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Why Chet Holmgren’s OKC Thunder Teammates Think He Should Be An All-Star

For the second season in a row, Oklahoma City is doing a little bit of campaigning for a budding All-Star. Last season, it was Jalen Williams who got the nod — and rightfully so.

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OKC Thunder's Inability to Lose Three Games in a Row to be Tested Again Tuesday Night

The league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder enter Tuesday night's game against the New Orleans Pelicans on a two-game losing streak. It hasn't happened wildly often the past one and a half seasons that the team enters a contest in a two-game draught, but it's definitely happened, and especially as of late for this Thunder team.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Why Mark Daigneault, Thunder need an aggressive Chet Holmgren

The shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder, coming off a rare two consecutive losses at the Paycom Center, will look to bounce back, and Chet Holmgren needs to be a big part of that.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / January 27

SGA scored 47 against the Pacers and the Thunder still lost. That’s the real problem at 37-10

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 37-10 and atop the Western Conference. They’ve also lost to the Pacers and Raptors recently, and the injury report is getting longer.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 27

OKC Thunder Can't Afford to Slip in Standings Amid Injury Issues

Oklahoma City has had a rough stretch recently, but it can’t let a couple of games turn into a larger problem. The Thunder have been one of the NBA’s most injury-riddled teams throughout the past two seasons.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 27

Three-Point Shooting Has Tranquilized OKC Thunder in January Losses

It's been a season of regression in two primary spots for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who lead the NBA in wins. The first, roster health. The second, three-point shooting.

Cason Wallace News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 27

Thunder’s Cason Wallace update adds to growing list of injury question marks

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter a night of sharp contrast against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Thunder owns the NBA’s best record at 37–10, while the Pelicans sits at the bottom of the West at 12–36.

Aaron Wiggins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26

Thunder’s Aaron Wiggins finds ‘opportunity’ in first losing streak of the season

After the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 103-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors, Aaron Wiggins put the loss into perspective the following morning at practice. For a defending champion team missing more than half of its rotation due to injuries, and still maintaining the NBA’s best record, the sky isn’t falling after two consecutive losses at home.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 26

Thunder hope to emerge from tough stretch, battle Pelicans

Even though the Oklahoma City Thunder are facing some challenges, with two starters out and several other rotational players injured, Mark Daigneault views it as a positive.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 26

OKC Thunder Must Eventually Acclimate to Injury-Plagued Lineup

Oklahoma City's turn into the year hasn't been too kind. Losing Jalen Williams to a new injury, this time a hamstring strain, continuing to deal with the

Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26

Mark Daigneault fails to get the ball to SGA at the end of Thunder’s consecutive losses

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder found themselves on the wrong end of two consecutive losses decided by a final play that didn’t end with the ball in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s hands.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 26

OKC Thunder Needs an Aggressive Chet Holmgren Every Night

The Thunder dropped another puzzling game on Sunday night, and granted, the team was missing quite a few key players. But just as Oklahoma City was coming out of a slump and putting together a solid winning streak, it feels like they’ve slipped back into another lull.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 26

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Intriguing Freshman in Lottery

The Oklahoma City Thunder have had a solid season, but the team's losses have shown that there are a few areas OKC needs to improve. Fortunately for Mark Daigneault's team, Sam Presti and company will have multiple first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft to address the group's needs.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 26

Lu Dort Bounces Back With Stellar Showing Against Raptors

In Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort did not play his best basketball, shooting 1-for-9 from the floor and 0-for-5 from three-point range, boasting a -17 plus-minus in a three-point loss.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26

Thunder’s SGA keeps it simple after Raptors loss; ‘Just one of those nights’

OKLAHOMA CITY — For Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 103-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors at home, which was its second loss in two days, was “one of those nights” that a team goes through.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Field Level Media / January 25

Raptors top Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rallies to extend streak

Immanuel Quickly scored 23 points, including a pair of critical 3-pointers in the final two minutes, to lift the Toronto Raptors to a 103-101 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / January 25

The Thunder are 37-9 but what’s happening to their roster could derail their entire season

The Oklahoma City Thunder own the league’s best record at 37-9, but mounting injuries threaten to undermine their championship positioning. As they prepare to face the Toronto Raptors, who have won three consecutive games, Oklahoma City’s depth faces its sternest examination yet.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 24

Rolling Raptors look to upset injury-riddled Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder were dominant against the Eastern Conference last season, losing just one interconference game in the regular season. While the Thunder haven't been bad against the East this season, they haven't been as dominant as they were a year ago.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Fadeaway World / January 23

Instant Analysis: Pacers Stun Thunder In Finals Rematch Despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Big Night

The lowly Indiana Pacers stunningly took down the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-114 at Paycom Center on Friday in an NBA Finals rematch. The Pacers came into this one having suffered four losses in their last five, and withstood a late comeback attempt by the Thunder to come away with the win.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Thunderstruck: Can OKC Keep Winning Even With Injuries?

After starting their four-game road trip quite healthy, OKC’s injuries have now piled up, and it may affect their games in the coming weeks. It hasn’t been an easy year for the Thunder, who have started the year without Jalen Williams and missed some rotational players.

Jalen Williams News / Hoops Wire / January 21

Thunder forced to survive and thrive again minus Jalen Williams

Without a doubt, the Thunder are favored to claim back-to-back championships. That’s not a given, but at 36-8, it’s hard to pick anyone else. The key, of course, is good health.

Jalen Williams News / NBA Analysis Network / January 20

Jalen Williams injury update: Thunder forward out with hamstring strain as team adjusts rotation

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in a couple of weeks. The injury interrupts another strong campaign for one of the Thunder’s key playmakers, who has been a consistent part of the team’s league-best start.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 19

Short-handed Thunder take down Cavaliers as Donovan Mitchell struggles

Behind 30 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 28 from Chet Holmgren, the Oklahoma City Thunder (36-8) flexed its muscle in a 136-104 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers (24-20).

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / BasketballNews.com / January 19

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander proving to be among NBA’s most efficient scorers this season

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to make a compelling case as one of the most efficient elite scorers in the NBA this season – and the numbers back it up beyond the usual highlight reel.

Jalen Williams News / Hoops Rumors / January 18

Jalen Williams Suffers Leg Injury, Will Be Examined Sunday

Thunder forward Jalen Williams suffered a right leg injury during Saturday’s loss at Miami, writes Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman (subscription required).