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Who Will Start for OKC Thunder vs. Bucks?

On the second night of a back-to-back the Oklahoma City Thunder are without starting big man Isaiah Hartenstein, All-NBA center Chet Holmgren, back up big man Jaylin Williams and youngsters Thomas Sorber and Nikola Topic.

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OKC Thunder Player Grades From Preseason Opener vs. Pelicans

The Oklahoma City Thunder started the 2026 NBA preseason with a 106-100 loss at the hands of the New Orleans Pelicans. The Bourbon Street Ballers played

Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7

How Mark Daigneault identified Thunder rookie’s ‘best day’ after preseason debut

After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted rookie Aday Mara’s growth ahead of their preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, fellow first-round pick Bennett Stirtz thrived in Tuesday’s 116-110 loss.

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OKC Thunder: Aday Mara Displays Impressive Traits in Debut

When the 2026 NBA Draft started and picks continued to be turned in, the board did not break in a favorable way for the Thunder to secure fan-favorite prospects such as Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lenderborg, and Brayden Burries, all of whom flew off the board in the top 11 picks.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

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

OKC Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Shocks with First Preseason Outing

The Oklahoma City Thunder weren’t expected to draft Aday Mara with their No. 12 overall pick at the 2026 NBA Draft. But after the board expectedly fell far from projections, they did just that.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

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

Tulsa Native Gives OKC Thunder's G League Team Another Intriguing Guard

Ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, the Oklahoma City Thunder have added another piece to the organization. After spending the 2025-26 season and 2026 Summer League with OKC, Tulsa native Anthony Pritchard inked an Exhibit-10 contract with the Thunder on Oct.

Jared McCain News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 7

OKC's Jared McCain Showcases Outside Shot in Intriguing Preseason Opener

Oklahoma City finally got back on the floor for some preseason action, and it saw some encouraging signs from those who played. On Tuesday night, the Thunder opened their preseason with a 116-110 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

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WNBA playoff takeaways: Valkyries outlast Wings to advance to semifinals

Angel Reese wins highest individual honor of her WNBA career

A'ja Wilson's clutch game leads Aces past Caitlin Clark, Fever

WNBA playoff takeaways: A'ja Wilson's clutch performance leads Aces past Caitlin Clark, Fever in Game 3 win

WNBA playoffs: Arike Ogunbowale saves Wings' season, Dream win big

WNBA playoff takeaways: Arike Ogunbowale saves Wings' season with record performance, Atlanta livin' the Dream

Cason Wallace News / EssentiallySports / October 7

NBA Teams Ready to Throw $30M at Cason Wallace as Thunder Face Major Threat

The Oklahoma City Thunder spent much of the offseason making difficult financial decisions. Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins were all moved in separate trades, with the franchise taking back future draft capital instead of players.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / October 7

Multiple OKC Thunder Rookies Shine in 2026 Preseason Opener

The NBA preseason is in full swing. The Tuesday, Oct. 6, slate of preseason contests featured four games, including the 2025 NBA champions beginning their 2026-27 campaign.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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 / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 7

Second-Year Wing Logs Strong Performance in OKC Thunder Preseason Opener

The Oklahoma City Thunder are finally back in action. Following an eventful offseason that saw the team add two more first-round picks to the roster and send multiple rotation players to other teams in trades, OKC had its first preseason game on Tuesday, Oct.

Aday Mara News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7

Thunder’s Aday Mara humbled by incredible career outlook from teammate

The Oklahoma City Thunder opened their account in preseason on Tuesday with a contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. For this contest, OKC held out most of their key players, including their big three in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams, which opened up opportunities for their other guys to get some burn.