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Oklahoma City losing last year could be the biggest factor of it winning this coming year. The Oklahoma City Thunder entered last season as the reigning NBA Champions and were labeled the team to dethrone.

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How Thunder’s Jared McCain is drawing Russell Westbrook inspiration ahead of 2026-27 season

After watching Russell Westbrook announce his retirement over the summer, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain reflected on the future Hall of Fame player’s influence on his career.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 11

Will OKC Thunder Continue Slipping in 2026-27 Season?

Oklahoma City is looking to have another season at the top of the league, but that may still come with a worse record. Next season, the Thunder are hoping to fight their way back to the top of the NBA landscape and secure another NBA championship.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 10

The Thunder's Championship Squad Prevails As One Of The Best Sports Teams Ever

Oklahoma City’s championship squad is not only one of the best basketball teams of all time but also one of the best teams in sports. Last year, Oklahoma City fell short in the Western Conference Finals to the San Antonio Spurs and is working on growing from that experience this offseason.

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How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 10

Chet Holmgren's Disappointing WCF Performance Could Hurt 2027 All-Star Hopes

Oklahoma City will be relying more on its star power next season, but past failures could hurt its big man’s hopes of repeating as an All-Star. Last season, the Thunder again had two All-Stars, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earning his fourth selection and big man Chet Holmgren securing his first.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

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

The OKC Thunder Remain One Of The Teams To Beat In Recent NBA Tier Ranking

Oklahoma City is still expected to be one of the top dogs next season. Last season, the Thunder started the year as the team to beat, opening the season with an incredible 24-1 record.

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

Multiple OKC Thunder Players Participate in Offseason Workout

Despite a loss in the Western Conference Finals and multiple offseason trades, the Oklahoma City Thunder still appear to be a tight-knit group. According to recent social media posts, a handful of OKC players met in Fort Worth to work out at TCU's facilities ahead of training camp, which will kick off for NBA teams in the coming weeks.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 9

Thunder rumors: Cason Wallace could command a $33 million annual salary, per NBA insider

After Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti made some difficult decisions in order to get from under the dreaded second apron, many wonder how he’ll be approaching Cason Wallace’s looming contract extension ahead of the October 19 deadline.

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

OKC Thunder Should Prioritize Long-Term Flexibility With Final Roster Spot

Oklahoma City has one of the most interesting futures in the league, and it should keep that in mind when deciding on its 15th man. Over the summer, the Thunder have made some big changes for the upcoming season.

Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 8

Is There Hope For A Defensive Player Of The Year Award In Chet Holmgren's Future?

Could Chet Holmgren cause the biggest award upset of the year? It’s known that the Thunder have some of the best players in the world on their roster, which in turn makes them relevant when end-of-year award talks come around.

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

OKC Thunder Could Have Long-Term Continuity After Offseason Changes

Oklahoma City had to make some moves over the offseason, but its future offseasons could feature much less change. As the Thunder get set to embark on the 2026-27 season, they’ll have to get used to life without some fixtures from the past half-decade of Oklahoma City hoops.

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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.

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

Which OKC Thunder Players are Under the Most Pressure in 2026-27?

The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to be one of the NBA's best teams again in 2026-27. With high expectations once again, there is significant pressure on a handful of OKC's players heading into the upcoming campaign.

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

The Thunder Veterans Could Be In For An Enhanced Role This Season

Some of OKC’s veteran leaders could see their roles boosted this coming season. Oklahoma City is entering this season with a younger roster than before, as three key rotational pieces were replaced with younger players from this year’s draft.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Stadium Rant / September 7

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Made The Thunder An NBA Nightmare

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has reached the point where “superstar” no longer fully captures his value to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gilgeous-Alexander is an elite scorer, late-game closer, primary playmaker, and franchise-defining leader rolled into one player.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 7

Jalen Williams' Clutch Play Could Elevate OKC Thunder in 2026-27

Oklahoma City will look a bit different next season, but its clutch play may receive an overlooked boost. Last season, the Thunder were the league’s best team, winning 64 games to earn home-court advantage throughout the postseason for the second straight year.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / September 7

3 Bench Upgrades The Thunder Should Explore This Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder still have one of the deepest rosters in basketball, but their bench isn’t exactly the same group that helped them dominate the last two seasons.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 7

The Thunder's Newest Big Men Could Cause A Different Lineup Strategy

There could be some restrictions with OKC’s possible lineups this year. The Oklahoma City Thunder are going into this upcoming season with a different look, as multiple new players will take the floor for OKC after a hectic offseason.

NBA News / The Lead / September 6

Seven Years Later, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Won the Trade

When the Los Angeles Clippers dealt a 20-year-old Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the move seemed like the ultimate push to put the Clippers in championship contention.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / September 6

'I’ll Fry You': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Challenges Chris Paul Amid Retirement Vacation With Russell Westbrook

Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook just proved that retirement doesn’t mean the competitive drive fades. It just moves to open water. The future Hall of Famers sparked a social media frenzy after sharing clips from their joint European yacht vacation, just few days after Brodie’s retirement.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / August 31

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may have another way to make life difficult for NBA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already scores plenty. Perhaps the next step is simply figuring out where some of those points come from. As Ivan White of NBA on SI noted, Gilgeous-Alexander actually became more accurate from beyond the arc last season while shooting fewer threes.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / August 26

'This Situation Is So Heartbreaking': NBA World Calls for Help After Ex-Thunder Star’s New Video Stuns Internet

This is happening again. The basketball world is growing concerned about former Duke and Oklahoma City Thunder player Kyle Singler following a series of troubling social media videos.

Spencer Jones News / Yardbarker / August 21

Thunder are winning big by helping force the Nuggets decline

The Denver Nuggets took the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Since then, one of the Thunder's biggest rivals has gotten worse, and the Thunder directly benefit in multiple ways.

Cavaliers acquire Peyton Watson in multi-team trade with Nuggets, give him major contract

Nuggets' development strategy fizzles out with Peyton Watson departure

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / August 19

Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell Named UC Santa Barbara’s GM

Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell has been named the general manager of UC Santa Barbara’s men’s basketball program, the school announced in a press release.

Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / August 12

Russell Westbrook announces retirement, caps off legendary NBA career

Westbrook's time as the face of the Oklahoma City Thunder for over a decade is what basketball fans will remember the nine-time All-Star for.

Westbrook had offers from two NBA teams before retirement

LeBron James sends message to Westbrook after retirement

DeMar DeRozan's next team is obvious, but there's a holdup

Bam Adebayo being underrated now that Heat have their superstar

Tyrese Haliburton sends strong message about his health

Warriors GM fails to quell Steph Curry speculation with recent comments

Chet Holmgren News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11

Report: Thunder may trade Chet Holmgren in one scenario

Chet Holmgren may be playing for his future next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder could potentially trade their star big man Holmgren if he continues to struggle against rival center Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, Zach Harper of The Athletic reported on Tuesday.