The NBA doesn't hand out a trophy for the best regular-season record like hockey, but its prize for the achievement is the next best thing. The better record between the two squads in the NBA Finals ...

It was in OKC's best interest to lose its home game against Philadelphia on Wednesday night. OKC owns Philadelphia's 2025 first-round pick, which is top-six protected. And since the 76ers entered ...

Chris Finch was flabbergasted. Joe Mazzulla couldn’t help but note that the Thunder had spent so much time at the free-throw line. JB Bickerstaff sounded off for two minutes about officiating in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nick Crain is an NBA reporter covering the OKC Thunder for Forbes.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nick Crain is an NBA reporter covering the OKC Thunder for Forbes.

What was known before the season even started was finally written on paper. The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched their playoff spot with a 118-112 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. At 54-12, it ...

The Oklahoma City Thunder earned a 118-112 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday in a showcase game on ESPN. This was an ...

The Celtics executed their game plan on Wednesday night at TD Garden. Ever since Joe Mazzulla took over as Boston’s head coach, the Celtics have crafted a strategy on the hardwood that relies on ...

All he left behind was a trail. A symbol. A signal. His logo, a mirrored emblem of his No. 2, graced the Garden. And the Prudential Tower. And the Converse Lovejoy headquarters. A memento to remember ...

The Thunder is amid a tough road trip: at Boston on Wednesday, at Detroit on Saturday and at Milwaukee on Sunday. The Celtics, Pistons and Bucks are three of the East ...

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics are set to do battle for the final time this season –– Barring each of them earning an NBA Finals bid –– After the OKC Thunder earned a hard ...