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Isaiah Joe is Quietly Having His Best Season Yet For OKC Thunder

Plenty of people are getting credit for Oklahoma City’s historic start to the season — and rightfully so. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having his best season yet, Chet Holmgren has taken the star leap, and the defense has been suffocating.

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Would Thunder dare make this Giannis Antetokounmpo trade with Bucks despite historic start?

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending champions, and they’ve followed up their NBA Finals victory with a 21-1 record to start the season. The team has won 13 straight games and look completely unstoppable, especially now that Jalen Williams has returned to the fold.

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

How the OKC Thunder Stack up Against Previous Teams with Heavy Early-Season Success

Oklahoma is off to a historic start to its NBA season, and as they continue to win, this team is only going to continue make even more history. As of Tuesday night, or Wednesday morning, rather—considering how the game ended past midnight, the Thunder sit at an impressive 21-1 record.

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

Mark Daigneault Reflects on Former OKC Thunder Forward After Retirement

The Thunder have had no shortage of basketball icons come through the building over the years, and their impact is always felt, regardless of how long they were in Oklahoma City.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 4

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander totally unbothered by Warriors fan’s heckling

The Oklahoma City Thunder are playing like the best team in the league this season, and their record shows it, as they’re currently 21-1. Nothing much has changed from what they were doing last season to lead them to the NBA championship, but it would not be a surprise if they got better.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 4

Chet Holmgren Has Shown Great Efficiency When Shooting The Ball

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of one of the best starts in NBA history. They’ve started the season 21-1 and have had storylines that have

Draymond Green News / Hardwood Heroics / December 3

'They’re Capable' – Oklahoma City Thunder Could Achieve Record-Breaking Season, Draymond Green Says

The Oklahoma City Thunder has been on fire since the 2025-26 NBA season started. OKC has a 21-1 record and sits atop the Western Conference. The team is proving why they were crowned as champions last season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 3

Oklahoma City's S-Tier Depth Proving True in Near-Flawless Record

Oklahoma CIty has built this brick by brick. A roster chock full of straight hustlers and emphatic contributors, the Thunder's entire lineup is what makes the team and ultimately its 21-1 record what they are.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 3

OKC Thunder’s Jalen Williams Improving With Every Passing Game

A season ago, Jalen Williams ascended into rare air with both his accomplishments and individual performances. The Thunder’s secondary star completed the trifecta — All-Star, All-NBA, and All-Defensive Team — while also completing one of the most impressive performances of the season by dropping 40 points in the NBA Finals.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 3

Chet Holmgren saw potential in this Thunder role player before his NBA days

After beating the Golden State Warriors 124-112 to extend the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 13-game win streak, starting forward Chet Holmgren reveals he’s seen potential in Ajay Mitchell since before they became teammates.

K. C. Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 3

OKC Thunder Clean Up in Latest NBA Mock Draft

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a ton of draft assets for the 2026 NBA Draft which is a loaded group. The team should be able to find value at each spot.

Cason Wallace News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

Cason Wallace DPOY Odds Skyrocket With Recent Feat

The Cason Wallace DPOY hype is getting more traction after the Thunder guard was named the Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month. Wallace is seeing a bigger spotlight in his games as he continues to put up massive defensive performances in his games.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 2

Mark Daigneault, J.B. Bickerstaff named NBA Coaches of the Month

Mark Daigneault of the Thunder and J.B. Bickerstaff of the Pistons have been named the NBA’s Coaches of the Month for games played in October and November, the league announced in a press release.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 2

Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace named Defensive Players of the Month

Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month for October/November, while Thunder guard Cason Wallace won the award for the Western Conference, according to an announcement from the NBA (Twitter link).

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / December 2

Which Team is the Thunder’s Toughest Opponent in NBA Cup?

The knockout round of the NBA Cup is looming, and it presents an interesting group of teams. The 20-1 Oklahoma City Thunder are the heavy favorites to win the tournament, but in a single-elimination format, anything is possible.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2

Thunder have the rest of the NBA ‘in a panic’

The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a 20-1 start, and poised to get even better in the years to come. That has the rest of the NBA very worried. The Thunder could own as many as three lottery picks in 2026 as a result of past trades depending on how things go.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 2

Lucky 13? Thunder out to extend win streak vs. Warriors

At 20-1, the Oklahoma City Thunder are off to the second-best start in NBA history. On Tuesday, the reigning NBA champions will take on the only franchise that has started better, the Golden State Warriors, when the teams square off in San Francisco.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Fadeaway World / December 1

NBA Veterans Criticized For Saying Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has A Better 'Offensive Bag' Than Michael Jordan

Paul Pierce and Danny Green have gone viral on social media after their recent claims on the ‘No Fouls Given’ podcast revealed their true feelings on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Michael Jordan.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / EssentiallySports / December 1

Calls Mount on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Illegal Act Despite Historic NBA Record

Every superstar, regardless of their sport, often receives criticism, and NBA players are no exceptions. One such major accusation attached to Oklahoma City Thunder’s point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is: flopping.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / LWOSports.com / December 1

3 Reasons Why Oklahoma City has to Retain Isaiah Hartenstein

Despite missing multiple key players for extended periods of time with injuries in consecutive seasons, the Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a historic 20-1 start.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / December 1

When Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Break Wilt Chamberlain’s Historic 20-Point NBA Record? Thunder Schedule Explored

It might seem like just another victory for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they cruised past the Portland Trail Blazers 123-115, maintaining their dominant 20-1 record atop the Western Conference.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / November 30

Sizzling Thunder avenge their season's lone loss vs. Blazers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder increased their winning streak to 12 with a 123-115 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Yardbarker / November 30

Thunder facing preview of life without Isaiah Hartenstein

Thunder facing preview of life without expensive big man Isaiah Hartenstein

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without center Hartenstein for 10-14 days. It's a preview of what salary cap constraints might force their roster into next season.

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Isaiah Hartenstein News / Field Level Media / November 29

Thunder C Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) out at least 10-14 days

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein was diagnosed with a right calf strain and will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days, per a team announcement on Saturday.