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On YouTubeAnother OKC Thunder Championship Push Could Rely On Chet Holmgren
The Thunder making another championship run could come down to one player. The Oklahoma City Thunder have had a busy offseason as they are trying to prepare to make it back to the NBA Finals, as well as trying to set them up for success in the future.
Ajay Mitchell News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / June 30
Ajay Mitchell Will Have To Balance His Scoring And Playmaking Next Season
Oklahoma City’s next rising star will have to balance his responsibilities. The Thunder are going to head into next season with a fairly different roster than when they started this past season.
OKC Thunder Rookie Big Men Should Have Ample Opportunity Next Season
The frontcourt will look a bit different in Oklahoma City next year, and the additional help should be a welcome sight. As the Thunder and the other 29 teams around the league navigate through the offseason and free agency, which is slated to start on Tuesday night, there isn’t much left on the to-do list for the 2025 champions.
The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz
How many NBA Rookie of the Year winners from the lottery era (1985 to present) can you name in five minutes?
What Another Scoring Title Could Mean for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City’s superstar is gearing up for another big season, and being a league leader again could certainly mean something special. As the Thunder navigate the wild NBA offseason and make their decisions to build next season’s roster, most of the team is able to focus on their preparation for the 2026-27 campaign.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 / 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.
Isaiah Hartenstein 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.
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