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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Multiple Pieces in First Round

The NBA's defending champions have gotten off to another impressive start. After winning 68 regular season games in 2024-25 before making a run through the postseason to claim the team's first-ever title, the Oklahoma City Thunder have gotten off to a 9-1 start in 2025-26.

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OKC Thunder are dominating this NBA season, one stat shows the champs are a cut ahead of everyone

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a lot of calling cards in their playing style, but this season, they’re being outperformed by four other teams. The Oklahoma City Thunder are trying to make history this season, as they hope to become the first team in seven years to go back-to-back as NBA champions.

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

OKC Thunder's Evolution Continues to Reinforce Interior Presence

Two years ago the Oklahoma City Thunder's krytponite was as clear as day. A first-year Chet Holmgren at the helm of the team's big-man lineup, the Thunder saw many wins slip away simply from the fact that the team just couldn't rebound the ball.

Cason Wallace News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 8

Cason Wallace’s Value Continues to Increase Every Game

It’s easy to forget how young this Thunder roster still is after they won an NBA championship a season ago. The rotation is scattered with players that are still improving, though, and will certainly get better over time.

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Isaiah Hartenstein’s Breakout Shows the Thunder’s Championship DNA Runs Deeper Than Stars · Heartland Sports

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explains motivation for Thunder's hot start: 'I didn't like the way we won' NBA title · CBSSports.com

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Drive to Be Great Shines New Light on Thunder's Title

Oklahoma City is attempting to break the current trend of parity around the NBA. The Thunder last June became the seventh consecutive unique winner of the Larry O'Brien Trophy, with the previous six failing to make it out of the second round of the playoffs much less defend their title.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 8

Isaiah Hartenstein Remains Vital to Thunder's Winning Ways

It was a career night from Isaiah Hartenstein in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 131-101 win over the Sacramento Kings to open up NBA Cup play on Friday night.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / November 8

OKC Thunder are 21-1 without $240 million star, they might consider trading him for depth soon

The Oklahoma City Thunder have shown that they can not only survive, but thrive without one of their highest-paid players. The Oklahoma City Thunder are looking even more formidable this season compared to their title-winning campaign, now sitting 9-1 across their first 10 games.

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

Big Win in Sacramento Boosts OKC Thunder in NBA Cup Standings

Oklahoma City secured a big win on Friday night, and it counts for more than a typical regular season game. Over the first eight games, the Thunder went undefeated, with an 8-0 record becoming a new franchise best to start a season.

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

OKC Thunder Define Next Man Up Mentality

Injury luck has been rough for the Oklahoma City Thunder this year. Forwards Jalen Williams and Kenrich Williams, guard Nikola Topic and first-round center Thomas Sorber have not played, center Chet Holmgren has missed four games and guard Isaiah Joe has been limited to just five appearances so far this season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / November 8

Kendrick Perkins makes bold Shai Gilgeous-Alexander claim after fifth-straight 30-point game

It seems like every superstar in the NBA is attempting to stake their claim as the best player on the planet at the start of the 2025-26 season. Giannis

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / November 8

Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander too much for Kings

Isaiah Hartenstein and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went over 30 points together for the first time, Ajay Mitchell put up his second career double-double and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder thrashed the Sacramento Kings 132-101 in each team's NBA Cup opener on Friday night.

Isaiah Joe News / The Lead / November 7

Isaiah Joe Has Revitalized OKC’s Shooting

Isaiah Joe has been the Oklahoma City Thunder’s premier sharpshooter for years. This season, Joe has elevated his shooting to a new level. He’s given OKC much-needed floor spacing, and the offense has been vastly improved with him on the floor.