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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 5
Cason Wallace Poised to Make OKC Thunder History Next Season
Oklahoma City’s starting lineup will have a shakeup next season, and it could lead to a new Thunder record-holder. After an offseason of changes around the league, the Thunder will walk into the 2026-27 season with a new-look starting five.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 5
Offseason Moves Make OKC Thunder Less Flexible For Injuries This Season
The Oklahoma City Thunder have held the best regular-season record in the Western Conference each of the last three seasons, with an NBA championship in the middle of it.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 5
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Daniel Theis, Eyeing Keaton Wallace
Longtime NBA center Daniel Theis has officially signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Israeli team announced today in a press release. The move had been expected, with a recent report indicating that he’d earn $2.2MM per year on his new deal.
The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 4
Is OKC Thunder Rookie Impacted by Shocking NCAA Court Ruling?
The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Kentucky guard Otega Oweh with the No. 41 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after trading down to get their guy. In years past, this would have been a non-story.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 4
OKC Thunder Roll Into 2026-27 With Plenty of Lineup Combination
The Oklahoma City Thunder have made changes this summer. Not only have they brought in three new pieces in the 2026 NBA Draft by way of Aday Mara (No. 12 pick), Bennett Stirtz (No.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 4
OKC Thunder Must Lean On Superstar This Upcoming Season
With teams now being loaded with star talent, Oklahoma City will have to make sure to lean on its own. This NBA offseason has been a hectic one, as the league has been turned on its head with all the movement of players to different teams.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 4
What Would it Take for OKC Thunder to Have Four All-Stars in 2026-27?
One team seeing four players selected to the same All-Star Game is extremely rare. Throughout the course of NBA history, nine teams have achieved the
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 4
Midseason Milestone Could Project Extent of OKC Thunder's Postseason Depth
Oklahoma City’s depth has been a major strength over the past few seasons, but it will look a bit different in 2027. As the Thunder gear up for the 2026-27 season and attempt to get back to the NBA Finals, they’ll have a different look.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 3
How does the OKC Thunder Improve After Consecutive 60-win Seasons?
The Oklahoma City Thunder were viewed as one of the NBA’s young, up-and-coming squads just a few years ago. After a few years of rebuilding, the team assembled a solid roster in 2022-23 and logged a 40-42 record, reaching the Play-In Tournament.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 3
OKC Thunder Should Remain at Top of West Standings for Foreseeable Future
Oklahoma City has been one of the top teams in the league over the past few seasons, and its time at the top of the standings may not be ending anytime soon.
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 / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 3
The Biggest Question the OKC Thunder Still Hasn’t Answered This Offseason
Even with three roster-shaking trades this offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder remain a top contender for the NBA Finals next season. If not the team to beat given injuries to major players in last year’s postseason run.
Chet Holmgren News / Fadeaway World / August 3
‘It’s Like Losing A Family Member’: Chet Holmgren On Thunder’s Offseason Moves
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered this offseason with a looming threat of a hefty luxury tax bill and potentially entering the second apron. But Sam Presti once again pulled off a genius maneuver to avoid it without disturbing the core of the team.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 3
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father fires back at ‘free throw merchant’ trolls
The “free throw merchant” label has followed Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the past few seasons, and his father has had enough.
Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 2
Chet Holmgren breaks silence on losing 3 Thunder championship teammates to trade
The Oklahoma City Thunder have had an offseason defined more by their notable subtractions than additions, as Sam Presti has taken some drastic cost-cutting measures to keep the team under the second apron.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / August 1
NBA Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Sixers, LeBron James, Warriors
The Thunder may have lost several key contributors this offseason, but All-Star big man Chet Holmgren said he understands that’s simply part of life in the NBA.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / July 27
Thunder’s cost-cutting moves reportedly about budget, not second apron
The Thunder won the NBA championship in 2025 and contended again last season. Keeping that championship-level roster together is another matter. According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, Oklahoma City’s decisions to move Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe this offseason weren’t primarily about avoiding second-apron restrictions.
Sam Presti News / Larry Brown Sports / July 27
Fans are calling Sam Presti a ‘savage’ for his sneaky move that hurts Thunder rival
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti pulled off a cheeky move this offseason that immediately put a Western Conference rival in a bind. The Thunder made a seemingly inconspicuous transaction on Saturday by signing Denver Nuggets free agent Spencer Jones to a 2-year, $12 million offer sheet.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26
Did one shot in NBA bubble help send LeBron James to 76ers?
James recently signed with the 76ers, and this may have played a role in it.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father names a scenario where star leaves the Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father, Vaughn, does not see the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player parting ways with the Oklahoma City Thunder down the road. Gilgeous-Alexander will always be linked to the Toronto Raptors simply because he’s Canadian, but Oklahoma City is his true NBA home in Vaughn’s eyes.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 20
Thunder's Aday Mara dubbed NBA's 'most disappointing rookie' — but not so fast
Why Thunder fans shouldn't worry about Mara's Summer League showing or the opinions of that performance from analysts.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 20
Sam Presti addresses the Thunder’s decision to trade Lu Dort
The Oklahoma City Thunder knew they couldn’t keep the gang together intact, and that they would have to part ways with one of their key players in the
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / July 20
Thunder’s Sam Presti says Lu Dort trade came down to finances
The Thunder didn’t trade Luguentz Dort because they stopped believing in him. They traded him because the numbers no longer worked. Speaking with Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman, Thunder general manager Sam Presti acknowledged the deal that sent Dort to the Hawks was driven by Oklahoma City’s financial outlook rather than basketball concerns.
Luguentz Dort 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.
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.
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