Rylan Stiles

Rylan Stiles

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. 

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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Iowa Hawkeyes forward Payton Sandfort (20) celebrate scoring a three-point basket Thursday, March 13, 2025, during the second round of the men's Big Ten tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Illinois Fighting Illini defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes, 106-94.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced a roster move that sees the team shuffle around their final two-way spot with Buddy Boeheim getting waived in favor of rookie sharpshooter Payton Sandfort.

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Feb 27, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Denver Nuggets Head Coach David Adelman watches his team play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
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The Denver Nuggets are still fired up about a flagrant foul that ejected OKC Thunder defensive ace Lu Dort from Friday's contest. On Sunday morning, Adelman called it a 'cheap shot,' Mark Daigneault replied.

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