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2026 NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add National Champion, Sharpshooter
As the NBA Draft continues to approach, rumors are swirling around a handful of teams who could be looking to make draft-day trades. The Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the teams frequently mentioned in potential trades, as Sam Presti and company could look to move up in the draft.
Where Does Nikola Topic Fit Into OKC Thunder Backcourt Picture in 2026-27?
Oklahoma City hasn’t seen much of its 2024 lottery pick, but that could change next season. The offseason is here, and the Thunder will soon begin making deals and changing up the roster a bit for their next try at an NBA title in 2027.
Multiple OKC Thunder Players Are Set To Take A Leap Next Season
One of the best teams in the league is looking to get even better. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been left with a bad taste in their mouth as they were eliminated in the conference finals this season.
The 'NBA assist champions' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 21
The player Thunder must not pick in 2026 NBA Draft
The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2026 NBA Draft in a dramatically different position than most lottery-adjacent teams. Unlike rebuilding franchises, the Thunder have already completed the difficult part of the process.
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.
3 Sleeper Picks the OKC Thunder Could Steal in the NBA Draft
The Thunder are one of the best drafting teams in the NBA, having largely amassed their core through success in the lottery, late-first round and beyond.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 21
NBA Rumors: Thunder, Lu Dort, Celtics, Mitchell Robinson, Bulls
The Thunder have so much depth that they may end up moving a very good player. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, rival executives expect Oklahoma City to exercise its team option on Lu Dort and then gauge the trade market.
Luguentz Dort News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21
Notable update emerges about Luguentz Dort’s future
There appears to be some good news and bad news for Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort. The Thunder are expected to pick up their $17.2 million team option for next season on the veteran Dort, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported on Saturday.
OKC Thunder Need Jalen Williams to Find 3-Point Shooting Rhythm Again
Oklahoma City will be hoping for some internal development next season, and its All-Star needs to get back in a groove from beyond the arc. While next season is still roughly four months away, the work being put in throughout the offseason will have a significant impact on how the 2026-27 season will look.
Can Ajay Mitchell Have A Similar Third-Year Leap As OKC Thunder Stars?
The rising star has some big shoes to fill. Ajay Mitchell is the newest big thing in Oklahoma City basketball, as he has shown he is a star in the making.
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.
Thomas Sorber News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / June 20
Does Thomas Sorber Have Path to All-Rookie Team Next Season?
Oklahoma City has a rookie still waiting for action, and there’s a chance he could stand out next season. The Thunder will be spending the next few weeks making moves and looking to build the ideal roster for another deep postseason run in 2027.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 20
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gift has Jared McCain thanking God for trade deadline
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain remains grateful for his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers, which he’s made clear before, but a gift from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had him doubling down.
Isaiah Joe Could Be an Odd Man Out for OKC Thunder
Isaiah Joe has been a constant contributor to the Oklahoma City Thunder since the moment he stepped on the floor in a big moment for the first time in a 2022 regular-season game against the Dallas Mavericks.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 20
Why Thunder’s Jared McCain didn’t ask for Victor Wembanyama’s jersey during WCF
In the closing moments of a 127-114 win in Game 5, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain was fouled hard by San Antonio Spurs veteran Bismack Biyombo, which appeared to be an order called upon by All-Star Victor Wembanyama, who put the hit out.
Jared McCain News / Bleacher Report / June 20
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Continues To Develop His Elite Playmaking Ability
The MVP shows that he can continue to improve year by year. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has dominated the league the past couple of seasons and has back-to-back Most Valuable Player awards to show for it.
3 Realistic Trade-Up Scenarios for the OKC Thunder in the NBA Draft
The 2026 NBA Draft is just days away, and the Thunder are gearing up with multiple picks to make a splash. OKC is historically a highly active team on draft-night, assessing all the options for moving up, down or out.
Jared McCain Could be in Multiple Award Races for OKC Thunder Next Season
Oklahoma City has plenty of intriguing storylines for next season, and one of its newest players could be in the mix for a couple of awards. The next few weeks around the NBA will consist of big changes and numerous moves as teams navigate their situations and many look to improve ahead of next season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker / June 16
Nike hoping two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will save struggling basketball brand
Nike has added another NBA MVP to its basketball roster.
Chet Holmgren News / Hoops Wire / June 16
NBA Rumors: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Grizzlies, Hornets, draft
If anyone thought the Thunder might be willing to move Chet Holmgren after his rough finish in the Western Conference finals, think again. According to Zach Lowe of The Ringer, Oklahoma City has been making it known around the league that Holmgren is not available in trade talks.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / FortyEightMinutes / June 16
Giannis Saga Could End With Paul George-To-Thunder Type Trade
The Heat and Celtics have dominated the rumor mill in regard to Giannis Antetokounmpo trades, but they aren’t the only horses in the race despite his apparent interest in the two franchises.
Nikola Topic News / Field Level Media / June 14
Thunder's Nikola Topic (back) expected to be ready for 2026-27 season
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic is expected to be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing what the team called a minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy procedure.
Nikola Topic News / Hoops Rumors / June 13
Nikola Topic Undergoes Back Procedure, Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
Nikola Topic underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure on his spine, the Thunder announced Saturday. The second-year guard won’t be available for Summer League, but the team expects him to be healthy when training camp opens in late September.
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.
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