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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

WNBA NEEDS to change this 3-game series moving forward The adaptation should be ⬇️ First round: 5 games Semifinals: 5 games Finals: 7 games Thoughts 🤔

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Notable Oklahoma City Thunder’s training camp roster notes: ⬇️ Chet: +2 pounds J-Dub: +5 pounds J-Will: +7 pounds I-Hart: -7 pounds Ajay: +5 pounds Sorber: -10 pounds Wallace: +1 pound Kenrich: +3 pounds Caruso: -1 pound Barnhizer: +1 inch growth Thoughts? 🤔

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

My All-Defensive First & Second Team: ⬇️ 1st Team ▪️Rhyne Howard ▪️Gabby Williams ▪️Angel Reese (DPOY) ▪️A’ja Wilson ▪️Shakira Austin 2nd Team ▪️Veronica Burton ▪️Sonia Citron ▪️Breanna Stewart ▪️Natasha Howard ▪️Kiah Stokes (Honorable Mentions) ▪️Aayliah Boston ▪️Azzi Fudd

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

All-WNBA First Team ▪️Olivia Miles ▪️Kelsey Mitchell ▪️Paige Bueckers ▪️Breanna Stewart ▪️A’ja Wilson All-WNBA Second Team ▪️Caitlin Clark ▪️Jackie Young ▪️Angel Reese ▪️Aaliyah Boston ▪️Shakira Austin

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My WNBA Awards: ⬇️ ▪️MVP: A’ja Wilson ▪️DPOY: Angel Reese ▪️ROY: Olivia Miles ▪️6POY: Janelle Salaün ▪️MIP: Shakira Austin ▪️COY: Natalie Nakase

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

WNBA All-Rookie Team ▪️Olivia Miles (Unanimous ROY) ▪️Azzi Fudd ▪️Flau’Jae Johnson ▪️Sydney Taylor ▪️Kiki Rice (Honorable Mention) ▪️Pauline Astier ▪️Awa Fam

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Despite the Seattle Storm's *36th* loss of the season (most in franchise history) First time the young trio all scored 20+ points Dominique Malonga finished with 29 points and 8 rebounds Awa Fam added 22 points & 7 rebounds Flau'jae Johnson had 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Paige Bueckers being in complete control & SHOTMAKING on full display PB in the first quarter vs. the Storm: • 18 points (most in franchise history) • 2 assists • 7/8 FG (87.5%) • 4/4 3PT (100%) Seattle Storm in the first quarter • 17 points • 2 assists (3 TOs) • 6/19 FG (31.6%) • 3/9 3PT (33.3%)

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Full Thunder Schedule Includes: ⬇️ • 30 National TV Games • 13 Back-to-Backs • Longest Road Trip (4 games) • Longest Homestand (7 games)

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Here are 3 Key National TV games for the OKC Thunder: ⬇️ Opening Night: Thunder @ Spurs on Tuesday, Oct. 20 Opening Week: Nuggets @ Thunder on Thursday, Oct. 22 Christmas: Thunder @ Timberwolves

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

OKC will now have to look elsewhere, but it'll be tough to find a player who costs that much + fits their system Great value swing by Presti Size on the wing, in this guard/big-heavy roster, remains more of a necessity than a luxury Now we’ll see how & if OKC pivots to fill its final roster spot

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

At 6’6/6’7 — Solid depth/wing piece who can shoot & defend. Shot 39.6% from deep on 2.3 3PA. Not a player you heavily rely on to play big minutes or who has to play every night. Would be great value as a 10th man if Denver doesn't match. Worst case, they match, being much deeper in penalty taxes.

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Opening night prediction after LeBron’s decision: Sixers vs Knicks in MSG for Ring Night Thunder vs Spurs

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

In the year before the hiring of Chip Engelland, OKC shot a league-worst 32.3% from deep in 2021-22(!!) Here's how the Thunder shot during his four seasons with OKC: ⬇️ 2022-23: 35.6% (17th) 2023-24: 38.9% (1st) 2024-25: 37.4% (6th) 2025-26: 36.5% (9th) Think whatever you wanted about it

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Oklahoma City Thunder offseason as of July 19th ⬇️ In: 🏀 Aday Mara (12th pick) 🏀 Bennett Stirtz (16th pick) 🏀 Otega Oweh (41st pick) 🏀 7 second-round picks 🏀 $317M in tax savings (per @YossiGozlan) Out: 🏀 Lu Dort 🏀 Isaiah Joe 🏀 Aaron Wiggins 🏀 Second apron penalties Overall thoughts?

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

TRADE DETAILS: Atlanta Hawks receive: 🏀 Lu Dort 🏀 Ryan Nembhard Oklahoma City Thunder receive: • Three second-round picks Dallas Mavericks receive: 🏀 Zaccharie Risacher (via @shamsbot.bsky.social) OKC stays under the 2nd apron + adds flexibility by creating a $17M trade exception

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

With Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz sitting out the remainder of Summer League, per a Thunder spokesperson Thoughts on their Summer League performance + role & upside, moving forward?

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Which NBA players are you buying stock in heading into next season?

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Hoop Informatics @hoopinformatics.com · 10/07/2026

A look at how each NBA champion over the past decade utilized their cap space. Top-3 cap hits are highlighted for reference. The total % of the league cap the top three players take up is the bold valve to the left of the bar.

Horizontal stacked bar chart titled "How NBA Champions Spend the Cap," showing each player's percentage of the league salary cap for 11 championship teams. Bars are sorted from most recent (top) to oldest (bottom). The bold value is the combined cap percentage of the top three players. Teams and their top three:

Knicks (2025-26): 82.5% — Towns 34.36%, Anunoby 25.59%, Brunson 22.60%
Thunder (2024-25): 58.9% — Gilgeous-Alexander 25.51%, Hartenstein 21.34%, Dort 12.09%
Celtics (2023-24): 78.1% — Holiday 27.66%, Porzingis 26.48%, Tatum 23.97%
Nuggets (2022-23): 77.8% — Jokic 27.19%, Murray 25.60%, Porter Jr. 25.00%
Warriors (2021-22): 102.6% — Curry 40.73%, Thompson 33.79%, Wiggins 28.09%
Bucks (2020-21): 80.3% — Middleton 30.28%, Antetokounmpo 25.22%, Holiday 24.76%
Lakers (2019-20): 72.5% — James 34.30%, Davis 24.82%, Green 13.41%
Raptors (2018-19): 78.5% — Lowry 32.10%, Gasol 23.68%, Leonard 22.69%
Warriors (2017-18): 78.2% — Curry 35.00%, Durant 25.23%, Thompson 17.99%
Warriors (2016-17): 62.2% — Durant 28.19%, Thompson 17.70%, Green 16.28%

Data from Spotrac.

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Don't overreact to (single games) or Summer League in general This is just my two cents… but Summer League only matters if you can tell a player is completely OVERWHELMED The main focus should be how the player processes games

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Coach Chron @coachchron.com · 04/07/2026

The post presence and screening work will create space for everyone else. That hub development changes rotations.

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

My WNBA All-Star Reserves: ⬇️ GUARDS (4) ▪️Rhyne Howard ▪️Marina Mabrey ▪️Jackie Young ▪️Sonia Citron FRONTCOURT (6) ▪️Alyssa Thomas ▪️Jonquel Jones ▪️Nneka Ogwumike ▪️Angel Reese ▪️KiKi Iriafen ▪️Dominique Malonga WILDCARD (2) ▪️Alisha Gray ▪️Kahleah Copper ▪️*Kelsey Plum* will likely be out due to injury

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Top 3 things I'm looking forward to in OKC’s SL: 1.) Aday Mara — full stop. Comfortability. Defensive impact. Physical presence. Screening developments. Decisions w/the ball from the hub/post. Touch. 2.) Bennett Stritz's offensive feel + on/off-ball gravity. 3.) Otega Ohwa’s impact — all-around.

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

It was interesting how Canada utilized Shai today; he barely brought the ball up, initiated offense & had him catching the ball off closeouts or around the nail. Operating in his more comfortable spots Could be an interesting wrinkle & for OKC to implement more of next season

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Canada head coach Gordie Herbert says Shai Gilgeous-Alexander came into training camp wanting to play more off-ball. Quotes ⬇️ “Shai came and said he would like to play off the ball more… And I think he’s tougher to guard off the ball. Tougher to trap.”

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

The three two-way deals have gone to Otega Oweh, Brooks Barnhizer and Josh Dix Per Thunder PR

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Assuming *Lu Dort* is the last piece of the puzzle for OKC’s offseason. Here's a breakdown of "Keeping vs Trading” ⬇️ Keep: 🏀 Primary POA/defends #1 options 🏀 Culture + tone-setter with his physicality, grit & toughness 🏀 Allows SGA to rest defensively 🏀 Locker Room Favorite

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

With Kenrich Williams resigning back with OKC on a 1-year, $5 million deal *Salary cap update* for the Thunder with Kenrich back: ⬇️ OKC tax payment is now about $108 million They are $12,167,686 over the 2nd apron If Dort is traded, OKC can take no more than $5,554,535 to get under the 2nd apron

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Here’s the Thunder's 2026 Summer League roster:

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

My Top 5 WNBA Rookie Rankings, post [Commissioner Cup] play: 1. Olivia Miles (Minnesota): 18.7 PPG 2. Azzi Fudd (Dallas): 13.6 PPG 3. Flau’Jae Johnson (Seattle): 12.9 PPG 4. Sydney Taylor (Chicago): 12.5 PPG 5. Awa Fam (Seattle): 11.9 PPG Next up ⬇️ Pauline Astier (New York): 10.1 PPG

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

All-Star starters per over .500 team: Minnesota Lynx - 2 Las Vegas Aces - 1 Golden State Valkyries - 1 Atlanta Dream - 0 New York Liberty - 1 Dallas Wings - 2 Indiana Fever - 3(!) *Rhyne Howard* was flat-out robbed

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Thunder 2026 NBA Cup West Group B: OKC Wolves Clippers Grizzlies Pelicans

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

REMINDER: The OKC Thunder have the Los Angeles Clippers’ 2027 first-round pick. The new lottery odds make it more favorable to avoid being at the bottom and to be mediocre. Just something to note for this upcoming season.

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

As expected, OKC picks up Lu Dort’s team option Two directions: OKC can go into the second apron by keeping Dort or trading him, since there was no extension or pay cut Let's see what the next steps are for the Thunder

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Seattle Storm’s young core in back-to-back wins over New York & Atlanta: Flau'jae Johnson: 52 PTS, 20 REB, 11 AST, 57% FG Dominique Malonga: 36 PTS, 21 REB, 4 BLK, 64% FG Awa Fam: 36 PTS, 7 REB, 77% FG & 77% 3P% Brightest young core in the W & is set up for the next decade+

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Appreciate you 🙏🏾! If you're a fan of 🏀. Then @hoopinformatics.bsky.social is a must follow! Breaks down the game and provides GREAT content altogether!

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

With Isaiah Hartenstein signing a 3-year, $75M extension, the Thunder are now projected: 🏀$10.2M over the tax 🏀$2.2M over the first apron 🏀$10.8M under the second apron Team option decisions remain for Lu Dort & Kenrich Williams + the looming contract extension, up next summer for *Cason Wallace*

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Bennett Stirtz's role + impact will be important Shoots 70.5% at rim. 71% unassisted - 93rd percentile 59.1% 2P - 97th percentile 67% 2P TS% - 97th percentile 47% mid range - 93rd percentile 60.7% TS - 88th percentile 7.4% Creation TOV - 92nd percentile 2.4 AST: TO - 80th percentile

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Here is the early part of the OKC Thunder's 2026 Vegas Summer League schedule: vs. Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, July 10 at 9 pm CT vs. Golden State Warriors on Sunday, July 12 at 7 pm CT vs. Denver Nuggets on Tuesday, July 14 at 8 pm CT vs. Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, July 16 at 5 pm CT

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Here is the OKC Thunder's 2026 Salt Lake City Summer League schedule: vs. Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, July 4 at 2 pm CT vs. Atlanta Hawks on Monday, July 6 at 6 pm CT vs. Utah Jazz on Tuesday, July 7 at 8 pm CT

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Joel Lorenzi @jxlorenzi.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Wrote about what this draft signaled about Bryson Graham’s vision and what the new Bulls regime is after in the near future. Unlocked for all: www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

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What drafting Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain says about new Bulls regime

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Thoughts on the Thunder's 2026 NBA draft class?

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

My favorite remaining prospects for the OKC Thunder in the Second Round: Richie Saunders Dillon Mitchell Baba Miller

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

OKC young players on cost-controlled contracts Cason Wallace (1 year left) Ajay Mitchell (2 years left, possibly one) Jared McCain (2 years left) Nikola Topic (2 years left) Thomas Sorber (3 years) Aday Mara (4 years) Bennett Stirtz (4 years) SGA, Chet, and J-Dub are now on max contracts

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Favorite picks of the first round 3. Cameron Boozer to MEM 4. Caleb Wilson to CHI 10. Brayden Burries to MIL 11. Yaxel Lendeborg to GSW 15. Dailyn Swain to CHI 20. Jayden Quaintance to SAS 22. Labaron Philon Jr to PHI 24. Cameron Carr to LAL 27. Chris Cenac Jr to BOS

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

OKC adds size in Aday Mara and adds shooting, ball-handling, shot creation, and playmaking in Bennett Stirtz. However, OKC still has size concerns and questions at forward. Thoughts on the Thunder’s first-round selections?

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therealmaine.bsky.social @therealmaine.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

OKC sends the No. 17 pick and two second-round picks to Memphis to select Bennett Stirtz with the No. 16 pick. At 6-foot-4 with a 6-foot-6 wingspan. Stirtz is a sharpshooting guard with some playmaking chops. Adds much-needed shooting and potential secondary creation.

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