam Presti announced Thursday, via The Oklahoman’s Justin Martinez.
Presti said Topic has...
NBA Notes: Pelicans, Zion Williamson, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Bucks
Pelicans
The Pelicans were without Zion Williamson on Monday, and it showed. Boston ran them off the floor 122-90 while Williamson sat with a left...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Bulls
Raptors
Brandon Ingram is finally healthy — and hungry.
After nearly two lost seasons to ankle injuries and uncertainty, the former All-Star told Eric Koreen of...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Bulls, Tre Jones, Sixers
Thunder
Make it 20 straight against the East for the Thunder, who stayed unbeaten with a 117-100 win over the Hawks.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way...
West Notes: Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Blazers, Shaedon Sharpe, Thunder
Timberwolves
Anthony Edwards has made it clear he’s not content with back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Finals.
In a detailed feature by The Athletic’s Jon...
West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Rockets, Alperen Sengun, Mavericks
Thunder
The Thunder’s banner night turned into a thriller.
Oklahoma City opened defense of its NBA title with a 125-124 double-overtime win over the Rockets, capped...
West Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Blazers
Thunder
Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams won’t play in Tuesday’s season opener against the Rockets as he continues to recover from offseason wrist surgery, per ESPN’s...
