Oklahoma City General Manager Sam Presti has built the Thunder into an N.B.A. power through the draft.… Read the rest

The Mavericks, last season’s champions, are on the verge of being swept in the first round by the up-and-coming Thunder.… Read the rest

The Dallas Mavericks won their first N.B.A. championship last season. Now, down 3-0 to the Thunder, it will be a challenge to stay in the playoffs.… Read the rest

The Thunder have taken the first two games of their series against the Mavericks. The games have been overly physical, and Mavericks Coach Rick Carlisle isn’t happy.… Read the rest

James Harden of the Thunder was in the headlines after taking an elbow from Metta World Peace, but his performance this season is why he should be in the spotlight.… Read the rest

Taking a look at the first-round playoff matchups in the Western Conference.… Read the rest

Charlotte needs at least one more win to avoid finishing with the lowest victory total since the N.B.A. was formed in 1949.… Read the rest