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OKC Thunder Roster Shakeups Could Leave More Minutes For Nikola Topic
The Thunder’s important offseason could clear up minutes for an unproven guard. Oklahoma City is in the midst of a critical offseason, as it has many decisions on its hands.
OKC Thunder Can't Rely Solely on Draft to Address Offseason Needs
Oklahoma City is looking for some extra help this offseason, but it can’t rely on the draft. Over the next couple of weeks, the NBA world will shift its attention from the thrilling NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs to the 2026 Draft.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / June 12
Thunder to Cut Ties With Jalen Williams as OKC Receive Enforcer for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Blockbuster Trade Idea
Fourteen years ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder stood at a similar crossroads. Fresh off an NBA Finals appearance, the franchise chose not to meet James Harden’s contract demands and traded him to Houston.
The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz
How many of the players to make at least six three-pointers in an NBA Finals game can you name in five minutes?
Will OKC Thunder Continue to Have Regular Starting Lineup Next Season?
Oklahoma City has mostly gone with one starting lineup when healthy over the past two seasons, but that may not be the case next season. The Thunder have had the best two-year stretch in franchise history by a wide margin since the start of the 2024-25 campaign.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / June 11
The Thunder Would Benefit From More Confidence From Deep By Chet Holmgren
The Thunder’s big man could benefit from improved play from beyond the arc. The Oklahoma City Thunder have their sights set on next season after falling short this year in the conference finals.
Can The Thunder Still Be The Next NBA Dynasty?
The pressure might be on for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Oklahoma City didn’t have a bad season by any means, as it made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals and took the series to seven games.
OKC Thunder General Manager Examines Narratives Around Team
As the Oklahoma City Thunder keep winning, the outside noise only grows louder. Fresh off back-to-back 60-plus-win seasons, an NBA Championship and a trip to the Western Conference Finals, the Thunder have dealt with plenty of backlash.
Jared McCain Must be Ready to Become OKC Thunder's Primary Sharpshooter
Oklahoma City’s offseason is here, and it could have some major impacts on next season’s rotation. Over the next few weeks, the Thunder and Sam Presti will navigate an interesting situation.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Sam Presti Dishes on Offseason Options for OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City rolls into the offseason with plenty of decisions to make regarding its current roster. Not only do they have team options on a trio of players including two starters, but Cason Wallace is extension eligible and the Thunder currently hold two picks in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
2026 NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add National Champion in Lottery
After a heartbreaking end to Oklahoma City’s 2025-26 campaign, the team has decisions to make in the offseason. Isaiah Hartenstein and Cason Wallace will
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / June 10
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is 'Not a Great Athlete' Says Charles Oakley After Highlighting Thunder Star’s Scoring Problem
Back-to-back MVP titles are not enough to save Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from criticism after the WCF exit. He ended the series with a 35-point, 9-assist performance in Game 7.
OKC Thunder Need More Rebounding Help Next Season
Oklahoma City has some interesting decisions to make this offseason, and rebounding should be a priority. The Thunder’s title defense came to an end in the Western Conference Finals after a Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
OKC Thunder Hoping For Better Luck With Injuries Next Season
The Thunder will need health to be in their favor next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t have the season they would have liked, as they fell short in the Western Conference Finals to the San Antonio Spurs.
OKC Thunder: Ajay Mitchell Could Look to Add Hardware Next Season
The Thunder’s young guard could be in the hunt for national attention next year. Oklahoma City guard Ajay Mitchell had an incredible leap this year for the Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 10
Sam Presti vehemently defends SGA, Chet Holmgren in his Thunder vs ‘the machine’ address
After All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder coughed up a 3-2 lead against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, Thunder GM Sam Presti got a lot of his chest during his end-of-the-season address.
OKC Thunder's Case for Bringing Back Aaron Wiggins
Oklahoma City has a big offseason ahead, and one player’s future may not be as obvious as it seems. Going into the offseason, the Thunder have some big decisions to make as they look to build up their roster for next season.
Sam Presti Stands Up for OKC Thunder Superstar Against Narratives
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander be put under the microscope throughout the last year and a half. As he has risen from a fringe All-Star, to solidified All-Star starter and All-NBA member, to NBA MVP contender and now back-to-back winner of the NBA MVP hardware, the narratives have only grown as well.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 9
Thunder GM Sam Presti backs Chet Holmgren, talks offseason
Thunder general manager Sam Presti isn’t worried about Chet Holmgren. Despite criticism directed at Holmgren following Oklahoma City’s loss to the Spurs in the Western Conference finals, Presti publicly backed the young big man during his end-of-season press conference.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / June 8
Sam Presti fires back at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander critics with blunt social media jab
Sam Presti used his end-of-season media availability to push back hard on the criticism around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder general manager defended Oklahoma City’s franchise star after another season in which Gilgeous-Alexander’s foul drawing became a major talking point.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8
Sam Presti addresses Chet Holmgren’s future
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti made clear how committed the organization is to embattled center Chet Holmgren. Holmgren has faced questions about his future after he was thoroughly erased by Victor Wembanyama during the team’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6
Thunder have reportedly made a decision on one key player
One Oklahoma City Thunder player probably will not have to clean out his locker this offseason. Thunder big man Isaiah Hartenstein is “very likely” to remain with the team, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported this week.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3
One player is expected to be the odd man out on the Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder may already have their most prominent roster cut in mind. Thunder swingman Luguentz Dort is expected to be the odd man out this offseason, Kurt Helin of NBC Sports reported this week.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 2
Thunder Rumors: Draft, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams
The Thunder may have fallen one win short of the NBA Finals, but they remain one of the league’s most fascinating teams entering the offseason. With a mountain of draft assets and several key financial decisions on the horizon, Oklahoma City has no shortage of options.
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