Oklahoma City Thunder: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Do Holmgren and Gilgeous-Alexander Have What It Takes To Be One Of The Best Guard-Big Duos?

The Oklahoma City Thunder are headlined by big-time players up and down their roster. Additionally, with the addition of NBA Champions to their resumes, these players have grown in respect and popularity. Two of the go-to guys for OKC are big man Chet Holmgren and point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

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Stephen A. Smith's reported earnings higher than reigning NBA MVP's salary

Smith's reported earnings also exceed the 2025-26 salaries of other active NBA All-Stars.

Stephen A. Smith gives emotional farewell to Molly Qerim

Three questions Thunder must answer to win NBA title again

How NBA's investigation of Clippers impacts Thunder

Which NBA teams have the longest current championship droughts?

The 'Most 30-point games in one NBA postseason' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

NBA Finals rival reacts to Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘nice whistle’ talk

Heavy lies the crown, as the adage goes. That couldn’t be truer for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the rest of the Oklahoma City Thunder. As they prepare for their title defense in the upcoming season, the pressure will only mount.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 17

OKC Thunder Enter the Season With a Weight Lifted Off Its Shoulders

Over the last few seasons, Oklahoma City has had to endure plenty of weight on its shoulders. Being the youngest team in the NBA with a lot of what-ifs, nobody expected to see this team rise this fast.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

The 'Lottery-Era top-three NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 17

Why Jalen Williams says Thunder didn’t need veteran leadership amid title run

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams has come a long way from a three-star recruit to an NBA champion who’s the heart and soul of the second-youngest team to ever win a title.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 17

How Different Rest Days Impacted 2024-25 OKC Thunder's Performance

The reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder begins its 2024-25 regular season against the reigning No. 2 seed Houston Rockets in five weeks. Oklahoma City will play 82 games between Oct.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 17

Why this Duke Prospect Could be a Perfect Fit with OKC Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder have one of the most complete rosters in the NBA. Led by an MVP winner and gifted scorer in Shai GIlgeous-Alexander, who is flanked

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 17

OKC Thunder Ranked as No. 1 Future Team by ESPN

The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions. No matter what happens moving forward, the team was able to wrestle the 2024-25 Larry O’Brien from the clutches of 29 other teams.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 17

With the 2025-26 NBA Season Looming, Oklahoma City Stacks Win After Win

The Oklahoma City Thunder's season a year ago was everything the team could have asked for in the end. No detrimental injuries throughout the season—none

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 17

Hartenstein’s Future With The Thunder Is In His Hands

The Oklahoma City Thunder are fresh off their first-ever NBA championship season and are already looking ahead to their next one. Luckily for OKC, all of its key players are returning to make its dreams a reality.

Jalen Williams News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Expect a Jump in Thunder Star’s Stats This Coming Season

Jalen Williams was a beast in the 2025 NBA Finals. He still continues to get praises for his performance, but the reveal of his wrist injury added more flair to it.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 17

Will OKC Thunder Have Competition for NBA’s Best Record?

The OKC Thunder saw an all-time season last year, cruising to 68 regular-season wins, as well as the 2024-25 NBA title. They saw yet another MVP crowned in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, added another All-Star to their ranks in Jalen Williams, as well as numerous other individual and team awards en route to the best season in franchise history.

Thomas Sorber News / Hoops Wire / September 17

Thunder rookie Thomas Sorber undergoes season-ending knee surgery

Thunder first-round pick Thomas Sorber won’t see the court this season. The rookie big man out of Georgetown underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, the team announced.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 17

How NBA's investigation of Clippers impacts Thunder

The NBA continues to investigate the Clippers for allegedly circumventing the salary cap.

Voiding star's contract would reward, not punish, Clippers

Steve Ballmer has four-word response to allegations against Clippers

Ben Simmons gives one-word answer to retirement question

25 NBA players who won championships with multiple teams

The 'Highest career postseason PPG for the 2019 NBA conference finalists teams' quiz

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The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / September 17

OKC Thunder dealt major blow to championship hopes as promising young star undergoes season-ending surgery

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s quest to repeat as NBA champions has hit a roadblock, as their 2025 NBA Draft pick is set to miss the NBA season. The Oklahoma City Thunder finally overcame their biggest hurdle this past season, when they defeated the Indiana Pacers to win the NBA championship.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

What Grade Point Average Does OKC Thunder’s Management Deserve for Offseason?

Sometimes, a quiet offseason is best. And that describes the Thunder’s summer perfectly. After years of wondering what Oklahoma City would do with all of its draft capital and prospects, and when management would hit the button to go all in, it was a restful summer period.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / September 16

Thunder rookie undergoes season-ending knee surgery

The injury, which was revealed earlier this month, will sideline the big man out of Georgetown for the entire season.

Thunder EuroBasket snubs have fuel for bigger season

The all-time scoring leader for every NBA franchise

The 'Teammates with at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / September 17

Three questions Thunder must answer to win NBA title again

The NBA has had seven different champions in the last seven seasons. The Oklahoma City Thunder want to buck that trend, and they'll be doing it with nearly the same team that won it all in June.

Thunder rookie undergoes season-ending knee surgery

Expect a jump in Thunder star’s stats this coming season

How NBA's investigation of Clippers impacts Thunder

Athletes who were stars for their hometown pro teams

The 'Teammates with 30+ points in one NBA Conference Finals game' quiz

Alex Caruso News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

How Does Caruso’s Role Differ From the Regular Season To The Playoffs?

Last summer, the Thunder acquired one of their most important players in their championship run, Alex Caruso. The 31-year-old guard added much-needed experience and wisdom to the young Thunder core, which ultimately helped them raise the Larry O’Brien Trophy this past year.