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Thunder’s Jalen Williams gets encouraging day-to-day update

OKLAHOMA CITY — Ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams’ 19th consecutive absence, head coach Mark Daigneault reminded reporters of the rigorous process that the All-Star forward is currently facing.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Upgraded to Active vs. Timberwolves

At 17-1, the Oklahoma City Thunder have battled through adversity. The Thunder have lost more gmaes due ot injury than nearly any other team in the entire NBA.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 26

Could OKC Thunder’s Dominance Hurt SGA’s MVP Campaign?

Two major storylines surrounded the Oklahoma City Thunder entering a new season of basketball — one based on the team, and another on its superstar. The Thunder had a chance to join rare air in going back-to-back for a second championship, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a chance to do the same but for the league’s MVP award.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Thunder and Mavericks Get Good News On Injury Front, Anthony Davis Reveals Who He Wants To Make His Return Against

NBA injuries have played havoc on several teams this year. But the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder received good news on that front on Wednesday.

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The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Sneakers on SI / November 26

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Debuts Converse SHAI 001 'Winter Red'

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander always turns heads with his pre-game tunnel walk. Before tonight's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Gilgeous-Alexander made news with his footwear.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 26

Jalen Williams Officially Ineligible For Postseason Awards

Sitting at 17-1 the Oklahoma City Thunder are once again atop the NBA. With no signs of slowing down despite battling plenty of adversity - the Thunder have already endured three back-to-back sets and despite playing against bad teams for a lot of these games, they have been jam packed with OKC battling through injuries.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 26

OKC Thunder's Specialty as Defensive Unit Illuminates Individual Contributions

As a unit, the Oklahoma City Thunder defense has been as good as anyone's and is going to be as good as anyone's for the remainder of the season heading into the playoffs.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / November 26

NBA Notes: Thunder, Kenrich Williams, Sixers, Trendon Watford, Celtics

Kenrich Williams is finally back. After missing the first 18 games of the season, the veteran forward is no longer on the injury report and has been cleared to make his season debut Wednesday against the Timberwolves, per Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman.

Alex Caruso News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Alex Caruso has an attention-catching warning for Thunder

While the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder could be without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in its rematch of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Alex Caruso is warning his team about a brutal stretch of games.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 26

3 OKC Thunder Players Among the NBA's Best off the Bench this Year

After winning the NBA title in 2025, the Oklahoma City Thunder haven't skipped a beat to begin the 2025-26 campaign. The team holds a 17-1 record, and has demolished a handful of opponents throughout the season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / November 26

Thunder’s Kenrich Williams cleared for season debut

After missing the first 18 games of 2025/26, Thunder forward Kenrich Williams is no longer on the injury report and has been cleared to make his season debut on Wednesday vs.

Brooks Barnhizer News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 25

Brooks Barnhizer's Triple Double Gives OKC Blue Third Straight Win

Three straight wins has brought the Oklahoma City Blue back to .500 sitting at 4-4 after the Blue avenged their previous loss to the Memphis Hustle at the buzzer two weeks ago with this 114-84 win over these Hustle who beat the OKC Blue at the buzzer just mere days ago before the start of a four game road trip.

Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

Mark Daigneault reveals how Thunder ‘maximizes’ effort amid dominant start

For head coach Mark Daigneault, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 17-1 dominant start is a testament to a standard set by a team coming off its first championship with something to prove.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

Chet Holmgren gets 100% real on Thunder finding incredible success

Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder have looked unstoppable on the court so far in the 2025-26 NBA season. They have lost just once in the 18 games

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / November 25

Rachel Nichols Calls NBA MVP a Three-Horse Race, Names Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as Her Early-Season Favorite

As competitive as the matchups have been in each conference with one-fourth of the NBA season gone, the MVP race is heating up to unprecedented levels.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 25

Thunder still playing like champs, get 1st shot at Timberwolves since playoffs

The Oklahoma City Thunder haven't displayed any signs of a championship hangover through the first month of the season. The Thunder enter Wednesday's home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, an NBA Cup matchup, on a nine-game winning streak and with an NBA-best 17-1 record.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Thunder Announce Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News on Tuesday

The Oklahoma City Thunder still look like the team to beat in the NBA. Fresh off winning the 2025 NBA title, the Thunder remain as dominant as ever with point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / November 25

Richard Jefferson claims OKC Thunder could lose NBA championship if they chase 73-9 Warriors record

Richard Jefferson thinks the OKC Thunder have to choose between making history and winning championships. The Oklahoma City Thunder are riding high this season, starting things off by going 17-1 to begin the season, the best in the NBA so far.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 24

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Donovan Mitchell named NBA Players of the Week

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively.

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Jalen Williams News / Hoops Rumors / November 24

Jalen Williams now ineligible for postseason awards

Jalen Williams‘ absence from the lineup has barely slowed down the Thunder, who routed Portland on Sunday to improve to 17-1. However, it has financial implications for the fourth-year wing, who has missed all 18 games, according to Alex Schiffer of Front Office Sports.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / November 23

OKC Thunder Star Jalen Williams Misses Out On Potential $48 Million Contract Bonus With Latest Bad News

The Oklahoma City Thunder have played all games this season without their young star Jalen Williams, who earned his first All-Star appearance last season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / November 22

Thunder look to avenge lone loss in clash with Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers are the only team to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder so far this season. The teams will meet for the second time this season Sunday in Oklahoma City.

Sam Presti News / Last Word On Sports / November 21

Top 5 Thunder Trades Engineered by Sam Presti

Sam Presti is one of the basketball geniuses off the court, and his brilliance has seen Thunder trades that shaped the franchise’s success. From trades that shocked the NBA world, to actually showing that Oklahoma City is a bastion of notable transactions that resulted in the league’s success.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / November 20

The Thunder’s Dominance is Sustainable Long Term

The Oklahoma City Thunder were supposed to come back down to earth. After their stunning championship run a year ago, the youngest team ever to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy, many thought regression was inevitable.