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[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

2020➡️2023

Keep @Sean_Daniel01 close📸

[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

Foot on the line. That’s poetic.

[Giannis Antetokounmpo @Giannis_An34]

New team, same Giannis 🔥 @Kalshi

[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

Don’t forget how many Game 7 moments that Cason Wallace has put together the past two years.

[Kalshi Sports @KalshiSports]

What's the best defensive play in recent NBA History?

Dyson Daniels, Cason Wallace, and Ausar Thompson are the early favorites on Kalshi to lead the NBA in Steals Per Game this season.

[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

Thunder will be in the second apron for the 2027-28 season.

And all signs point to OKC being fine with that. Part of the plan.

[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

@danfavale @JacobKniffen 🤣

[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

I had Cason Wallace valued at about $30M/year.

Phenomenal value for OKC. All-NBA caliber defender and a crucial piece of this team’s ability to remain a top contender.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Just in: Oklahoma City Thunder All-Defensive guard Cason Wallace has agreed to a five-year, $139 million rookie-scale contract extension, agents Jeff Schwartz, Max Lipsett and Marcus Monk of Excel Sports Management tell ESPN.

[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

This is heartbreaking.

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Just in: Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons is believed to have sustained a torn Achilles tendon at practice Sunday, sources tell ESPN. A suspected season-ending injury for Simmons after rejuvenated and impressive training camp and preseason performances.

[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

SGA is the best guard scorer for sure, because of efficiency.

Jokic has a real case for best scorer, though.

[Fullcourtpass @Fullcourtpass]

Bleacher Report ranked the best scorers in the NBA:

1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
2. Luka Doncic
3. Nikola Jokic
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo
5. Anthony Edwards
6. Jalen Brunson
7. Steph Curry
8. Victor Wembanyama
9. Donovan Mitchell
10. Tyrese Maxey

SGA has a 16% chance on Kalshi to win MVP

[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

There’s nobody like Jokic.

[Kalshi Sports @KalshiSports]

What's the greatest pass in recent NBA History?

Hali, Jokic, Trae, and Cade are the early favorites on Kalshi to lead the NBA in Assists Per Game this season.

[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

My guys are ball knowers.

Follow our new show @ThunderHMA

[Thunder Collective @ThunderHMA]

“This has a chance to be an incredible offense.”

@BrandonRahbar explains why the new-look #Thunder could have their best offense in franchise history.

#ThunderUp ⚡️ | @Rylan_Stiles | @BrandonRahbar | @BasketballGuruD

🔗 Full show: https://t.co/j2P3mnAhnZ

[Marc Stein @TheSteinLine]

The Thunder, as conveyed by the enclosed statement, are adamant that Aday Mara has the requisite clearance to play in the NBA and says it has been advised as such by the league office.

Mara’s former club in Spain (Basket Zaragoza) maintains he is still under contract.

[Thunder Collective @ThunderHMA]

"These are clearly the two best teams not only in the West, but in the NBA." - @BrandonRahbar

Are the Thunder and Spurs in a tier completely by themselves? #ThunderUp

🔗 Watch: https://t.co/39pr0YgWjR

[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

The preseason overreactions are getting stronger. The regular season must be close.

[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

This is our first glimpse of a Mara-Hartenstein lineup.

[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

OKC is sleepwalking through this preseason game.

[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

Honestly, this order is very close to exactly how I would have it in my opinion during the season.

[Fullcourtpass @Fullcourtpass]

NBA MVP Power Rankings on Kalshi:

1. Victor Wembanyama (33%)
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (16%)
3. Luka Doncic (15%)
4. Nikola Jokic (15%)
5. Anthony Edwards (8%)
6. Giannis Antetokounmpo (7%)
7. Jayson Tatum (6%)
8. Cade Cunningham (3%)
9. Jalen Brunson (3%)
10. Jaylen Brown (2%)

[Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles]

The Locked on #Thunder Season Preview Saga rolls on:
🏀 @CrainNBA takes his shot at winning the LOT preview prediction prize
🏀 Top 5 threats to OKC includes WHO?!
🏀 Why OKC will and won't win the title
🏀 Award predictions
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
https://t.co/mMkaoVLwqq

[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

If Cason Wallace averages 12 PPG this season + is a Top 10 defender in the NBA..

How much is he worth?

[Kalshi Hoops @KalshiHoops]

Top-10 Defenders in the NBA, via Bleacher Report

1 — Victor Wembanyama
2 — Ausar Thompson
3 — Rudy Gobert
4 — Chet Holmgren
5 — Amen Thompson
6 — Scottie Barnes
7 — OG Anunoby
8 — Evan Mobley
9 — Cason Wallace
10 — Giannis Antetokounmpo

36.7% chance for Wemby to win MVP + DPOY

[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

Sabonis has officially become underrated and would be a significant, needle-moving piece for the right team.

[Kalshi Sports @KalshiSports]

NBA Players Most Likely to be Traded By the Deadline, via Kalshi:

68% — Domantas Sabonis
64% — Trey Murphy
56% — Zach LaVine
51% — Michael Porter Jr
45% — Jarred Vanderbilt
42% — Dyson Daniels
42% — Donte DiVincenzo
41% — Daniel Gafford
40% — Myles Turner
38% — Anthony Davis

[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

Bennett Stirtz has been an absolute flamethrower from deep in the preseason.

13/22 (59.1%) from beyond the arc in three games.

cc: @BiasedSlightly

[Nick Crain @ByNickCrain]

This guy is going to be hoisting this season.

At least, that’s the best case scenario for OKC. Volume, volume, volume.

[Kalshi Sports @KalshiSports]

Favorites on Kalshi to lead the NBA in 3PM per game:

34% — Steph Curry
22% — Luka Doncic
20% — LaMelo Ball
8% — Kon Knueppel
6% — Anthony Edwards
3% — Jayson Tatum

What has been the most clutch three-pointer of the 2020s so far?