The Oklahoma City Thunder punched their NBA Finals ticket for the first time since 2012 in true Thunder fashion: They suffocated the Timberwolves' offense to the point that Minnesota -- a deserving conference finals team -- looked completely inept.

The Thunder have followed in the footsteps of the 2014-15 Golden State Warriors this season. Is a future dynasty in the making?

The Thunder have had some of the most dominant players in the NBA play for them during the franchise’s time in Oklahoma City. Three of them have brought home regular season MVP awards. Let’s highlight the achievements of those players during their award-winning campaigns.

Even if they complete a miracle comeback against the Pacers, an NBA championship is not in the Knicks’ future, at least according to Stephen A. Smith. During Friday’s episode of

After being eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Wolves season has come to an end as the NBA Draft looms.

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to build upon their extraordinary season, emerging as the youngest team in the league to reach the NBA Finals, while still having substantial draft capital for the next 5 years.

How the Thunder, who defeated the Timberwolves, 4-1, in the Western Conference finals, handle that stretch could set the tone for the NBA Finals that starts June 5 in Oklahoma City.

After Presti and Daigneault reached the pinnacle of their era, the OKC coach was asked about his long journey with the GM. He kept the self-reflection minimal as the Thunder still have the NBA Finals to play for but praised the front office guru for the culture built.