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Lu Dort Bounce-Back Season Could be Key to OKC Thunder's 2027 Title Hopes
Oklahoma City will be a title favorite again next season, but its hopes of getting back to the top could come down to one player having a better year. Last season, the Thunder had one of the most impressive seasons in the entire league.
OKC Thunder Head Coach Mark Daigneault Named Team USA Assistant
USA Basketball is a big deal, from the FIBA competitions to the Olympic stage. Since 2008, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been closely tied to Team USA.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 14
Team USA announces additions to men's basketball coaching staff
With the 2028 Summer Olympics rapidly approaching, the Team USA Men's Basketball program is busy working on finalizing its coaching staff.
The 'NBA Playoff-3's leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
Who Will be OKC Thunder's Most Productive Rookie in 2026-27?
The Las Vegas Summer League continues for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, July 14, at 8 p.m. as OKC takes on Denver. The Thunder haven't found much success during the 2026 Summer League, and have yet to win a game in Las Vegas or Salt Lake City.
The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars
At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13
Thunder HC Mark Daigneault makes supportive gesture for Isaiah Joe amid offseason
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault had a heartwarming story about Isaiah Joe’s impact on the team following his departure this offseason.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13
Kevin Durant’s ex-Thunder teammate gets brutally honest about the day he left in 2016
Kevin Durant shocked the sports world when he left the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016 and signed with the Golden State Warriors. He was widely vilified for joining a team that had just beaten them in the conference finals.
Aday Mara News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 13
Aday Mara's Scoring Only Expected To Develop More Come Regular Season
The Summer League is only the beginning for the Oklahoma City big man. While the Oklahoma City Thunder as a whole haven’t had the best summer league as
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13
Thunder’s SGA, Jalen Williams get high praise from Spurs’ Dylan Harper
The San Antonio Spurs made it all the way to the NBA Finals this season with a young roster that many assumed was still a couple of years away from truly contending.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13
Thunder’s Aday Mara spouts off blunt reaction to ‘anti-Wembanyama’ label
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara knows some critics are already skeptical of his ability to limit San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama. While
Bennett Stirtz News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 12
Late-Game Surge From Bennett Stirtz Brings Momentum Into Rest of NBA Summer League
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie guard Bennett Stirtz had the best game of his summer Friday night against the Los Angeles Lakers in the team's Las Vegas NBA Summer League debut.
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.
Aday Mara News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 12
Subpar NBA Summer League Offense From Aday Mara Should Not Bring Concern
The NBA Summer League is seen as a proving ground for potential NBA contributors and stars. The biggest prospects are expected to immediately stand out as the brightest stars and roles are immediately meant to flow as they are seasoned veterans.
OKC Thunder Success Could Lead Mark Daigneault to Coach of the Year in 2026-27
Oklahoma City is set to be near the top of the league again next season, and that could lead to its coach adding some more hardware. The Thunder have made some minor changes throughout the offseason and appear to have their roster mostly set for next season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / July 12
Dana White is furious after UFC 329 broadcast mistook boxing champion for NBA star Jalen Williams
UFC President Dana White couldn’t believe that the UFC 329 broadcast didn’t recognize boxing champion Shakur Stevenson. UFC events are almost always attended by elite athletes from other disciplines.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 12
Thunder rookie center Aday Mara has brutal Summer League debut
The Oklahoma City Thunder have high hopes for Mara, taken with the No. 12 pick in June's draft. Mara's NBA Summer League debut might make the Thunder temper those expectations.
Aaron Wiggins News / Field Level Media / July 6
Hawks acquire G Aaron Wiggins in trade with Thunder
The Atlanta Hawks acquired guard Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday in exchange for second-round draft picks in 2030 and 2032. Wiggins, 27, was a second-round draft pick by the Thunder in 2021 and made 35 starts the following season as a rookie when he averaged 8.3 points with 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 50 total games.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / HITC / July 4
NBA fans hilariously react to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s new hairstyle
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander surprises NBA fans with a new look. The 2025-26 NBA season ended in heartbreak for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder as they failed to defend their NBA Championship.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / July 3
Thunder Sign Mara, Stirtz, Three Two-Way Players
The Thunder announced a series of signings on Friday in a pair of press releases, filling two spots on their standard roster and all three of their two-way slots.
Kenrich Williams News / Hoops Rumors / July 2
Thunder To Re-Sign Kenrich Williams
After declining his team option earlier in the week, the Thunder have reached an agreement to bring back veteran forward Kenrich Williams, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link).
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.
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 / 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.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27
Thunder sign Isaiah Hartenstein to huge extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder are betting big on continuity.
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.
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