-
Follow Us
On Facebook
On Flipboard
On Twitter
Free Newsletters
On YouTubeAlex Caruso News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Thunder’s Alex Caruso sustains concussion, under NBA protocol
After Oklahoma City Thunder veteran guard Alex Caruso helped raise the 2025 championship banner, he sustained a concussion in Tuesday’s 125-124 double-overtime win against the Houston Rockets.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23
Thunder’s NBA Finals rematch vs. Pacers marred by laundry list of injuries
The Oklahoma City Thunder enter Thursday night’s NBA Finals rematch against the Indiana Pacers severely shorthanded, with multiple rotation players sidelined as the 2025-26 season gets underway.
Cason Wallace News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 22
Cason Wallace's Confidence to Flourish This Season
Under the lights at the Paycom Center, Thunder fans of past and present were able to bask in its first-ever recognition of an NBA championship ring ceremony on Wednesday night.
Thunder Around the Web
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
Alex Caruso News / Field Level Media / October 22
Thunder G Alex Caruso sustains concussion in opener
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso sustained a concussion during Tuesday's season opener against the Houston Rockets and has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol, the team announced Wednesday.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 22
What We Learned About the OKC Thunder From Opening Night
The Thunder won its season-opener in dramatic fashion on Tuesday night, knocking off the Rockets in double overtime 125-124. It was the perfect ending to a historic evening, as Oklahoma City finished up a ring ceremony and a banner raising with an emphatic victory.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Chet Holmgren’s big Thunder game has Kendrick Perkins dropping viral quotes on ESPN
Amidst a group of elite NBA bigs, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren is often forgotten about, according to ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins. Holmgren’s 28-point performance against the Houston Rockets helped the Thunder erase a 12-point, second-half deficit in a 125-124 double-overtime thriller.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 22
Thunder Make Unfortunate Announcement One Day After Rockets Game
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s quest to repeat as NBA champions began on Tuesday with a thrilling win over the Houston Rockets. The Thunder retained much of the core around superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from last year’s NBA Finals run, including Alex Caruso, a versatile defensive guard now playing in his ninth season in the league.
Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Why Mark Daigneault was ‘not surprised’ by unlikely Thunder breakout performance
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder reserve Ajay Mitchell gave his team a tremendous lift off the bench in a thrilling 125-124 double-overtime win against the Houston Rockets, which didn’t surprise head coach Mark Daigneault.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
NBA bringing back Finals tradition not seen since 2009
On Tuesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets started off the 2025-26 NBA season with a bang by playing an epic double overtime game, which the Thunder eventually won due to late Shai Gilgeous-Alexander free throws.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
NBA champion believes Rockets are still in 'the mix of contenders'
The Houston Rockets gave the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder everything they could handle on Tuesday night, but ultimately came up short in a 125-124 double-overtime classic.
Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
How Thunder’s Chet Holmgren immediately moved on from ring ceremony to torch Rockets
OKLAHOMA CITY — After receiving his Oklahoma City Thunder championship ring and watching the commemorative 2024-2025 Thunder NBA champions banner rise into the rafters at the Paycom Center, Chet Holmgren was eager to start the regular season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Thunder prove they’re ready to defend title, but there’s 1 massive question mark
The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off one of the best seasons in NBA history. Their 68 regular season wins were tied for the fourth most ever, and they capitalized by winning the NBA Finals.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 22
OKC Thunder Stick to Winning Formula in Opening Night Victory
The Oklahoma City Thunder embrace the team's "0-0" mindset, so much so that "0-0" was printed on the group's 2025 NBA Championship rings. After Tuesday night's contest, though, OKC is 1-0, earning a hard-fought win against a strong Rockets team.
The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 150 30-point games in the NBA's Three Point Era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / October 22
Jalen Williams’ Injury Opens Up Major Flaws for Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Thunder received their championship rings and raised their first-ever championship banner on Tuesday. They also endured a promising Opening Night clash with the Houston Rockets.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / October 22
Kevin Durant says Thunder fans booing him is their 'brand'
Kevin Durant doesn't read too much into OKC Thunder fans' boos.
NBA News / BasketballNews.com / October 22
The reign begins: Thunder begin title defense with ring night win over Rockets
On opening night, the Oklahoma City Thunder marked their rise from one of the league’s youngest teams to its newest champions, receiving their championship
Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / October 22
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander And Thunder’s 14 Karat Championship Ring Details Revealed
It was an exciting NBA opening night for the people of Oklahoma City and their beloved Thunder, who entered the Paycom Center with their heads held high as defending champions.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22
Kevin Durant is biggest loser of Rockets' season-opening loss to Thunder
The only thing Thunder fans wanted to see more than an opening night victory was an opening night victory where Durant was the biggest loser.
Jalen Williams News / Sneakers on SI / October 21
Jalen Williams Debuts Adidas Harden Vol 9 'Ring Ceremony' on NBA Opening Night
After a long and festive summer, the wait is over for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tonight, the organization unveiled its first NBA Championship banner, followed by a ring ceremony.
Jalen Williams News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Thunder Get Bad Jalen Williams News Before Season Opener vs. Rockets
The Thunder open up the NBA season tonight against the Rockets. Jalen Williams is set to miss the game as he recovers from wrist surgery. Oklahoma City will have a difficult challenge against the new-look Rockets.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / October 21
3 Crucial Factors That The Thunder Must Overcome To Repeat
Today, the Oklahoma City Thunder begins their quest to defend their title. With the spotlight on them, expectations have risen as they are now the hunted, not the hunters.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / October 20
Thunder will be missing two key players for opener
Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams will not play in Tuesday’s regular season opener vs. Houston as the All-Star forward continues to recover from offseason surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / October 19
Thunder pick up options on Cason Wallace, Nikola Topic
The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder picked up the fourth-year option on guard Cason Wallace and the third-year option on guard Nikola Topic on Sunday.
Breaking News
Trending News
Customize Your Newsletter
+
Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!
MY ACCOUNT SUBSCRIBE ADVERTISE JOBS FAQ
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
PRIVACY POLICY EDITORIAL POLICY CONTACT US
ABOUT YARDBARKER TERMS OF SERVICE
Copyright 2025 YB Media, LLC.
All rights reserved.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.
Use of this website (including any and all parts and
components) constitutes your acceptance of these
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
This site is for entertainment purposes only.
There is no gambling offered on this site.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-Gambler.