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Sam Presti and Mark Daigneault: A Duo Cut from the Same Cloth
Sam Presti began his career as an NBA general manager for the Oklahoma City Thunder back in 2007—as a young, bright-eyed, elated 30-year old to be in that position.
Stiles Points: OKC Thunder 'Running it Back' Routine Won't be Bland
Keeping the band together after hoisting the Larry O'Brien trophy is far from a novel idea. Most teams head into a drunken daze that lasts the entire summer, throw money at their current roster and attempt to run it back with the same core.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fastbreak on SI / July 2
NBA World Reacts To Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a historic year. The Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star was the 2025 MVP (and won the NBA Championship and Finals MVP).
Thunder Around the Web
The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz
Fifteen different players have won multiple NBA Most Valuable Player honors. How many can you name?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Fadeaway World / July 2
Breaking Down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Massive New Contract: Will Almost Earn $1 Million Per Game In 2030
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming out of a historic NBA season, especially in terms of individual accomplishments, where he won the Michael Jordan regular season MVP Award, the NBA scoring title, the Magic Johnson Western Conference Finals MVP Award, as well as the Bill Russell Finals MVP Award.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Supermax Contract Extension Details, Player Option
The NBA slows down for no one, not even the NBA champions. Just nine days after hoisting their first Larry O'Brien trophy in team history, the Oklahoma City Thunder had to get to work in the NBA offseason.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / July 1
Kevin Durant Makes Thunder Admission 9 Years After Leaving
The Oklahoma City Thunder are riding high after capturing the 2025 NBA title behind a historic run from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who capped his MVP season by leading the franchise to its first championship since moving from Seattle.
OKC Thunder General Manager Gives Kendrick Perkins High Praise
Oklahoma City’s NBA environment has always been unique. From the time the team moved from Seattle, the front office has preached how important it is that the team is directly tied to the city.
OKC Thunder: Grading Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder continued its offseason on Tuesday by reportedly signing superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to a max contract extension. This marks the second extension the League MVP has signed with Oklahoma City, a rare feat in Bricktown during the Thunder's relatively short existence.
Start to Free Agency Signals Look to the Future for OKC Thunder
What the Oklahoma City Thunder have done in the opening 24 or more hours of NBA free agency isn't all that alarming. In fact, most people appear to be pleased with the four moves the team has made, extending star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, along with Ajay Mitchell and forward Jaylin Williams.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Ball Exclusives / July 1
SGA inks 4-year, $285 million supermax extension with Thunder
The MVP isn’t going anywhere. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed to a four-year, $285 million super maximum contract extension with the championship-winning Oklahoma City Thunder.
Jalen Williams News / Field Level Media / July 1
Thunder F Jalen Williams undergoes wrist surgery, Nov. return expected
Thunder All-Star forward Jalen Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his right wrist on Tuesday and is scheduled to be reevaluated in 12 weeks.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / July 1
SGA Extension Deal Shocks NBA World with Historic Signing
Thunder fans may have wept one more time today with the news of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander‘s extension. They knew how it felt to see their former franchise star Kevin Durant walk away from the team in 2016.
Thunder 2025-26 Bold Prediction: OKC Moves on From Dieng in Favor of Young Wing
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been busy since winning their first title. OKC celebrated the championship with a parade less than 48 hours after putting away the Indiana Pacers in Game 7, then added two more players to the organization in the following days.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1
Kevin Durant makes ‘too quick’ confession about Thunder tenure
A full decade after leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant knows his tenure with the team did not meet expectations. However, more than anything else, Durant believes his team exceeded expectations early and peaked too soon.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / July 1
Kevin Durant explains why 2012 OKC Thunder surprised everyone but GM Sam Presti made key mistake
Kevin Durant looks back fondly at his days with the OKC Thunder, but even he can’t believe how good they were at such a young age. Kevin Durant’s stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder is looked back on with misty eyes.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / July 1
Report: Thunder sign SGA to record 4-year, $285M extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to a four-year, $285.4 million super maximum contract extension with league and NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, ESPN reported Tuesday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic contract could lead to tough Thunder decisions
It will be interesting to see how the front office navigates the negative effects of potentially entering the second apron while playing in a smaller market.
Jalen Williams News / Field Level Media / June 30
Thunder GM lauds Jalen Williams' toughness with wrist surgery on deck
Thunder All-Star forward Jalen Williams played through a torn ligament in his right wrist for the entire postseason and is scheduled for surgery, Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti said Monday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / June 30
Thunder Give Injury Updates Ahead of Summer League
The Thunder finally had their end-of-season press conference, where GM Sam Presti gave some significant updates. Presti gave thanks to everyone for the support, but also announced some injury concerns for specific players: Nikola Topić, Thomas Sorber, and Jalen Williams.
Alex Caruso News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30
Alex Caruso opens up on ‘full-circle moment’ with Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY — Upon arriving in Oklahoma City for his first season with the Thunder, Alex Caruso noticed new buildings surrounding familiar roads on the outskirts of downtown.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / June 29
Champion Thunder Bolster Incredible Defense With Standout Rookie
Earlier this month, the Oklahoma City Thunder won the team's first-ever title since its beginning in 2008 after a triumphant Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
Jaylin Williams News / Total Apex Sports / June 29
Jaylin Williams Contract Extension Update
Jaylin Williams has signed a multi-year contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, the same day as his 23rd birthday. Williams, 23, averaged 5.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, along with a 43.9% field goal percentage, during the 2024-25 NBA season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
1 sneaky good player Oklahoma City Thunder must sign in 2025 NBA free agency
The Oklahoma City Thunder, fresh off a breakthrough NBA Finals run, face a pivotal offseason. With a young, talented core led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder are positioned to remain contenders for years to come.
Jaylin Williams News / Hoops Rumors / June 29
Thunder Sign Jaylin Williams To Three-Year Extension
11:37 am: Williams’ new contract is official, the Thunder announced today in a press release. The team completed the deal as a veteran extension, which is why it could be formally finalized now instead of having to wait until July.
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