The NBA Today crew selected Chet Holmgren vs. Victor Wembanyama as one of the best current NBA rivalries.
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Jalen Williams will have his jersey retired with Santa Clara (@SantaClaraHoops) on December 3rd 👀
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Fadeaway World’s JT Shemanski predicts the Thunder to have the best defense in the NBA for the 2025-26 season.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have a very well-rounded defense that was historically great last season. They’ll be bringing back a nearly identical team, so there’s no reason to believe they won’t be the best defense again for this next season.”
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OKC Mayor David Holt has announced that Oct. 21 will officially be named “Thunder Day" in Oklahoma City.
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Jaylin Williams asks Jalen Williams what he’s going to get his teammates with the money from his new contract:
“It’s a quick answer, nothing. That’s my brother, but he’s not getting anything. He always forgets he’s rich too.”
(🎥 @SantaClaraHoops)
Ajay Mitchell and Ousmane Dieng took a picture with a young fan.
What a wholesome moment 🥹
‘Starting 5’ season 2, which features Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, will release on October 16th, per @netflixsports.
The rest of the lineup includes:
Jaylen Brown
Kevin Durant
Tyrese Haliburton
James Harden
Fadeaway World’s Eddie Bitar named Cason Wallace as OKC’s “secret weapon.”
“Wallace’s defensive edge provides the balance this young contender needs…In tight postseason games as he proved last season, Wallace’s poise could be the Thunder’s hidden ace.”
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Jalen Williams’ 2024-25 season:
NBA Champion
All-Star Appearance
All-NBA 3rd team
All-Defensive 2nd team
SLAM cover athlete
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