Friday Bolts: Shai and J-Dub

The final weeks of the regular season are likely to be an emotional rollercoaster for the Oklahoma City Thunder and its fanbase, as it's likely the team swings among the playoff, play-in, and lottery.

But the Thunder are ahead of schedule to be so competitive for a playoff/play-in spot, and credit should go to in large part to OKC's superstar, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and its Rookie of the Year candidate, Jalen Williams.

Can the Thunder make the playoffs?  The NBA TV studio team analyzes whether SGA could push the team in, as well as his candidacy for All-NBA.

Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander power Thunder into playoffs? | NBA.com

Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander power Thunder into playoffs?

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Mat Issa (the Analyst) analyzes whether Jalen Williams is the ideal running mate for SGA.

Rolling Thunder: Is Jalen Williams Becoming the Co-Star SGA Needs? | The Analyst

Jalen Williams has been a pleasant surprise for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Can he keep progressing a turn into an All-Star level player?

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JJ Redick: Yes, J-Dub should be in the conversation for Rookie of the Year.

In CBS Sport's latest rookie rankings, J-Dub stays at no. 2.

The leap that Williams has taken over the last several weeks has been insane. His production and efficiency have been unmatched by anyone else in this rookie class, and he's doing it while the Thunder are still fighting to secure a play-in spot out West.

NBA Rookie Rankings: Jabari Smith Jr. blossoming in Houston; Jalen Williams efficient in OKC

And Jaden Hardy is making the most of his opportunity in Dallas

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Zion Olejede from Complex Magazine sat down with Chet Holmgren to discuss his injury, recovery, and watching this season from the sidelines.

I believe in the players we have on this team, I believe in the coaching staff, I believe in the organization as a whole so the answer is an obvious yes. I think we can reach really high heights.

Chet Holmgren Says He Has No Regrets Playing in CrawsOver, Talks Return To Basketball

We caught up with Oklahoma City rookie Chet Holmgren to talk about his return from injury, March Madness, and why he has no regrets playing in the CrawsOver.

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And speaking of Chet, Daily Thunder's west coast correspondant, Justin Hickney, was at the Thunder-Clippers game last night and grabbed some footage of Holmgren during warm ups, and... well... optimism abounds.