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How Jared McCain is making his case to start for Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain traveled roughly 2,480 miles to workout with All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.

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Could OKC's Offseason Departures Help Mark Daigneault's Coach of the Year Case?

Oklahoma City will look a bit different next season, and it could lead to some hardware for its head coach. Over the offseason, the Thunder made some moves to save some money and make room for their incoming draft picks.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 3

Wizards Sign Jazian Gortman, Waive Steve Settle

The Wizards have signed guard Jazian Gortman to an Exhibit 10 contract and waived forward Steve Settle, the team tweets. Gortman has spent time in several organizations since going undrafted in 2023.

Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 3

How a healthy Jalen Williams could determine Thunder’s future

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams’ favorite part of training camp was an easy question to answer: participation. Wrist surgeries delayed his 2025-26 season.

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Kenrich Williams News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 2

Kenrich Williams Ready for Any Challenges Thrown His Way in 2026-27

Oklahoma City is inching closer to the start of a new season, and a good start from its veteran forward could be huge. Over the next few weeks, the Thunder will be going through training camp and getting in some preseason action ahead of their highly anticipated opening night matchup in San Antonio.

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Thunder’s Jared McCain challenges viral Shai Gilgeous-Alexander training camp video: ‘It wasn’t a race’

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out-ran Jared McCain in a video that went viral during training camp, the third-year guard explained himself on Friday.

Aday Mara News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

How Aday ‘Big Spain’ Mara’s All-Defensive potential will keep Thunder dynasty rolling into future

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara is already making headway with his new teammates, including veteran Kenrich Williams, who’s already thoroughly impressed with the 7-foot-3 prospect.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 1

Jalen Williams 'Excited' for New OKC Thunder Lineups After Offseason Moves

Oklahoma City will have a different look when the season tips off, and one of its stars is excited to see what’s to come. Over the offseason, the Thunder made some major moves, sending out Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe.

Jaylin Williams News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 1

Jaylin Williams Is Looking To Focus On His Strengths This Season

The Thunder forward wants to continue to play his game. Oklahoma City is going into next season with a different-looking roster, as multiple key players were traded away during the offseason.

Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 1

Jalen Williams reveals his absolute favorite thing about Thunder training camp

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time in two years, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Jalen Williams is healthy for training camp. After missing most of last season with wrist and hamstring injuries, Williams returns ahead of the 2026-27 season as the Thunder look to return to the NBA Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 1

Projected OKC Thunder Starting Lineup and Rotation for 2026-27: What we Learned This Week

The Oklahoma City Thunder are officially in ramp-up mode. They went through Media Day for the 2026-27 season on Monday, and are now three days into training camp.

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Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / October 1

OKC Thunder Star Jared McCain Announces Major Collaboration to Tackle Rising Male Loneliness Epidemic

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain made his presence felt at the 2026–27 NBA Media Day, showcasing his signature enthusiasm alongside his best friend and videographer, Nate Thai.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault toasts ‘very driven’ Jared McCain for being ready to go for training camp

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain had a busy summer in preparing for the 2026-27 season, which didn’t go unnoticed by head coach Mark Daigneault.

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OKC Thunder Head Coach Dishes on NBA Officials Point of Emphasis

Every year, the NBA officials announce new points of emphasis that they will be watching out for throughout the upcoming season. Often times, it is trends that they allowed to get a bit loose from the year past, an area that fans have complained and sometimes just a refresher of what the rulebook has to say about certain basketball plays.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault reveals the origin of Ajay Mitchell’s newfound confidence

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched Ajay Mitchell’s season end short of Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. After Thunder GM Sam Presti predicted Mitchell will take a leap in his growth this upcoming season, Daigneault agrees, as he can already see a difference in Ajay’s approach.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 30

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jared McCain Work Off-Ball at OKC Thunder Training Camp

The Oklahoma City Thunder have started training camp to prepare for the 2026-27 campaign, where the Thunder are one of the favorites to hoist the Larry O'Brien in June.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

24-year-old Chet Holmgren now views himself as an unc on loaded Thunder roster

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren is coming off a breakout season, earning his first All-Star selection and finishing runner-up for

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / September 30

4 Players Who Could Be Trade Candidates For The OKC Thunder Before The 2026-27 Deadline

The 2026 offseason was already a trade frenzy for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who went 64-18 last season, reached the Western Conference Finals, and still have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren locked in as one of the best young cores in basketball.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Thunder aren’t building their team just to beat the Spurs

The Spurs ended the Thunder’s season. They’re not going to consume their offseason, too. Oklahoma City lost Game 7 of the Western Conference finals to San Antonio after also losing the regular-season series.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / September 29

OKC Thunder’s X ticket giveaway before new NBA season goes wrong after fans show little interest

The Oklahoma City Thunder tried to use two of their players to lead a social media ticket giveaway on X, but it has already backfired terribly. The Thunder are heading into the 2026-27 season as one of the favorites to win the NBA title, repeating their 2025 triumph with reigning two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the franchise.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / September 28

Chet Holmgren gets laughed at over his training camp measurements

Chet Holmgren appears to have eaten a nice peanut butter and jelly sandwich this offseason. The Oklahoma City Thunder center Holmgren got laughed at by social media this week over his measurements in training camp.

Jalen Williams News / EssentiallySports / September 25

Jalen Williams’ Exchange With Thunder Fan Takes Ugly Turn After Comments on Physical Appearance

Thunder fans once camped overnight just to see Jalen Williams. That happened after Oklahoma City’s championship run, when Williams appeared at a Dick’s House of Sport meet-and-greet in June 2025.

Sam Presti News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Sam Presti believes reshaped Thunder can be even better

The Thunder traded away three important rotation players this offseason. Sam Presti still believes they have a chance to be better. Oklahoma City’s longtime basketball operations chief said Thursday that last season’s team never completely reached its ceiling.

Nikola Topic News / Yardbarker / September 23

Thunder have a tough Nikola Topic decision awaiting them

The Oklahoma City Thunder may have parted with a slew of role players from their championship run this summer, but they are still widely considered a top title contender on the strength of their talent and depth.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Trade Talk Sports / September 19

Thunder Predicted to Move One of Holmgren, Williams Over Next Few Years

The Oklahoma City Thunder have one of, if not the best, young cores in all of basketball, but some are questioning how much longer they’re all going to remain together with the second apron changing the way teams can spend in the NBA.