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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 23

Two OKC Thunder Players Picked in top 10 of Recent 2021-2025 Redraft

The Oklahoma City Thunder have drafted well in recent memory. After winning less than 25 games for two consecutive seasons, Sam Presti and company turned the Thunder's fortunes around through a few solid draft picks.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 23

Why The Thunder Should Work More Of Its Offense Through Isaiah Hartenstein

There’s an argument for the Thunder’s big man to get more touches next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s offesne will look a little different next season, as a roster shakeup has sent some solid rotational players to other destinations in the league.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 22

The Thunder's Star Duo Aims To Show The League They're Still On Top This Season

OKC’s star duo has something to prove going into this upcoming season. The Oklahoma City Thunder roster has two of the best players in the league on their roster in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.

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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?

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 21

Could Some Of The Thunder's Newest Additions Be Their Biggest Weapons?

Oklahoma City’s X factors for this season might not be the big names you expect. The Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing to go into next season as one of the favorites to take home the NBA Title, as they did during the 2024-25 season.

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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.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21

Exclusive: Chet Holmgren chooses all-time NBA 2K27 teammates amid MyCareer Eras announcement

The release of NBA 2K27 is just around the corner, and that means everyone from casual gamers to NBA players will be locked into the new game trying to come out on top.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 21

OKC Thunder in Best Position Yet to Have Three All-Stars in 2027

Oklahoma City will have high expectations again next season, and a big All-Star Weekend could follow. The Thunder have changed plenty throughout the offseason, sending some of their most notable regular season contributors out the door.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 21

Thunder are winning big by helping force the Nuggets decline

The Denver Nuggets took the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Since then, one of the Thunder's biggest rivals has gotten worse, and the Thunder directly benefit in multiple ways.

Cavaliers acquire Peyton Watson in multi-team trade with Nuggets, give him major contract

Nuggets' development strategy fizzles out with Peyton Watson departure

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21

4 Thunder storylines to look forward to in 2026-27

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first title defense ended in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

Chet Holmgren News / Fadeaway World / August 20

Thunder Star Chet Holmgren Opens Up On The 2026-27 Season, His NBA 2K Rating, And His Ideal All-Time Teammate

Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren has accomplished a lot in three active seasons. As a one-time All-Star, All-NBA player, and NBA champion, he’s already proven himself as one of the game’s elite centers.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 20

OKC Thunder Front Office Tops List In Recent Ranking

The Oklahoma City front office continues to prove it's one of the best in the entire league. The Oklahoma City Thunder has become the goal for almost every franchise, as they have built a roster of stars who are surrounded by above-average role players for a good price.

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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.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20

Exclusive: Chet Holmgren ‘on the court all summer’ preparing for 2026-27 season

LOS ANGELES — The Oklahoma City Thunder entered last season with a great chance at repeating as NBA Champions, but unfortunately fell short of their goal at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 20

OKC Thunder Star Poised for First Career Triple-Double Next Season

Oklahoma City’s star power should be on full display next season, and one of its stars should be in the mix for a statistical milestone. After last season featured Jalen Williams on the sideline for a myriad of wrist and hamstring issues, the All-NBA forward should be back and better than ever next season.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 20

Ranking the Five Best OKC Thunder Centers of All-Time

The Thunder are one of the youngest teams in the NBA, though it has an illustrious history of winning spurred by some of the best talent. Coincidentally, most of that talent has come at the guard, wing or forward positions, with adaptable bigs plugging in for rebounding or more.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 19

2027 Draft Picks Could be Key to Extending OKC Thunder Title Window

Oklahoma City looks ready to be a championship contender for the foreseeable future, and next summer could help maintain that status even longer. Over the past several years, the Thunder have been well-known for their stash of draft picks.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / August 19

Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell Named UC Santa Barbara’s GM

Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell has been named the general manager of UC Santa Barbara’s men’s basketball program, the school announced in a press release.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / August 19

'I’m Fully Committed': 24-Year-Old NBA Champion Becomes GM in Return to Alma Mater Ahead of New Season

In a landmark move that deepens the connection between collegiate athletics and the professional ranks, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell has officially joined the UC Santa Barbara men’s basketball program as its new General Manager.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / August 19

‘Changed My Life In So Many Ways’: Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell On Taking Up GM Role With NCAA Alma Mater

The 24-year-old guard Ajay Mitchell, who won an NBA title with the Thunder in 2025, is officially stepping into the role of general manager of UC Santa Barbara’s basketball program.

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

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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.

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 / Yardbarker / August 10