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Nikola Topic News / Field Level Media / June 14
Thunder's Nikola Topic (back) expected to be ready for 2026-27 season
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic is expected to be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing what the team called a minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy procedure.
Aaron Wiggins Could Still Be Crucial Contributor to OKC Thunder
The speech will be rememebered forever. “4 years ago, they tried to call us the black hole of the NBA," Oklahoma City Thunder wing Aaron Wiggins said during the team's NBA Championship parade.
OKC Thunder Headline Early Power Rankings For The 2026-27 Season
The Thunder are still largely considered the best basketball team in the world. The NBA season has officially wrapped up with the New York Knicks taking home the crown, defeating the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night to seal the deal.
The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz
The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?
Nikola Topic News / Hoops Rumors / June 13
Nikola Topic Undergoes Back Procedure, Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
Nikola Topic underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure on his spine, the Thunder announced Saturday. The second-year guard won’t be available for Summer League, but the team expects him to be healthy when training camp opens in late September.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
OKC Thunder Guard Undergoes Offseason Procedure
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Nikola Topic battle through plenty of adversity. The Thunder guard was selected with the No. 12 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Bricktown Ballers after he fell down draft boards due to a knee injury, tearing his ACL which held him out for the first 2024-25 campaign.
Can Jared McCain Compete for Starting Spot for OKC Thunder?
The Oklahoma City Thunder will have some decisions to make this offseason, but their midseason move could be the biggest difference-maker next season. With the offseason nearly in full swing across the league as the NBA Finals could wrap up as soon as Saturday night, the Thunder will begin shaping their roster for next season.
OKC Thunder Shouldn't be Worried About Alex Caruso's Regular Season Slump
Oklahoma City shouldn’t be too concerned about its veteran guard. Now that the Oklahoma City Thunder are all in on the offseason, they can spend time looking back on what went right for the team and what needs to be fixed.
Even With The Postseason Loss, The Thunder Are Far From Being The Underdogs Next Season
The Oklahoma City Thunder are very much still the team to beat. The Thunder didn’t exactly have the season they planned for, as they didn’t repeat as back-to-back champions.
OKC Thunder Can't Assume Health Will Fix Problems in 2026-27
Oklahoma City’s loss in the conference finals won’t cause any significant offseason moves, but the Thunder can’t afford to be complacent, either. Over the next few weeks, the Thunder’s roster will begin to take shape for the 2026-27 season.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Luguentz Dort News / Hoops Wire / June 13
NBA Rumors: Thunder, Lu Dort, Hornets, roster, Hawks
The Thunder may eventually face some difficult financial decisions, and according to John Hollinger of The Athletic, veteran guard Lu Dort could become one of the casualties.
The Thunder Will Be Looking To Fix One Specific Defensive Area Next Season
OKC has to tighten up the perimeter just a bit next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder fell short this past season in the conference championship and now have their sights set on what they could improve for next season.
Regular Season Could Have Less Importance for OKC Thunder Next Season
Oklahoma City’s season ended on its home court, and that loss could shift how it approaches next season. Going into the 2026-27 season, the Thunder roster will look different, but the main core will likely remain intact and be ready for another run at the NBA title.
OKC Thunder Aims To Continue To Dominate The Turnover Battle Next Season
For the Oklahoma City Thunder, turnovers are the name of the game. Oklahoma City prided itself this past season as being one of the hardest teams in the league to play against.
OKC Thunder's Injury Issues Example of League-Wide Phenomenon
The Oklahoma City Thunder's quest for a repeat of NBA glory ended early in the 2025-26 season, with the team falling in seven games to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
OKC Thunder Roster Shakeups Could Leave More Minutes For Nikola Topic
The Thunder’s important offseason could clear up minutes for an unproven guard. Oklahoma City is in the midst of a critical offseason, as it has many decisions on its hands.
OKC Thunder Can't Rely Solely on Draft to Address Offseason Needs
Oklahoma City is looking for some extra help this offseason, but it can’t rely on the draft. Over the next couple of weeks, the NBA world will shift its attention from the thrilling NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs to the 2026 Draft.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / June 12
Thunder to Cut Ties With Jalen Williams as OKC Receive Enforcer for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Blockbuster Trade Idea
Fourteen years ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder stood at a similar crossroads. Fresh off an NBA Finals appearance, the franchise chose not to meet James Harden’s contract demands and traded him to Houston.
Will OKC Thunder Continue to Have Regular Starting Lineup Next Season?
Oklahoma City has mostly gone with one starting lineup when healthy over the past two seasons, but that may not be the case next season. The Thunder have had the best two-year stretch in franchise history by a wide margin since the start of the 2024-25 campaign.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / June 10
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is 'Not a Great Athlete' Says Charles Oakley After Highlighting Thunder Star’s Scoring Problem
Back-to-back MVP titles are not enough to save Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from criticism after the WCF exit. He ended the series with a 35-point, 9-assist performance in Game 7.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 9
Thunder GM Sam Presti backs Chet Holmgren, talks offseason
Thunder general manager Sam Presti isn’t worried about Chet Holmgren. Despite criticism directed at Holmgren following Oklahoma City’s loss to the Spurs in the Western Conference finals, Presti publicly backed the young big man during his end-of-season press conference.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8
Sam Presti addresses Chet Holmgren’s future
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti made clear how committed the organization is to embattled center Chet Holmgren. Holmgren has faced questions about his future after he was thoroughly erased by Victor Wembanyama during the team’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6
Thunder have reportedly made a decision on one key player
One Oklahoma City Thunder player probably will not have to clean out his locker this offseason. Thunder big man Isaiah Hartenstein is “very likely” to remain with the team, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported this week.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3
One player is expected to be the odd man out on the Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder may already have their most prominent roster cut in mind. Thunder swingman Luguentz Dort is expected to be the odd man out this offseason, Kurt Helin of NBC Sports reported this week.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 2
Thunder Rumors: Draft, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams
The Thunder may have fallen one win short of the NBA Finals, but they remain one of the league’s most fascinating teams entering the offseason. With a mountain of draft assets and several key financial decisions on the horizon, Oklahoma City has no shortage of options.
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