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Why Nikola Topic’s Summer League Stretch is Exciting for OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City’s Summer League certainly didn’t contain as many storylines as years past, but sometimes that’s a good thing. And in the Thunder’s case, coming off an NBA championship, that’s the best case scenario.
OKC Thunder Have Steep Expectation After First Title Victory
The Oklahoma City Thunder were a dominant team throughout last season. They finished with the league’s best record with a 68-14 record and earned the No.
K. C. Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 11
OKC Thunder Announce Six Game Preseason Schedule
The Oklahoma City Thunder are fresh off a championship with a shortened offseason playing deep into June. Oklahoma City is currently battling it out in the Vegas Summer League with the 30 other NBA teams during an offseason that has moved fast.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team in 2024-25' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11
Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell’s ‘awesome’ Nikola Topic admission during Summer League
For the first time since being selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2024 NBA Draft, Ajay Mitchell and first-round pick Nikola Topic are competing alongside one another amid Summer League.
Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper
Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.
Three Takeaways From OKC Thunder's Successful Las Vegas Summer League Opener
The Oklahoma City Thunder went 1-2 in the 2025 Salt Lake City Summer League but won its first Las Vegas contest against the Brooklyn Nets, 90-81, on Thursday evening.
Nikola Topic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11
Thunder’s Nikola Topic slapped with harsh reality of NBA
With a few games under his belt, Oklahoma City Thunder prospect Nikola Topic is adapting to an NBA regimen, including back-to-back games, which is something he’s getting used to.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / BasketballNews.com / July 11
OKC Thunder commit to future with Holmgren & Williams’ extensions
The Oklahoma City Thunder have fortified their championship core this week by finalizing massive extensions for both Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / July 11
Thunder rookie commits blunder in Summer League game
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Erik Reynolds II committed quite a blunder during his Summer League debut on Thursday. The Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 90-81 in their Summer League game Thursday at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / July 11
Thunderstruck: The OKC Thunder’s Fantasy Forecast 2025-26
After winning the 2025 NBA Finals, Sam Presti and the Thunder organization have been busy. They gave Chet Holmgren a maximum rookie extension. It is a deal that spans five years and can reach up to $250 million.
OKC Thunder: Grading Game 4 Summer League Performances
After a rough loss to the Utah Jazz to end the Salt Lake City slate of this offseason's Summer League, the Oklahoma City Thunder followed it up with a 90-81 win over the Brooklyn Nets.
Summer League Remains Critical for OKC Thunder After Championship
Oklahoma City has established itself as the NBA’s top team, and it will continue to use summer league to maintain that status. The Thunder are still only weeks removed from winning their first championship.
OKC Thunder Organizational Culture Extends to Summer League
The Oklahoma City Thunder's culture is palpable. The entirely league has noticed, and that came before the team ultimately claimed its first NBA title in the city's history back in late June.
Ajay Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11
Thunder fans upset at Lakers reporter over ’embarrassing’ interview
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell is having quite the summer. In his NBA Summer League debut, he scored 24 points and dished out six assists even as the Thunder lost 92-80 to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11
Oklahoma City Thunder’s biggest mistake in 2025 NBA free agency
In the world of professional basketball, there’s a fine line between loyalty and complacency, a line the Oklahoma City Thunder may be dangerously close to crossing after a conservative 2025 free agency.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / July 11
Grading the Oklahoma City Thunder's Free Agency So Far
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the NBA offseason not needing to make many moves as their roster was almost full already entering next season. Of course, the Thunder are coming off a dominant season that saw them finish with the best record in the NBA and then make a run at a championship, their first since relocating to Oklahoma City.
Nikola Topic News / Yardbarker / July 11
Thunder guard's first Summer League game is bad news for Western Conference
Now healthy, their rookie guard looks ready to make the defending champs even more dangerous.
OKC Thunder Rookie Offers High Praise of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
This year has been nothing short of historic for Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He led the league in scoring en route to the NBA MVP honors after a 68-win season for Oklahoma City.
OKC Thunder Proving It’s All In on Big 3 with Long Term Commitment
In the midst of Oklahoma City’s dominance this season, everyone know that the future would bring uncertainty. Just like the Celtics found out, an ultra-talented, young team can get expensive quick.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / July 10
First-Time Thunder All-Star Receives Massive Contract Extension
This summer has been the year of extensions and massive paydays. First, it was Jabari Smith Jr. of the Houston Rockets. Then, Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic and Chet Holmgren of the Oklahoma City Thunder received rookie max extensions.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / July 10
Thunder agree to five-year max extension with All-Star forward
The defending champion Thunder and All-Star forward Jalen Williams have agreed to a maximum-salary rookie scale extension that covers five years.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 10
Signing Chet Holmgren to contract extension could backfire on Thunder
Chet Holmgren's health is a significant concern when considering his earnings over the next five to six years.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / July 10
Thunder Perfected a Forgotten Team Building Strategy
With the recent extensions of Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder are going to run into the second apron. OKC still have to extend Jalen Williams as well, and he will presumably get the max.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 10
Ignore the stats, Chet Holmgren earned his max extension
Holmgren's impact on a game goes far beyond the traditional box score.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9
Thunder poised to sign two stars to lucrative contract extensions
The Oklahoma City Thunder are locking down their core players on the heels of their NBA title. The Thunder are in agreement on a five-year rookie max contract with center Chet Holmgren, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Chet Holmgren News / Hoops Rumors / July 9
Thunder, Chet Holmgren agree to max five-year extension
The second pick of the 2022 draft, Holmgren has battled through injuries in his first three years as a pro but has excelled when on the court.
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