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OKC Thunder Ink Branden Carlson to Two-Way Pact

Oklahoma City continued its offseason on Tuesday night ahead of its summer league clash with the Utah Jazz. The OKC Thunder have its 15 man roster set, but there was still plenty to decide.

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Ajay Mitchell Can Be One of the NBA’s Best Backup Point Guards

After making himself a valuable player as a second-round rookie on an NBA Finals team, Ajay Mitchell’s opportunity is golden. The team liked his potential and performance so much that they immediately inked him to a long-term, three-year deal, and Mitchell now has a chance to, in turn, lock in his spot in the rotation.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / July 8

Thunder to re-sign young big man on a two-year deal

He appeared in 32 games as rookie last season with the Thunder, averaging 3.7 points and 1.7 rebounds in 7.7 minutes per contest.

Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

Thunder’s Jalen Williams reveals brutal pain management regimen amid NBA Finals run

After scoring a playoff career-high 40 points against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams had plenty to say amid injury.

Thunder Around the Web

OKC's JDub had several injections for injured wrist · ESPN

Thunder star Jalen Williams says he played with a torn ligament in his wrist throughout playoff run · CBSSports.com

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named NBA 2K26 cover athlete · ESPN

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The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

Can you name the active players in the NBA that weren't born in the United States of America that have scored the most points in their career?

The '30+ point duos in an NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'Top three picks in the NBA Draft' quiz

The 'Career leaders in triple-doubles for each NBA franchise' quiz

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Athlon Sports / July 8

NBA 2K Makes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Announcement

The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off a dominant season that they were able to cap off with a championship after defeating the Indiana Pacers in seven games in the NBA Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

Thunder’s Jalen Williams reveals Kobe Bryant inspiration for playing through wrist injury

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams says fans are lucky his GM Sam Presti revealed Williams’ injured hand; otherwise, he was planning on keeping the news to himself.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / July 8

A New Superstar Has Been Named the NBA 2K26 Cover Athlete

At 2:22 p.m. on July 8th, Take-Two Interactive, also known as 2K, announced a new cover athlete. The 2025 NBA MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is the cover athlete for NBA 2K26.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / July 8

2 Thunder Guards Battling For Rotational Minutes Next Season

The Thunder have begun their summer league journey in Utah, before heading to Vegas for the main event Friday. They already played two games, with the third and final one happening tonight.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 8

Grading OKC Thunder Player Performances in Second Summer League Contest

The Oklahoma City Thunder took down the Philadelphia 76ers 89-78 in the team's second Summer League contest of the 2025 offseason slate. After losing to Memphis on Saturday, OKC controlled the contest with No.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 8

Unheralded Thunder star gets major praise from LeBron James, Kevin Durant

Journeyman Isaiah Hartenstein signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder the summer before its most unprecedented campaign in franchise history and is now receiving praise from All-Stars such as LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / July 8

'Fulcrum for Their Randomness': LeBron James and Kevin Durant Discuss How Isaiah Hartenstein Boosts SGA and Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are still basking in the glow of winning the NBA title, and deservedly so. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took home his first MVP award, joining an elite club by also adding the scoring title and Finals MVP to his trophy case.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 8

Summer League standout could unlock more for the champions

Two games into the Salt Lake City Summer League, the 19-year-old has sparked visions of what might be once he's on the floor with the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren for the Thunder.

20 NBA players who could be traded this offseason

The 'Leading scorer from every 65+ win team in NBA history' quiz

Nikola Topic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 7

Thunder guard Nikola Topic’s Summer League success proves the rich keep getting richer

The Oklahoma City Thunder recently held their championship parade after winning the Larry O’Brien Trophy with a young roster anchored on players with talent, length, and versatility.