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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. 

Jan 21, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) goest up for shot after stealing the ball from he Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Denver Nuggets in a Monday Night affair inside the Paycom Center on National Television. The Thunder saw good news come via the injury report on Friday evening.

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Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) gestures while Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks at him during the NBA Championship ring ceremony at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are dealing with an extremely injury-riddled season, and the lost minutes continue to pile up. The Thunder's continuity will be tested in the NBA Playoffs, but should pay off for the Bricktown Ballers.

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Jan 2, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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The Warriors stroll into the Paycom Center short handed to start a home stand for the Oklahoma City Thunder that feature all postseason teams. The OKC Thunder must take care of business against the Warriors.

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Jan 10, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) controls the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are having a great post-All-Star break stretch that has only seen the Bricktown Ballers beat once. The Thunder have been led by an impressive stretch from Cason Wallace, who is staking his claim to first-team All-Defensive.

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Mar 12, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the third quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are opening up a massive home stand this week, it was made even more interesting by the Boston Celtics announcing that superstar swingman Jayson Tatum would make his return to the hardwood.

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Mar 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles up court against the New York Knicks during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are fresh off a big win against the New York Knicks but the story of the game in some corners of the NBA world has been about a big no call that could have put three fouls on OKC Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. NBA off

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Jan 10, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) reacts during the third quarter against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the New York Knicks on Wednesday night in a marquee matchup that could serve as an NBA Finals Preview. Before tip-off, the Thunder and Knicks announced their starting lineup.

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Feb 25, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
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The Oklahoma City Thunder are winners of five of their last six games coming out of the NBA All-Star break with a stretch that should instill plenty of confidence in the Bricktown Ballers given who all has stepped up.

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