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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. 

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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Stiles Points: Do Alex Caruso's Offensive Struggles Resemble Gordon Hayward?

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Alex Caruso get out to a slow start this season, missing plenty of jumpers and looking suboptimal on the offensive end. Is that due to his NBA upbringing?

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Nov 1, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trailblazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the third quarter at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Murphy-Imagn Images
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OKC Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Game Preview, Betting Info, Keys to Game

The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night inside the Paycom Center. The OKC Thunder will look to bounce back after a troubling loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

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Nov 10, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jalen Williams (8) talk during a time out against the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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OKC Thunder Stars Earning Western Conference Player of Week Nomination

The Oklahoma City Thunder turned in a 3-1 week after rising star Chet Holmgren went out with a hip injury. The Thunder saw thier stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams step up in a big way, earning Player of the Week nominations.

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Oct 30, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket beside San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (0) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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NBA Betting: OKC Thunder to Cover Massive Spread Against Spurs in Cup Game

The Oklahoma City Thunder are heading to San Antonio to take on the Spurs in their second NBA Cup game on Tuesday. OKC is poised to cover a massive spread again.

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Feb 29, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) battle for position in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images
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Injury Report, Updated Odds [11/19]: OKC Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to San Antonio to take on the Spurs in the second NBA Cup game in pool play Western Conference Group B for each team. The Thunder are still short handed as the Spurs miss their superstar.

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Oct 30, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) moves the ball down the court beside Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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OKC Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs: Game Preview, Betting Odds, Keys to Game

The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the San Antonio Spurs in an NBA Cup Game as the team gets Alex Caruso back and sees their first road game after a six game home stand.

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Oct 30, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) works to steal the ball from Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) after he fell to the floor during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Victor Wembanyama Downgraded, Alex Caruso Upgraded on Initial Injury

The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs square off in an NBA cup match that sees the Thunder add Alex Caruso to the fold.

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Nov 4, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) smiles after scoring against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Isaiah Joe's Shooting Splits Reveal How OKC Thunder Should Use Him

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Isaiah Joe post two jarringly different numbers as a starter or as a bench player which could signal how Mark Daigneault should deploy him.

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Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) gestures after a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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Why Does PJ Washington Have Career Nights Against OKC Thunder?

The Oklahoma City Thunder were once again on the wrong end of a PJ Washington outlier night. Why does Washington always light up the OKC Thunder?

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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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Stiles Points: Dillon Jones Gives Boost to Short Handed Thunder

Down their entire rotation of centers, looking for answers, the OKC Thunder turned to rookie Dillon Jones who turend in his best career game against the Dallas Mavericks.

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May 9, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) loses control of the ball in front of Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the second half of game two of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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NBA Betting: Dallas Mavericks Could Cover Lofty Spread Against OKC Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are big favorites against the Dallas Mavericks which could be a sign to fade the small ball Thunder.

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May 18, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after receiving a technical foul against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter in game six of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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Injury Report, Updated Odds [11/17]: OKC Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Oklahoma City Thunder will play host to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday to wrap up a six game home stand.

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