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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 29
Thunder exercise Lu Dort’s option; decline Kenrich Williams
The Thunder aren’t letting Lu Dort go anywhere. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Oklahoma City has exercised Dort’s $17.7 million team option for the 2026-27 season, ensuring one of the NBA’s top perimeter defenders remains under contract.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Needs More from OKC Thunder Teammates
Oklahoma City has one of the league’s deepest teams, and it needs to better utilize it to take some pressure off its superstar. As the Thunder make moves this offseason to prepare for next season, it’s clear that the team is still a title favorite and will continue to be in contention so long as this core sticks together.
OKC Thunder Exercise Luguentz Dort's Team Option
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2026 NBA offseason with plenty of decisions to make. The Thunder entered the summer with looming club options on defense ace Lu Dort, veteran big man Kenrich Williams and starting big man Isaiah Hartenstein.
The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players with the most career triple-doubles for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
Aday Mara's Passing Can Electrify OKC Thunder Rotation
The Oklahoma City Thunder drafted one of, if not the best, defensive prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft in Michigan big man Aday Mara. While his larger than 7-foot frame and elite rim-protecting talent are easy to talk about, his offensive skill sets will bring the Thunder elite passing from the center position in every unit.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Thunder Pick Up Lu Dort’s Option, Make Kenrich Williams UFA
The Thunder have finalized decisions on their remaining team options, picking up Luguentz Dort‘s $17.7MM option for 2026/27, per Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), while declining their $7.2MM option on Kenrich Williams, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link).
Ranking Every OKC Thunder Move this Offseason
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen an expectedly busy offseason, armed with multiple picks, decisions to be made on contract options, as well as a need for dodging an impending tax bill.
Analyzing the OKC Thunder's 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Class
Oklahoma City added three players in the 2026 NBA Draft. Even after selecting Aday Mara at No. 12, Bennett Stirtz at No. 16 and Otega Oweh at No. 41, the team made more additions in the 2026 class.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander among NBA stars playing for Canada in FIBA qualifiers
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns to the basketball court for Canada’s men’s national basketball team’s FIBA qualifiers this summer.
Will OKC Thunder Need Jared McCain to Change Shot Diet?
Oklahoma City is making moves with next season in mind, and it may need to encourage an internal change as well. Over the past week and change, the Thunder have made some key moves to help shape the roster for next season.
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
Every Move the OKC Thunder Have Made This Offseason: Draft Picks, Signings and Trades
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been predictably busy this offseason, making moves ahead of a crucial 2026-27 season. The Thunder were expected to dodge a massive tax bill this offseason, and that's come in the form of draft picks, re-signings, trades and more.
Isaiah Hartenstein Is the Perfect Teacher For Aday Mara
While the Thunder’s newest big man might not be at the top of the totem pole, the experience around him will benefit him. In this year’s NBA Draft, Oklahoma City selected Aday Mara with the team's first pick.
Grading OKC Thunder Trade of Aaron Wiggins to Hawks
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been forced into tough decisions this offseason with a loaded roster, a growing tax bill and needing to find space for three incoming rookies from the 2026 NBA Draft class.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / June 27
Isaiah Hartenstein Reacts to $75M Extension While Decision on Lu Dort’s Future Looms
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the offseason knowing they couldn’t keep everyone. In the past week, they traded away Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins, while the future for Lu Dort hangs in the balance.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27
Thunder sign Isaiah Hartenstein to huge extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder are betting big on continuity.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26
Thunder GM Sam Presti’s honest take on trading up to No. 16 to draft Bennett Stirtz
When Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti traded up to No. 16 in this year’s draft to select Bennett Stirtz, many viewed it as the team’s replacement for Isaiah Joe.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26
Sam Presti’s revealing take on Thunder rookie Aday Mara’s fit in today’s ‘modern NBA’
GM Sam Presti and the Oklahoma City Thunder introduced rookies Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz, and Otega Oweh to the media on Friday. In many ways, Presti and
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / June 26
REPORT: Thunder trade sharp shooting guard to Pistons
The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading backup shooting guard Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Thunder will be receiving two future second round picks for the six year guard out of Arkansas.
Isaiah Joe News / Field Level Media / June 26
Report: Pistons to acquire G Isaiah Joe from Thunder
The Detroit Pistons are acquiring guard Isaiah Joe from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for two future second-round draft picks, ESPN reported on Friday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Josh Dix Agrees To Two-Way Deal With Thunder
The Thunder have agreed to a two-way deal with undrafted shooting guard Josh Dix, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (via Twitter). Dix played his senior year at Creighton after spending his first three seasons at Iowa.
Otega Oweh News / Yardbarker / June 25
Why second-round NBA Draft pick Otega Oweh could be a steal for the Thunder
The 2026 NBA Draft concluded with Wednesday's second round as teams made their final selections in one of the deepest classes in the draft's history. One pick that may have flown a little under the radar was 41st overall selection Otega Oweh.
Aaron Wiggins News / Yardbarker / June 23
Hawks continue to shore up roster with shrewd Aaron Wiggins trade
It's another small but shrewd move for the improving Hawks.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 22
Thunder’s latest trade signals grim offseason outlook
The financial ramifications for remaining above any luxury tax threshold are significant, and they force teams to make tough roster decisions. One team currently facing this dilemma is the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 2025 NBA champions who had their dreams of a repeat crushed by the San Antonio Spurs in heartbreaking fashion.
Aaron Wiggins News / Larry Brown Sports / June 23
Hawks land Thunder champion in trade
The Atlanta Hawks have plucked away an experienced veteran from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Luguentz Dort News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21
Notable update emerges about Luguentz Dort’s future
There appears to be some good news and bad news for Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort. The Thunder are expected to pick up their $17.2 million team option for next season on the veteran Dort, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported on Saturday.
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