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Hartenstein’s Future With The Thunder Is In His Hands

The Oklahoma City Thunder are fresh off their first-ever NBA championship season and are already looking ahead to their next one. Luckily for OKC, all of its key players are returning to make its dreams a reality.

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Expect a Jump in Thunder Star’s Stats This Coming Season

Jalen Williams was a beast in the 2025 NBA Finals. He still continues to get praises for his performance, but the reveal of his wrist injury added more flair to it.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 17

Will OKC Thunder Have Competition for NBA’s Best Record?

The OKC Thunder saw an all-time season last year, cruising to 68 regular-season wins, as well as the 2024-25 NBA title. They saw yet another MVP crowned in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, added another All-Star to their ranks in Jalen Williams, as well as numerous other individual and team awards en route to the best season in franchise history.

Thomas Sorber News / Hoops Wire / September 17

Thunder rookie Thomas Sorber undergoes season-ending knee surgery

Thunder first-round pick Thomas Sorber won’t see the court this season. The rookie big man out of Georgetown underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, the team announced.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

The 'Lottery-Era top-three NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 17

How NBA's investigation of Clippers impacts Thunder

The NBA continues to investigate the Clippers for allegedly circumventing the salary cap.

Voiding star's contract would reward, not punish, Clippers

Steve Ballmer has four-word response to allegations against Clippers

Ben Simmons gives one-word answer to retirement question

25 NBA players who won championships with multiple teams

The 'Highest career postseason PPG for the 2019 NBA conference finalists teams' quiz

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / September 17

OKC Thunder dealt major blow to championship hopes as promising young star undergoes season-ending surgery

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s quest to repeat as NBA champions has hit a roadblock, as their 2025 NBA Draft pick is set to miss the NBA season. The Oklahoma City Thunder finally overcame their biggest hurdle this past season, when they defeated the Indiana Pacers to win the NBA championship.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

What Grade Point Average Does OKC Thunder’s Management Deserve for Offseason?

Sometimes, a quiet offseason is best. And that describes the Thunder’s summer perfectly. After years of wondering what Oklahoma City would do with all of its draft capital and prospects, and when management would hit the button to go all in, it was a restful summer period.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / September 16

Thunder rookie undergoes season-ending knee surgery

The injury, which was revealed earlier this month, will sideline the big man out of Georgetown for the entire season.

Thunder EuroBasket snubs have fuel for bigger season

The all-time scoring leader for every NBA franchise

The 'Teammates with at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

Projecting 2025-26 OKC Thunder's Usage Breakdown

The Oklahoma City Thunder won its first championship in franchise history due to a disruptive, bought-in defense. Oklahoma City thrived at forcing turnovers and holding opponents below their typical shooting efficiency all season long.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

Why the OKC Thunder Could Have a Dominant Playoff Run in 2025-26

The past two seasons, Oklahoma City has been one of the best teams in the NBA. OKC's rebuild started with a trip to the Play-In Tournament, but Mark Daigneault's group ascended quickly, winning 57 games and earning the No.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

How The OKC Thunder's Previous Offseason Elevated Focus For This Year's Offseason

The 2023-24 Oklahoma City Thunder were dangerous as is, the year prior to the team winning its first NBA title. Finishing atop the Western Conference with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander coming into his elite shape alongside plenty of other young, dangerous talents, the Thunder appeared to be the real deal.

Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 16

Thunder’s Jalen Williams confirms positive step in wrist injury rehab

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams took a significant step in his rehab from a torn wrist injury. After Williams revealed playing with a torn ligament in his right wrist throughout the Thunder’s championship postseason run, he underwent surgery during the offseason.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

Does Ousmane Dieng Have Path to Extension with OKC Thunder?

Oklahoma City has some decisions to make after winning its first NBA championship. This summer has been quite an easy one for the Thunder. After securing their NBA title, most of their drama was resolved early in the offseason, with extensions for their big three and some key role players.

Alex Caruso News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

How Does Caruso’s Role Differ From the Regular Season To The Playoffs?

Last summer, the Thunder acquired one of their most important players in their championship run, Alex Caruso. The 31-year-old guard added much-needed experience and wisdom to the young Thunder core, which ultimately helped them raise the Larry O’Brien Trophy this past year.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 15

How Aaron Wiggins Can Continue To Improve

OKC Thunder forward Aaron Wiggins is no stranger to exceeding expectations. The No. 55 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft crafted himself a place in the rotation of the NBA champions.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 15

Ajay Mitchell, Nikola Topic to Battle for OKC Thunder Backup Spot

It’s hard to say the 2024-25 iteration of the Oklahoma City Thunder — a team that eventually went on to win an NBA championship in a seven-game series — had holes in its roster.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 15

Why OKC Thunder’s Starting Five is the NBA’s Best

Oklahoma City needed all hands on deck for its magical Finals run. The franchise brought home its first NBA championship after a historic regular season and silenced every doubter along the way.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / September 15

Mario Chalmers Reveals Why He Doesn't Want The Thunder To Win Back-To-Back Championships

The Oklahoma City Thunder established themselves as the best team in the league after winning the 2025 NBA championship. Coming off an inspired title run, their first in franchise history, the Thunder seem primed to win it again next year.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 14

How OKC Thunder Can Repeat as 2025-26 NBA Champions, Part Two: Playoff Health

The 2024-25 Oklahoma City Thunder set itself up for a championship run perfectly by winning 68 regular-season games, clinching the Western Conference's No.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 14

Why This Retired NBA Veteran Hopes OKC Thunder Don't Repeat as Champions

The NBA hasn't had a repeat champion since the Golden State Warriors won consecutive titles in 2017 and 2018. Since then. though, a different team has claimed the title each year, with the Oklahoma City Thunder becoming the most recent champions in June.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 14