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Lu Dort is a fixture of the Oklahoma City Thunder. In his sixth year with the Bricktown Ballers, Dort has seen it all. As a rookie, he was part of a spunky Thunder team that far exceeded expectations before becoming a rebuilding club.

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3 ‘Flaws’ the OKC Thunder Must Overcome To Repeat

The Oklahoma City Thunder have felt the wrath of taking everyone’s best punches this season, as they face the luxury of being the hunted. 50 games into the 2025-26 season, the Thunder have some apparent limitations that they must address if they want to become the first team since 2018 to win back-to-back titles.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 2

Thunder put home mastery vs. Magic on the line

In his eighth NBA season and after earning his first Most Valuable Player award, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game continues to evolve.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

Thunder’s Chet Holmgren ‘extremely’ sincere reaction to first NBA All-Star selection

Joining Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray in his first All-Star Game, Thunder forward Chet Holmgren showed his appreciation for his first All-Star selection after a 121-111 win against the Nuggets.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrates Jamal Murray for finally being named an All-Star

After a 121-111 win against the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander celebrated fellow Canadian-born player Jamal Murray’s first All-Star selection.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

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

OKC Thunder Offensive Efficiency, Depth Continue to be Influential Facets of its Game

The Oklahoma City Thunder got a massive win over the second-seeded team in the Western Conference late Sunday night, the Denver Nuggets. With the return of the Nuggets' Nikola Jokic along with Jamal Murray, this proved to be a heavy-hitting matchup on NBC's Sunday Night Basketball.

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

OKC Thunder NBA Trade Deadline Tracker: Rumors, Targets, and Updates

The NBA Trade Deadline is right around the corner with the Feb. 5 tentpole date on the NBA calendar. The Oklahoma City Thunder are a league best 39-11 and are poised to contend for their second straight championship, trying to be the first team to go back-to-back as a title winner since the 2018 Golden State Warriors.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

Thunder Silence Doubts In 121–111 Win Over Denver

The Thunder beat the Nuggets 121-111, foreshadowing a potential Western Conference final matchup. This victory came after a poor stretch for the Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

Thunder’s SGA gets brutally honest on evolving throughout NBA career

While Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace’s absurd seven threes helped his team keep the Denver Nuggets at bay in the second half, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s double-double (34 points, 13 assists) sealed a 121-111, wall-to-wall victory.

Nikola Topic News / EssentiallySports / February 2

Draymond Green Sends Powerful Message Amid NBA Champ’s Cancer Battle: 'Your S**t’s Not That Hard'

Draymond Green has seen nearly everything the NBA can throw at a player, but this hit differently. Occasionally, it comes from something far heavier. That reality hit home for Draymond Green after learning about the battle faced by Nikola Topic, a 20-year-old guard with the reigning Oklahoma City Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault praises ‘committed’ Cason Wallace after career day vs. Nuggets

After a 121-111 win against the Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed guard Cason Wallace scoring a career-high seven threes to reach a career-best 27 points in Sunday’s win.

Nikola Jokic News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

SGA vs Jokic Showdown Proves Worthy Case for Thunder Star

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander filled the stat sheet with yet another efficient performance in the Thunder’s win against the Nuggets. Despite both sides suffering from injuries, OKC was swinging at its best game.

Cason Wallace News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

Thunder’s Cason Wallace gets hilarious treatment after career-high 7 3-pointers

Of all the performances on display, it was Cason Wallace’s that recalibrated Sunday night in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 121-111 versus the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena, and the aftermath was just as memorable as the game itself.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 2

Thunder Make emphatic Statement with Road Win Over Nuggets 121-111

It takes a special kind of confidence to walk into Ball Arena—one of the most hostile environments in the NBA—and dictate terms from the opening tip. But that is exactly what the Oklahoma City Thunder did on Sunday night, reminding the league why they are the reigning champions.

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NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / February 2

'My Teammates Found Me' – Oklahoma City Thunder Starter Kept It Simple About His Hot Shooting Night Vs. Denver Nuggets

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 121-111 road victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday evening, as Cason Wallace stepped up on the offensive end and caught fire from three-point range.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 2

Thunder Player Ratings: SGA And Wallace Combine For 61 Points Against Quiet Jokic And Murray

From the very first tip, the Oklahoma City Thunder were sharp, with great speed and cohesion, and it showed on the scoreboard. Not only did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander demonstrate his usual poised control of play; Cason Wallace scored three-pointers at will, and the Thunder prevented the Denver Nuggets from establishing a rhythm.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 2

Thunder go wire-to-wire to fend off Nuggets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collected 34 points and a season-high 13 assists, Cason Wallace scored a career-high 27 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the host Denver Nuggets 121-111 on Sunday night.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / January 31

Stephen A. Smith Suggests Giannis-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Team-Up as ESPN Insider Confirms Thunder Trade Talks

If the OKC Thunder had maintained the kind of record they had in the first quarter of the season, any trade conversation coming out of their camp would be considered fake.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / January 30

Report: Thunder could trade away 1 key starter from championship team

The Oklahoma City Thunder could potentially be moving on from IHartRadio. Oklahoma City is considering the possibility of trading away center Isaiah Hartenstein, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported Friday during an episode of “The Hoop Collective.” Windhorst notes that Hartenstein’s name has come up in “some trade chatter” ahead of the Feb.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / January 30

Anthony Edwards Takes Playful Shot at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander With Wild Burner IG Post After Win vs. Thunder

Anthony Edwards is bringing out his Instagram game once again. At the moment, Edwards is dropping some impressive numbers. As the Timberwolves look to add quality to back the 24-year-old, Edwards is making sure he is not disappointing his teammates. In their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Timberwolves had an impressive outing.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

Five Players the Thunder Could Move at the Trade Deadline

After starting out 24-1 in the regular season, the Thunder have gone 13-9 since then. It seems that teams are starting to find ways to win over the defending champs.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / January 29

Kenrich Williams is Stepping Up Amidst Thunder Injuries

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit hard by the injury bug in this mid-season stretch; they have been missing key players Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Ajay Mitchell, and more.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29

NBA announces punishment for Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears, Thunder's Lu Dort over heated altercation

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort got into a heated altercation after Tuesday’s game ended.

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Isaiah Hartenstein News / Field Level Media / January 29

Returning Isaiah Hartenstein, Thunder take aim at Timberwolves

The Oklahoma City Thunder remain shorthanded heading into Thursday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis. But the Thunder will get a significant piece back for the matchup with the return of Isaiah Hartenstein.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Hoops Rumors / January 28

Isaiah Hartenstein Set To Return Thursday

Isaiah Hartenstein‘s return for the Thunder is imminent, as the big man is no longer listed on Oklahoma City’s injury report heading into Thursday’s game against the Timberwolves, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman notes (Twitter link).