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Jalen Williams Will Have a High-Intensity Defensive Role For OKC Thunder

When healthy, Jalen Williams is one of the best defensive players in basketball. The Oklahoma City Thunder star's defensive versatility was instrumental in his team's run to its first-ever NBA title in 2025, being named to the All-Defensive Second Team while being deserving of real Defensive Player of the Year shouts.

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How the OKC Thunder’s New-Look Rotation Will Work Best

For the first time in several seasons, the OKC Thunder have undergone a metamorphosis, switching up their roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. It started with the trading of role players in Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe, who were sent to Atlanta and Detroit, respectively.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Fadeaway World / August 17

Isaiah Hartenstein Opens Up On Sacrificing Money To Remain With Thunder

Despite boasting a title-contending squad, the Oklahoma City Thunder were always at risk of seeing their well-constructed team fall apart as the perils of the second apron loomed over them this summer.

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The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

OKC Thunder Rookie Will Meet National Championship Teammate Early On

The NBA released its full 2026-27 season schedule on Thursday, Aug. 13, and Oklahoma City should be set for an intriguing slate of contests. After winning

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 16

Thunder 2026-27 NBA season predictions after schedule release

The Oklahoma City Thunder went 64-18 last season. Their win total was greater than any other team in the NBA, and the then-defending champions followed up a successful regular season with a deep postseason run in which they went all the way to Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 16

It'll Take Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Best Year Yet To Win A Third MVP

The Thunder’s best player might just have to reach an even higher level. Oklahoma City is currently home to the reigning two-time Most Valuable Player and best player in the world, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 16

OKC Thunder's Offseason Moves Should Take Pressure Off Isaiah Hartenstein

Oklahoma City’s rotation will look a bit different next season, and it could mean a lighter load for one of the team’s most important players. Throughout the summer, the Thunder’s offseason has been defined by their departures.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14

Dennis Schroder approaching wild NBA record with latest trade

NBA teams seem to always want to have Dennis Schroder around. Just not for too long.

Hornets get much-needed point guard depth with Dennis Schroder trade

Bradley Beal's return to Clippers is another failed veteran opt-out

The top 25 NBA players of the past five years: 20-16

The 'Most 3's-per-game in NBA history' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 14

5 must-see Thunder regular-season games in 2026-27

Two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are once again title contenders ahead of the 2026-27 regular season. After Thunder GM

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

OKC Thunder Games That Make Most Sense for Russell Westbrook Jersey Retirement

Oklahoma City’s schedule is out, and it can start planning a night to honor one of its all-time greats. The past few days have featured some significant news for the Thunder, with the NBA schedule being officially released on Thursday and former MVP Russell Westbrook announcing his retirement on Wednesday.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

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

The Thunder Benefit From Not Having To Play Themselves

Oklahoma City will benefit most by not having to play itself. The NBA just released the full season schedule for the 2026-27 season, and it is bound to be another great one.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / August 13

Where Does Russell Westbrook Rank Among The 10 Greatest Thunder Players Ever?

The Oklahoma City Thunder have had some of the best superstar talent in NBA history. Kevin Durant, James Harden, Paul George, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Russell Westbrook have all helped put the franchise on the map.

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The '2008 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'Last 200-yard rusher by team' quiz

The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 400-yard NFL games' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 13

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander snaps 5-year social media no-show streak with Russell Westbrook retirement message

Recently, Oklahoma City Thunder legend Russell Westbrook announced that he would be retiring from the NBA after 18 illustrious seasons. The news comes after Westbrook spent the last few years bouncing around the league following his epic stint with the Thunder, which featured a league MVP award in 2017.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13

Kevin Durant reacts to Russell Westbrook’s retirement

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook spent the first portion of their careers linked together with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Durant paid tribute to his former teammate Thursday after Westbrook announced his retirement.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 13

Kendrick Perkins Urges Thunder to Build Russell Westbrook a Statue as GM Sam Presti Reacts to Retirement

Russell Westbrook’s retirement has reopened a question Oklahoma City has never escaped: how much should a franchise immortalize a player whose impact was both extraordinary and complicated?

Kendrick Perkins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 12

Where Kendrick Perkins places Russell Westbrook on Thunder Mount Rushmore

On Wednesday, Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 illustrious seasons. Although he bounced around the league over the last couple of years, Westbrook will be most remembered for his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, with whom he made several deep playoff runs and won a league MVP award in 2017.

Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / August 12

Russell Westbrook announces retirement, caps off legendary NBA career

Westbrook's time as the face of the Oklahoma City Thunder for over a decade is what basketball fans will remember the nine-time All-Star for.

Westbrook had offers from two NBA teams before retirement

LeBron James sends message to Westbrook after retirement

DeMar DeRozan's next team is obvious, but there's a holdup

Bam Adebayo being underrated now that Heat have their superstar

Tyrese Haliburton sends strong message about his health

Warriors GM fails to quell Steph Curry speculation with recent comments

Chet Holmgren News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11

Report: Thunder may trade Chet Holmgren in one scenario

Chet Holmgren may be playing for his future next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder could potentially trade their star big man Holmgren if he continues to struggle against rival center Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, Zach Harper of The Athletic reported on Tuesday.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / August 11

Thunder chopped nearly $300 million from payroll, and the hard part may be next

The Thunder spent the offseason doing something considerably more complicated than defending a championship, as they did last year. They had to keep the bill from becoming completely insane.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 11

Cavs’ Dennis Schroder, Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein to play for Germany in WC qualifiers

Cavaliers point guard Dennis Schroder will be back in a familiar role later this month. Schroder has been named to Germany’s 15-man roster for the upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, according to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10

The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 25-21

A ranking of the 25 best players of the first 25 years of the 2000s, starting with spots 21-25.

OG Anunoby makes a revelation about his iconic NBA Finals tip-in

Tyler Herro sends a sharp warning ahead of the NBA season

Lynx's Kayla McBride sets WNBA record in win over Wings

The 'Most 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 9

Keaton Wallace Signs With Maccabi Tel Aviv

Free agent guard Keaton Wallace has signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Israeli team announced today in a press release. “Keaton is a player who brings toughness and intensity on both ends of the floor,” head coach Oded Kattash said.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 5

Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Daniel Theis, Eyeing Keaton Wallace

Longtime NBA center Daniel Theis has officially signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Israeli team announced today in a press release. The move had been expected, with a recent report indicating that he’d earn $2.2MM per year on his new deal.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26