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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 / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 10
Predicting NBA Marquee TV Dates, Will OKC Thunder be Featured?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the title favorites in the NBA this season. With the league announcing the regular season schedule throughout this week, let's dive into how the NBA should stack its two tent pole days on the calendar: Opening night and Christmas.
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?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 10
OKC Thunder, NBA Regular Season Schedule Releases This Week
The Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the top teams in the NBA. Poised to be one of the league's title favorites, it only makes sense to consider them a lock to be highlighted on most –– if not all –– of the league's tentpole days throughout the regular season.
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 / August 10
Jared McCain's First Offseason With The OKC Thunder Has Him Set For A High Ceiling This Year
One of Oklahoma City’s newest sharpshooters could surpass all expectations next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder have multiple holes that they are looking to fill this upcoming season and are looking for young players to be the ones to step into those roles.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 10
OKC Thunder Announce Preseason Schedule, Return to Tulsa
The month of August is the only time in the NBA where the calendar slows down. Teams and players alike are on vacation and very little news trickles out around the association.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 10
It Would Be Beneficial for OKC Thunder to Shrink Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Workload this Season
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been the league's most effortless superstar across the past few seasons; he scores 30 points nightly, plays high-level defense, all while being a stellar facilitator.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 10
Is Single-Season Wins Record a Possibility for OKC Thunder in 2026-27?
Oklahoma City has been historically good over the past couple of years, and it might not be done with the record books. Next season, the Thunder will look a bit different than they have over the past few years following the departures of Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 10
OKC Thunder Guard Cason Wallace Selected No. 4 in 2023 Redraft
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the NBA's best teams over the past few seasons, in large part due to the team's success in the NBA Draft. OKC has held the No.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 10
OKC Thunder Salary Cap Breakdown: Payroll, Tax Position and Future Flexibility
Armed with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and a host of talented role players, the OKC Thunder are certain to remain contenders.
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.
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.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 8
Have OKC Thunder Failed to Address Offseason Need?
Oklahoma City has made some moves this offseason, but it hasn’t exactly addressed one of its biggest needs. Over the summer, the Thunder have made several changes that will make next season look a bit different in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 8
What a Successful Rookie Season Looks Like for OKC Thunder Guard Bennett Stirtz
Heading into training camp, the Oklahoma City Thunder's rotation is a lot less obvious than it was going into last year. One starter and two other players who played heavy rotational minutes were traded elsewhere: Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 8
Cason Wallace Explains Why Kyrie Irving Is The Toughest Opposing Player For Him To Guard
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace has only been in the NBA for three seasons, but he has already established himself as one of the best defenders in the league.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / August 3
‘It’s Like Losing A Family Member’: Chet Holmgren On Thunder’s Offseason Moves
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered this offseason with a looming threat of a hefty luxury tax bill and potentially entering the second apron. But Sam Presti once again pulled off a genius maneuver to avoid it without disturbing the core of the team.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / August 1
NBA Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Sixers, LeBron James, Warriors
The Thunder may have lost several key contributors this offseason, but All-Star big man Chet Holmgren said he understands that’s simply part of life in the NBA.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / July 27
Thunder’s cost-cutting moves reportedly about budget, not second apron
The Thunder won the NBA championship in 2025 and contended again last season. Keeping that championship-level roster together is another matter. According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, Oklahoma City’s decisions to move Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe this offseason weren’t primarily about avoiding second-apron restrictions.
Sam Presti News / Larry Brown Sports / July 27
Fans are calling Sam Presti a ‘savage’ for his sneaky move that hurts Thunder rival
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti pulled off a cheeky move this offseason that immediately put a Western Conference rival in a bind. The Thunder made a seemingly inconspicuous transaction on Saturday by signing Denver Nuggets free agent Spencer Jones to a 2-year, $12 million offer sheet.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26
Did one shot in NBA bubble help send LeBron James to 76ers?
James recently signed with the 76ers, and this may have played a role in it.
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.
Luguentz Dort News / Yardbarker / July 19
Thunder trading fan-favorite Luguentz Dort to Hawks in cost-cutting decision
Dort played a key role when the Thunder won their first championship in Oklahoma City during the 2024-25 season.
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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