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Jared McCain is a Long-Term Project in OKC

It’s better to view Jared McCain as a long-term project than a playoff-ready contributor. The Thunder traded Houston’s 2026 first-round pick and three future second-round picks to acquire McCain from the 76ers.

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Can Newest OKC Thunder Addition Make a Splash Before All-Star Break?

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit hard by injuries this season. Regular starters Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein have missed significant time this year, while other rotation players have also been sidelined for long stretches.

NBA News / EasySportz / February 9

Thunder vs. Lakers — Stars Sidelined, Opportunity Awaits

Monday night at crypto.com Arena brings a fascinating matchup between two Western Conference contenders dealing with major injury concerns. The conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder enter at 40–13, but without their superstar guard.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 8

OKC Thunder See All-NBA Swingman Return vs. Lakers

It was been ten games since Jalen Williams pulled up lame in Miami during the second quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder's eventual 122-120 loss on South Beach.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 8

Short-handed Thunder look for others to step up against Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder again will be without star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as they try to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season in a visit to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / February 8

Thunder’s Jalen Williams To Return On Monday

Thunder forward Jalen Williams will return to action on Monday after missing the team’s past 10 games due to a right hamstring strain, writes Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / February 8

A SGA-less Thunder Continues To Struggle In A Two-Game Skid

The Oklahoma City Thunder have dealt with serious injury problems in the new year. Multiple key players like Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Alex Caruso have seen serious playing time missed.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 8

OKC Thunder Sharpshooter Isaiah Joe Relentless in Loss

Down multiple key players, the Oklahoma City Thunder need to have their usual complementary players step up in the last stretch before the All-Star break.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 8

OKC Thunder Trading Health Has Led to Inconsistency

Five of its last eight games lost. The Oklahoma City Thunder is not being dealt a great hand of luck this season, and it's really starting to show as the losses begin to rack up for the short-handed defending champions.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 8

Chet Holmgren reacts to Jared McCain’s Thunder debut

OKLAHOMA CITY — All-Star forward Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder welcomed Jared McCain in his debut at the Paycom Center on Saturday. After head coach Mark Daigneault discussed McCain’s Thunder debut, Holmgren followed suit during his postgame media availability.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 8

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Productive Veteran in Lottery

After a number of interest moves, the NBA trade deadline is in the rear-view mirror. Oklahoma City bolstered its lineup by making a few trades to bring in Jared McCain and send out Ousmane Dieng.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 8

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault gives instant reaction to Jared McCain’s debut

OKLAHOMA CITY — Coach Mark Daigneault watched Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain make his debut in a 112-106 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday.

Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 7

Mark Daigneault calls out Thunder’s ‘execution stuff’ in loss vs. Rockets

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a 112-106 loss to the Houston Rockets, Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder dropped its fifth loss in eight tries, second consecutive, as the defending champions continue life without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 7

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault drops truth bomb about All-Star Saturday Night

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren earned his first All-Star Selection, the NBA announced the Thunder big man will participate in All-Star Saturday’s Shooting Stars competition, which coach Mark Daigneault had never heard of.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / February 6

Rockets crave greater ‘aggression’ against depleted Thunder

The last time the Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Houston Rockets, the teams turned in an epic season opener. The Thunder ultimately came out ahead 125-124 in double overtime Oct.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / February 6

Thunder Waive Youngblood, Sign Boeheim To Two-Way Deal

The Thunder have made a change to one of their two-way contract slots, announcing today in a press release that shooting guard Chris Youngblood has been waived and swingman Buddy Boeheim has been signed to replace him.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 8

Caitlin Clark reacts to Pacers’ blockbuster trade

The Indiana Pacers got into the NBA trade deadline action right before the 3 pm ET cutoff. The Pacers acquired Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, along with Kobe Brown, in exchange for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks and one second-round pick.