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OKC Thunder Get Boost From Top Options vs. Mavericks

Despite their 22-1 start, no one has seen the best of the 2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder yet. The Bricktown Ballers have been short-handed all season and remain as such despite their impressive –– and historic –– start to their regular season campaign.

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Thunder’s Jalen Williams reveals he’s not fully healed from wrist injury

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams revealed he’s not 100% from wrist surgery after Friday’s 132-111 win against the Dallas Mavericks.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Field Level Media / December 6

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder model for Jazz to follow

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams were big parts of the Oklahoma City Thunder's championship run last season. Heading into Sunday's matchup with the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, Gilgeous-Alexander is playing even better than he did last season, when he won NBA Most Valuable Player honors.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 6

OKC Thunder Superstar Set to Miss First Game of Season

The season of injury adversity continues to roll on for the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Sunday, the Bricktown Ballers put their 14 game winning streak on the line against the Utah Jazz.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / December 6

The near-perfect reason the Oklahoma City Thunder are the most feared team in the whole NBA

The Oklahoma City Thunder are far and away the best team in the Western Conference and the NBA. They are a well-rounded team, but they always hang their hat on their elite defense, which is their biggest strength.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 6

Kenrich Williams Making an Impact For OKC Thunder in Return

After a shorthanded start to the season, Oklahoma City is finally returning to full strength. Obviously, the lack of healthy players didn’t really hurt the team much, considering they have one single loss a week into December.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 6

Ajay Mitchell Settling Into Role as OKC Thunder Get Healthier

Oklahoma City is getting closer to its full form, and that means a reduced role for one of its most important players of the early season. Coming into the 2025-26 campaign, the Thunder had a plethora of injuries and couldn’t manage to find much consistent help as players came in and out of the lineup to begin the season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 6

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Radiates Efficiency During Thunder's Historic Start

Efficiency has been the name of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's career since he stepped on the NBA hardwood. The combination of being such a tough shot maker and elite driver towards the rim is the definition of an efficient basketball player.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6

Mark Daigneault reveals how Thunder held Anthony Davis to 2 points in blowout win

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault reacted to his defense stifling Dallas Mavericks’ Anthony Davis, holding the 10-time All-Star to two points on 1-for-9 shooting in a 132-111 blowout victory.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 6

Oklahoma City Thunder Defeat Dallas Mavericks 132-111

The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. The Thunder defeated the Mavericks 133-111 at the Paycom Center.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA Analysis Network / December 6

Insider explains why Chet Holmgren‘s transformation will be key for Oklahoma City Thunder‘s dynasty

The Oklahoma City Thunder are proving they are ready to create a new NBA dynasty. Fresh off winning the championship last season, they look even hungrier and more dominant, currently topping the Western Conference standings with only one loss.

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Three Takeaways From the Thunder's Dominant Win Over the Mavericks

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks in blowout fashion Friday night, 132-111, at Paycom Center. The Thunder win their 14th straight game and improve to a league-best 22-1 record on the season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Field Level Media / December 6

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder enjoy easy night's work vs. Mavs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points in three quarters, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 132-111 home win over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday.

Cason Wallace News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 5

How Cason Wallace’s defensive potential was unlocked by Thunder’s friendly competition

After Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace earned the Western Conference’s Defensive Player of the Month for October and November, All-Star Jalen Williams revealed how he helped the third-year guard improve his defense.

Cason Wallace News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

Cason Wallace DPOY Odds Skyrocket With Recent Feat

The Cason Wallace DPOY hype is getting more traction after the Thunder guard was named the Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month. Wallace is seeing a bigger spotlight in his games as he continues to put up massive defensive performances in his games.

Rich Paul News / Fadeaway World / December 3

Rich Paul Reveals The Unspoken Truth Behind Thunder’s Home Dominance

The Thunder have been one of the toughest home teams in the NBA this season, but NBA agent Rich Paul believes there is more to it than talent and coaching.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 2

Mark Daigneault, J.B. Bickerstaff named NBA Coaches of the Month

Mark Daigneault of the Thunder and J.B. Bickerstaff of the Pistons have been named the NBA’s Coaches of the Month for games played in October and November, the league announced in a press release.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 2

Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace named Defensive Players of the Month

Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month for October/November, while Thunder guard Cason Wallace won the award for the Western Conference, according to an announcement from the NBA (Twitter link).

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2

Thunder have the rest of the NBA ‘in a panic’

The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a 20-1 start, and poised to get even better in the years to come. That has the rest of the NBA very worried. The Thunder could own as many as three lottery picks in 2026 as a result of past trades depending on how things go.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / LWOSports.com / December 1

3 Reasons Why Oklahoma City has to Retain Isaiah Hartenstein

Despite missing multiple key players for extended periods of time with injuries in consecutive seasons, the Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a historic 20-1 start.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Yardbarker / November 30

Thunder facing preview of life without Isaiah Hartenstein

Thunder facing preview of life without expensive big man Isaiah Hartenstein

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without center Hartenstein for 10-14 days. It's a preview of what salary cap constraints might force their roster into next season.

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Isaiah Hartenstein News / Field Level Media / November 29

Thunder C Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) out at least 10-14 days

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein was diagnosed with a right calf strain and will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days, per a team announcement on Saturday.