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OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti Reportedly Speaks on Lu Dort Trade
The Oklahoma City Thunder have sent defensive ace Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal. The OKC Thunder netted back three future second-round picks.
Which OKC Thunder Players Will Compete in 2028 Olympic Games?
The 2028 Summer Olympics are still about two years away, but preparation for the event has already started on the hardwood. Recently, Team USA announced it's Olympic basketball coaching staff, which included Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault as an assistant to Erik Spoelstra.
Aday Mara News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 19
A Solid Summer League Stretch Could Mean More Minutes For Aday Mara
The Oklahoma City big man has already started to prove he can help the Thunder from day one. Oklahoma City knew going into this offseason that it needed to add to its talented but limited frontcourt.
The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars
At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 19
How Thunder reduced $317 million in payroll costs this offseason
On Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder opted to shake things up by trading Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a three-team deal that sent Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks.
Looking at the OKC Thunder’s Starting Lineup Options After the Dort Trade
On Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder officially sent off longtime wing defender Luguentz Dort in a three-time trade, grabbing only draft capital in return.
NBA News / Field Level Media / July 19
Report: Thunder trade Luguentz Dort to Hawks in 3-team swap
In a three-team trade, the Oklahoma City Thunder traded 2025 All-Defensive wing Luguentz Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for three second-round picks, with former No.
Luguentz Dort News / Larry Brown Sports / July 19
Lu Dort traded in blockbuster deal involving former No. 1 pick
The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading Lu Dort in a blockbuster three-team trade that also includes a former No. 1 overall pick. Dort is being traded to the Atlanta Hawks, with the Thunder receiving three second-round picks in return.
What the Luguentz Dort Trade Means for the OKC Thunder Moving Forward
On Sunday morning, the Oklahoma City Thunder officially executed a trade to send Luguentz Dort East, ending a half-decade of success between player and team.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 19
Thunder trading fan-favorite Luguentz Dort to Hawks in cost-cutting decision
Dort played a key role when the Thunder won their first championship in Oklahoma City during the 2024-25 season.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
What Does A Winless Summer For The OKC Thunder's Rookies Mean?
Oklahoma City’s draft picks failed to lead the Summer League squad to a win, but that might be where the negatives end. The Summer League stretch has been a rough one for the Oklahoma City Thunder, to say the least.
What To Watch For in OKC Thunder's Final NBA Summer League Outing
The Oklahoma City Thunder have one final contest in the 2026 NBA Summer League before the quietest time of the NBA offseason begins. This time, none of the Thunder's three 2026 draftees will take part in the matchup against the Brooklyn Nets.
Bennett Stirtz News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 18
Bennett Stirtz Shows Constant Upwards Improvement Throughout NBA Summer League
Before the Oklahoma City Thunder began their second-to-last NBA Summer League showing against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, the team announced it would be shutting down first-round rookies Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz for the rest of the event.
Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz Finished With 2026 NBA Summer League
Summer League is a fun time for NBA fans. The last taste of men's professional basketball until October's preseason rolls around, a two week stretch of full days of hoops to hold you over for the dark months of August and September where the basketball news and fix will be hard to come by as it relates to the NBA.
Brooks Barnhizer News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 17
Brooks Barnhizer Showed Veteran Leadership In Attempted Comeback Against Dallas
The Thunder two-way guard was a man on a mission against Dallas. The Oklahoma City Thunder took on the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday in the team’s fourth bout of the Las Vegas Summer League stretch, with it ending in bad news for OKC, losing 97-87.
The OKC Thunder Quietly Solved its Biggest Problem This Offseason
For the last three postseasons, the Oklahoma City Thunder have seen one through-line plague their production: secondary-handling, and in turn half court production.
Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16
Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s ‘humbled’ truth bomb on being named USA Basketball assistant
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault is joining USA Basketball’s coaching staff as an assistant coach and can’t wait to get started. Daigneault will be joining Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra’s staff.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / July 15
Are the Thunder Still in Position as NBA Finals Favorites?
The NBA offseason has been wild, to say the least. Blockbuster trades featuring names such as Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jaylen Brown, Paul George and LaMelo Ball have completely rewritten the identity of several franchises.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 14
Team USA announces additions to men's basketball coaching staff
With the 2028 Summer Olympics rapidly approaching, the Team USA Men's Basketball program is busy working on finalizing its coaching staff.
Aday Mara News / Yardbarker / July 12
Thunder rookie center Aday Mara has brutal Summer League debut
The Oklahoma City Thunder have high hopes for Mara, taken with the No. 12 pick in June's draft. Mara's NBA Summer League debut might make the Thunder temper those expectations.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / July 3
Thunder Sign Mara, Stirtz, Three Two-Way Players
The Thunder announced a series of signings on Friday in a pair of press releases, filling two spots on their standard roster and all three of their two-way slots.
Kenrich Williams News / Hoops Rumors / July 2
Thunder To Re-Sign Kenrich Williams
After declining his team option earlier in the week, the Thunder have reached an agreement to bring back veteran forward Kenrich Williams, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link).
Thomas Sorber News / Hoops Rumors / July 1
Thomas Sorber Undergoes Knee Procedure, Out At Least Four Weeks
Thomas Sorber had a minor arthroscopic procedure on his right knee on Wednesday in Los Angeles and is expected to return to on-court activity in around four weeks, the Thunder announced.
Cason Wallace News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29
1 surprising player could leave the Thunder this summer
The Oklahoma City Thunder might be taking an unexpected hit to their depth this offseason. There is a belief around the league that Thunder guard Cason Wallace may be open to leaving the team, Brian Lewis of The New York Post reported on Monday.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27
Thunder sign Isaiah Hartenstein to huge extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder are betting big on continuity.
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