Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from Thunder

BBL's Thunder confirm England legend as coach

After weeks of build-up, BBL side the Sydney Thunder have unveiled an English cricket legend as their new head coach.

AAP

The Five Role Players Who Can Swing the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals

In anticipation of the Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals, here are the five most important role players to know as the two teams fight to raise the Larry O’Brien.

Sports Illustrated

Chris Mannix: Victor Wembanyama Gave Chet Holmgren a Clear Offseason Mission

The Thunder star’s conference finals performance revealed just how important his growth will be to close the gap in a budding rivalry and push Oklahoma City to another title pursuit.

Sports Illustrated

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

NBA Finally Gets It Right With Knicks-Spurs Finals Court Design After Last Year’s Backlash

The Larry O’Brien trophy court is back for the NBA Finals series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.

Sports Illustrated

Isaiah Hartenstein, Lu Dort Want to Stay With Thunder Amid Uncertain Future: Here’s What Makes Sense for OKC

Sam Presti has some decisions to make and negotiating to do with Thunder players who have team options for next season.

Sports Illustrated

Winners and Losers From the Eastern and Western Conference Finals

A look back at the conference finals round before the Knicks and the Spurs meet to determine this year’s NBA champion.

Sports Illustrated

Chet Holmgren’s Western Conference Finals Performance Was Worse Than You Think

Chet Holmgren’s disastrous performance against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals doomed the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Sports Illustrated

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Julian Champagnie Thought His NBA Career Was Over Three Years Ago. Now He’s ‘Unsung Hero’ of Finals-Bound Spurs

Champagnie was waived by the 76ers three years ago. Now, he’s headed to an NBA Finals.

Sports Illustrated

Who Is Luke Kornet? Victor Wembanyama's Backup Jokes About Outlasting LeBron James

Luke Kornet stepped out of Victor Wembanyama's shadow with a crucial Game 7 chasedown block for the San Antonio Spurs, even drawing tongue‑in‑cheek comparisons to LeBron James.

International Business Times UK

The Thunder are dethroned, shameless and wildly unpopular. They’re still a great basketball team

The reigning champions were beaten in an epic series by the San Antonio Spurs. There’s no reason to believe they won’t challenge for years to come though

The Guardian - US

Thunder Offseason Preview: Critical Summer Lies Ahead for OKC After Game 7 Loss to Spurs

The Thunder will have to make tough decisions on a couple key players this summer as the core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams gets increasingly expensive.

Sports Illustrated

A Dejected Chet Holmgren Made One Thing Clear About Battling Victor Wembanyama After Spurs Eliminate Thunder

Holmgren put together one of his worst playoff performances to date during Saturday night’s playoff loss to the Spurs.

Sports Illustrated

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Wife: 7 Photos Of SGA's Biggest Supporter After Thunder Crash Out In Game 7 Heartbreak

The Oklahoma City Thunder narrowly missed the NBA Finals despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's outstanding performance, as the San Antonio Spurs advanced. Thunder fans remain hopeful for next season.

International Business Times UK

Luke Kornet’s Epic Block to Seal Spurs’ Trip to NBA Finals Now Part of Franchise’s Rich Playoff Lore

Luke Kornet’s amazing chase-down block in the fourth quarter should go down in Spurs’ playoff history as an all-time great play.

Sports Illustrated

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated

Victor Wembanyama’s Emotional Reaction Said It All After Spurs’ Game 7 Win Over Thunder

“It's hard to put into words. It's almost like the meaning of my life.”

Bangkok Post

Spurs dethrone Thunder to reach NBA Finals against Knicks

WASHINGTON - The San Antonio Spurs, sparked by superstar Victor Wembanyama, advanced to the NBA Finals by dethroning defending champion Oklahoma City 111-103 on Saturday, booking a championship showdown against New York.

AAP

Wembanyama, Spurs win the West, topple defending champs

The San Antonio Spurs will face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals after they overcame Oklahoma City in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.

The Guardian - US

Spurs beat reigning champions Thunder in Game 7 to set up NBA finals date with Knicks

The Spurs’ 111-103 victory on Saturday night means they will face the New York Knicks in the NBA finals, with Game 1 set for Wednesday in San Antonio

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Sports Illustrated

Spurs-Thunder Game 7 Takeaways: How San Antonio, Victor Wembanyama Took Down Defending Champs

The San Antonio forward paced his team with 22 points and seven Spurs players recorded double-digit scoring nights to beat Oklahoma City and advance to the NBA Finals to face the Knicks.

Sports Illustrated

Bold Predictions for Thunder-Spurs Game 7: X-Factors for OKC Without Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell

The Thunder need considerable scoring from their depth pieces, while Victor Wembanyama tries to put together one more defining performance in a series already chock-full of them.

Sports Illustrated

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Can’t Explain His Shooting Slump, Either

The two-time MVP is struggling from the field in the Western Conference finals.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | What’s With All These NBA Playoff Blowouts?

The Spurs’ big win over the Thunder in Game 6 was part of a larger trend.

International Business Times UK

The Disrespect: Mike Greenberg Compares SGA To Steph And Jordan, Claims His Basketball Play Is 'Agonizing'

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's playing style is under scrutiny as critics claim his reliance on flopping affects his NBA legacy.

Sports Illustrated

Victor Wembanyama Credits ‘Desperation’ as Spurs Force Decisive Game 7 vs. Thunder

After a frustrating Game 5, the Defensive Player of the Year powered San Antonio’s urgency that erased its previous mistakes.

AAP

Wembanyama, Spurs take NBA West finals down to wire

The battle to face the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals is going to a deciding Game 7 after San Antonio levelled their series with Oklahoma City at 3-3.

1 2 3 4 5

People

Shai GilgeousAlexander

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.