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The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2026 NBA trade deadline as defending champions. They owned the league’s best record and had the deepest asset chest in basketball.

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JJ Redick Takes Shot At Thunders’ Consistent Fouling On Defense

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers squared off tonight in a primetime matchup, with the purple and gold putting a three-game winning streak on the line against the defending champions.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 9

OKC Thunder Guard Nikola Topic Makes Debut for OKC Blue

In the 2024 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder selected point guard Nikola Topic with the No. 12 pick. When they turned the draft card in that night,

Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / February 9

Kings' Russell Westbrook reaches major career milestone

Now in the midst of his 18th NBA season with the Sacramento Kings, Russell Westbrook tends to make history with every basket. He reached a major milestone on Monday night.

Kawhi Leonard likely to be a trade target in offseason

Leonard’s long-term Clippers future gets telling update

Four players ejected after altercation between Pistons, Hornets

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / February 10

NBA Announces Investigation Against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Thunder Ahead of Lakers Game

While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is out until the All-Star break, the problems for the OKC Thunder have not reduced. The reigning NBA champions are now under investigation, and the news dropped before they faced the Lakers.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 9

Jalen Williams Returns to OKC Thunder Starting Lineup vs. Lakers

Monday was a busy day for the Oklahoma City Thunder. who saw the NBA launch an investigation into their Wednesday loss to the San Antonio Spurs and No.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Thunder Reportedly Under NBA Investigation for Actions During Spurs Game

The Oklahoma City Thunder have the NBA's best record at 40-13, but the San Antonio Spurs have gotten the best of them this season. The Spurs beat them 116-106 at home on ESPN this past Wednesday, marking the fourth time they've won in five matchups against them this year.

Nikola Topic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9

Nikola Topic takes big step closer to joining Thunder

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder prospect Nikola Topic will make his G League debut for the OKC Blue on Monday. Topic was diagnosed with testicular cancer this season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 9

Thunder Guard Nikola Topic to Play for OKC Blue Today

In late-October, Thunder guard Nikola Topic recieved a diagnosis for testicular cancer. Monday evening, he's projected to take the floor for the Oklahoma City Blue, the team's G League affiliate.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9

ClutchPoints’ NBA MVP Mondays: How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s injury impacts race

This year’s MVP race has been very intriguing because of how injuries have dictated the rankings. Health always plays a big factor in determining every award and the eventual NBA champion, but it seems like when one MVP candidate gets off the injury list this season, another one is added.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9

Alex Caruso’s ‘exciting’ take on Jalen Williams’ return to Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso is excited for Jalen Williams’ return after missing the previous 10 games. The shorthanded Thunder, playing without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the third consecutive game, will look to avoid a three-game skid when they face the Los Angeles Lakers on the road.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 9

OKC Thunder Under NBA Investigation Following Spurs Contest

On Monday, it was announced that the NBA has launched an investigation into the Oklahoma City Thunder for player absences due to injury during their Nationally Televised contest last week against the San Antonio Spurs.

Jared McCain News / The Lead / February 9

Jared McCain is a Long-Term Project in OKC

It’s better to view Jared McCain as a long-term project than a playoff-ready contributor. The Thunder traded Houston’s 2026 first-round pick and three future second-round picks to acquire McCain from the 76ers.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 9

Can Newest OKC Thunder Addition Make a Splash Before All-Star Break?

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit hard by injuries this season. Regular starters Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein have missed significant time this year, while other rotation players have also been sidelined for long stretches.

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NBA News / EasySportz / February 9

Thunder vs. Lakers — Stars Sidelined, Opportunity Awaits

Monday night at crypto.com Arena brings a fascinating matchup between two Western Conference contenders dealing with major injury concerns. The conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder enter at 40–13, but without their superstar guard.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 8

OKC Thunder See All-NBA Swingman Return vs. Lakers

It was been ten games since Jalen Williams pulled up lame in Miami during the second quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder's eventual 122-120 loss on South Beach.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 8

Short-handed Thunder look for others to step up against Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder again will be without star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as they try to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season in a visit to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / February 8

Thunder’s Jalen Williams To Return On Monday

Thunder forward Jalen Williams will return to action on Monday after missing the team’s past 10 games due to a right hamstring strain, writes Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / February 8

A SGA-less Thunder Continues To Struggle In A Two-Game Skid

The Oklahoma City Thunder have dealt with serious injury problems in the new year. Multiple key players like Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Alex Caruso have seen serious playing time missed.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 8

Chet Holmgren reacts to Jared McCain’s Thunder debut

OKLAHOMA CITY — All-Star forward Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder welcomed Jared McCain in his debut at the Paycom Center on Saturday. After head coach Mark Daigneault discussed McCain’s Thunder debut, Holmgren followed suit during his postgame media availability.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / February 6

Thunder Waive Youngblood, Sign Boeheim To Two-Way Deal

The Thunder have made a change to one of their two-way contract slots, announcing today in a press release that shooting guard Chris Youngblood has been waived and swingman Buddy Boeheim has been signed to replace him.

WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 8

Caitlin Clark reacts to Pacers’ blockbuster trade

The Indiana Pacers got into the NBA trade deadline action right before the 3 pm ET cutoff. The Pacers acquired Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac, along with Kobe Brown, in exchange for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks and one second-round pick.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hoops Rumors / February 4