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Teams trending in opposite directions clash when the Phoenix Suns take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in a key Western Conference matchup on Wednesday. Oklahoma City crushed the undermanned Milwaukee Bucks 125-96 on Monday,

Considering all that, it shouldn't be a shocker to see the Thunder make minimal moves at the NBA trade deadline. Sam Presti made a handful of roster changes, but those were on the margins. OKC will ride out with the squad that's led it to its cushy first-place lead.

As the NBA trade deadline nears, the Oklahoma City Thunder should focus on touching up the corners — if that. No need to fundamentally change the painting. The Thunder have been the league's best team this season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder announced they have signed Ajay Mitchell to a standard deal. He was previously on a two-way contract for the first half of the season. It's reportedly a two-year, $6 million contract.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams of the Oklahoma City Thunder recently found out which All-Star team they will be playing on this season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 50 points and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Phoenix Suns 140-109 on Wednesday night to improve to 40-9

The Phoenix Suns (25-24) play the final of their four-game road trip at the Oklahoma City Thunder (39-9) on Wednesday.