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Thunder eye Warriors’ mark, but say it doesn’t consume them

The Thunder already own the biggest trophy that matters. They also wanted the smaller one. Oklahoma City went 68-14 last season and won the NBA championship, but its bid to add an NBA Cup title ended Saturday with a semifinal loss to the Spurs, a result that snapped the feeling of inevitability that had followed them around for weeks.

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13 Rules: Random NBA Thoughts – NBA Power Shifts: Thunder’s Dominance, LeBron’s Streak, Injury Wave, and Eastern Conference Contenders

Make sure to listen and add the 13 Rules: NBA Random Thoughts podcast the Shot Clock Pod to your list! This week Steve shares his thoughts after week 8

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Why Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren are ‘excited’ about NBA Cup loss to Spurs

After the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren put the NBA Cup elimination game into perspective after their two-point loss (111-109).

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 14

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Four Prospects in First Round

The NBA season is still in full swing, but it's never too early to look ahead at the upcoming NBA Draft class. Most teams in Oklahoma City's position only have picks later in the first round to look forward to, but for the Thunder, OKC could own up to four of the top 30 selections in this year's class.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Bleacher Report / December 14

Watch: Alex Caruso & Isaiah Hartenstein weren’t happy after OKC’s loss (via @YahooSports)

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 14

Thunder frame loss to Spurs as a test, not a problem

The Thunder had not lost in more than five weeks, so Saturday was unfamiliar territory. It was also, in their view, useful. Oklahoma City’s streak ended with a narrow loss to San Antonio, but the reaction afterward was more about reflection than frustration, as written by ESPN’s Tim MacMahon.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Did Thunder’s Alex Caruso get fouled on last play vs. Spurs? Here’s what Mark Daigneault said

On Saturday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder saw their 16-game winning streak come to an end with a narrow loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the semifinal round of the NBA Cup in Las Vegas.

Alex Caruso News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Thunder’s Alex Caruso drops F-bombs after not getting call at end of loss to Spurs

On Saturday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder fell back down to Earth with a narrow loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the semifinal round of the NBA Cup tournament from Las Vegas.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 14

Three-point Struggles Handicap Thunder in NBA Cup Loss

In an era of basketball where shooting high barrages of three-point shots reigns supreme, it is hard to win games while shooting poorly from beyond the arc.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / HITC / December 14

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pinpoints key factor in Thunder NBA Cup loss to Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2025 NBA Cup as the favourites. Going into their semi-final clash against the San Antonio Spurs, the defending league champions held a 24-1 record and looked set for another comfortable result.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / December 14

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gets Real On Michael Jordan Comparisons

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been simply incredible for the Oklahoma City Thunder this season, and fellow Canadian icon Steve Nash had some high praise for him on NBA on Prime on Wednesday.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

How Thunder’s Mark Daigneault credited Spurs’ impact beyond Victor Wembanyama

Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder came up short against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, losing the NBA Cup semifinals, 111-109.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander does it all with insane block-bucket NBA Cup combo

While the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 16-game win streak came to an end in a 111-109 NBA Cup semifinals loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made one of the most impressive plays of the night.

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Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Thunder’s Chet Holmgren showcases athletic gifts with fastbreak slam

Chet Holmgren showed off his athleticism during a fast break highlight in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA Cup semifinal matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14

Thunder burned by questionable call in the closing seconds of NBA Cup semis

The San Antonio Spurs benefited from a controversial call during their NBA Cup semifinal matchup Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs led the Thunder 109-108 with 3.7 seconds left in the elimination game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Why Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn’t love Steve Nash’s Michael Jordan comp

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had some words to share about NBA legend Steve Nash comparing him to Michael Jordan. Gilgeous-Alexander is going through the eighth season of his career, his seventh with the Thunder.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 14

5 Christmas Wishes For OKC Thunder Including One Key Trade

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending NBA champions and very much look like a top candidate to become the league’s first repeat title holders since the Golden State Warriors (2016-18). Still, with the holiday season in full force, here is a look at the Thunder’s wish list.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14

Nowitzki called Wembanyama out over comments on Holmgren

Dirk Nowitzki called Victor Wembanyama out over his comments on Chet Holmgren

Victor Wembanyama’s latest comments on Chet Holmgren are not sitting well with Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki.

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama returns to end Thunder's win streak

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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 14

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama returns to end Thunder's win streak

Victor Wembanyama made his return to the San Antonio Spurs lineup on Saturday night, and he helped make one thing abundantly clear — you'd better start taking that team seriously as a Western Conference contender. If you were not already.

Wembanyama taunts Alex Caruso during epic NBA Cup game

Dirk Nowitzki called Wembanyama out over his comments on Chet Holmgren

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says Thunder want to beat Warriors’ record

Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert takes revenge on Stephen Curry, Warriors

One painful play symbolizes Clippers' entire miserable season

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 13

OKC Thunder's Jalen Williams Continues to Compete in Return From Injury

Oklahoma City has opened the floodgates to start the season, soaring to a 24-1 overall record. It’s one of the best starts in NBA history, and has put the Thunder in a good position to challenge the all-time NBA record for wins in a season.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Hoops Rumors / December 12

Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein Returning Saturday

After missing the past six games with a right soleus (calf) strain, starting center Isaiah Hartenstein is not on the Thunder‘s injury report ahead of Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinal against the Spurs, which indicates he’ll be available to play, tweets Rylan Stiles of SI.com.