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On Thursday, the NBA released the second returns of All-Star fan voting and the Oklahoma City Thunder currently have two players in the running to be starters for their respected positions.

The Charlotte Hornets (8-27), currently struggling to find their footing this season, might be looking to shake things up at the trade deadline next month. Charlotte could explore selling at the trade deadline if it can acquire an asset that enhances the team's long-term prospects.

The contest that ended in the Cavs pulling out a 129-122 victory over the Thunder averaged 1.87 million viewers, marking a 20% increase compared to the same window last year, with viewership peaking at 2.5 million. The numbers underscore the excitement surrounding the high-stakes battle, which many have already dubbed the “game of the year.”

The two best teams in the NBA, the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder and East-leading Cleveland Cavaliers, face off for the first of two meetings this month on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.

The Oklahoma City Thunder head to the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup between the top two teams in the NBA. The Thunder are 30-5 overall, and 13-3 on the road, at the top of the Western Conference. The Cavs are 31-4 overall, and 18-1 at home, at the top of the Eastern Conference.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced on Friday that they have signed Branden Carlson to a 10-day contract. This comes three days after they initially waived him. The Thunder added Carlson on Nov. 16. He's appeared in seven games. The 15th roster spot has been a rotating door this season. Alex Reese and Malevy Leons previously held it.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed Branden Carlson to a ten day pact just days after waiving him. What does this mean for the OKC Thunder?

The Oklahoma City Thunder will attempt to bounce back from its first regular season loss in over a month on Friday in New York. After the Thunder's 15-game winn

Payton Pritchard is the overwhelming favorite to win the NBA 6th Man of the Year Award, but Jayson Tatum has fallen in the NBA MVP race. Our NBA betting expert weighs in on both.