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Projecting the OKC Thunder Starting Lineup Following Offseason Moves
The OKC Thunder, fresh off a Western Conference Finals elimination, have been extremely active this offseason, and they likely aren’t done just yet. It been an expectedly busy offseason for the Thunder, who are potentially looking to dodge a tax bill while still maintaining their status as a contender.
Thomas Sorber News / Hoops Rumors / July 1
Thomas Sorber Undergoes Knee Procedure, Out At Least Four Weeks
Thomas Sorber had a minor arthroscopic procedure on his right knee on Wednesday in Los Angeles and is expected to return to on-court activity in around four weeks, the Thunder announced.
OKC Thunder Rookie Center Undergoes Knee Procedure
The Oklahoma City Thunder have waited over a year to see their No. 15 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft Thomas Sorber step onto the court in any capacity for the Bricktown Ballers.
The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players to average the most points per game for each NBA franchise in the 2018-19 season can you name in five minutes?
OKC Thunder's Quieter Offseason Shows They Have all They Need
There is a reason that the Thunder’s offseason hasn’t been filled with big moves in and out. The NBA offseason has only just begun, and yet the league has seen massive shifts in its landscape.
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
Two Former OKC Thunder Reserves Earn Contacts in Free Agency
The Oklahoma City Thunder roster will look different heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. After making minimal roster changes following the team's championship run, trading Dillon Jones and drafting Thomas Sorber and Brooks Barnhizer, OKC has made more significant moves following the 2025-26 campaign.
Branden Carlson News / Hoops Rumors / June 30
Branden Carlson To Sign One-Year Deal With Blazers
The Trail Blazers are signing Branden Carlson to a one-year deal worth $2.5MM, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (via Twitter). It’s unclear whether the deal will be fully guaranteed.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / June 30
How Does the Thunder’s 2026 NBA Draft Class Fit the Current Team?
Fresh off another deep playoff run, the Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2026 NBA Draft looking to strengthen an already championship-caliber roster.
Who Will OKC Thunder's Two-Way Players be for 2026-27 Season?
The Oklahoma City Thunder's roster for the 2026-27 appears to mostly finalized. After picking up Lu Dort's team option and declining Kenrich Williams' team option, the Thunder have 14 players on the roster, and could have a full 15 if the team brings back Williams.
The OKC Thunder's Roster Shake-Up Doesn't Seem To Be Over Quite Yet
The Thunder aren’t in the clear just yet. This offseason has been a hectic one as the NBA has changed drastically, with players going from team to team.
Only one NBA Trade has Truly Affected the OKC Thunder
The NBA is amid a wild offseason, with trades and signings galore causing widespread change. Lesser teams are looking to make splashy moves in order to climb the ranks, and middling teams are vying to shake things up and enter the NBA’s elite tier.
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.
OKC Thunder Decline Kenrich Williams Team Option, What Comes Next?
Oklahoma City had a ton of options entering this summer. The Thunder first had to tackle the 2026 NBA Draft, where the team brought three new prospects aboard.
Cason Wallace News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Thunder rumors: Cason Wallace ‘open to leaving OKC’ if he can’t land long-term extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder remain set up to compete for another title for the 2026-27 season even though they have had to trim the roster’s salary commitments moving forward due to the harsh restrictions imposed by the second apron.
Cason Wallace News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29
1 surprising player could leave the Thunder this summer
The Oklahoma City Thunder might be taking an unexpected hit to their depth this offseason. There is a belief around the league that Thunder guard Cason Wallace may be open to leaving the team, Brian Lewis of The New York Post reported on Monday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Why Skip Bayless doesn’t want to see a Lu Dort trade after Thunder’s option decision
Skip Bayless had a clear message for the Oklahoma City Thunder following their decision to retain veteran guard Lu Dort for next season. The Thunder has accepted the $17.7 million team option on Dort’s contract for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season.
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.
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).
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Spun / June 27
Shams Charania Called Out For 'Disingenuous' Report About Isaiah Hartenstein
ESPN insider Shams Charania is facing some backlash this weekend due to his report about Isaiah Hartenstein's new contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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.
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.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker / June 16
Nike hoping two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will save struggling basketball brand
Nike has added another NBA MVP to its basketball roster.
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