The NBA Cup was designed to inject some drama and increase the stakes to the middle of the regular season. For reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Cup has also proven to be some effective playoff preparation for the young Thunder.

Brian Windhorst reveals he’s already made NBA Finals dinner reservations in Oklahoma City as Thunder dominance continues.

Oklahoma City, the reigning champs and a heavy preseason favorite to repeat, are a massive +125 favorite to win the NBA Finals for a second straight season.

In Game 4 of the 2000 Finals, Kobe Bryant played 47 minutes and scored 28 points to beat the Pacers in overtime. In Game 1 of the 2001 Finals, Allen Iverson executed one of the most memorable plays in history.

The Oklahoma City Thunder currently holds a great chance of making history on multiple levels this season. An incredible 24-1 start sees the Thunder on pace to threaten the 2016 Golden State Warriors best regular season record ever of 73-9.

The OKC Thunder have had a historic start after winning the NBA Finals. Should that be the Cleveland Cavaliers' blueprint for their standard?

Julius Randle details what it will take for the Minnesota Timberwoles to win a championship and what makes the Oklahoma City Thunder so unbeatable.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard and reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander "absolutely" wants his team to shoot for the single-season wins record of 73, held by the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors.

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