FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 11-4 · 2ND IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
11-4 · 2ND IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Lakers: Watch Scotty Pippen Jr. Put The Moves On Josh Giddey During Rising Stars Game A highlight moment from the Rising Stars competition.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Holds +2100 Odds to Win All-Star Game MVP Gilgeous-Alexander has the seventh best odds to win the award.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Holds +2100 Odds to Win All-Star Game MVP Gilgeous-Alexander has the seventh best odds to win the award.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
All-Star Experience Provides SGA Chance to Grow Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned his first All-Star appearance and has the chance to mature and grow with it.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Thunder Guard Josh Giddey On Path to Becoming Franchise Cornerstone in OKC Thunder guard Josh Giddey is showing that he’s on track to become the next big deal in Oklahoma City in just his second season.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
NBA All-Star Weekend highlights: Celebrity Game, Rising Stars top plays
NBA All-Star Weekend got underway on Friday with the Celebrity All-Star Game and the Rising Stars Challenge. Here are the top moments!FEBRUARY 18, 2023
Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams Come up Short in Exciting 2023 Rising Stars Games Team Joakim, featuring Williams and Giddey, reached the Rising Stars championship.
FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
OKC Thunder to See Third Nationally Televised Game of 2022-23 Season The surprising Thunder are receiving their third nationally televised game of the season.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Next 10 Games to Test Thunder's Playoff Desires When basketball resumes after the All-Star break, the Oklahoma City Thunder are slated to play several games that could put their desire to...
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Thunder Gameday: Jalen Williams and Josh Giddey Represent OKC in Rising Stars Challenge The Thunder have two young players suiting up for a Friday night event in Salt Lake City.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Solid performance in loss Dieng finished with 19 points (9-20 FG, 1-7 3Pt), 11 rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes Wednesday during the G League's Oklahoma City Blue's 106-98 loss to the Memphis Hustle.
Impact Despite the loss, Dieng showcased his full offensive arsenal against the Hustle, finishing with his second consecutive double-double. However, he struggled from the field, missing 11 shots, including six from deep.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Feb. 24 Thunder vs. Suns game will now also air on ESPN This is OKC’s 3rd national TV game of the season.
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Dario Saric Productive in First Game for OKC Thunder Fresh off his trade from the Phoenix Suns, forward Dario Saric had a productive first game with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Turns in strong per-minute numbers Saric delivered 12 points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and one steal across 14 minutes in Wednesday's 133-96 win over the Rockets.
Impact Making his Thunder debut, Saric was able to make most of his modest bench role, but Oklahoma City's ever-changing frontcourt rotation makes it tough to discern whether the veteran big man will have the opportunity to consistently replicate this sort of performance. Saric's role will likely be worth tracking over the next handful of games before a firmer determination can be made regarding whether he's a reliable pickup in 14-team leagues or deeper.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hauls in 16 boards as starter Williams supplied eight points (3-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 16 rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes in Wednesday's 133-96 win over the Rockets.
Impact Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault seems to alter his center rotation on almost a game-by-game basis, but Williams may be the most stable option at the position for the moment. He's now started in four of the past five contests, though his minutes have ranged from 16 to 31 during that stretch. The second-round rookie of Arkansas has demonstrated a fantasy-friendly skill set during his inaugural NBA campaign, so he could be worth a flier in deeper leagues where available in the event he ultimately takes control of a more consistent 25-plus-minute role.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Williams hilariously didn't recognize Mark Daigneault during pre-draft workout Williams was unaware that Daigneault was running his pre-draft workout last year with the Thunder.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
OKC Thunder Full Media Availability | Postgame vs Houston Rockets | February 15, 2023
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Puts up 15 points in win Dort produced 15 points (5-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 133-96 win over the Rockets.
Impact Dort has started in all but one of his appearances this season and recorded a solid outing in the Thunder's final game before the All-Star break. The former Arizona State standout has been unable to deliver the same numbers he recorded last season, in part due to the emergence of Josh Giddey as a reliable scoring weapon, but he continues to be a decent fantasy asset. He's averaging 14.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists and a career-best 1.0 steals per game so far.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 13 with six assists Giddey finished with 13 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 133-96 win over the Rockets.
Impact Giddey had a strong all-around performance and thrived as a facilitator, but these stat-filling performances are nothing new for the Australian guard. A solid player on both ends, and the perfect complement for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the Thunder backcourt, Giddey is averaging 17.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game over his last 10 contests while shooting 50 percent from the field in that span.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 29 to Lead Thunder Past Rockets In the team’s final game before the All-Star break, OKC finished with five players in double figures, including a brand-new face.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Goes for 29 points in blowout Gilgeous-Alexander posted 29 points (8-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 13-15 FT), six assists, two rebounds and two blocks across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 133-96 victory over the Rockets.
Impact Gilgeous-Alexander continues to deliver first-round fantasy value in both points and categories leagues in what has been a breakthrough season for the first-time All-Star. He heads into the midseason intermission with averages of 30.8 points -- fifth in the NBA -- 5.7 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 1.6 steals, 1.1 blocks and 0.9 treys per game to go along with stellar shooting from the field (50.8 percent) and free-throw line (91.2 percent).
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Oklahoma City Holding Onto Play-In Spot During All-Star Break With the All-Star break here, the Thunder quietly moved up to No. 10 in the conference standings.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Oklahoma City Holding Onto Play-In Spot During All-Star Break With the All-Star break here, the Thunder quietly moved up to No. 10 in the conference standings.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
The NBA's sneakiest skill? Why Josh Giddey is the top inbounds passer
No player has dished out more assists from out of bounds this season than Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Josh Giddey, who will be participat...FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Solid performance in loss Dieng finished with 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes Saturday during the G League's Oklahoma City Blue's 99-95 loss to the Motor Ci...
Impact Even though Dieng led the team in points and rebounds, it wasn't enough to help the Blue secure the victory. Expect him to continue to play at a high level as one of the main forwards for the Blue.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
