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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / October 22
Reggie Miller Sees 35 PPG Scoring Ceiling For Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in 2025-26 Season
If the Oklahoma City Thunder are to defend their championship, they will need their Big 3 to not just fire in unison, but step things up a few notches, too.
Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 22
Chet Holmgren’s Third Year Progression Is Starting Off Strong
The Oklahoma City Thunder have started their quest for back-to-back titles on track as they took down the Rockets on Tuesday night, 125-124 in double overtime.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Thunder star SGA’s genuine reaction to NBA championship banner is pure gold
The Oklahoma City Thunder finally had their crowning achievement immortalized in their stadium. As is customary on Opening Day, OKC’s championship banner was hung in the rafters of Paycom Stadium.
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / The SportsRush / October 22
Paul Pierce Justifies Why He’d Pick Nikola Jokic Over Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off their title defense with a game that may not be topped the rest of the year. Last night’s double overtime throwdown
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / October 22
Jalen Williams’ Injury Opens Up Major Flaws for Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Thunder received their championship rings and raised their first-ever championship banner on Tuesday. They also endured a promising Opening Night clash with the Houston Rockets.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / October 22
Kevin Durant says Thunder fans booing him is their 'brand'
Kevin Durant doesn't read too much into OKC Thunder fans' boos.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / October 22
Oklahoma City Thunder star proves $250m contract right with huge performance vs Houston Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off opening night with a win – only just. After enjoying the Ring Ceremony to celebrate their 2025 NBA Championship, the Oklahoma City Thunder went straight into a major battle.
NBA News / BasketballNews.com / October 22
The reign begins: Thunder begin title defense with ring night win over Rockets
On opening night, the Oklahoma City Thunder marked their rise from one of the league’s youngest teams to its newest champions, receiving their championship
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 22
Three Takeaways From OKC's First Game of Season Against Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder started the night on top of the world, as they received their championship rings and raised their first-ever NBA championship banner.
Kevin Durant News / Hardwood Heroics / October 22
'He Definitely Called Timeout About 3 Times' – Oklahoma City Thunder Star Gets 100% Real on Kevin Durant’s Controversial Missed Timeout Call
The opening game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets wouldn’t have gone into double overtime if the officials had called a technical foul on Kevin Durant, who almost had a Chris Webber moment towards the end of the first overtime.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 22
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Defends Officials After Controversial Kevin Durant Incident: 'They Didn’t Do It On Purpose'
The Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA’s reigning champions, won their opening night fixture 125-124 in a nail-biting finish that went into double overtime against the Houston Rockets.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / The SportsRush / October 22
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander And Thunder’s 14 Karat Championship Ring Details Revealed
It was an exciting NBA opening night for the people of Oklahoma City and their beloved Thunder, who entered the Paycom Center with their heads held high as defending champions.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 22
NBA Announces Big Mistake in Rockets' Loss to Thunder
The season opener between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder was a thrilling, back-and-forth contest that ended with the Thunder edging out a 125-124 double-overtime victory.
Kevin Durant News / Yardbarker / October 22
Kevin Durant is biggest loser of Rockets' season-opening loss to Thunder
The only thing Thunder fans wanted to see more than an opening night victory was an opening night victory where Durant was the biggest loser.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Watch as Thunder raise first-ever NBA championship banner
It was a special evening for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday as they opened the new season and raised their first-ever championship banner at Paycom Center.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Rockets' point guard plan has mixed results in opener
The Rockets may need to start thinking about what ball-handler they can trade for in the next few months.
How Much Is OKC Thunder’s 2025 NBA Championship Ring Worth? Cost, Design & Hidden Details
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to celebrate their first NBA championship in a big way during their season opener. The team will host a ring ceremony before facing the Houston Rockets, finally making their hard-earned victory tangible.
Jalen Williams News / Sneakers on SI / October 21
Jalen Williams Debuts Adidas Harden Vol 9 'Ring Ceremony' on NBA Opening Night
After a long and festive summer, the wait is over for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tonight, the organization unveiled its first NBA Championship banner, followed by a ring ceremony.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 21
Three OKC Thunder Storylines to Follow in Season Opener
Oklahoma City returns to action after a long offseason across the NBA. For Thunder fans, though, the break was shorter than usual as the team was playing through June.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 21
Thunder open NBA season as heavy repeat favorites
The Oklahoma City Thunder will raise their championship banner on Tuesday night already owning lofty expectations for the 2025-26 NBA season. The Thunder have held steady as the clear title favorites at sportsbooks, including at +240 at BetMGM.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 21
Who Should Fill In For Jalen Williams in OKC Thunder Starting Lineup
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to embark on their first regular season as NBA champions. The Thunder are the heavy favorites to repeat as NBA Champions and are attempting to buck the recent trend of parity in the NBA.
Jalen Williams News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Thunder Get Bad Jalen Williams News Before Season Opener vs. Rockets
The Thunder open up the NBA season tonight against the Rockets. Jalen Williams is set to miss the game as he recovers from wrist surgery. Oklahoma City will have a difficult challenge against the new-look Rockets.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / October 21
3 Crucial Factors That The Thunder Must Overcome To Repeat
Today, the Oklahoma City Thunder begins their quest to defend their title. With the spotlight on them, expectations have risen as they are now the hunted, not the hunters.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / October 20
Thunder will be missing two key players for opener
Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams will not play in Tuesday’s regular season opener vs. Houston as the All-Star forward continues to recover from offseason surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / October 19
Thunder pick up options on Cason Wallace, Nikola Topic
The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder picked up the fourth-year option on guard Cason Wallace and the third-year option on guard Nikola Topic on Sunday.
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