Tramaine Griffin

NBAWriter for @LWOS, Student of the Game of Basketball, Illinois State Alumni.

Western Conference Finals

Thunder vs Timberwolves: Western Conference Finals Series Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s magical season continues after winning a grueling seven-game series against the Denver Nuggets.  Despite making a major trade right before the start of the season, the Minnesota Timberwolves are back in the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive year. The Wolves are coming off a gentleman sweep over the Golden State Warriors. […]

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NBA Draft Combine: Potential Prospects For The Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently in a round two showdown against the Denver Nuggets; the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery results were revealed. The combine testing, measurements, and scrimmages. Despite having the best record in the NBA, the Thunder could receive another lottery pick if the Philadelphia 76ers‘ top-six protected pick would have conveyed.  However, Luck wasn’t

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What The 2025 NBA Draft Lottery Means For The Oklahoma City Thunder

The ping-pong balls didn’t land in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s favor on Monday night during the NBA Draft Lottery. Oklahoma City didn’t acquire the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2025 first-round pick, which was protected in the top six, and Philadelphia jumped to No.3. Since Philadelphia retained its pick, Oklahoma City now owns Philadelphia’s (top-four protected) first-round pick in 2026 and

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Oklahoma City Thunder Completes The Sweep: Five Takeaways From The First-Round

It was over in a flash. The Oklahoma City Thunder completed the series sweep over the Memphis Grizzlies, surpassing them, who many deemed the premier young team in the NBA. Here are five takeaways from the Thunder’s first-round series against the Grizzlies. The Thunder Sweep the Grizzlies   Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren Rise to

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Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Winning MVP Is Not A Sympathy Award

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning MVP would not be a “sympathy award” as he put up dominant numbers and led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the top seed in the Western Conference by a landslide.  Demonstrating high-level and signature individual performances that have directly translated to team success, making SGA the favorite to win his first MVP. 

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