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Bellchamber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Spurs just revealed to Thunder their painfully obvious Victor Wembanyama game plan</title><link>https://thunderousintentions.com/okc-thunder-spurs-painfully-obvious-victor-wembanyama-game-plan?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Zane Gelphman</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksn5a91zbj</guid><description>Thanks to the San Antonio Spurs&#39; youthful exuberance, the OKC Thunder know exactly what to prepare for ahead of their &#34;win, and you&#39;re in&#34; Game 6.</description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7000,h_3937,x_1256,y_355/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/157/01ksnn7dn9zme2np7nv3.jpg" caption="Apr 26, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) encourages a teammate to be smart during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center. 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Bellchamber</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksmr0p113a</guid><description>The Oklahoma City Thunder send the Spurs&#39; claims right back in their faces with their Game 5 victory.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5367,h_3018,x_0,y_161/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/157/01ksmsr720pd7qx5vjzh.jpg" caption="Apr 10, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="G.C. Bellchamber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Jared McCain is the common denominator in Thunder&#39;s success over Spurs</title><link>https://thunderousintentions.com/okc-thunder-jared-mccain-common-denominator-success-over-spurs?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Mark Nilon</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kskw57whak</guid><description>There seems to be a strong Jared McCain link in all three OKC Thunder wins over the Spurs in this year&#39;s Western Conference Finals.</description><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:00:06 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5491,h_3088,x_0,y_33/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/157/01kskwk3809smhekr461.jpg" caption="May 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) reacts in the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs during game one of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images | Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Mark Nilon"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>It took 2 Thunder losses for ludicrous Jalen Williams trade idea to be proposed</title><link>https://thunderousintentions.com/okc-thunder-it-took-2-losses-ludicrous-jalen-williams-trade-idea-proposed?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Mark Nilon</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksjjsxhrbc</guid><description>The OKC Thunder are being urged to consider trading Jalen Williams in what reads like a highly unnecessary reaction piece.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 19:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3882,h_2183,x_0,y_31/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/157/01ksjk74r4cjywv999jd.jpg" caption="Jan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) reacts during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. 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