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Thunder Rookies Could Give OKC Midseason Boost

Oklahoma City made some changes this offseason, and those moves could result in some interesting midseason lineups. Next season, the Thunder will be looking to climb their way back to the top of the NBA mountain after falling short in 2026.

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Luka Doncic catches stray in insider’s ‘mix it up’ take on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are out to reclaim the throne they relinquished to the New York Knicks last season. With the core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander,

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 4

Jalen Williams headlines 3 Thunder NBA 2K27 player ratings that will definitely need major update this season

The Oklahoma City Thunder are entering the 2026-27 season as one of the best teams in the association even after trading away three valuable members of their championship-winning squad in 2025.

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

The Thunder Must Keep Their Main Goal In Mind Next Season

The Thunder must keep their priorities straight as this coming season stretches on. OKC is entering this season with a lot to prove as they try to get back to the NBA Finals.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 3

OKC's Postseason Shortcomings Could Help Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Win Another MVP

Oklahoma City’s superstar is looking to make history, and his team’s failure to stay on top last season could help him. Last season, the Thunder’s title defense came to an end in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

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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.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 2

OKC Thunder Superstar Announces 'SGA Foundation' Ahead of 2026-27 Season

The start of the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2026 season is around a month away. OKC kicks off the preseason on Oct. 6 against the New Orleans Pelicans in Tulsa and will begin the regular season on Oct.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 2

Recent OKC Thunder First-Round Picks Have Pressure to Perform Next Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder are set for another season, and they’ll need some contributions from some of their youngest players. After an offseason filled with change that saw the Thunder send out some key contributors, next season will be an intriguing one for their recent draft picks.

Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1

Jalen Williams isn’t picking any sibling duo over himself and brother Cody

Jalen Williams may be loyal to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he is even more loyal to his brother Cody. A viral video is circulating in which Jalen is staking his claim that he and Cody are the best brother duo in the NBA right now, per Nice Kicks.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 1

Are The Thunder Putting Too Much Pressure On Their Rising Stars?

Are the Thunder counting on their young players too much? The Oklahoma City Thunder are heading into next season with a fairly different roster than they have had in previous seasons and will be leaning upon new players as a result.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 1

OKC Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Stars for Spain in FIBA Competition

Following a loss in the Western Conference Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder didn't make any big additions over the offseason. The only new pieces on OKC's roster are a pair of players that Sam Presti and company selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft to replenish the team's stockpile of young talent.

K. C. Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 1

Can OKC Thunder Continue Road Dominance Next Season?

Oklahoma City is looking to continue its dominance from the past couple of years, and winning away from home consistently will be crucial. Over the past couple of years, the Thunder have been the team to beat in the NBA.

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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.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 1

Thunder Superstar Labeled As One Of The Best In Recent CBS Article

Oklahoma City’s superstar is one of the best of all time. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has not only been the face of the Thunder for the past couple of seasons, but he has also been the face of the league.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 31

OKC Thunder Rookies will Look to Boost Team's Defense in Debut Season

The Thunder’s newest additions could uphold the reputation the team has set in the league. Oklahoma City has been one of the best teams in the league for the past couple of years for a specific reason.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / August 31

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may have another way to make life difficult for NBA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already scores plenty. Perhaps the next step is simply figuring out where some of those points come from. As Ivan White of NBA on SI noted, Gilgeous-Alexander actually became more accurate from beyond the arc last season while shooting fewer threes.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 31

Will OKC Thunder Star Be Among NBA's Highest Usage Rates Again?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been the biggest catalyst of the Thunder's recent success. While the team has built a formidable roster with plenty of contributors and even a few additional stars, but Oklahoma City likely wouldn't have won an NBA championship without SGA.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 31

Availability will be Best Ability for OKC Thunder's Ajay Mitchell Entering Year 3

It's a phrase run throughout discourse circles among sports fanbases year after year, to the point that it's often overused, but it always remains true.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 31

Should OKC Thunder Consider Starting Isaiah Hartenstein Less?

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s starting lineup will look different next season, and they may be wise to make some more changes. The Thunder will enter next season with some new faces on the roster and familiar faces out of the picture.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 27

Thunder Or Spurs: Who Really Has The Best Team In The West?

For basically the last two years, the Oklahoma City Thunder had the easiest argument as the best team in the West. They won the 2025 championship, came back with another 64-18 season, and finished 2025-26 with the best net rating in all of basketball at +11.1.

Kyle Singler News / HITC / August 27

‘No freedom anymore…’ Former NBA and Duke star blasts Coach K in alarming videos on social media

Kyle Singler, who was a standout at Duke, has slammed former head coach Mike Krzyzewski for putting him in a difficult position. Singler had a brief career in the NBA following his stint at Duke, playing for the Detroit Pistons and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / August 26

'This Situation Is So Heartbreaking': NBA World Calls for Help After Ex-Thunder Star’s New Video Stuns Internet

This is happening again. The basketball world is growing concerned about former Duke and Oklahoma City Thunder player Kyle Singler following a series of troubling social media videos.

Spencer Jones News / Yardbarker / August 21

Thunder are winning big by helping force the Nuggets decline

The Denver Nuggets took the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Since then, one of the Thunder's biggest rivals has gotten worse, and the Thunder directly benefit in multiple ways.

Cavaliers acquire Peyton Watson in multi-team trade with Nuggets, give him major contract

Nuggets' development strategy fizzles out with Peyton Watson departure

Chet Holmgren News / Fadeaway World / August 20

Thunder Star Chet Holmgren Opens Up On The 2026-27 Season, His NBA 2K Rating, And His Ideal All-Time Teammate

Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren has accomplished a lot in three active seasons. As a one-time All-Star, All-NBA player, and NBA champion, he’s already proven himself as one of the game’s elite centers.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / August 19

Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell Named UC Santa Barbara’s GM

Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell has been named the general manager of UC Santa Barbara’s men’s basketball program, the school announced in a press release.

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.

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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.