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Thunder to sit G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (abdominal strain) through All-Star break

The Oklahoma City Thunder are shutting down All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander until after the All-Star break when he will be re-evaluated for an abdominal strain, the team said Wednesday.

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Thunder Trade Ousmane Dieng, Second-Round Pick To Hornets

The Thunder and Hornets have officially finalized a trade sending forward Ousmane Dieng and a 2029 second-round pick to Charlotte in exchange for center Mason Plumlee, the two teams announced in press releases.

Jared McCain News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4

Thunder pull off steal with big trade addition

As if having the best record in the NBA weren’t already enough, the Oklahoma City Thunder have improved their roster ahead of the trade deadline. The Thunder on Wednesday acquired guard Jared McCain in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers.

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The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 37 players in NBA history to average at least 25 points-per-game in at least five seasons can you name in six minutes?

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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 4

SGA Sustains Abdominal Strain, Out At Least Five Games

Reigning MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander strained an abdominal muscle in Tuesday’s win over Orlando and will be reevaluated after the All-Star break, the Thunder announced today.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 4

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Suffers Strain, Will be Re-Evaluated After All-Star Break

Amid a deadline move for the Oklahoma City Thunder, they received some not-so-great news on the injury front. Superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the current front-runner to take home the NBA’s MVP award for a second-straight year, has sustained an abdominal strain, and will be re-evaluated following the All-Star break.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 4

Sixers To Trade Jared McCain To Thunder For Draft Compensation

The Sixers and Thunder have agreed to a trade that will send Jared McCain to Oklahoma City for Houston’s 2026 first-round pick (which the Thunder control) and three second-rounders, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 4

OKC Role Players Continue to Lift Thunder in the Midst of Injuries

The Oklahoma City Thunder has found its rythym once again. After suffering three losses in a four-game stretch, OKC has bounced back with a pair of big wins against teams in the playoff picture.

Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4

Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s honest take on keeping SGA’s 20+ point streak alive

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a 128-92 blowout win against the Orlando Magic, Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Daigneault watched All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander extend his streak of scoring 20+ points to 121 on Tuesday.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 4

OKC Thunder Minimize Mistakes, Maximize Strengths in Blowout Win

Thunder basketball had been needing a true spark following a tough January stretch. A pure, unanswerable blowout against the Orlando Magic coming on the heels of a strong win against the now three-seeded Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City has had a great start to this point to open the new month.

NBA News / EasySportz / February 4

Thunder @ Spurs — OKC Faces their Kryptonite Tonight

This matchup carries extra meaning: San Antonio is 3–0 against Oklahoma City this season, the only team to remain unbeaten against the West-leading Thunder.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 4

Thunder brace for 'tough, gritty game' vs. Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to create further separation between themselves and the host San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night in a clash between the top two teams in the Western Conference.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4

Thunder’s Kenrich Williams reacts to Isaiah Joe’s epic poster on Paolo Banchero

OKLAHOMA CITY — Amid Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe’s game-high 22 points in a 128-92 win against the Orlando Magic, his showstopping dunk over All-Star Paolo Banchero stole the show, according to Kenrich Williams.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Field Level Media / February 3

Isaiah Hartenstein nabs first triple-double as Thunder blast Magic

Isaiah Hartenstein had his first career triple-double and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Orlando Magic 128-92 at home Tuesday.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / February 2

3 ‘Flaws’ the OKC Thunder Must Overcome To Repeat

The Oklahoma City Thunder have felt the wrath of taking everyone’s best punches this season, as they face the luxury of being the hunted. 50 games into the 2025-26 season, the Thunder have some apparent limitations that they must address if they want to become the first team since 2018 to win back-to-back titles.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 2

Thunder put home mastery vs. Magic on the line

In his eighth NBA season and after earning his first Most Valuable Player award, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game continues to evolve.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

Thunder Silence Doubts In 121–111 Win Over Denver

The Thunder beat the Nuggets 121-111, foreshadowing a potential Western Conference final matchup. This victory came after a poor stretch for the Thunder.

Nikola Topic News / EssentiallySports / February 2

Draymond Green Sends Powerful Message Amid NBA Champ’s Cancer Battle: 'Your S**t’s Not That Hard'

Draymond Green has seen nearly everything the NBA can throw at a player, but this hit differently. Occasionally, it comes from something far heavier. That reality hit home for Draymond Green after learning about the battle faced by Nikola Topic, a 20-year-old guard with the reigning Oklahoma City Thunder.

Nikola Jokic News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

SGA vs Jokic Showdown Proves Worthy Case for Thunder Star

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander filled the stat sheet with yet another efficient performance in the Thunder’s win against the Nuggets. Despite both sides suffering from injuries, OKC was swinging at its best game.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 2

Thunder Make emphatic Statement with Road Win Over Nuggets 121-111

It takes a special kind of confidence to walk into Ball Arena—one of the most hostile environments in the NBA—and dictate terms from the opening tip. But that is exactly what the Oklahoma City Thunder did on Sunday night, reminding the league why they are the reigning champions.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 2

Thunder Player Ratings: SGA And Wallace Combine For 61 Points Against Quiet Jokic And Murray

From the very first tip, the Oklahoma City Thunder were sharp, with great speed and cohesion, and it showed on the scoreboard. Not only did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander demonstrate his usual poised control of play; Cason Wallace scored three-pointers at will, and the Thunder prevented the Denver Nuggets from establishing a rhythm.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / January 30

Report: Thunder could trade away 1 key starter from championship team

The Oklahoma City Thunder could potentially be moving on from IHartRadio. Oklahoma City is considering the possibility of trading away center Isaiah Hartenstein, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported Friday during an episode of “The Hoop Collective.” Windhorst notes that Hartenstein’s name has come up in “some trade chatter” ahead of the Feb.