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Rylan Stiles

Rylan Stiles

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Rylan Stiles is a credentialed media member covering the Oklahoma City Thunder. He hosts the Locked On Thunder Podcast, and is lead beat writer for Inside the Thunder. Rylan is also an award-winning play-by-play broadcaster for the Oklahoma Sports Network. 

Oct 18, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) battles for a rebound against Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski (22) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Utah Jazz Rookie Fills Stat Sheet In Preseason Finale

The Utah Jazz selected Kyle Filipowski with the No. 32 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The Duke big man could be the latest stat sheet stuffer down low for Will Hardy's team.

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Oct 15, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) gestures to a teammate after scoring against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter of their preseason game at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
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Lakers Rookie Wants to 'Keep Stacking Days' After Preseason Outburst

The NBA world watched in awe of Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht with his offensive outburst that produced 35 points off the purple and gold pine.

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Oct 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Trey Alexander (23) controls the ball in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Denver Nuggets Rookie Shares Special Moment With NBA Legend

The Denver Nuggets have seen Trey Alexander and Russell Westbrook share a special bond during training camp which harkens back over a decade.

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Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells (0) shoots the ball while playing knockout during open practice at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
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Memphis Grizzlies Might've Earned Steal of Draft in Second Round

Jaylen Wells has produced at a high level for the Memphis Grizzlies marking him the potential steal of the 2024 NBA Draft if this preseason production continues.

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Oct 14, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) boxes out Indiana Pacers forward Enrique Freeman (8) in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
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Memphis Grizzlies Rookie Dominates Indiana Pacers, Shows Top-10 Value

The Memphis Grizzlies made Zach Edey a top ten pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and it was a pick met with push back at the time. However, against the Indiana Pacers, he showed his value.

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Oct 13, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) defends in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Phoenix Suns Rookie Flashes Potential, Fixing Issues in Preseason

The Phoenix Suns saw Ryan Dunn preform at a high level during the NBA preseason against the Denver Nuggets, flashing potential and the ability to fix depth issues for the Western Conference contenders.

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Oct 9, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) gestures after scoring a basket against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Jalen Williams Discusses Facing Off With Brother, Utah Jazz Rookie

Oklahoma City Thunder rising star Jalen Williams discussed getting to play his brother and Utah Jazz rookie Cody Williams after practice on Sunday.

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Oct 6, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ron Holland II (00) dribbles in the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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Detroit Pistons Rookie Pops In Phoenix Offering New Element

The Detroit Pistons saw rookie Ron Holland II pop in Phoenix for a preseason tilt that showed a missing element from the squad in past seasons.

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Sep 30, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets guard Reed Sheppard (15) during Houston Rockets media day. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Rockets Rookie Pegged Best Player From 2024 Class by NBA Executives

The Annual NBA General Manager Survey from the League Website Offered Reed Sheppard as the best player from the 2024 NBA Draft Class and the 2024 NBA Rookie of the Year.

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Sep 30, 2024; Camden, NJ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain (20) poses for a photo on media day at the Philadelphia 76ers Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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76ers Rookie Jared McCain Dishes on NBA and College Differences

The 76ers can lean on rookie guard Jared McCain as the rookie was peppered with questions at training camp revolving around his transition to the pro ranks.

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Sep 30, 2024; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Pistons forward Ron Holland II (00) poses for his official 2024-25 season head shot. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
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Detroit Pistons Rookie Focused on Helping the Team Turnaround Rebuild

The Detroit Pistons selected Ron Holland II with the No. 5 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft as the rookie is looking to turnaround the team's rebuild.

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Dillon Jones is pictured during the Thunder media day at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.
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OKC Thunder Rookie Dillon Jones Using Preseason to 'Gather Information'

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen rookie Dillon Jones impress at training camp and as he starts his NBA journey he is in information collection mode.

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