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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 25
Why second-round NBA Draft pick Otega Oweh could be a steal for the Thunder
The 2026 NBA Draft concluded with Wednesday's second round as teams made their final selections in one of the deepest classes in the draft's history. One pick that may have flown a little under the radar was 41st overall selection Otega Oweh.
OKC Thunder May Enter Next Season With Luxury They've Missed in Recent Years
Oklahoma City’s offseason is well underway, and its latest moves in the first round should give the team a luxury it’s missed for a couple of years. On Tuesday night, the 2026 NBA Draft tipped off, with the first round featuring 30 players learning their first NBA home.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24
How Thunder GM Sam Presti addressed WCF flaws versus Victor Wembanyama, Spurs in 2026 draft
In many ways, Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti addressed his team’s shortcomings in the 2026 NBA Draft, following their 4-3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz
The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?
Does the OKC Thunder's Loaded Backcourt Have Room for Bennett Stirtz Minutes?
The Thunder’s newest guard will have to fight for in-game reps. The Oklahoma City Thunder traded up one spot in the first round of the NBA Draft and took the No.
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
How OKC Thunder’s 2026 First-Round NBA Draft Picks Impact Current Roster
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is in the rear-view mirror. Despite predraft speculation that Oklahoma City may try to consolidate its two first-round picks to move into the top 10, the Thunder used both picks in the first round.
Should OKC Thunder Trade Recent First-Round Picks After 2026 Selections?
Oklahoma City made some noise on draft night, and it might even lead to some offseason moves no one saw coming. On Tuesday night, 30 players heard their names called during the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
OKC Thunder's First Round at NBA Draft Foreshadowed the Future for the Roster
The Thunder have all but confirmed that more roster changes will be happening. There was speculation going into draft night on what the Oklahoma City Thunder’s plan would be with their two first-round picks.
OKC Thunder Nab Bennett Stirtz in 2026 NBA Draft Trade
The Oklahoma City Thunder walked into the NBA Draft with picks No. 12 and No. 17, with the options to do almost anything. From trading up, to trading back or completely out of a selection.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 23
Sixers Use No. 22 Pick To Draft Labaron Philon
Using the first-round pick they acquired from Oklahoma City in February’s Jared McCain trade, the Sixers have selected guard Labaron Philon at No. 22. A breakout sophomore, Philon more than doubled his scoring average during his second year at Alabama, from 10.6 points per game as a freshman to 22.0 PPG in 2025/26.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / June 23
Grizzlies To Trade No. 16 Pick Bennett Stirtz To Thunder
Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz is the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft and the first to be involved in a draft-night trade. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link), the Grizzlies are sending Stirtz to the Thunder in exchange for the No.
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
OKC Thunder 2026 NBA Draft Rumors: Final Round Up
The Oklahoma City Thunder have the ability to shake up the NBA Draft. One of the biggest title contenders in the 2026-27 campaign heads into Tuesday controlling the No.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 23
Hawks continue to shore up roster with shrewd Aaron Wiggins trade
It's another small but shrewd move for the improving Hawks.
OKC Thunder Must Go All In On Young Guards After Aaron Wiggins Trade
The Thunder have to be all in on developing their rising guards. The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially gotten their offseason started, as they sent Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night, in exchange for two second-round picks.
How Does Aaron Wiggins' Departure Shake Up The OKC Thunder Rotation?
Oklahoma City’s first big move of the offseason could have major implications going into next season. On Sunday night, it was confirmed that the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks for two second-round picks.
OKC Thunder Mock Draft 2.0: Final Picks For Every Round
The Oklahoma City Thunder have plenty of offseason decisions to make including on Tuesday in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft with selections No. 12 and No.
Biggest Mistake OKC Thunder Must Avoid in 2026 NBA Draft
Tuesday night marks the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. It is a loaded class with a plethora of fantastic prospects. The Oklahoma City Thunder are facing important offseason questions.
Could Aaron Wiggins Deal be OKC Thunder's Only Big Roster Change?
Oklahoma City made its first move of the offseason, and there’s still a chance it could be the team’s only significant change to the roster. On Sunday night, the Thunder traded Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks for two future first-round picks.
The Thunder's Postseason Success Relies On Scoring Production From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The Thunder’s biggest star might just have to be even bigger when the lights are brightest. The Oklahoma City Thunder are in an offseason where they are trying to figure out how to get back to the top, after being there just a season ago.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 22
Thunder’s latest trade signals grim offseason outlook
The financial ramifications for remaining above any luxury tax threshold are significant, and they force teams to make tough roster decisions. One team currently facing this dilemma is the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 2025 NBA champions who had their dreams of a repeat crushed by the San Antonio Spurs in heartbreaking fashion.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / June 22
Lakers’ Path for Lu Dort Signing Becomes More Clear After OKC Thunder’s Aaron Wiggins Trade
With Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren’s rookie max extensions kicking in, their combined $20.3 million salary this season will balloon to $82.5 million next season.
Aaron Wiggins News / Larry Brown Sports / June 23
Hawks land Thunder champion in trade
The Atlanta Hawks have plucked away an experienced veteran from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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.
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.
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