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OKC Thunder Superstar Leads First MVP Straw Poll

It is the most wonderful time of the year. ESPN has released its first NBA MVP Straw poll of the season. This is a welcome sign more than a quarter of the way through the season, as each year this poll is the most accurate measure of who will be crowned the league's MVP by season's end.

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Thunder All-Star Searching for Consistent Scoring in Return from Injury

Since returning from offseason wrist surgery, reintegrating 2024-25 All-Star forward Jalen Williams has been the focus for the Oklahoma City Thunder. As expected, growing pains have occurred in key matchups, with the Thunder losing two of their last three games, with Williams struggling on offense in both losses.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / EssentiallySports / December 20

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Addresses Criticism Over Refs’ Controversial Calls After Wolves vs OKC

Tonight, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and accusations of a favored whistle followed them once again. However,

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The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA's youngest 35-point scorers' quiz

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 20

Eight-point run in final minute pulls Wolves over Thunder

Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied for a 112-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday in Minneapolis.

Nikola Topic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Thunder’s Nikola Topic returns to court amid cancer treatment

For the first time this season, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic participated in pregame warmups, following his testicular cancer diagnosis. Topic underwent a procedure to battle testicular cancer after making his preseason debut for the Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 19

Alex Caruso Continues to be OKC Thunder’s Secret Weapon

Oklahoma City’s lineup has been fluctuating for most of the season so far — but it hasn’t really been by strategy. Sure, the team’s philosophy over the last few years has centered around development and playing everyone on the roster to prepare them for the biggest moments and see who meshes well together.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 19

OKC Thunder's Lu Dort Has Seen Slumps Before, but This One is Slightly Different

Early on in Lu Dort's career, he was deemed as one of the most shoddy shooters on the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was inconsistent, mechanics were off, confidence was lacking and couldn't make him when he was open.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets new season-high in Thunder’s blowout win vs. Clippers

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 19 of his 32 points in the second half of a 122-101 rout against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Bleacher Report / December 19

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander edges Nikola Jokic in first ESPN MVP straw poll

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander beat out Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic in ESPN’s first MVP straw poll of the 2025-26 campaign.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 19

OKC Thunder Wing Hoping for Bounce Back in Conference Finals Rematch

Oklahoma City secured another big win on Thursday night, but it might need a better performance from its defensive star to secure the second half of this back-to-back.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Chet Holmgren reveals Thunder’s silver lining from shocking NBA Cup loss

OKLAHOMA CITY — It’s safe to say Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder made the most of losing the NBA Cup semifinals to the San Antonio Spurs, as it granted them five days off before facing the Los Angeles Clippers.

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The 'Most multi-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NFL 5-passing-TD games' quiz

Ajay Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Exclusive: From ‘Belgian Waffle University’ to MIP? How Ajay Mitchell has Thunder threatening Warriors’ 73-win record

Not many players in the history of the NBA have been able to say they won a championship in their first NBA season. Even fewer are able to say they’ve done so after starting their career on a two-way contract.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / December 19

'He Makes Everyone Else’s Job Easier' – Oklahoma City Thunder Role Player Was Labeled the Team’s X-Factor Vs. Los Angeles Clippers

Cason Wallace played a pivotal role in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 122-101 blowout home win against the Los Angeles Clippers, despite his modest statistical line.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / December 19

Thunder return to looking unstoppable

For a team that rarely stumbles, Saturday’s loss to San Antonio felt loud. Oklahoma City answered it quietly and decisively. The Thunder looked very much like themselves again Thursday night, rolling past the Clippers 122-101 and reminding everyone why the West still runs through them.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Field Level Media / December 18

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander puts up 32 as Thunder race past Clippers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander amassed 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists while leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 122-101 home victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.

Luguentz Dort News / Last Word On Sports / December 18

Lu Dort’s Sudden 3-Point Shooting Drop is Alarming for OKC

As the Thunder continue to grind to the top of the league, everything is falling into place. Despite suffering some tough setbacks, it’s safe to say that this is still Oklahoma City’s year for the taking.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 17

Rested Thunder return to action vs. listless Clippers

The Oklahoma City Thunder finally got a chance to catch their collective breath over the past few days. The defending NBA champions and leaders of the Western Conference will get back at it after their longest stretch between games of the regular season when the Thunder host the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

Victor Wembanyama pumps brakes on Spurs-Thunder rivalry

The Spurs were a surprise team in the NBA’s in-season tournament title game.

Jalen Brunson misses out on unanimous NBA Cup MVP by one voter

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14

Thunder burned by questionable call in the closing seconds of NBA Cup semis

The San Antonio Spurs benefited from a controversial call during their NBA Cup semifinal matchup Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs led the Thunder 109-108 with 3.7 seconds left in the elimination game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14

Nowitzki called Wembanyama out over comments on Holmgren

Dirk Nowitzki called Victor Wembanyama out over his comments on Chet Holmgren

Victor Wembanyama’s latest comments on Chet Holmgren are not sitting well with Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki.

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama returns to end Thunder's win streak

Dream scenarios: What Thunder could offer Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo and still be dominant

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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 14

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama returns to end Thunder's win streak

Victor Wembanyama made his return to the San Antonio Spurs lineup on Saturday night, and he helped make one thing abundantly clear — you'd better start taking that team seriously as a Western Conference contender. If you were not already.

Wembanyama taunts Alex Caruso during epic NBA Cup game

Dirk Nowitzki called Wembanyama out over his comments on Chet Holmgren

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says Thunder want to beat Warriors’ record

Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert takes revenge on Stephen Curry, Warriors

One painful play symbolizes Clippers' entire miserable season

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Hoops Rumors / December 12

Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein Returning Saturday

After missing the past six games with a right soleus (calf) strain, starting center Isaiah Hartenstein is not on the Thunder‘s injury report ahead of Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinal against the Spurs, which indicates he’ll be available to play, tweets Rylan Stiles of SI.com.