Oklahoma City Thunder: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Bleacher Report / December 13

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Isaiah Hartenstein News / Hoops Rumors / December 12

Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein Returning Saturday

After missing the past six games with a right soleus (calf) strain, starting center Isaiah Hartenstein is not on the Thunder‘s injury report ahead of Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinal against the Spurs, which indicates he’ll be available to play, tweets Rylan Stiles of SI.com.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 12

OKC Thunder's Jalen Williams Easing Back Into Form

Jalen Williams is finally coming into form for the Oklahoma City Thunder after a 19-game absence for the superstar forward to start the season. Missing

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 12

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Dishes on Potential Win Record For OKC Thunder

The Thunder are in the midst of an impressive start to the season. Now sitting in the NBA Cup semi finals for the second straight season, the NBA world descended to Vegas for Friday's Media Day.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 12

OKC Thunder Asked About Rehab Process of Nikola Topic

The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen the No. 12 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Nikola Topic, deal with a lot to start his NBA journey. After tearing his ACL pre-draft and spending the entire 2024-25 campaign working his way back, he dominated in Summer League and the preseason.

K. C. Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 12

OKC Thunder In A League of Their Own

The Oklahoma City Thunder are rare. The Thunder are a juggernaut. Oklahoma City is in a league of its own. At 24-1, the Oklahoma City Thunder are off to the best start in NBA history –– tied with the Golden State Warriors with the best start through 25 games.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 12

Chet Holmgren Enjoying Arguably His Best Stretch Yet for OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City’s season had many different storylines to follow before the season began. Many surrounded the strength of the team, the potential championship hangover, and defending its NBA title against a crowded field full of talent.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 12

Jalen Williams places Victor Wembanyama in a ‘class of his own’

The San Antonio Spurs are set to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday for the semi-finals of the NBA Cup. Leading up to the contest, Jalen Williams was asked about how he and his teammates are going to gameplan for Victor Wembanyama.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 12

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals NBA Cup ‘hunter’s mentality’

Despite the defending champion’s emphatic near-perfect record, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder still strive to improve. The 24-1 Thunder is on a 16-game winning streak entering the NBA Cup semifinal game against the San Antonio Spurs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 12

Victor Wembanyama's return creates playoff atmosphere for NBA Cup semifinal

Wemby should be starting against the 24-1 Oklahoma City Thunder in perhaps the biggest game of the season so far.

Victor Wembanyama throws shade when asked about best player in NBA

NBA Cup semifinal is just the first of many big Spurs-Thunder games

Chris Paul linked to two playoff teams in trade rumors

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Knicks reportedly could reunite with a beloved former player

Shaquille O'Neal sees huge opportunity behind NIL deals

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 12

Brian Windhorst already reserved Thunder-NBA Finals dinner and it’s absurdly serious

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is so confident in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s trajectory that he has already made dinner reservations for the NBA Finals — and he insists the preparation is no joke.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 12

NBA Cup Success Gives OKC Thunder Star Early Opportunity for MVP Moment

Oklahoma City has had no shortage of early success, and its superstar is leading the way. Sitting at 24-1, the Thunder have tied the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors for the best start through 25 games in league history.

Luguentz Dort News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 12

Lu Dort Carries Impressive NBA Cup Past as Thunder Enter Semifinals

Throughout his career, Thunder guard Luguentz Dort has been known for tough, physical defense, along with a streaky offensive game. He has played in a wide variety of roles throughout his career, from a bench stopper as a rookie to a first option at times throughout the Thunder's rebuild.

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Zach Lowe reveals NBA reaction to Thunder’s ruthless start

The Oklahoma City Thunder have started the 2025–26 NBA season with a record-breaking streak. They have now tied the Golden State Warriors for the best start through 25 games at 24-1 after thrashing the Phoenix Suns by 49 points.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / December 11

Thunder back in Vegas: 3 Keys to Redemption

The last time the Thunder were on the court in Vegas, they were humiliated in the NBA Cup championship by the Milwaukee Bucks — putting up a season-low 81 points in a blowout loss.

Chet Holmgren News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Thunder Star Addresses Suns Guard's Flagrant Foul on Chet Holmgren

The Oklahoma City Thunder are moving forward to the semifinals of the Emirates NBA Cup after a 138-89 win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. The Thunder became the second team to a 24-1 record, joining the Golden State Warriors.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 10

Thunder match Warriors' dynasty with historic start to season

The moment the Oklahoma City Thunder became champions, NBA fans and media started discussing whether they were going to become the league's next dynasty.

Suns' Grayson Allen gets ejected for shoving Thunder's Chet Holmgren

Jalen Brunson ties franchise legend while leading Knicks to first Cup semi

Jaylen Brown autograph seeker slammed by security, still achieves goal

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Cason Wallace News / The Lead / December 10