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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 17

Rested Thunder return to action vs. listless Clippers

The Oklahoma City Thunder finally got a chance to catch their collective breath over the past few days. The defending NBA champions and leaders of the Western Conference will get back at it after their longest stretch between games of the regular season when the Thunder host the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 17

Despite Second Loss, OKC Thunder Holds Firm in ESPN Power Rankings

Oklahoma City lost its second game of the season last weekend, and once again, it came down to the wire. It took a perfect storm for this Thunder team

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 17

OKC Thunder Bench Boss Dishes on Starting Lineup Philosophy

At 24-2, the Oklahoma City Thunder still can not escape being over analyzed for their most recent loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Despite the Thunder's narrow loss, 111-109, with four days to sit with that result everyone has approached and dissected that game from every angle.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 17

How OKC Thunder Get Buy In to Fluid Rotation

Sometimes you face good problems. The Oklahoma City Thunder know that all too well. Of their 18 man roster, including two-ways, at a minimum 14 true rotational pieces that any NBA team would want to toss minutes towards.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 17

Jalen Williams’ AJ Dybantsa friendship revelation will have Thunder fans rooting against the Clippers

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams was seen talking to BYU’s freshman AJ Dybantsa, who’s considered to be the NBA’s top prospect, during a recent road game against the Utah Jazz.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 17

How Can The Thunder Continue To Replicate Success In Back-To-Back Games?

The Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for two sets of back-to-back games, as they’ll be playing four games in just six days. Luckily, the Thunder have

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 16

OKC Thunder Can’t Get Too Caught Up in Rivalry Narratives

Oklahoma City has been entirely dominant this season, fresh off an NBA championship run that ended in June. Everyone within the basketball world understands that this Thunder squad is clearly the team to beat.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

OKC’s NBA Cup Semis Loss is No Big Deal

In the aftermath of the Thunder vs Spurs matchup, it seemed that the defending champions were in a disappointing mood. Not every game is the same, and there are nights when everything’s not working out for them.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / December 16

Kendrick Perkins explains why he won’t compare 2025 OKC Thunder to Durant and Westbrook era

Kendrick Perkins refused to compare the 2025 OKC Thunder to his time with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. The Oklahoma City Thunder, despite their disappointing loss this weekend, are still the most dominant force in the NBA today.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / December 16

Kendrick Perkins says why the 2025 OKC Thunder are much better than the Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook team

Kendrick Perkins has compared the current Oklahoma City Thunder to the Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant era. Perkins played alongside Westbrook, Durant, and James Harden on the 2012 OKC squad that made the NBA Finals.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

Victor Wembanyama pumps brakes on Spurs-Thunder rivalry

The Spurs were a surprise team in the NBA’s in-season tournament title game.

Jalen Brunson misses out on unanimous NBA Cup MVP by one voter

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / December 15

Dwyane Wade makes admission about the way Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws fouls

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered just their second loss of the season against the San Antonio Spurs. The Oklahoma City Thunder were 24-1 and looking for their 17th straight win on the season.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / December 15

Dwyane Wade Defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Foul Drawing Skills

It was just a few seasons ago that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was one of the darlings of the NBA. Fast forward to today, and he has become one of the most heavily scrutinized players.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Exclusive: Dwyane Wade gets real on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ability to draw fouls

LAS VEGAS, NV — The Oklahoma City Thunder have gotten off to one of the best starts in NBA history, winning 24 of their first 25 games to start the 2025-26 regular season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / December 14

NBA Clears the Air on Final Play After Thunder Complaint

The Emirates NBA Cup Semifinal game between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday was intense. Both teams were motivated to advance to the final round and compete for the $500,000 cash prize of the In-Season Tournament.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / thePeachBasket / December 14

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 / 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.

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.

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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

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.