Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and NBA

NBA investigates Thunder over participation rules in win over Blazers: Report
According to a report, the Oklahoma City Thunder are under investigation for possibly violating the NBA’s player participation policy during their win on March 7 over the Portland Trail Blazers. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news Friday. The Thunder sat all five starters during their 107-89 home victory over the Blazers.
Thunder Under Investigation by NBA for Sitting Starters vs. Trail Blazers
The end of the NBA season is about a month away, and in the last stretch of games there is plenty of incentive for teams to rest players. For the lottery-bound franchises with moribund records, more losing only increases the likelihood of a high draft pick and a shot at an elite talent.
Thunder Under Investigation For Sitting Players Against Blazers
The Oklahoma City Thunder are under investigation by the NBA after sitting key players against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 7: The west’s best Thunder bested the Blazers that night 107-89 despite sitting Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,
Sources: NBA reviewing Thunder sitting 5 starters vs. Blazers
The NBA is investigating a March 7 game in which the Thunder rested starters Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Luguentz Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein as well as Cason Wallace.
Report: NBA Investigating Thunder After SGA, All 5 Starters Sat vs. Trail Blazers
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NBA investigating Thunder after sitting all five starters against Trail Blazers
The NBA has initiated an investigation into the Oklahoma City Thunder concerning a potential violation of the league’s player ...
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein: Dealing with nasal fracture
Hartenstein has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers due to a nasal fracture, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports. The nasal fracture is a new diagnosis for Hartenstein, who ...
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Full injury report for Friday's Trail Blazers vs. Thunder matchup
The Oklahoma City Thunder return home to start a three-game homestand when they host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday ... Lu Dort (patellofemoral soreness) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein ...
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OKC Thunder injury update, prediction: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is out vs. Portland
The OKC Thunder will host the Portland Trail Blazers at 7 p.m. CST Friday ... Cason Wallace and Isaiah Hartenstein ruled out, I'm giving the slight edge to Portland.
Wiggins, Williams lead Thunder past Blazers 107-89 with Gilgeous-Alexander held out for rest
Aaron Wiggins scored 30 points, Jaylin Williams had his first career triple-double, and the Western Conference-leading ...
Trail Blazers have great opportunity to win at Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives to the basket as Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara ...
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Player grades: Thunder's B squad beats up on Trail Blazers in 107-89 win
Punting the game for rest, the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder converted on a fake fourth down with a 107-89 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. OKC's B squad ... Jalen Williams, Lu Dort, ...