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Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / June 6
Oklahoma City Thunder 2026 NBA Draft Preview
The 2025 NBA Champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, somehow managed to improve this season. A year after winning OKC’s first title, the group followed it up with a dominant regular season, led by back-to-back MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and DPOY runner-up Chet Holmgren.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / June 6
Thunder Won’t Look To Move Chet Holmgren
Chet Holmgren remains a fixture on the Thunder roster despite his underwhelming performance in the Western Conference Finals. Oklahoma City has no interest in dealing away Holmgren, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
Chet Holmgren News / HITC / June 6
Draymond Green drops a truth bomb about Chet Holmgren that will shock you
Chet Holmgren had a tough series against Victor Wembanyama in the conference finals, and before it was even over, trade talk started to pick up. But Draymond Green isn’t having any of it, and he actually makes a stronger case than his reputation as a critic might suggest.
The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz
How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?NOTE: The Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, have never made the NBA Finals, while no Kings player scored 30 in their lone appearance (1951).
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Ajay Mitchell News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / June 6
Thunder Guard Showed Future Star Potential in Sophomore Season
Often, a promising young player struggles the season after their rookie year; the situation, known as the sophomore slump, is sometimes hard for a player to come back from.
OKC Thunder Should Address Key Roster Hole in Offseason
Oklahoma City has an intriguing offseason ahead, and it needs to make a move to address one spot on the roster. The Thunder’s 2025-26 season was defined by many things from being the defending champions to challenging for the best start of all-time and so many things in between.
What OKC Thunder Can Learn from Postseason 3-Point Shooting Performance
Oklahoma City’s postseason is over, but there’s plenty of time to reflect on what happened in its conference finals run. After winning the NBA title a season ago, the Thunder fell five games short of doing so again in 2026.
Alex Caruso News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / June 5
Alex Caruso Displayed The Best Postseason Of His Career in 2026 For The Thunder
OKC’s veteran guard is continuing to prove that experience isn’t the only thing he can offer. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s season has come to an end as they were eliminated in the Western Conference Finals by the San Antonio Spurs.
Chet Holmgren News / NBA Analysis Network / June 5
Draymond Green is right about Chet Holmgren, and it’s not close
Chet Holmgren got swallowed up by Victor Wembanyama in the conference finals, and the trade talk started before the series was cold. Draymond Green, of all people, is the one pumping the brakes, and the case is stronger than his reputation as a critic suggests.
Amidst Injuries, The OKC Thunder Show How Dominant They Can Be
The Thunder did well, even when they weren’t dealt the best cards. The Oklahoma City Thunder fell short of their ultimate goal, as they weren’t able to bring home the Larry O’Brien trophy once again this season.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Morez Johnson Jr. Would Be Perfect 1st-Round Fit for OKC Thunder
The month of June is the time in the NBA calendar when emotions are at their highest; for two lucky franchises, the Larry O'Brien Trophy is still locked in plain sight and for the rest, the NBA Draft and offseason preparations, with the hope for the upcoming season, electrify those who could not reach the final dance.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 4
Thunder unlikely to trade Chet Holmgren, pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Thunder have spent years building one of the NBA’s deepest young rosters. According to Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman, don’t expect Oklahoma City to abandon that plan now.
Cason Wallace News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4
Thunder rumors: Cason Wallace gets $108 million new contract prediction from cap expert
On the heels of losing Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti is expected to make difficult decisions this offseason, including a potential contract extension for Cason Wallace.
Deadline Deal for Jared McCain Makes OKC Thunder Offseason Easier
Oklahoma City has plenty of decisions to make this offseason, but a midseason deal may have made things simpler. After falling in a heartbreaking Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to the San Antonio Spurs, the Thunder are now in the midst of the early stages of the offseason.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3
One player is expected to be the odd man out on the Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder may already have their most prominent roster cut in mind. Thunder swingman Luguentz Dort is expected to be the odd man out this offseason, Kurt Helin of NBC Sports reported this week.
ESPN's Scott Van Pelt Lauds Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Game 7 Performance
The Oklahoma City Thunder have received plenty of vitriol on social media, and even from national pundits, over the past few years. During the 2026 playoffs, the disdain for OKC appeared to reach its peak, as online obserers complained about the team's physicality and it's superstar's ability to draw fouls.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / June 2
Thunder’s Isaiah Joe And Aaron Wiggins Emerge As Top Trade Candidates
With the 2025 NBA championship still fresh in their memory, the Oklahoma City Thunder are not going to rush into any panic trades after losing this year’s Western Conference Finals.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Total Pro Sports / June 2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reportedly Sends Clear Message to Thunder on Lu Dort’s Future
After a tough end to their phenomenal season run this year, the Oklahoma City Thunder have the most obvious option to go for. But Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / June 2
Thunder GM: Roster cost rising but no pressure to cut
Sam Presti built a championship roster in Oklahoma City and the bill for success came due for several foundational players last summer. But the Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 2
Thunder Rumors: Draft, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams
The Thunder may have fallen one win short of the NBA Finals, but they remain one of the league’s most fascinating teams entering the offseason. With a mountain of draft assets and several key financial decisions on the horizon, Oklahoma City has no shortage of options.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 2
Thunder face difficult roster decisions: ‘Can’t be room for everybody’
The Thunder came within one win of returning to the NBA Finals. Now comes the challenge of keeping a talented roster together. According to ESPN’s Anthony
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / June 2
League insiders don't expect Thunder to make any 'panic moves' due to elimination
Although league insiders don’t expect Thunder head of basketball operations Sam Presti to make any “panic moves” following his team’s elimination in a
Alex Caruso News / Athlon Sports / June 1
Alex Caruso Discusses Thunder Future After Season-Ending Loss
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso has opened up about his long-term relationship with the franchise. Following their tough Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, the two-time NBA champion renewed his commitment to the team.
Victor Wembanyama News / Yardbarker / May 31
Victor Wembanyama sends strong message to NBA after Spurs reach Finals
All eyes will be on Wembanyama when the Spurs hit the floor on Wednesday against the Knicks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / May 31
Will shocking playoff exit change Thunder's stance on Giannis Antetokounmpo?
The Thunder have failed to defend their title after losing two straight games to the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. Will the surprising playoff exit alter the team's offseason playoff plans?
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