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Which Players Need to Step Up for OKC Thunder to Get Back on Track?

The Oklahoma City Thunder have fallen on a difficult stretch. After tying an NBA best 24-1 start to the season, OKC has gone 6-6 over its last 12 games, with multiple lackluster performances along the way.

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The Sky Is Falling on OKC Thunder, Just as Sam Presti Warned

Only three good things happened for Oklahoma City on Monday. The first, Ajay Mitchell had a great first quarter, scoring ten points on 4-for-4 shooting.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / January 6

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander MVP and Fantasy Outlook

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as the clear MVP frontrunner while leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA’s best record early in the 2025–26 season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 6

Lull has Thunder embracing 'challenge' with Jazz up next

The Oklahoma City Thunder made the early part of the season look easy. Not only with their 24-1 start, but their margin of victory. Heading into Wednesday's home matchup against the Utah Jazz, though, the Thunder are looking to snap out of a rut.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 6

OKC Thunder's Recent Rebounding Ineptitude Sparking Pre-NBA Title Flashbacks

Grabbing isaiah Hartenstein in free agency in the offseason following the 2023-24 regular season campaign was, of course, a very intentional and targeted move by Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti.

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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Hosts Jazz as Monster Favorite in Bounceback Opportunity · Heartland Sports

When the Numbers Turn Cold: How Advanced Metrics Exposed the Thunder’s Collapse Against Charlotte · Heartland Sports

When the Thunder Lost Their Edge: The Night Oklahoma City Forgot Who It Was · Heartland Sports

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The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history

Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 6

OKC Thunder Looking to Find Early-Season Intensity Once Again

The Oklahoma City Thunder's recent stretch has gone from bad to worse. After becoming just the second team in NBA history to start a season at 24-1, OKC has notched a 6-6 record the past 12 games, including back-to-back losses.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 6

Latest Stretch Proves Isaiah Hartenstein's Importance for OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City has been slipping lately, and it’s showing just how important its starting big man is. On Monday night, the Thunder hosted the Charlotte Hornets with aspirations to bounce back from a loss at the buzzer in Phoenix a night earlier.

Chris Finch News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6

Did Chris Finch’s tantrum change course of Thunder’s season?

The Oklahoma City Thunder rolled into that December matchup looking unstoppable. They faced the Minnesota Timberwolves with momentum, swagger, and the best record in basketball.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 6

Cold Shooting Cripples Thunder In Loss To Hornets

The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered their worst loss of the year on Monday night as they fell to the Hornets 124-97. This marks the OKC’s seventh loss of

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 6

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops blunt take on loss to Hornets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder probably thought that they would have a cakewalk against the Charlotte Hornets at Paycom Center on Monday.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / January 5

5 Shocking Reasons Why Thunder Got Destroyed By Hornets In Ugly 27-Point Loss

Nothing about this night made sense if you walked into it blind. The Oklahoma City Thunder were run off their own floor by a Charlotte Hornets team that came in with a 12-23 record and nothing resembling momentum.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 6

Hornets crush Thunder on boards in stunning upset

With the 30-6 Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Charlotte Hornets, you might have expected a blowout. Just not one with the Hornets on the winning side.

Pickett's charge: Nuggets upset Sixers in Philly behind third-year guard

Kevin Durant caps Rockets' double-digit comeback with game-winning triple

Anfernee Simons explodes in second half as Celtics beat Bulls

Karl-Anthony Towns gets ruthlessly trolled by the Pistons during game

Dillon Brooks kept getting away with rule violation against Thunder

Nuggets find a way around the NBA's load management rules

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Last Word On Sports / January 5

Isaiah Hartenstein’s Injury is Causing Problems for OKC

Since coming off a strong start to the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are facing certain hiccups in their games. Between tough losses to the Spurs and getting beat in the clutch against West teams, nothing has been easy.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 5

Thunder, amid mediocre stretch, ready for Hornets

The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to start another winning streak on Monday night when they host the Charlotte Hornets. The NBA-best Thunder saw their four-game winning streak come to an abrupt halt with a 108-105 setback to the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / January 2

Holmgren, Stewart Named Defensive Players Of The Month

A Thunder player has been named the Western Conference’s Defensive Player of the Month for a second consecutive time. After guard Cason Wallace won the award for October/November, big man Chet Holmgren has earned the honor for December, the NBA announced today (via Twitter).

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / January 2

What Should Fans Expect From OKC This 2026?

Nothing has been easy for the Oklahoma City Thunder over the years. We’ve seen how the team was struggling to win a championship since moving into Oklahoma, and their competitive level was unwavering, too.