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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / September 25
Sam Presti: 'The NBA Is A Poker Game. It’s Not A Chess Game.'
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the very best teams in the NBA over the last three seasons, and general manager Sam Presti deserves all the credit in the world for putting together an incredible roster.
Jalen Williams News / EssentiallySports / September 25
Jalen Williams’ Exchange With Thunder Fan Takes Ugly Turn After Comments on Physical Appearance
Thunder fans once camped overnight just to see Jalen Williams. That happened after Oklahoma City’s championship run, when Williams appeared at a Dick’s House of Sport meet-and-greet in June 2025.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / September 25
OKC Thunder may have something special planned for Russell Westbrook, hints Sam Presti
Oklahoma City Thunder General Manager Sam Presti has confirmed that the franchise is working on plans to honour the career of Russell Westbrook after he announced his retirement.
The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Sam Presti News / Hoops Wire / September 25
Sam Presti believes reshaped Thunder can be even better
The Thunder traded away three important rotation players this offseason. Sam Presti still believes they have a chance to be better. Oklahoma City’s longtime basketball operations chief said Thursday that last season’s team never completely reached its ceiling.
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.
Sam Presti News / Hoops Rumors / September 25
Thunder GM Presti Discusses Offseason, Roster, Future, More
The Thunder parted ways with longtime starter Luguentz Dort and key regular season reserves Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins this offseason, but longtime head of basketball operations Sam Presti believes the team is well-positioned for success in 2026/27, writes Baxter Holmes of ESPN.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 24
Sam Presti Warns OKC Thunder Season Will Look Different
Things will look different for the Oklahoma City Thunder. They are not only replacing 10,000 minutes, but they hope to endure their first 82-game season with relative health in two years.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24
Another Ajay Mitchell Thunder leap is on the horizon after Sam Presti endorsement
While Ajay Mitchell is entering his third year with the Oklahoma City Thunder, he’s yet to have a fully healthy season, of which GM Sam Presti reminded the media during his preseason address.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 24
The Thunder's Offseason Grade Doesn't Capture How Well The Team Handled The Chaos
Just how well did the Thunder handle their offseason? This offseason was one that OKC will not want to relive, not because of how it was overall, but because of all the difficult decisions the team had to make.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 24
Sam Presti Gives Revealing Answer Regarding Cason Wallace
On Thursday, the Oklahoma City Thunder put Top executive Sam Presti in front of the media for his annual preseason state of the union address. It isn't
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24
PJ Carlesimo puts Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with Michael Jordan, LeBron James in GOAT company
Former NBA head coach PJ Carlesimo believes Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has earned a place in the same conversation as Michael Jordan, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant when it comes to the work ethic that helped make them all-time great players.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24
Sam Presti ready to discover Jared McCain’s star status amid Thunder ‘constellation’
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti had eyes for Jared McCain long before his mid-season trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. Ahead of the upcoming season, Presti predicts the 2026-27 Thunder will be better than its championship squad in 2025.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24
Thunder’s Chet Holmgren was humbled by Victor Wembanyama, but now Sam Presti has a warning for NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti isn’t worried about how All-Star Chet Holmgren is going to bounce back from his disappointing performance in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24
Thunder’s Sam Presti drops Lu Dort truth bomb on Cason Wallace amid contract rumors
The Oklahoma City Thunder are less than a month away from kicking off their new 2026-27 NBA season. It was an offseason of subtraction rather than addition for the Thunder, as the team traded Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe in various cost-cutting measures to keep them out of dire financial straits.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / September 24
Sam Presti says OKC Thunder trade was the greatest show of respect to Cason Wallace
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti has provided his thoughts on Cason Wallace’s situation. Cason Wallace is set to hit free agency in 2027, and speculation is ramping up over whether the Oklahoma City Thunder will offer the 22-year-old an extension.
Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24
Thunder’s Jalen Williams injury update before training camp brings hype all the way back
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2025-26 season with high hopes of repeating as NBA champions. Although Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won his second straight
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24
What role Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander really plays in roster decisions
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti revealed how much input two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has in making roster decisions ahead of the upcoming season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24
Thunder was historically dominant in NBA championship season. Sam Presti predicts a better team in future
The Oklahoma City Thunder already produced one of the most dominant seasons in NBA history during their 2025 championship run, but general manager Sam Presti believes the franchise has yet to reach its ultimate peak.
Sam Presti News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24
Sam Presti teases Thunder’s special Russell Westbrook honor after retirement
Russell Westbrook is almost the consensus choice for the best player in Oklahoma City Thunder history. Westbrook’s MVP, both of his scoring titles, two of his three assist titles, and eight of his nine All-Star nods came with the team that he started his career with.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24
Will Thunder ownership actually pay to keep roster together? Sam Presti is making no promises
The Oklahoma City Thunder already felt the financial consequences of maintaining an expensive championship roster this offseason, and general manager Sam Presti is not making any guarantees that ownership will continue spending whatever it takes to keep the team’s core together.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / September 24
Oklahoma City Thunder 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the upcoming year with the same top players, but significant turnover across the rest of the roster. Saving money remained a focal point of the OKC offseason.
Nikola Topic News / Yardbarker / September 23
Thunder have a tough Nikola Topic decision awaiting them
The Oklahoma City Thunder may have parted with a slew of role players from their championship run this summer, but they are still widely considered a top title contender on the strength of their talent and depth.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / September 22
OKC Thunder’s Biggest Strengths And Weaknesses Heading Into 2026-27
I think the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season might be this very weird spot for the Oklahoma City Thunder, where a 64-18 season somehow isn’t enough to make everybody fully happy, and that’s basically the price you pay once you already won a championship.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Trade Talk Sports / September 19
Thunder Predicted to Move One of Holmgren, Williams Over Next Few Years
The Oklahoma City Thunder have one of, if not the best, young cores in all of basketball, but some are questioning how much longer they’re all going to remain together with the second apron changing the way teams can spend in the NBA.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hoops Wire / September 15
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s biggest MVP obstacle may be history
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the statistics. He has the victories. He has two consecutive MVP awards. Getting a third may require voters to place him in extremely rare company.
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