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With OKC Thunder Roster Spread Thin, the Next-Man-Up Mentality Continues

With OKC Thunder Roster Spread Thin, the Next-Man-Up Mentality Continues

A year ago, this Oklahoma City Thunder team had just a handful of games where injuries significantly impacted them. There were definitely some guys who were sidelined for a bit with having to overcome some injury nuisances, but the injury bug last season did not come close to how it has infiltrated the team this season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 23
Finals Rematch Puts OKC Thunder's Success After Title in Perspective

Finals Rematch Puts OKC Thunder's Success After Title in Perspective

Oklahoma City has been the league’s best team again after winning a title, but its next matchup shows just how impressive that feat is. On Friday night, the Thunder will host the Indiana Pacers in the teams’ second matchup this season after a double-overtime thriller in the first week of the year.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / January 23
OKC Record Inches Close to Championship-Defining Feat

OKC Record Inches Close to Championship-Defining Feat

It is always a tall challenge to win the NBA Finals, even for defending champions. Oklahoma City, for what it’s worth, is pushing to get back on top after winning it all last year.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23
Thunder’s dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that boosts repeat efforts

Thunder’s dream 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that boosts repeat efforts

One perk of dominance is that it invites imagination. At a certain level of greatness, improvement becomes optional, but obsession makes it inevitable.

Jalen Brunson News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 22
OKC Thunder Trade Deadline Primer: Assets, Targets, Approach and a Wild Card

OKC Thunder Trade Deadline Primer: Assets, Targets, Approach and a Wild Card

The NBA Trade Deadline sits two weeks away, and while the Oklahoma City Thunder are not expected to make any shake-up moves, they are positioned with the benefit of optionality with their decision-making.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 22
Thunder host Pacers for first time since NBA Finals Game 7

Thunder host Pacers for first time since NBA Finals Game 7

The last time the Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Indiana Pacers, the Thunder left the court with the city's first NBA championship after their Game 7 win.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 22
What Do Insiders Think OKC Thunder’s Biggest Question Is?

What Do Insiders Think OKC Thunder’s Biggest Question Is?

All of Oklahoma City’s goals are still more than attainable, and this Thunder team is well positioned to defend its title. The supporting cast is coming on strong, and the MVP is still leading the way — perhaps having his best season yet.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 22
Kenrich Williams Continues to Become More Important for OKC Thunder

Kenrich Williams Continues to Become More Important for OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City added another win on the road on Wednesday night, and one of its veterans is continuing to carve out a key role. While the Thunder’s 122-102

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander staking his own alien claim with ‘not normal’ dominance

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander staking his own alien claim with ‘not normal’ dominance

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the shorthanded Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 122-102 victory over All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / January 22
Thunderstruck: Can OKC Keep Winning Even With Injuries?

Thunderstruck: Can OKC Keep Winning Even With Injuries?

After starting their four-game road trip quite healthy, OKC’s injuries have now piled up, and it may affect their games in the coming weeks. It hasn’t been an easy year for the Thunder, who have started the year without Jalen Williams and missed some rotational players.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / EssentiallySports / January 22
Security Ejects Fan Over Offensive Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Request After Thunder-Bucks

Security Ejects Fan Over Offensive Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Request After Thunder-Bucks

The line between fandom and disrespect is getting thinner in NBA arenas. On Wednesday night in Milwaukee, that line was crossed only minutes after one of the most dominant performances of the season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 22
Another MVP Night From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Lifts Short-Handed OKC Past Bucks

Another MVP Night From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Lifts Short-Handed OKC Past Bucks

The Oklahoma City Thunder walked into Wednesday’s matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks in a bad position.  The Thunder were without Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein, Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams on Wednesday morning, and right before gametime, Aaron Wiggins was ruled out due to soreness in his right groin.

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 The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz
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 The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / January 22
Thunder vs. Pacers: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Head-to-Head Stats (Jan 23)

Thunder vs. Pacers: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Head-to-Head Stats (Jan 23)

The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Indiana Pacers in a regular-season game at the Paycom Center on Friday, January 23. The Thunder secured a 122-102 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in their recent game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 22
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ends wild NBA drought that lasted over 4 decades

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ends wild NBA drought that lasted over 4 decades

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put together one of the most statistically rare performances in modern NBA history as Oklahoma City defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 122-102 on Wednesday night at Fiserv Forum.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hardwood Heroics / January 22
'What He’s Doing is Not Normal' – Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Notches Historic 40-Point Night Vs. Milwaukee Bucks

'What He’s Doing is Not Normal' – Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Notches Historic 40-Point Night Vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was virtually unstoppable on Wednesday night, as he carried the undermanned Oklahoma City Thunder to a 122-102 road victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / January 22
Bobby Portis and Cason Wallace Clash Sparks Heated Moment in Bucks-Thunder Game

Bobby Portis and Cason Wallace Clash Sparks Heated Moment in Bucks-Thunder Game

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Milwaukee Bucks had a dramatic night in their last encounter. The Thunder dominated the game and sealed a seamless 122-102 win.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / January 22
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder pound Bucks

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder pound Bucks

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, dished out 11 assists and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a dominant 122-102 road victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.

Jalen Williams News / Hoops Wire / January 21
Thunder forced to survive and thrive again minus Jalen Williams

Thunder forced to survive and thrive again minus Jalen Williams

Without a doubt, the Thunder are favored to claim back-to-back championships. That’s not a given, but at 36-8, it’s hard to pick anyone else. The key, of course, is good health.

Jalen Williams News / NBA Analysis Network / January 20
Jalen Williams injury update: Thunder forward out with hamstring strain as team adjusts rotation

Jalen Williams injury update: Thunder forward out with hamstring strain as team adjusts rotation

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in a couple of weeks. The injury interrupts another strong campaign for one of the Thunder’s key playmakers, who has been a consistent part of the team’s league-best start.

Jalen Williams News / Field Level Media / January 19
Thunder to shelve Jalen Williams (hamstring) 2 weeks

Thunder to shelve Jalen Williams (hamstring) 2 weeks

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without the services of forward Jalen Williams for the next couple of weeks, the team said Monday. Williams, who has been battling a right hamstring strain, missed the game Monday, as the Thunder blasted the Cleveland Cavaliers 136-104.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / January 19
Cavs reminded how far they have to go in sobering loss to Thunder

Cavs reminded how far they have to go in sobering loss to Thunder

This one wasn’t about excuses. It was about standards. The Cavaliers walked into a Monday matinee against the reigning champion Thunder and got a blunt reminder of what the league’s upper tier looks like right now.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 19
Short-handed Thunder take down Cavaliers

Short-handed Thunder take down Cavaliers as Donovan Mitchell struggles

Behind 30 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 28 from Chet Holmgren, the Oklahoma City Thunder (36-8) flexed its muscle in a 136-104 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers (24-20). 

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Jalen Williams News / Hoops Rumors / January 18
Jalen Williams Suffers Leg Injury, Will Be Examined Sunday

Jalen Williams Suffers Leg Injury, Will Be Examined Sunday

Thunder forward Jalen Williams suffered a right leg injury during Saturday’s loss at Miami, writes Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman (subscription required).

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / January 15
Thunder are back on track after early winter skid

Thunder are back on track after early winter skid

Nothing like a five-game winning streak to put the Oklahoma City Thunder back in charge. 

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