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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.
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?
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.
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.
Bennett Stirtz Headlines OKC Thunder's Close Battle Against Nuggets
OKC’s rookie guard did everything in his power to help the Thunder keep up in their latest bout. The Oklahoma City Thunder were in a tough battle on Tuesday night, as they took on the Denver Nuggets in the team’s third Summer League game in Las Vegas.
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.
Ajay Mitchell Could Take Next Leap for OKC Thunder at Foul Line
Oklahoma City has one of the deepest teams in the league, and its top reserve could take another leap by getting to the line more. Last season was another impressive campaign for the Thunder, finishing one game shy of the NBA Finals while winning a league-leading 64 games in the regular season.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 15
OKC Thunder Undrafted Role Players Turn in Solid Showing Against Denver
The Oklahoma City Thunder turned in the team's best showing of the 2026 NBA Summer League on Tuesday, July 14, nearly coming away with a victory against the Denver Nuggets.
The Most Tradeable Contracts on the OKC Thunder’s Roster
The dust has somewhat settled on the OKC Thunder’s offseason, having drafted three players, traded two and brought several from its championship run back via new contracts or team options.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 14
OKC Thunder see Narrow Loss to Nuggets at Summer League
It was another devastating loss for the Thunder’s Summer League squad. This loss didn’t come in the form of a blowout, but a game that was easily in striking distance that OKC just couldn’t grasp.
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.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13
Thunder HC Mark Daigneault makes supportive gesture for Isaiah Joe amid offseason
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault had a heartwarming story about Isaiah Joe’s impact on the team following his departure this offseason.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13
Kevin Durant’s ex-Thunder teammate gets brutally honest about the day he left in 2016
Kevin Durant shocked the sports world when he left the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016 and signed with the Golden State Warriors. He was widely vilified for joining a team that had just beaten them in the conference finals.
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 / Ball Exclusives / July 6
Mara and Sandfort providing more hope for OKC’s future
While the Thunder lost their Summer League game to the Atlanta Hawks 82-77, Aday Mara and Payton Sandfort showcased much potential. The Thunder’s 12th-overall pick Aday Mara showed flashes of defensive dominance.
Aaron Wiggins News / Field Level Media / July 6
Hawks acquire G Aaron Wiggins in trade with Thunder
The Atlanta Hawks acquired guard Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday in exchange for second-round draft picks in 2030 and 2032. Wiggins, 27, was a second-round draft pick by the Thunder in 2021 and made 35 starts the following season as a rookie when he averaged 8.3 points with 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 50 total games.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 29
Thunder exercise Lu Dort’s option; decline Kenrich Williams
The Thunder aren’t letting Lu Dort go anywhere. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Oklahoma City has exercised Dort’s $17.7 million team option for the 2026-27 season, ensuring one of the NBA’s top perimeter defenders remains under contract.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27
Thunder sign Isaiah Hartenstein to huge extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder are betting big on continuity.
Aaron Wiggins News / Yardbarker / June 23
Hawks continue to shore up roster with shrewd Aaron Wiggins trade
It's another small but shrewd move for the improving Hawks.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 22
Thunder’s latest trade signals grim offseason outlook
The financial ramifications for remaining above any luxury tax threshold are significant, and they force teams to make tough roster decisions. One team currently facing this dilemma is the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 2025 NBA champions who had their dreams of a repeat crushed by the San Antonio Spurs in heartbreaking fashion.
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