1st DOG Bag of the 2024-25 season!

Portrait: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC)

“Delayed Reaction”

In the first trade of the 2024 offseason, the Bulls dealt defensive stalwart Alex Caruso to the OKC Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey.

Superstar performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Series tied, 2-2.

Australia’s Josh Giddey is a future superstar in OKC - do-it-all, passing wunderkind with countless, eye-popping dimes up his sleeve.

As fun as he is to watch on offense, Chet Holmgren’s rim protection is just insane. His anticipation, execution and IQ are all advanced compared to his experience to this point.

So far this summer, Tre Mann’s gone over 20 points in all 3 appearances for the OKC Thunder - he’s gotten the job done in the lane, from outside, and is weaving through, around, and over defenders with ease.

Isaiah Joe: deadly outside shooter (at two-guard) w/ great balance & consistency from beyond the arc.

Jimmy Butler saves the day for Miami! • OKC Thunder on National TV!

In honor of this week’s theme, here’s a complete look at all of Canada’s current NBA players.

Portrait: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC)

SGA’s stats (31.5 ppg, 6.8 apg & 5.5 rpg) are insane so far!

Volumes 3 & 4 of SGA’s highlights from the ‘21-’22 season!

Tre Mann’s (OKC) strikes w/ multiple weapons on the floor - has a variety of soft push floaters off one leg, seamlessly combines crossovers into Js (creates incredible separation).

Josh Giddey (OKC) is one of the best young distributors in the league.

DIFFERENT BREED: OKC's top player - SGA plays at a superstar level.

Chet Holmgren possesses immense two-way potential - 1% Watch DOG: racks up video game-like numbers as a shot-blocker.

Affectionately nicknamed “JDub,” Jalen Williams has emerged as one of OKC’s star players.

Lugentz Dort: an undrafted SG w/ real lockdown ability.

Alex Caruso: an athletic, 6’5 lockdown defender & playmaker who single-handedly influences a more passioned effort in the lineup.

A 7’0 German pivot, Isaiah Hartenstein is a former G League MVP who’s found a strong role in the league.

Ousmane Dieng: 6’10 wing outta France - game isn’t completely defined yet but Dieng oozes skill.

OKC’s Cason Wallace: no-nonsense hybrid guard outta Kentucky.

Jaylin Williams (aka Jay Will) really holds it down for Coach Mark Daigneault.

Aaron Wiggins: notable athlete w/ improving finesse on the perimeter.

Isaiah Joe: deadly outside shooter (at two-guard): one of the game’s best marksmen.

Kenrich Williams bet on himself: turned down late 2nd-round offers & 2Way deals to earn full-time NBA spot.