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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Four Prospects in First Round

The NBA season is still in full swing, but it's never too early to look ahead at the upcoming NBA Draft class. Most teams in Oklahoma City's position only have picks later in the first round to look forward to, but for the Thunder, OKC could own up to four of the top 30 selections in this year's class.

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Watch: Alex Caruso & Isaiah Hartenstein weren’t happy after OKC’s loss (via @YahooSports)

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 14

Thunder frame loss to Spurs as a test, not a problem

The Thunder had not lost in more than five weeks, so Saturday was unfamiliar territory. It was also, in their view, useful. Oklahoma City’s streak ended with a narrow loss to San Antonio, but the reaction afterward was more about reflection than frustration, as written by ESPN’s Tim MacMahon.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Did Thunder’s Alex Caruso get fouled on last play vs. Spurs? Here’s what Mark Daigneault said

On Saturday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder saw their 16-game winning streak come to an end with a narrow loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the semifinal round of the NBA Cup in Las Vegas.

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Alex Caruso News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Thunder’s Alex Caruso drops F-bombs after not getting call at end of loss to Spurs

On Saturday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder fell back down to Earth with a narrow loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the semifinal round of the NBA Cup tournament from Las Vegas.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 14

Three-point Struggles Handicap Thunder in NBA Cup Loss

In an era of basketball where shooting high barrages of three-point shots reigns supreme, it is hard to win games while shooting poorly from beyond the arc.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / HITC / December 14

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pinpoints key factor in Thunder NBA Cup loss to Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2025 NBA Cup as the favourites. Going into their semi-final clash against the San Antonio Spurs, the defending league champions held a 24-1 record and looked set for another comfortable result.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / December 14

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gets Real On Michael Jordan Comparisons

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been simply incredible for the Oklahoma City Thunder this season, and fellow Canadian icon Steve Nash had some high praise for him on NBA on Prime on Wednesday.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

How Thunder’s Mark Daigneault credited Spurs’ impact beyond Victor Wembanyama

Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder came up short against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, losing the NBA Cup semifinals, 111-109.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander does it all with insane block-bucket NBA Cup combo

While the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 16-game win streak came to an end in a 111-109 NBA Cup semifinals loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made one of the most impressive plays of the night.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Thunder’s Chet Holmgren showcases athletic gifts with fastbreak slam

Chet Holmgren showed off his athleticism during a fast break highlight in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA Cup semifinal matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14

Thunder burned by questionable call in the closing seconds of NBA Cup semis

The San Antonio Spurs benefited from a controversial call during their NBA Cup semifinal matchup Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs led the Thunder 109-108 with 3.7 seconds left in the elimination game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Why Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn’t love Steve Nash’s Michael Jordan comp

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had some words to share about NBA legend Steve Nash comparing him to Michael Jordan. Gilgeous-Alexander is going through the eighth season of his career, his seventh with the Thunder.

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NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 14

5 Christmas Wishes For OKC Thunder Including One Key Trade

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending NBA champions and very much look like a top candidate to become the league’s first repeat title holders since the Golden State Warriors (2016-18). Still, with the holiday season in full force, here is a look at the Thunder’s wish list.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14

Nowitzki called Wembanyama out over comments on Holmgren

Dirk Nowitzki called Victor Wembanyama out over his comments on Chet Holmgren

Victor Wembanyama’s latest comments on Chet Holmgren are not sitting well with Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki.

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama returns to end Thunder's win streak

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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 14

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama returns to end Thunder's win streak

Victor Wembanyama made his return to the San Antonio Spurs lineup on Saturday night, and he helped make one thing abundantly clear — you'd better start taking that team seriously as a Western Conference contender. If you were not already.

Wembanyama taunts Alex Caruso during epic NBA Cup game

Dirk Nowitzki called Wembanyama out over his comments on Chet Holmgren

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says Thunder want to beat Warriors’ record

Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert takes revenge on Stephen Curry, Warriors

One painful play symbolizes Clippers' entire miserable season

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / The SportsRush / December 13

'The Champagne Just Wasn’t Popped': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Breaks Down How He Celebrated the Thunder’s 2025 Championship

Calling the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2024–25 season just “good” would do injustice to how they owned the West, finishing 68–14. They did what they had to do in the postseason to emerge as champions, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was at the top of his game, hitting big shots like it was nothing while the rest of the roster meshed perfectly around him.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 13

OKC Thunder's Jalen Williams Continues to Compete in Return From Injury

Oklahoma City has opened the floodgates to start the season, soaring to a 24-1 overall record. It’s one of the best starts in NBA history, and has put the Thunder in a good position to challenge the all-time NBA record for wins in a season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / December 13

Multiple OKC Thunder Rookies Star in Friday G League Contest

The Oklahoma City Thunder don't need much more help this season. The team is 24-1 with the best point differential through 25 games in NBA, and the highest NET rating in NBA history.

Jalen Williams News / The SportsRush / December 13

'We’re in Those Conversations': Jalen Williams Puts Thunder Ahead of Michael Jordan’s 1995-96 Bulls

There is nothing better from team atmosphere than winning. Just look at the Oklahoma City Thunder are with their ridiculous 24-1 record. The defending NBA champions look even better than they did last season.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Hoops Rumors / December 12

Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein Returning Saturday

After missing the past six games with a right soleus (calf) strain, starting center Isaiah Hartenstein is not on the Thunder‘s injury report ahead of Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinal against the Spurs, which indicates he’ll be available to play, tweets Rylan Stiles of SI.com.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 12