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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 26 as Thunder roll past Wembanyama-less Spurs, 127-89

Apr. 11, 2024 09:04 AM EDT

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Thunder coach Mark Daigneault has preached all season that his team is about the process rather than results. Wednesday's performance supported his claim. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points in 26 minutes, and Oklahoma City rolled past the Victor...

Hornets finalizing deal with Nets' Jeff Peterson as head of basketball operations, AP source says

Feb. 29, 2024 12:54 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets are finalizing a deal to make Brooklyn Nets assistant general manager Jeff Peterson their new head of basketball operations, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person said the deal is expected to be completed in the...

Hornets sign free agent forward Aleksej Pokusevski, former first-round draft pick by the Thunder

Feb. 28, 2024 12:38 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Charlotte Hornets have signed free agent forward Aleksej Pokusevski, the 17th overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft. Terms of the deal were not released. Pokusevski appeared in 150 games with 65 starts in four seasons with the Oklahoma City...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 points, Thunder beat Clippers 129-107

Feb. 23, 2024 00:15 AM EST

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Clippers 129-107 on Thursday night in a matchup of Western Conference contenders. Lu Dort added 19 points, Jalen Williams had 18 and Chet Holmgren 17 for Oklahoma City....

Analysis: Trade deadline day makes some teams better now. Charlotte hopes to see future returns

Feb. 13, 2024 05:58 AM EST

Oklahoma City got Gordon Hayward, Dallas got PJ Washington, Miami got Terry Rozier and Philadelphia wound up getting city native and Villanova alum Kyle Lowry following a buyout after he was traded. The Thunder, Mavericks, Heat and 76ers must feel good about that. The...

Hornets, with help from 5 newcomers, beat Grizzlies 115-106 to end 10-game losing streak

Feb. 10, 2024 22:18 PM EST

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Miles Bridges scored 25 points, newcomer Vasilije Micic had career highs with 18 points and nine assists and the new-look Charlotte Hornets snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 115-106 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. Brandon Miller...