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Chase Gemes

Chase Gemes

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Chase is a junior at the University of Missouri studying journalism. He is a football and men’s basketball reporter for Missouri on SI.

Dec 10, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) celebrates with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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OKC Thunder's Offseason Addition Praises Organization

Since joining the Oklahoma City Thunder this past summer, Alex Caruso has found it easy to embrace the organization.

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Dec 10, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Luguentz Dort's Defense Crucial in OKC Thunder's NBA Cup Win Over Dallas Mavericks

The Oklahoma City Thunder forward did a number on Luka Doncic defensively, holding him to a subpar scoring performance.

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Dec 10, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) and center Dereck Lively II (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wants OKC Thunder to be the 'Best'

Oklahoma City knocked off the reigning Western Conference champion Dallas Mavericks in NBA Cup action behind a 39-point performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

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Apr 10, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Adam Flagler (14) drives to the basket beside San Antonio Spurs guard Jamaree Bouyea (15) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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OKC Thunder Two-Way Guard Out for Several Weeks

The Oklahoma City Thunder's undrafted pickup in 2023 went down with an injury.

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Nov 27, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace shoots against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
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3-Point Shooting Regression is a Problem for OKC Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder's 3-point shooting has been one of its only drop-offs from last season, and it needs to find it again.

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Nov 8, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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OKC Thunder's Alex Caruso Needs Offensive Momentum in Return

The guard is expected to return from a hip injury for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday.

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Dec 3, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half of an NBA Cup game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Three Takeaways From Thunder's Blowout Win Over Utah Jazz

Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way in group play action on Tuesday night.

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Dec 1, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) defends as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) controls the ball during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Thunder and Rockets Mark Places as Forces in the Western Conference in Sunday Matchup

In a highly competitive affair, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets proved their worth to the rest of the NBA as two of its top contenders.

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Nov 20, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) celebrates a dunk between Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) and forward Toumani Camara (33) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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OKC Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein is Proving His Worth

Although he came with a high price tag, Isaiah Hartenstein is more than making up for it for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Nov 27, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) rives past Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) during the first half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
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Three Takeaways From Oklahoma City's Enthralling Win Over Golden State

It came down to the wire, but the Oklahoma City Thunder mustered up just enough to get past the Golden State Warriors on the road.

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Apr 21, 2019; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) holds the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers in game four of the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-Imagn Images
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Russell Westbrook Continuing to Invest in Oklahoma City

The former MVP winner reportedly invested in Oklahoma City's new soccer stadium project.

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Nov 25, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) fight for position under the basket during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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Three Takeaways From OKC Thunder's Routing of Sacramento Kings

The Oklahoma City Thunder won big over the Sacramento Kings thanks to some key performances from its top stars.

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