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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.
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?
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.
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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Thunder’s Mark Daigneault keeps it brief on Kevin Durant timeout no-call
The NBA didn’t waste much time creating drama in its brand new 2025-26 NBA season. Kevin Durant made his debut for the Houston Rockets Tuesday night against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, but didn’t have the ideal result, as his team fell prey to the reigning NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, in double overtime, 125-124.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 21
Thunder open title defense by winning 2-OT thriller vs. Rockets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, including two from the free-throw line with 2.3 seconds remaining in double overtime, lifting the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 125-124 home win over the Houston Rockets on Tuesday in the season opener.
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.
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
Social Media Reacts to OKC Thunder Ring Night Ceremony
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to embark on their 18th season in Bricktown. The 17th will never be forgotten. In less than 20 years of OKC hoops, the
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
4 biggest storylines from champion Thunder preseason before Opening Night
OKLAHOMA CITY — The 2025-26 NBA season opens with a historic night for the champion Oklahoma City Thunder, celebrating its first title in franchise history at the Paycom Center.
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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