Shandel Richardson

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Shandel has covered the NBA since 2010, with stops at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, The Athletic and Fan Nation/SI

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What Do You Want To See From OKC Thunder Star Chet Holmgren This Season?

Does he have something to prove? Especially when he faces Wemby this season?Sep 23, 2026

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Do The OKC Thunder Have Potential To Dominate NBA For Next Five Years?

I mean, why not? With all that Sam Presti has done, the Thunder seems set for years to come. Even after last year's misstep, they can return to the top of the league.Sep 22, 2026

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Is Jalen Williams Having A Healthy Bounce Back Biggest Key For OKC Thunder?

I believe so. If his injury doesn't happen, the Knicks fans are still in misery.Sep 21, 2026

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The OKC Thunder Always Have Most In NBA During Post-game Interviews

The post-game stuff with Nick Gallo is always hilarious. LOL. Never gets old.Sep 20, 2026

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Can The OKC Thunder Win No. 1 Seed In West For A Third Straight Year?

The only teams that have done it longer are the Boston Celtics and LA Lakers.Sep 19, 2026

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So Who Is Mount Rushmore Of OKC Thunder?

Durant. Westbrook. SGA and who else? Harden?Sep 19, 2026

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Are The OKC Thunder Still Best Team In NBA?

ESPN has them No. 1 in the power rankings, even after last year's shocking loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the WCF.Sep 18, 2026

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Do The OKC Thunder Need A Championship To Justify Current Era?

It's got to be championship or bust for the Thunder this year. Otherwise, this team starts to disassemble.Sep 17, 2026

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Retiring NBA Player Had One Of His Best Moments With OKC Thunder

Taj GIbson, who announced his retirement Tuesday, had his best years with the Derrick Rose-led Chicago Bulls in the early 2010s. But he also had one of his best moments while playing for the OKC Thunder. Remember this?Sep 16, 2026

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Will NBA Fans Ever Stop Associating OKC Thunder With Favorable Officiating?

It just seems this narrative is never going to go away. It's not only SGA being called a free throw merchant. They seem to think the whole team gets all the calls. Sep 15, 2026

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Is OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Completely Off Trade Market?

If the Thunder ever considered it (which I doubt), who would you want them to trade for him? Luka? Wemby? Sep 14, 2026

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OKC Thunder Player Makes Return To Alma Mater Over Weekend

OKC rookie Aday Mara helping the Wolverines recruit? Sep 13, 2026

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Future Hall Of Famer Will Always Consider Oklahoma City A Special Place

Chris Paul played one season in OKC. And remember he played here when the Pelicans moved to OKC during Hurricane Katrina Sep 12, 2026

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Does OKC Thunder Have Best Fans In NBA?

It's really one of the few homecourt advantages in the NBA. The fans do rep. Sep 11, 2026

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Is This OKC Thunder Closer Than Teams Of Past?

It just seems like this team is always doing stuff together. Bowling. Football drills. Football games. This could go a long way. Sep 10, 2026

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OKC Thunder Getting An Early Start On NBA Season

Apparently, the OKC Thunder are already working out together on the TCU campus. It seems like they're really serious about this year. Sep 9, 2026

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Oklahoma City Thunder Has Best Odds To Win NBA Title

This is according to FanDuel Sep 8, 2026

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Oklahoma City's SGA Challenges Future Hall of Famer To Tennis Match

Do you think SGA could beat Chris Paul in tennis? SGA thinks so. Here's what he posted to Paul on Instagram: “I'll fry you in tennis."Sep 7, 2026

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Better Impact In OKC: Kevin Durant Or SGA?

It's debatable. I still think it's Durant over SGA despite the championship. Sep 6, 2026

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OKC Thunder Players Show Love For Oklahoma Sooners In Season Opener

Thunder stars Jared McCain, Nikola Topic, Thomas Sorber, Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz, Brooks Barnhizer and Josh Dix were in attendance to see the OU Sooners destroy UTEP 51-0.  Way to show support.Sep 5, 2026

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