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Don't Expect the OKC Thunder to Regress Defensively in 2026-27
From the moment Mark Daigneault became the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team has had a distinct identity of what makes it run. Daigneault has created a defensive powerhouse surrounding an offensive superstar, consistently leading one of, if not the best, defenses in the league each season.
The OKC Thunder's Final Roster Spot Could Be Filled In Multiple Different Ways
Things have now gotten a little dicey for Oklahoma City’s roster. With multiple trades to get back under the second apron this offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder were left with one 15-man roster spot open.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / July 27
Thunder’s cost-cutting moves reportedly about budget, not second apron
The Thunder won the NBA championship in 2025 and contended again last season. Keeping that championship-level roster together is another matter. According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, Oklahoma City’s decisions to move Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe this offseason weren’t primarily about avoiding second-apron restrictions.
The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz
How many of the players to score at least 500 points in their NBA Finals-career can you name in five minutes?
Sam Presti News / Larry Brown Sports / July 27
Fans are calling Sam Presti a ‘savage’ for his sneaky move that hurts Thunder rival
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti pulled off a cheeky move this offseason that immediately put a Western Conference rival in a bind. The Thunder made a seemingly inconspicuous transaction on Saturday by signing Denver Nuggets free agent Spencer Jones to a 2-year, $12 million offer sheet.
20 NBA players who peaked in their 30s
An athlete's peak tends to coincide with the youthfulness of their 20s. Sometimes, though, that apex happens when they've had more time to marinate in experience, and that's sometimes true in the NBA.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26
Did one shot in NBA bubble help send LeBron James to 76ers?
James recently signed with the 76ers, and this may have played a role in it.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 25
Future of OKC Thunder Two-Way Wing Questionable After Spencer Jones Offer Sheet
Oklahoma City is still active this offseason, and its latest move could spell trouble for one of its two-way players. On Saturday, the Thunder inked a two-year, $12 million offer sheet with restricted free agent Spencer Jones.
Kenrich Williams Vital To OKC Thunder Continued Success in 2026-27
The 2026 Oklahoma City Thunder offseason has seen the team ship off three players who have been instrumental in the team's rotation during its run of success.
OKC Thunder Remain The Team To Beat Next Season, Headlining Newest Power Rankings
It might not be an identical Thunder squad, but they are expecting to put together identical results. This NBA offseason has been a busy one, as the NBA landscape now looks completely different from when the season ended.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 25
Thunder agree to $12 million contract with Nuggets restricted free agent
The Denver Nuggets’ restricted free agent forward Spencer Jones agreed to a two-year offer sheet with the Oklahoma City Thunder. After the Thunder traded guards Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, and Lu Dort for cost-saving purposes in their respective deals this summer, the Thunder reduced $317 million in payroll costs this offseason.
Grading the OKC Thunder’s Three Recent Trades
The Oklahoma City Thunder have undergone their most transformational offseason in some time, sending out three players in three separate trades. For the better part of the last two seasons, OKC has been able to sit back and roll with a very similar group.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Jalen Williams' Defense Most Important for OKC Thunder in 2026-27
Oklahoma City is hoping to return to the top of the league next season, and its star forward’s defense could be the key. Last season, injuries were a major storyline for the Thunder, and it unfortunately followed the team into the postseason.
Alex Caruso News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 24
Does Roster Shakeup Require A Bigger Regular Season Out Of Alex Caruso?
The OKC veteran might need to be thrown into a new role next season for the Thunder to succeed. The Oklahoma City Thunder have gone through quite the transformation this offseason, as their roster looks very different going into next year.
Subpar Offseason Grade Shows The OKC Thunder Already Have All They Need To Thrive
Are the Thunder graded on an unfair scale? This offseason has been nothing short of crazy, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are no exception. The roster has
Russell Westbrook News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 23
Who Would be Most Affected by Potential OKC Thunder-Russell Westbrook Reunion?
Oklahoma City’s open spot could be fit for a franchise legend, and his return could have a significant impact on some of the Thunder’s current roster. After sending Lu Dort to Atlanta, the Thunder’s standard roster is back down to 14 players, leaving options open for Sam Presti and company.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23
Thunder rumors: Is Cason Wallace ticketed for $100 million contract extension after Lu Dort trade?
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace should be in line for a significant pay raise in the wake of Lu Dort’s trade to the Atlanta Hawks. Dort’s Thunder exit paved a path for Wallace.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23
2 hottest Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz overreactions from 2026 Thunder Summer League
The Oklahoma City Thunder did some roster remodeling over the offseason, trading away three key players of their 2025 title-winning squad in Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins with the goal of getting underneath the second apron.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 22
Grading OKC Thunder Trading Lu Dort to Atlanta Hawks
The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their offseason by trading defensive ace Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for three second-round picks, creating a 17.5 million traded player exception and an open roster spot.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father names a scenario where star leaves the Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father, Vaughn, does not see the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player parting ways with the Oklahoma City Thunder down the road. Gilgeous-Alexander will always be linked to the Toronto Raptors simply because he’s Canadian, but Oklahoma City is his true NBA home in Vaughn’s eyes.
Aday Mara News / Yardbarker / July 20
Thunder's Aday Mara dubbed NBA's 'most disappointing rookie' — but not so fast
Why Thunder fans shouldn't worry about Mara's Summer League showing or the opinions of that performance from analysts.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 20
Sam Presti addresses the Thunder’s decision to trade Lu Dort
The Oklahoma City Thunder knew they couldn’t keep the gang together intact, and that they would have to part ways with one of their key players in the
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / July 20
Thunder’s Sam Presti says Lu Dort trade came down to finances
The Thunder didn’t trade Luguentz Dort because they stopped believing in him. They traded him because the numbers no longer worked. Speaking with Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman, Thunder general manager Sam Presti acknowledged the deal that sent Dort to the Hawks was driven by Oklahoma City’s financial outlook rather than basketball concerns.
Luguentz Dort News / Yardbarker / July 19
Thunder trading fan-favorite Luguentz Dort to Hawks in cost-cutting decision
Dort played a key role when the Thunder won their first championship in Oklahoma City during the 2024-25 season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 14
Team USA announces additions to men's basketball coaching staff
With the 2028 Summer Olympics rapidly approaching, the Team USA Men's Basketball program is busy working on finalizing its coaching staff.
Aday Mara News / Yardbarker / July 12
Thunder rookie center Aday Mara has brutal Summer League debut
The Oklahoma City Thunder have high hopes for Mara, taken with the No. 12 pick in June's draft. Mara's NBA Summer League debut might make the Thunder temper those expectations.
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