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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / December 28
Thunder halt 2-game skid with huge 2nd half vs. Sixers
Chet Holmgren scored 29 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 129-104 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. The win snapped the Thunder's two-game skid, their first losing streak of the season.
Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 28
Why Thunder isn’t overreacting to struggles with Jalen Williams back from injury
OKLAHOMA CITY — After missing the first 19 games of the season, due to undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star forward Jalen Williams made his season debut in late November.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 28
OKC Thunder Get Key Guard Back to Help Aid Offense
The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Philadelphia 76ers in the midst of this holiday home stand that got started off on the wong foot on Thursday in the Bricktown Ballers' Christmas Day clash with the San Antonio Spurs, as the Thunder fell 117-102.
The 'NBA Christmas Day 40-point games' quiz
In NBA history, a player has scored 40 or more points on Christmas Day on 30 occasions. How many of those can you name in five minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 28
Thunder rookie reveals lofty goals inspired by SGA, Jalen Williams
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chris Youngblood made a critical block at the rim, followed by a three, and then hit another to force overtime
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.
'Looking at My Enormous Wallet of Trade Assets': Rachel Nichols Believes Thunder Should Be Active This Trade Deadline
Just a couple of weeks ago, Oklahoma City Thunder was believed to be capable of setting the NBA record for wins in a season. Fast forward to today, and some serious questions surround the defending NBA champions and their hopes of repeating last season’s success.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 28
OKC Thunder Must Finish Home Stand Strong As Grueling Stretch Begins
The Oklahoma City Thunder are stumbling a bit, having dropped two in a row for the first time this season. Both to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday and Thursday, including their first home loss, as the Spurs are the reason for three of Oklahoma City's five losses on the year.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27
Mark Daigneault’s latest update on Thunder’s Nikola Topic amid cancer diagnosis
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault offered an update on Nikola Topic after the rookie participated in pregame shootaround before the previous two home games at the Paycom Center, following his testicular cancer diagnosis.
Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27
Mark Daigneault admits Spurs’ defense is unlike anything Thunder has seen this season
After losing to the San Antonio Spurs for a third time in 12 days, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault has had more than a day to digest what went awry for the defending champions.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 27
Why There's Still Optimism Surrounding OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City is in uncharted territory. For the first time since 2021, the Thunder lost back-to-back games by 15+ points, and for the first time this season Oklahoma suffered its first back-to-back loss in general.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 27
OKC Thunder's Defensive Floor Decreased in December
For the entire season up to the month of December, the Oklahoma City Thunder had dominated the league in terms of defensive efficiency. Shutting down offenses has been the team's bread and butter this season, similar to how it made its deep playoff run and claiming its eventual NBA title a year ago.
Joel Embiid News / Field Level Media / December 27
Thunder look to bounce back against Joel Embiid, Sixers
In the middle of their toughest stretch of the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder aren't about to panic. The Thunder have dropped back-to-back games for the first time this season and have lost four of six since starting the season 24-1.
Why Can’t the Thunder Beat the Spurs?
Since starting the season 24-1, the Oklahoma City Thunder have gone 2-4, with three of those losses coming at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. Just six games ago, the Thunder looked to be on pace for the best regular season in NBA history.
Alex Caruso News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27
Alex Caruso blunt ‘hit or miss’ take on Thunder’s mindset after Spurs loss
While All-Star Jalen Williams compares the San Antonio Spurs to the 2023-24 Oklahoma City Thunder, Alex Caruso sees a reflection of last year’s championship team.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 27
Easier Schedule Should Help OKC Thunder Get Back on Track
Oklahoma City is facing some adversity for the first time this season, and it should soon have a chance to reset and get back to its winning ways. On Thursday, the Thunder hosted a Christmas Day game against the San Antonio Spurs, marking Oklahoma City’s first game on the NBA’s premier holiday since 2018.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 26
OKC Thunder Needs Aaron Wiggins to Find His Groove Again
Over the last few weeks of the season, where Oklahoma City has struggled most, they’ve been pretty one dimensional offensively. As a team that usually relies on defense to create offense, it feels like they’ve gotten into too many stagnant front court situations.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / December 26
Spurs spoil Thunder’s Christmas, claim third straight win over champs
The NBA hosted a great slate of games on Christmas Day. One of the most anticipated games was between the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder and the Victor Wembanyama-led San Antonio Spurs.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 26
Fans Should Not Overreact to the Thunder vs Spurs Results
In the aftermath of the latest Thunder vs Spurs matchup, it seems that Oklahoma City fans are panicking with the team’s disappointing games. Sure, we have seen some alarming performances from OKC players.
Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker / December 26
Victor Wembanyama admits Spurs cracked the code to beat Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder have lost five games this season. Three of those games have been against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 26
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are the Thunder's Kryptonite
The 2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the best teams in NBA history. Unless they're playing the San Antonio Spurs.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 25
Spurs stake claim as NBA's best with Christmas Day win over Thunder
The San Antonio Spurs have become a serious problem. Especially for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / December 25
2025 Year in Review: Thunder Win First NBA Title
[Editor’s note: This article is from Athlon Sports’ 2025 “Year in Review” magazine, which celebrates the year’s champions and relives the biggest moments from across the world of sports.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / December 25
3 Areas the Oklahoma City Thunder Must IMPROVE In
The Oklahoma City Thunder have started the season at a historical pace, then lost three of their last five games, standing at 26-4. The Thunder possesses a few areas that need improvement.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Athlon Sports / December 22
NBA Makes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Announcement on Monday
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are seeking a bounce-back win on Monday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. The defending champions are coming off a disappointing 112-107 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, which marked their second loss in three games.
Chet Holmgren News / Athlon Sports / December 21
Thunder Announce Chet Holmgren News on Sunday
Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder are in a bit of a slump of late. After starting the NBA season with a 24-1 record, the defending champions have suddenly lost two out of their last three games.
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