OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault commended his team’s approach amid the first 13 games of the regular season and a 12-1 start.
The air in Paycom Center crackled with anticipation for the Oklahoma City Thunder, a full house of 18,203 fans ready to see if their young, electric team was for real.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and nine assists in just three quarters of action to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 121-92 home win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday.
Oklahoma City has been able to race out to an 11-1 start despite dealing with plenty of adversity. The Thunder have yet to see All-NBA forward Jalen Williams, Veteran Kenrich Williams or Rookie guard Nikola Topic debut this season.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
The current version of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been a scary sight for the rest of the league to say the least. This Thunder team has been so far from full strength, but they continue to make light work of the opponents on their schedule.
The Oklahoma City Thunder's identity could've been noted as several things a year ago. A well-oiled Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and co-star machine. A nonstop, disciplined defense.
Rising guard gives Oklahoma City a new burst of energy early in the season Ajay Mitchell didn’t enter the season on anyone’s radar. Now, he’s forcing the league to pay attention.
Winning an NBA Championship immediately elevates the status of every player in the footwear industry. Players on the Oklahoma City Thunder roster have enjoyed an incredible rise in popularity and are reaping the benefits.
OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren made franchise history with his perfect shooting night in Tuesday’s 123-102 win against the Golden State Warriors.
The air in the Paycom Center wasn’t just electric; it was predatory. The Oklahoma City Thunder came ready to play. Every dribble, every squeak of a sneaker, echoed with a city’s hunger.
After an injury-marred rookie season where he averaged 6.5 points in 36 games, the Oklahoma City Thunder committed to Ajay Mitchell with a three-year, $8.7M contract. That's paying off in a big way.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the guy who won the NBA's Most Valuable Player award a year ago, the guy who brought a title back to a city that never fathomed it would ever see a Larry O'Brien trophy before the franchise came to town back in 2008—Gilgeous-Alexander's been that guy in Oklahoma City for some time now.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have stormed out of the gates to start their title defense, and they’ve done it without one of their key players. Forward Jalen Williams has been sidelined as he recovers from offseason wrist surgery, but a recent update has provided a significant sign of progress, giving Thunder fans even more reason for excitement.
The undeniable truth of the matter is that Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and his iteration of the OKC Thunder in 2024-25 are the greatest Thunder team to have ever been assembled.
As far as defending champions go, the Oklahoma City Thunder did well to start a franchise record of 8-0. Of course, that’s a whole lot impressive considering the fact that they went swinging without their best players.