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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 16
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Chance to Begin Season With MVP Statement
Oklahoma City’s superstar may be able to start the season with a couple of statement performances. After wrapping up preseason action with a game in Houston on Thursday night, the Thunder can now set their sights on another battle in Texas next week.
Aday Mara News / Field Level Media / October 16
Spanish club fighting Thunder over Aday Mara's contractual rights
Basket Zaragoza and the Oklahoma City Thunder are at odds over the contract status of NBA lottery pick Aday Mara's eligibility to play in the NBA. The
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / October 16
Thunder face fight with European team over their No. 1 draft pick
The Oklahoma City Thunder likely did not expect to wind up in a rights battle when making their top draft pick back in June, but that is exactly what has happened to them roughly four months later.
Thunder Around the Web
Spanish club Basket Zaragoza attempting to block Thunder rookie Aday Mara from making NBA debut
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Thunder End Preseason With a Whimper: Houston Hands Oklahoma City 116-89 Loss
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Thunder vs. Rockets: Expected Starters and the Storylines to Watch in the Preseason Finale
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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / October 16
Thunder waive three players
The Thunder trimmed their roster Friday, waiving guards Zhaire Smith and Anthony Pritchard along with forward Andrew Holifield, the team announced. All three are expected to join the Oklahoma City Blue, so their time with the organization likely isn’t over.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16
Thunder drops official statement regarding Spanish club attempting to block Aday Mara’s playing in 2026
Coach Mark Daigneault’s Oklahoma City Thunder is preparing for the season opener on October 20 at San Antonio and hoping center Aday Mara can break a run of terrible rookie injury luck.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 16
OKC Thunder's Three-Point Shooting Slump Adds To Rough Night
The Thunder couldn’t seem to shoot themselves out of the hole they created. The Oklahoma City Thunder took the floor on Thursday night for the squad’s last preseason game.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 16
Minor Moves: Thunder, Raptors, Spurs, Kings, Mavs
The Thunder have made a series of cuts, announcing on Friday that they’ve waived guards Zhaire Smith and Anthony Pritchard, along with forward Andrew Holifield.
Aday Mara News / Fadeaway World / October 16
Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Could Be Blocked From Playing In NBA This Season Amid Contract Dispute
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aday Mara could face an unexpected obstacle before making his NBA regular-season debut, as his former Spanish club, Basket Zaragoza, is threatening to block his international transfer over an unresolved contract dispute.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16
Thunder’s Jalen Williams loved scrollmaxxing when Ajay Mitchell cooked Lakers in playoffs
Jalen Williams’ hamstring injury in the 2026 Playoffs meant that Ajay Mitchell stepped into the starting lineup for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s series against the Los Angeles Lakers.
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.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 16
Thunder Player Ratings: SGA’s 17 Points Goes To Waste In Blowout Loss Against Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder had a night to forget against the Houston Rockets, falling 116-89 in a hideous defeat that exposed major offensive struggles.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 15
The Thunder Are Still Defensively Set
The Thunder’s defensive prowess is not going anywhere. Oklahoma City has been known as one of the best defensive teams in the league for the past couple of seasons, which has helped them achieve such an impressive net rating over the past two seasons.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 15
Chet Holmgren's 3-Point Shooting Will be Crucial for OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City is set for another season, and its star big’s ability to stretch the floor will be as important as ever. After an offseason filled with changes, the Thunder are finally inching closer to the start of the regular season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
Thunder’s run of terrible injury luck with rookies is crazy
The Oklahoma City Thunder have enjoyed success over the last few seasons, but that doesn’t mean they don’t go through injuries like every other team in the league.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15
Thunder rookie's 2026-27 season wiped out by devastating injury
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s attempt to reclaim the NBA crown in the 2026-27 season will not involve rookie guard Otega Oweh.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / October 15
Mark Daigneault lists five reasons Jared McCain can be a game changer in the NBA this season
Jared McCain’s impressive preseason has given Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault a difficult decision to make with the young guard pushing for more minutes.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / October 14
Thunder Injury Update: Rookie Signing Sidelined For Entire Season After Scary Achilles Injury
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers, 114-112, in overtime last night, marking Tyrese Haliburton’s return to NBA action after missing the entire season following a ruptured right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals in the same building (Oklahoma’s Paycom Center).
Otega Oweh News / Hoops Rumors / October 14
Otega Oweh Out For Season With Right Achilles Rupture
Otega Oweh has undergone surgery to address a ruptured right Achilles tendon, the Thunder announced, as relayed by Rylan Stiles of Locked On Thunder (Twitter link).
Alex Caruso News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 14
Are Alex Caruso's Preseason Starts a Sign for Regular Season?
Oklahoma City has been a team to watch throughout the preseason, and one of its most interesting wrinkles has flown under the radar. On Tuesday night, the Thunder finally got into the win column in preseason play, beating the Indiana Pacers in overtime.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 14
Prayers Pour In for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Teammate as Thunder Carry Injured Rookie to Locker Room in OT Thriller vs. Pacers Otega Oweh
The Oklahoma City Thunder were hoping to put their injury concerns behind them, with Ajay Mitchell and Jalen Williams back to full health. However, just as the team led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looked to build momentum ahead of the new season, another injury has raised concerns about its roster.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 13
Tyrese Haliburton steals the show in preseason return to court where he suffered Achilles tear
Prior to Tuesday, the last time Tyrese Haliburton took the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he suffered a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / October 12
Thunder may have found another young star in Bennett Stirtz
The Oklahoma City Thunder may have found a gem in Bennett Stirtz, a guard who was one of the best players in college basketball last season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / October 8
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nets, Magic, Sean Sweeney
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander apparently didn’t need much time to knock off the rust. The reigning MVP made his preseason debut Wednesday and went 5-of-5 from the field, 3-of-3 from beyond the arc and 4-of-4 at the line in just 17 minutes during Oklahoma City’s 128-126 loss to Milwaukee.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / October 6
Rumored Cason Wallace market forces Thunder into impossible financial corner
The Thunder are more than the sum of their parts. One key player who makes them more lethal is Cason Wallace,.
Nikola Topic News / Yardbarker / September 23
Thunder have a tough Nikola Topic decision awaiting them
The Oklahoma City Thunder may have parted with a slew of role players from their championship run this summer, but they are still widely considered a top title contender on the strength of their talent and depth.
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