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The Utah Jazz will host the Oklahoma City Thunder after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers in overtime. The Thunder lead the Western Conference with a 66-14 record, while the Jazz are in last place at 17-63. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder with 32.7 points per game, while Walker Kessler is a key player for the Jazz, averaging 11.1 points and 12.2 rebounds. Full Article

The San Francisco 49ers are not likely to prioritize their offensive line in Round 1 of the NFL draft, with Pro Football Focus suggesting they target William & Mary offensive tackle Charles Grant on Day 3. Grant, a highly athletic prospect, may need time to adjust to the NFL coming from an FCS program, but his physical attributes make him an ideal fit for the 49ers who could groom him as a future starting left...

The University of Jamestown lost 3-1 to the University of North Dakota at Albrecht Field, with the Jimmies taking an early lead but unable to recover from a three-run third inning by the Fighting Hawks. Hope Ransome pitched for the Jimmies, while Jackie Albrecht and Makaela Carr led the Hawks to victory. In the second game, the Jimmies fell 3-0 despite multiple opportunities to score, with Unity Nelson pitching a shutout for the Fighting Hawks....

Luka Dončić scored 45 points in his emotional return to Dallas, helping the Lakers secure a playoff spot with a 112-97 win over the Mavericks. LeBron James added 27 points, while Anthony Davis had 13 points and 11 rebounds in his first game against his former team. Despite the loss, Dallas remains in position to make the play-in tournament with a 38-42 record. Full Article

The Oklahoma City Thunder, formerly the Seattle Supersonics, have had 51 jersey numbers worn by players since the team was founded in 1967. Thunder Wire is commemorating these players by covering the history of jersey numbers, with jersey No. 23 being worn by 11 players, including Danny Vranes. Vranes, a forward, played for the SuperSonics from 1981-1986 before being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 6.0 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. Full...

The debate over Shedeur Sanders' throwing motion sparked on social media after a video was shared during his Colorado pro day, with some expressing concern over his double-taps and hitches. NFL players like Darius Slayton and Micah Parsons weighed in on the conversation, discussing the importance of timing and rhythm in a quarterback's release. Evaluators and former coordinators emphasized that while the frequency of Sanders' patting may be a concern, as long as his mechanics...