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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 13
The OKC Thunder Should Have No Problem Emerging From NBA Cup Group
The Thunder should have no problem making a run at the NBA Cup this year. With another season getting closer by the day, the Thunder are preparing to dominate each and every aspect of it.
K. C. Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 13
OKC Thunder Full Schedule Announced, 30 National TV Games
The Oklahoma City Thunder are ready to roll into the 2026-27 NBA season as the schedule was announced on Thursday afternoon. The Thunder are heavily featured on the National TV slate.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13
Kevin Durant reacts to Russell Westbrook’s retirement
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook spent the first portion of their careers linked together with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Durant paid tribute to his former teammate Thursday after Westbrook announced his retirement.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Russell Westbrook News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 13
Russell Westbrook's Returns to OKC Showcased Thunder Legend's Legacy
Russell Westbrook’s time in the NBA is over, but his tenure in Oklahoma City will never be forgotten. On Wednesday, Westbrook shocked the NBA world one last time as he announced his retirement via a video on social media.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
College Basketball News / Fadeaway World / August 13
Skip Bayless Explains Why Russell Westbrook Isn’t A Hall Of Famer
Russell Westbrook’s retirement has sparked widespread celebration of his legendary 18-year NBA career. But Skip Bayless isn’t backing away from his most controversial long-standing opinions.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 13
Kendrick Perkins Urges Thunder to Build Russell Westbrook a Statue as GM Sam Presti Reacts to Retirement
Russell Westbrook’s retirement has reopened a question Oklahoma City has never escaped: how much should a franchise immortalize a player whose impact was both extraordinary and complicated?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 12
Sam Presti delivers powerful tribute after Russell Westbrook’s retirement
The legendary NBA career of Russell Westbrook has officially come to an end, and Oklahoma City Thunder executive Sam Presti made sure his former superstar received the tribute he deserved.
Kendrick Perkins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 12
Where Kendrick Perkins places Russell Westbrook on Thunder Mount Rushmore
On Wednesday, Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 illustrious seasons. Although he bounced around the league over the last couple of years, Westbrook will be most remembered for his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, with whom he made several deep playoff runs and won a league MVP award in 2017.
Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / August 12
Russell Westbrook announces retirement, caps off legendary NBA career
Westbrook's time as the face of the Oklahoma City Thunder for over a decade is what basketball fans will remember the nine-time All-Star for.
Chet Holmgren News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11
Report: Thunder may trade Chet Holmgren in one scenario
Chet Holmgren may be playing for his future next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder could potentially trade their star big man Holmgren if he continues to struggle against rival center Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, Zach Harper of The Athletic reported on Tuesday.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 11
First Quarter Dominance Will Be Key For The OKC Thunder Next Season
Oklahoma City must continue to control games from the opening tip. The Oklahoma City Thunder are looking to come back with a vengeance this upcoming year after being sent home in last year’s Western Conference Finals.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 11
Every Christmas Day Game in OKC Thunder History, Their Record and Who They Play This Year
For the second-straight season, the Oklahoma City Thunder will be a featured player in primetime NBA action. Two seasons ago, the Thunder grinded its way to the NBA Finals, eventually winning in seven games over the Indiana Pacers to secure the first championship in franchise history.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / August 11
Thunder chopped nearly $300 million from payroll, and the hard part may be next
The Thunder spent the offseason doing something considerably more complicated than defending a championship, as they did last year. They had to keep the bill from becoming completely insane.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 11
Cavs’ Dennis Schroder, Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein to play for Germany in WC qualifiers
Cavaliers point guard Dennis Schroder will be back in a familiar role later this month. Schroder has been named to Germany’s 15-man roster for the upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, according to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 11
Could Former All-NBA Forward Make Sense for Final OKC Thunder Roster Spot?
A former All-Star is looking to make it back into the league, and Oklahoma City’s open roster spot could be a fit. After an offseason filled with changes, the Thunder roster appears to be set going into next season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 11
OKC Thunder Set for Another Classic Matchup to Start NBA Season
For the second consecutive season, the Oklahoma City Thunder will play on the NBA's opening night. After winning the 2025 NBA title, OKC met Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on opening night of the 2025-26 campaign, competing in an instant classic that went to double overtime.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 11
Major Dates for OKC Thunder Schedule Released
Amid a wild offseason full of change, the major dates for the OKC Thunder’s upcoming season schedule have been released. The Thunder’s preseason slate was released days ago, and details for the team’s season opener, home opener and Christmas Day game are now out, with the rest of the schedule pending.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 11
Choosing Who Finishes Close Bouts Will Be Far More Important Than Choosing The Next Starter For The Thunder
Oklahoma City isn’t necessarily worried about who will start the game, but rather who will finish it. This offseason has been a hectic one for the Oklahoma City Thunder, as they said farewell to three key players, trading them to free up salary room for the future.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 10
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Bulls
The Thunder may be better off asking a little less of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the regular season. That’s the argument from Cody Burton of Thunder On SI, who believes Oklahoma City should reduce some of the back-to-back MVP’s on-ball workload after injuries forced him into a heavy burden the past two seasons.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10
The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 25-21
A ranking of the 25 best players of the first 25 years of the 2000s, starting with spots 21-25.
Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 10
Chet Holmgren’s photo will have Thunder fans fired up
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren looked like an injured giraffe in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs last season. It seemed like he suddenly forgot how to play basketball.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 9
Keaton Wallace Signs With Maccabi Tel Aviv
Free agent guard Keaton Wallace has signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Israeli team announced today in a press release. “Keaton is a player who brings toughness and intensity on both ends of the floor,” head coach Oded Kattash said.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 5
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Daniel Theis, Eyeing Keaton Wallace
Longtime NBA center Daniel Theis has officially signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Israeli team announced today in a press release. The move had been expected, with a recent report indicating that he’d earn $2.2MM per year on his new deal.
Aday Mara News / Yardbarker / July 20
Thunder's Aday Mara dubbed NBA's 'most disappointing rookie' — but not so fast
Why Thunder fans shouldn't worry about Mara's Summer League showing or the opinions of that performance from analysts.
Aday Mara News / Yardbarker / July 12
Thunder rookie center Aday Mara has brutal Summer League debut
The Oklahoma City Thunder have high hopes for Mara, taken with the No. 12 pick in June's draft. Mara's NBA Summer League debut might make the Thunder temper those expectations.
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