JANUARY 11 • NYPOST.COM
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER 37-9 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
37-9 · 1ST IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Kings · Sun 1:00AM
Knicks embarrassed by Thunder in boo-filled loss as concerns keep growing If the Knicks’ first Thunder test spiraled into a collapse, then this was a flop. A shellacking. And a drastic one, too.
THUNDER at KNICKS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 10, 2025
JANUARY 11 • YOUTUBE
Thunder bounce back to rout Knicks 126-101 in first game since end of 15-game win streak
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points in 29 minutes, and the Oklahoma City Thunder emphatically bounced back to rout the New York Knicks 126-101 in the first game since their 15...JANUARY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ajay Mitchell - Set to miss time Mitchell underwent a procedure on his turf toe sprain on his right foot and will be re-evaluated in 10 to 12 weeks,Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Thunder will need to pivot, as Mitchell will miss considerable time as he recovers from a procedure on his injured toe. Oklahoma City could give Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins more time on the floor in Mitchell's absence.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Branden Carlson - Inks 10-day pact Carlson signed a 10-day contract with the Thunder on Friday, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Impact After being waived by the club on Tuesday, Carlson will likely return for a short-term stint. The Thunder waived the two-way center to open up a spot on the 15-man roster, though he will now have a brief chance to prove why he should stick around. Carlson has appeared in seven games for Oklahoma City this season, and he has averaged 0.6 points and 1.3 rebounds in 3.6 minutes per contest.
JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Where Do Thunder's Young Duo Stand in Second NBA All-Star Voting Returns? The second NBA All-Star voting returns have been released, where does the Oklahoma City Thunder’s duo land?
JANUARY 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Kia MVP Ladder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander surges to No. 1 | NBA.com Oklahoma City's superstar guard takes the top spot, while Victor Wembanyama moves up a peg in the Top 5.
JANUARY 10 • NBA.COM
Stephen A. Smith Challenges Sam Presti, OKC Thunder, Claims 'Honeymoon' is Over There may be significant pressure to perform in Oklahoma City.
JANUARY 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ajay Mitchell - Out again Friday Mitchell (toe) will not play in Friday's game against the Knicks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact Mitchell is slated to miss his third consecutive game due to injury, and prior to his first absence on Jan. 5, he had not missed time at all this season. Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins will likely see more playing time again as a result.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Caruso - Ruled out Friday Caruso (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Impact Caruso will miss his ninth straight game Friday against the Knicks due to the left help strain injury he's been dealing with. Cason Wallace will likely continue to get more minutes off the bench for the Thunder while Caruso is on the mend.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
2025 NBA Mock Draft 1.0: Debate at the top with Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper
Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper is putting pressure on Cooper Flagg for the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. John Fanta offers up his first m...JANUARY 9
OKC Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers | Game Highlights | January 8, 2025
JANUARY 9 • YOUTUBE
Isaiah Hartenstein - Sniffs triple-double Hartenstein produced 18 points (8-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and eight assists over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 129-122 loss to Cleveland.
Impact Hartenstein was a steady presence on both ends of the court for the Thunder despite the loss, and he finished just two assists away from recording what would've been his first triple-double of the season. His two-way ability is impressive, as Hartenstein has recorded double-digit points and/or rebounds in all but one of his 21 appearances this season. He's averaging 12.2 points and 12.1 rebounds per game as a starter in 2024-25.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Williams - Hands out nine assists Williams registered 25 points (9-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, nine assists, one block and three steals over 36 minutes during Wednesday's 129-122 loss to the Cavaliers.
Impact Williams finished just one assist away from a double-double despite not being known for his playmaking ability, and the star forward had another impressive stat line where he filled the stat sheet. He's recorded at least one tally in the five major categories in four of his last six outings, averaging 16.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 2.2 steals and 0.7 blocks per game in that stretch.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander - Fills stat sheet Wednesday Gilgeous-Alexander provided 31 points (13-27 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 129-122 loss to Cleve...
Impact The Thunder's epic game-winning streak came to an end Wednesday, but Gilgeous-Alexander delivered another impressive stat line while sending fantasy managers another reminder of why he's among the best fantasy options in The Association regardless of the format. This was the fifth time he surpassed the 30-point mark across his last six games, and he's averaging 33.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocks per game in that span.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
THUNDER at CAVALIERS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | January 8, 2025
JANUARY 9 • YOUTUBE
Starting 5, Jan. 9: Cavs outlast Thunder in epic heavyweight bout | NBA.com Cleveland edges out OKC for its 11th straight win, improving its NBA-best record to 32-4 with a statement.
JANUARY 9 • NBA.COM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Makes Loud Statement On Future With Oklahoma City Thunder Gilgeous-Alexander was not short for words after the Thunder lost to the Cavaliers.
JANUARY 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
'Mouse in the house' ... 'Picking poison' & other parts of Cavs huge win – Terry Pluto's Scribbles The Cavs played big to knock down OKC
JANUARY 9 • CLEVELAND.COM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 'I love Oklahoma City and I can't see a world where I'm not in Oklahoma City' “I can only speak for myself. I love Oklahoma City and I can’t see a world where I’m not in Oklahoma City,” he said. “I’m comfortable where...
JANUARY 9 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
NBA roundup: Cavs prevail in showdown with Thunder Jarrett Allen collected 25 points and 11 rebounds to lift the host Cleveland Cavaliers to a 129-122 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder o...
JANUARY 9 • THESTATE.COM
Towns and New York take on the Thunder in non-conference play
New York hosts Oklahoma City in non-conference playJANUARY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
