OKC is looking to make a statement from the opening tip-off. The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to take on the Phoenix Suns on Sunday in the first game of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
The No. 1-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder match up well with the Phoenix Suns in multiple facets, with that being shown in game and series projections as well.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell’s increased role is one of the more intriguing storylines of the defending champion’s 2025-26 season. Ahead of the Thunder’s first title defense in franchise history, Mitchell is now an integral piece of head coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites to repeat as NBA champions in 2026, but they aren’t getting much love from Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley.
Do not forget about the Denver Nuggets, because they are still here, they are still relevant, and they still have a championship duo that is perfectly capable of putting the team on their backs and carrying it to greatness.
Oklahoma City is set for another postseason run, and its first-round matchup could see a plethora of contributors off the bench. Going into Game 1 on Sunday, the Thunder have plenty of questions that still need to be answered.
Oklahoma City is looking to have a quick first round for the third year in a row. The Thunder are set to take on the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the playoffs, after the Suns beat the Warriors on Friday night to take the eight seed.
Dillon Brooks took almost no time after knocking off the Golden State Warriors to set his sights on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Appearing on Prime’s “Nightcap” show, Brooks was asked by host Taylor Rooks about the importance of defending well without fouling against the Thunder.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are overwhelming favorites to repeat as NBA champions. Led by reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder are listed at +110 to win the NBA Finals per DraftKings and +115 per BetMGM.
Oklahoma City is set for a first-round matchup against the Phoenix Suns, and outside shooting could be a massive factor. Going into Game 1 on Sunday, the Thunder have spent the past week or so resting and awaiting their first-round opponent.
No matter if you just won the NBA Championship or you enter the postseason breaking a long postseason drought, the goal for all 16 teams is the same: Win a title.
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Dillon Brooks will play a crucial role when the Phoenix Suns face the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, while the Thunder will be no doubt a strong team to beat, Brooks is concerned about something entirely different. As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to defend their NBA championship, serious allegations have plagued their season.
The stage is set for Oklahoma City’s first round. The Thunder now officially have an opponent for their first-round matchup, as the Phoenix Suns took down the Warriors on Friday to claim the eight-seed in the Western Conference.
Most NBA players and teams don’t like OKC for their one unrestrained ‘habit.’ Which is perhaps why the regrouped Phoenix Suns might make the first round against the defending champs a must-watch.
One of OKC’s biggest stars will need to play to his potential once again. The beginning of round one of the NBA Playoffs is approaching fast, as the NBA Play-In Tournament will conclude Friday night.
Kiki Rice’s boyfriend and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace was all gushed over watching Rice have her moment in the 2026 WNBA Draft. The newly included Toronto Temper selected Rice, the sixth overall pick, on 13 April, making her the first draft pick in franchise history.
A season ago, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell was knocked to the end of his team's rotation when it began time to perform in the playoffs after turf toe limited the promising rookie to just 36 games, one start in the regular season.
The Thunder could use the help of their veteran guard once again this postseason. Oklahoma City is gearing up to defend its title this postseason, meaning everyone will be looking to take them down to steal the throne.
Gordon Hayward is ready to see which NBA team has what it takes to make a run in the playoffs and win a title. On3 recently spoke to the former NBA star, and he was asked which team has the best chance to win the championship this season.
While gearing up for his first-round best-of-7 series, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put the Oklahoma City Thunder’s title defense into perspective.
Amidst preparation for the defending champions’ first-round best-of-7 series, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star forward Chet Holmgren addressed his candidacy for Defensive Player of the Year and All-Defensive Team honors.
The NBA’s rich got richer on Wednesday night, as the play-in tournament loss to Golden State that ended the Clippers‘ season guaranteed that the 2026 first-round pick L.A.
The Los Angeles Clippers will miss the NBA playoffs after a 125-120 loss to the Golden State Warriors. That defeat will impact a lot more teams than just the Clips.
The Denver Nuggets didn't care enough about playoff seeding to play any of their starters Friday night. After the Oklahoma City Thunder sat nine rotation players themselves, they came away with their 11th straight game and clinched home-court advantage in the first round.
The Spurs have been on an absolute heater since the start of February, winning 29 of 32 games during that stretch, but it won’t be enough to catch the Thunder in the regular season standings.