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Los Oklahoma City Thunder y los Los Angeles Lakers se enfrentan en la segunda ronda de los playoffs de la NBA. Para los aficionados que deseen sintonizar los encuentros, existen diversas opciones de televisión y plataformas de streaming para seguir el desarrollo de esta serie.
Updated March 24, 2026, 5:27 p.m. CT
Continental Resource employees rally with the Thunder Drummers and Rumble before marching to the event. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Rumble leads the way as Continental Resource employees march into the event. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Rumble leads the way as Continental Resource employees march into the event. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Continental Resource employees march into the event. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Continental Resource employees march into the event. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Continental Resource employees march into the event. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Founder Harold Hamm reacts to seeing someone. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Thunder Chairman Clay Bennett addresses the crowd via video message. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Founder Harold Hamm enters the stage for remarks. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Founder Harold Hamm. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Founder Harold Hamm. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Shelly Lambertz, Exec Chair Board embraces Harold Hamm. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Shelly Lambertz, Exec Chair Board. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Founder Harold Hamm and Shelly Lambertz, Board Exec Chair, in front of the artist rendering. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Continental Resource employees react. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Thunder VP Corporate Partnerships Will Syring addesses the crowd.The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Thunder VP Corporate Partnerships Will Syring addesses the crowd.The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Brian Byrnes, Sr. VP, Business Operations. The Oklahoma City Thunder and Continental Resources announce their partnership in naming the new facility to replace the Paycom Center, the Continental Coliseum, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
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Updated March 21, 2026, 6:17 p.m. CT
WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Justin Champagnie #9 of the Washington Wizards walks to the bench before receiving a double technical against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC. Both Justin Champagnie #9 of the Washington Wizards and Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder received double technicals were ejected from the contest.
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots in front of Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles past Sharife Cooper #13 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles past Bilal Coulibaly #0 of the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Alex Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards points against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder points against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 21: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington (7) dribbles as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) defends during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder center/forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center/forward Chet Holmgren (7) jumps center against Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center/forward Chet Holmgren (7) blocks the shot of Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Will Riley (27) defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) talks with guard Alex Caruso (9) against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill (16) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Tristan Vukcevic (00) defends Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) blocks the shot by Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill (16) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill (16) reaches for a rebound against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Jamir Watkins (5) shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Sharife Cooper (13) dribbles as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) defends during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Sharife Cooper (13) dribbles as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) defends during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards center Alex Sarr (20) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder center/forward Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Will Riley (27) dribbles as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) defends during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) on the court against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
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Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Jamir Watkins (5) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
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Actualizado el 9 de marzo de 2026, 1:07 p. M. ET
¿Quién será la selección número 1 en el Draft de la NBA de 2026? ¿AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson o Cameron Boozer?
Muchos de los expertos del draft estaban divididos al comienzo de la temporada de baloncesto universitario y todavía no están seguros con el Torneo NCAA a la vuelta de la esquina. Aparentemente, la inteligencia artificial tampoco lo está.
Después de que USA TODAY Sports consultara inicialmente a Microsoft Copilot para su versión de un draft simulado de la NBA de 2026 para la primera ronda, basado en la información y el análisis disponibles actualmente en Internet el mes pasado, hicimos un seguimiento ahora que March Madness está casi aquí. Hubo algunas variaciones, más notablemente en la parte superior del draft, y quizás sea un reflejo de la incertidumbre que rodea la disponibilidad de Peterson en Kansas esta temporada de baloncesto universitario.
La decisión entre Dybantsa, Peterson y Boozer probablemente definirá la clase de este año y podría depender de qué equipo tenga la selección número 1. Eso, por supuesto, sigue siendo algo nebuloso debido a las diferentes probabilidades que ofrecen el sistema de lotería del draft de la NBA y el número de equipos que se están hundiendo esta temporada para posicionarse mejor en lo que se considera una clase de draft profunda. Para los fines de este draft simulado, las selecciones de los equipos se basan en los récords de la temporada regular de la NBA a partir del 9 de marzo de 2026 y tienen en cuenta los intercambios, los cambios de selección y las estipulaciones pertinentes.
Aquí está el draft simulado de la NBA de 2026 de Microsoft Copilot, versión 2.0, según lo curado por USA TODAY Sports:
5. Utah Jazz: Kingston Flemings, Houston
9. Chicago Bulls: Mikel Brown Jr., Louisville
15. Atlanta Hawks: Patrick Ngongba II, Duke
Nota: La selección número 15 pertenecería a los San Antonio Spurs en este escenario según un cambio de selección adquirido por San Antonio en el intercambio de 2023 en el que Dejounte Murray pasó de los Spurs a los Hawks.
17. Miami Heat: Braylon Mullins, UConn
19. Toronto Raptors: Chris Cenac, Jr., Houston
20. Phoenix Suns: Bennett Stirtz, Iowa
Nota: La selección número 20 pertenecería a los Charlotte Hornets en este escenario según una complicada situación de cambio de selección que también incluye a Orlando y Memphis.
22. Denver Nuggets: Joshua Jefferson, Iowa State
Nota: La selección número 23 pertenecería a los Atlanta Hawks en este escenario según una complicada situación de cambio de selección que también incluye a San Antonio.
24. Houston Rockets: Karim Lopez, New Zealand Breakers (NBL)
Nota: La selección número 24 pertenecería a los Philadelphia 76ers en este escenario según una complicada situación de cambio de selección que también incluye a los LA Clippers, Washington Wizards y Oklahoma City Thunder.
Nota: La selección número 25 pertenecería a los Detroit Pistons en este escenario según un cambio de selección involucrado en su acuerdo en la fecha límite de intercambio de la NBA de 2026.
27. Boston Celtics: Hannes Steinbach, Washington
Nota: La selección número 25 pertenecería a los Minnesota Timberwolves en este escenario según un cambio de selección involucrado en su acuerdo en la fecha límite de intercambio de la NBA de 2026.
Nota: La selección número 29 pertenecería a los Cleveland Cavaliers en este escenario según una complicada situación de cambio de selección que también incluye a San Antonio.
Nota: La selección número 30 pertenecería a los Washington Wizards en este escenario según una complicada situación de cambio de selección que también incluye a los LA Clippers, Washington Wizards y Oklahoma City Thunder.
Feb. 23, 2026, 1:00 p.m. CT
On the receiving end of a physical foul, Dennis Schroder’s temper quickly boiled. He swiftly turned around. Ready to confront whoever pushed him from the back. Until he realized it was Nikola Topic. The career journeyman seamlessly went from The Hulk to Bruce Banner.
Even though Schroder has gained a reputation over the years as a pesky player, he’s held a soft spot for the Oklahoma City Thunder. After all, his best two seasons were with them from 2018-20. He finished runner-up in the latter year playing alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort.
Fast-forward six years, Schroder finds himself at a new NBA home. Something he’s done every other month, it feels like. He’s joined the Cleveland Cavaliers — as well as James Harden and Keon Ellis. The East contender’s newest toys rode a seven-game win streak with the new additions.
The short-handed Thunder snapped that with a surprising 121-113 win over the Cavaliers. Sans Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, the short-handed squad had a sizzling-hot start and rode that wave to the rare upset victory to remain ahead for the West’s first seed.
Schroder had 11 points and seven assists off the bench. Donovan Mitchell and Harden were equally absent. Each scored an inefficient 20 points as Lu Dort and Cason Wallace hounded them all game long.
Afterward Schroder, showed some love to OKC across social media. He called it a ‘special place’ to play. Even though he’s antagonized the entire league at this point, no amount of rage-baiting will cause Thunder fans to grow annoyed with his antics.
Always cool to see Schroder visit the Thunder. His stint was brief, but he provided some good memories. Especially with the 2019-20 OKC squad that also had Chris Paul and Gilgeous-Alexander. Who knows — maybe he’ll be back in June for a possible 2026 NBA Finals.