Rylan Stiles

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

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.

May 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander warms up before the start of game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Los Angeles Lakers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The Oklahoma City Thunder did not play their best basketball in Game 1. Despite that, the Thunder still beat the Lakers by 18 showing their wide margin of error.

May 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and center Chet Holmgren (7) celebrate after a play against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers, here are three things to know ahead of Game 2.

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers are battling in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Luka Doncic gave an injury update on his progress on Wednesday.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder had a huge decision to make with their starting lineup with Jalen Williams sidelined. Mark Daigneault revealed the answer 30 minutes before tip-off.

Nov 12, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) dribbles down the court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs. The Thunder are hoping to punch their ticket to their second straight Western Conference Finals. Here are three x factors to be able to pull that off.

April 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia (12) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2nd Round of the NBA Playoffs. The Thunder on SI staff predict how this series will go.

April 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after scoring three point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Here are three things to know in Game 1.

Thunder general manager Sam Presti speaks during an introductory press conference for the 2024 Thunder draft picks at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City on Saturday, June, 29, 2024.

Draft Coverage

The Oklahoma City Thunder are big winners come Sunday, no matter if L.A. Clippers pick rises or falls on NBA Draft Lottery Night.

Apr 26, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick reacts during the first half against the Houston Rockets during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, JJ Redick paid respect to the Bricktown Ballers.

Apr 2, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) stands on the court during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Lakers Superstar is set to miss the start of the Purple and Golds sereis against the OKC Thunder. Luka Doncic's injury news impacts the Bricktown Ballers in a big way.

Apr 6, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have an interesting decision to make with their starting five against the Los Angeles Lakers as Jalen Williams continues to rehab from his hamstring strain.

Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) against the Phoenix Suns during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are attempting to go back-to-back as NBA Champions. Do not let social media's outcry steal the joy of this postseason run.

Rylan Stiles

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

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Draft Coverage

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