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Bennett Stirtz Is Ready For His New Role With The Thunder

OKC’s rookie guard will be learning a whole new way to play this season. The Oklahoma City Thunder drafted three rookies in this year’s NBA Draft, and drafted two of them in the first round.

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1 Thunder player in danger of losing starting job in 2026-27 training camp

The Oklahoma City Thunder have had the deepest roster in basketball for quite some time now. During their contention, they’ve had all of a star-studded starting lineup, role-playing rotation players, and developmental youth talent.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 1

OKC Thunder Teammate Offers High Praise For Aday Mara

The Oklahoma City Thunder were given a gift back in June. The No. 12 overall pick via the Clippers in the 2026 NBA Draft. This is an unusual spot to be in for a No.

Aday Mara News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

How Aday ‘Big Spain’ Mara’s All-Defensive potential will keep Thunder dynasty rolling into future

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara is already making headway with his new teammates, including veteran Kenrich Williams, who’s already thoroughly impressed with the 7-foot-3 prospect.

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Jalen Williams 'Excited' for New OKC Thunder Lineups After Offseason Moves

Oklahoma City will have a different look when the season tips off, and one of its stars is excited to see what’s to come. Over the offseason, the Thunder made some major moves, sending out Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Jaylin Williams News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 1

Jaylin Williams Is Looking To Focus On His Strengths This Season

The Thunder forward wants to continue to play his game. Oklahoma City is going into next season with a different-looking roster, as multiple key players were traded away during the offseason.

Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Jalen Williams reveals his absolute favorite thing about Thunder training camp

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time in two years, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams is healthy for training camp. After missing most of last season with wrist and hamstring injuries, Williams returns ahead of the 2026-27 season as the Thunder look to return to the NBA Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 1

Projected OKC Thunder Starting Lineup and Rotation for 2026-27: What we Learned This Week

The Oklahoma City Thunder are officially in ramp-up mode. They went through Media Day for the 2026-27 season on Monday, and are now three days into training camp.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / October 1

OKC Thunder Star Jared McCain Announces Major Collaboration to Tackle Rising Male Loneliness Epidemic

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain made his presence felt at the 2026–27 NBA Media Day, showcasing his signature enthusiasm alongside his best friend and videographer, Nate Thai.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault toasts ‘very driven’ Jared McCain for being ready to go for training camp

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain had a busy summer in preparing for the 2026-27 season, which didn’t go unnoticed by head coach Mark Daigneault.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 30

OKC Thunder Head Coach Dishes on NBA Officials Point of Emphasis

Every year, the NBA officials announce new points of emphasis that they will be watching out for throughout the upcoming season. Often times, it is trends that they allowed to get a bit loose from the year past, an area that fans have complained and sometimes just a refresher of what the rulebook has to say about certain basketball plays.

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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.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault reveals the origin of Ajay Mitchell’s newfound confidence

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched Ajay Mitchell’s season end short of Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. After Thunder GM Sam Presti predicted Mitchell will take a leap in his growth this upcoming season, Daigneault agrees, as he can already see a difference in Ajay’s approach.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 30

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jared McCain Work Off-Ball at OKC Thunder Training Camp

The Oklahoma City Thunder have started training camp to prepare for the 2026-27 campaign, where the Thunder are one of the favorites to hoist the Larry O'Brien in June.

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Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

24-year-old Chet Holmgren now views himself as an unc on loaded Thunder roster

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren is coming off a breakout season, earning his first All-Star selection and finishing runner-up for

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / September 30

4 Players Who Could Be Trade Candidates For The OKC Thunder Before The 2026-27 Deadline

The 2026 offseason was already a trade frenzy for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who went 64-18 last season, reached the Western Conference Finals, and still have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren locked in as one of the best young cores in basketball.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Thunder aren’t building their team just to beat the Spurs

The Spurs ended the Thunder’s season. They’re not going to consume their offseason, too. Oklahoma City lost Game 7 of the Western Conference finals to San Antonio after also losing the regular-season series.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 29

Alex Caruso Uncertain About Role, But Confident in OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City’s veteran guard is set for another season, even if he’s not sure exactly what it might entail. On Monday, the Thunder had their unofficial start to the 2026-27 campaign with media day in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault expects big leap from Cason Wallace

OKLAHOMA CITY — Ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace’s anticipated increased role in 2026-27, head coach Mark Daigneault revealed why he expects the same, and it has nothing to do with Lu Dort’s departure.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Thunder’s Jalen Williams roasts Jared McCain after viral Shai Gilgeous-Alexander training camp video

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dusted Jared McCain during the first day of training camp, Jalen Williams wouldn’t let the third-year guard live it down.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / September 29

OKC Thunder’s X ticket giveaway before new NBA season goes wrong after fans show little interest

The Oklahoma City Thunder tried to use two of their players to lead a social media ticket giveaway on X, but it has already backfired terribly. The Thunder are heading into the 2026-27 season as one of the favorites to win the NBA title, repeating their 2025 triumph with reigning two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the franchise.

Chet Holmgren News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28

Chet Holmgren gets laughed at over his training camp measurements

Chet Holmgren appears to have eaten a nice peanut butter and jelly sandwich this offseason. The Oklahoma City Thunder center Holmgren got laughed at by social media this week over his measurements in training camp.

Sam Presti News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Sam Presti believes reshaped Thunder can be even better

The Thunder traded away three important rotation players this offseason. Sam Presti still believes they have a chance to be better. Oklahoma City’s longtime basketball operations chief said Thursday that last season’s team never completely reached its ceiling.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / September 24

Oklahoma City Thunder 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the upcoming year with the same top players, but significant turnover across the rest of the roster. Saving money remained a focal point of the OKC offseason.

Nikola Topic News / Yardbarker / September 23

Thunder have a tough Nikola Topic decision awaiting them

The Oklahoma City Thunder may have parted with a slew of role players from their championship run this summer, but they are still widely considered a top title contender on the strength of their talent and depth.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Trade Talk Sports / September 19

Thunder Predicted to Move One of Holmgren, Williams Over Next Few Years

The Oklahoma City Thunder have one of, if not the best, young cores in all of basketball, but some are questioning how much longer they’re all going to remain together with the second apron changing the way teams can spend in the NBA.