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Jalen Williams’ ‘sunshine and rainbows’ evaluation of Thunder’s Mark Daigneault proves his value

After a 131-94 win against the Golden State Warriors, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams was in-depth about his return from two wrist surgeries and how head coach Mark Daigneault consistently challenges his team.

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Thunder’s Chet Holmgren isn’t focused on potentially winning DPOY

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren reacted to winning Defensive Player of the Month after beating the Golden State Warriors 131-94 on Friday. Holmgren closed out 2025 with 12 blocks across three Thunder victories, as the defending champion extended its winning streak to four games.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / January 3

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leaves Himself Off OKC Thunder Mount Rushmore for the Star He Was Traded For

2025 was the year of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Canadian superstar had one of the most historic seasons in NBA history, to add the cherry on top, he brought Oklahoma City its first NBA championship.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 3

History favors Thunder’s second title chances after crossing 30-win plateau

For the second year in a row, the Oklahoma City Thunder has 30 wins through the first 35 games of the regular season, which puts the defending champions in rare company.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA Christmas Day triple-doubles' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 3

OKC Thunder Still Looking for Consistency From Aaron Wiggins

Oklahoma City got another win, and saw the exact type of performance it wants from its reserve wing. On Friday night, the Thunder dominated a depleted Golden State Warriors squad for a 131-94 victory.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 3

Lu Dort's Shooting Is Coming Alive for Thunder

A mixture of streakiness and consistent play has defined the career of Oklahoma City Thunder wing Luguentz Dort, with constant dominant defense combined with an up-and-down three-point shot.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 3

OKC Thunder Collect Two Player of Month Honors For December

At 29-5, the Oklahoma City Thunder are rolling atop the NBA. This fresh off a 68 win season that saw the Thunder bring home their first NBA Championship in team history.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 3

Thunder send depleted Warriors to worst loss of season

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 30 points in 28 minutes, Chet Holmgren gathered 15 rebounds as part of a double-double and the Oklahoma City Thunder thumped the short-handed Golden State Warriors 131-94 on Friday night in San Francisco.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 2

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will take NBA championship over MVP any day

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has earned every accolade that NBA players dream of, from the MVP award to a championship. The Thunder had the fifth-most wins in a year by any team in league history in 2025.

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).