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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / July 7

OKC Thunder Get Interesting Win Total Projection After Winning Championship

The Oklahoma City Thunder are fresh off a dominant season that they were able to cap off by winning the championship in seven games over the Indiana Pacers.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 7

Sam Presti Believes Ousmane Dieng on 'Right Track'

Oklahoma City selected Ousmane Dieng with the No. 11 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Thunder knew the second that they turned the draft card in, Dieng would be a project.

Cason Wallace News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 7

How Cason Wallace’s Role Can Grow in Year Three

Oklahoma City’s defensive minded guard, Cason Wallace, was a high quality player from the day he arrived by way of the NBA Draft. Even though the Thunder

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 7

OKC Thunder: Nikola Topic Will Need Time to Develop

Nikola Topic has been a widely discussed player in recent months, having sat out of the Thunder’s championship season due to injury, but potentially brining some needed talent at the point guard position.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 7

The move Oklahoma City Thunder still must make in 2025 NBA free agency

As the Thunder ride the momentum of a historic championship, General Manager Sam Presti faces one last decision in this 2025 offseason: should the team add a complementary veteran piece?

Sam Presti News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 7

Sam Presti Opens Up About Scouting Process

As the NBA has grown in popularity, everyone has turned into an amateur scout. Whom amongst us hasn't been a back-seat General Manager for a team? Breaking down the film of prospects to make sweeping claims about their careers before it begins, condemn or congratulate teams the second after picks are made with preconceived notions.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 7

Isaiah Hartenstein Reveals Hilarious Mark Daigneault Motivation Tactic

Since being tabbed as the Oklahoma City Thunder's head coach, Mark Daigneault has done a great job keeping the spotlight off of him. It's been hard. He has turned a franchise from a 20-something win squad to contenders, won the coach of the year award and an NBA championship in his first half-decade on the job.

Ajay Mitchell News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 7

Stiles Points: Ajay Mitchell Graduates From NBA Summer League

Every year in Summer League, the goal is to send second-year players across the proverbial graduation stage. After the opening night of NBA Summer League, the Oklahoma City Thunder accomplished that goal with guard Ajay Mitchell.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 7

Thunder totally dominate early 2025-26 win total over/unders

After winning the 2025 NBA Finals, most fans are anticipating another dominating campaign for the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2025-26. Thunder GM Sam Presti can take his victory lap this summer.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 7

Two Deep Sleepers to Keep an Eye on in OKC Thunder’s Summer League Slate

The Oklahoma City Thunder dropped their first Summer League contest of the 2025 slate, but there's no need for fans to fret. The team's promising young prospects performed well, as Ajay Mitchell topped 20 points, Nikola Topic scored 14 in his NBA debut and second-round pick Brooks Barnhizer finished with nine points and 13 rebounds.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / July 7

3x Champ Byron Scott Believes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Could Be the Key to Ending the NBA’s 3-Point Obsession

Fans of 1990s NBA basketball will remember Cedric Ceballos as a journeyman who had a good pro career that was sprinkled with iconic moments. The former All-Star played 11 seasons for six teams, but he’s most known for scoring 50 points in a game and winning the 1992 All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / July 7

Who Are The Thunder’s Biggest Threats in 2025-26?

As with many championship teams, the Oklahoma City Thunder will be running it back with the same group that won the franchise’s first title this season.

Sam Presti News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 7

Thunder’s Sam Presti confesses to recently discovered rap career

Decades before Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti tailored his franchise’s first championship team, he was laying down tracks for his first rap album as an undergrad at Boston’s Emerson College.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / July 6

Thunder give G Ajay Mitchell multi-year deal

After winning an NBA title in his rookie season, guard Ajay Mitchell received a multi-year contract extension from the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

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Ajay Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 6

Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell earns ‘dynamic’ praise after standout Summer League opener

Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2024 second-round pick, Ajay Mitchell, showed the significant strides he’s made with a rookie campaign under his belt. The champion guard shined in a 92-80 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 6

Former OKC Thunder Star Hints at Upcoming Retirement

There are certain players that, over the course of Oklahoma City’s rebuild, helped define a new era of Thunder basketball. Not all of those players received recognition or rings or even many wins, but the foundation that was built will be remembered forever.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / July 6

Rookie Grades for Thunder Summer League Debut

The Thunder retook the hardwood just 13 days after winning the NBA championship. But instead of the title winners, the players who suited up are potential game-changers for a hopeful dynasty out on the plains.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / July 6

Austin Rivers Refuses to Rank Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Championship Run Over 2006 Dwyane Wade but Acknowledges Thunder Star’s Overall Season

With the NBA offseason in full swing and the dust just now settling on the 2025 NBA Championship, people are slowly starting to compare Shai Gilgeious-Alexander’s Finals run to other all-time great runs from guards.

Luguentz Dort News / Hardwood Heroics / July 4

'They Had Us Shaking a Little Bit' – Oklahoma City Thunder’s Luguentz Dort Reveals Their Toughest Opponents During Their 2025 Title Run

Luguentz Dort recently revealed the playoff opponent that struck the most fear into the Oklahoma City Thunder en route to winning an NBA championship this year.