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Sam Presti ready to discover Jared McCain’s star status amid Thunder ‘constellation’

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti had eyes for Jared McCain long before his mid-season trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. Ahead of the upcoming season, Presti predicts the 2026-27 Thunder will be better than its championship squad in 2025.

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Thunder’s Chet Holmgren was humbled by Victor Wembanyama, but now Sam Presti has a warning for NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti isn’t worried about how All-Star Chet Holmgren is going to bounce back from his disappointing performance in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Thunder’s Sam Presti drops Lu Dort truth bomb on Cason Wallace amid contract rumors

The Oklahoma City Thunder are less than a month away from kicking off their new 2026-27 NBA season. It was an offseason of subtraction rather than addition for the Thunder, as the team traded Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe in various cost-cutting measures to keep them out of dire financial straits.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / September 24

Sam Presti says OKC Thunder trade was the greatest show of respect to Cason Wallace

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti has provided his thoughts on Cason Wallace’s situation. Cason Wallace is set to hit free agency in 2027, and speculation is ramping up over whether the Oklahoma City Thunder will offer the 22-year-old an extension.

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 30-point, 10-assist playoff games' quiz

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Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Thunder’s Jalen Williams injury update before training camp brings hype all the way back

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2025-26 season with high hopes of repeating as NBA champions. Although Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won his second straight

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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 24

Could OKC Thunder Keep Odd Playoff Trend Going in 2027?

Oklahoma City has been one of the league’s top teams for the past three seasons, and it’s had a bit of an unusual run of postseason opponents. Over the past three seasons, the Thunder have been the No.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

What role Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander really plays in roster decisions

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti revealed how much input two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has in making roster decisions ahead of the upcoming season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Thunder was historically dominant in NBA championship season. Sam Presti predicts a better team in future

The Oklahoma City Thunder already produced one of the most dominant seasons in NBA history during their 2025 championship run, but general manager Sam Presti believes the franchise has yet to reach its ultimate peak.

Sam Presti News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Sam Presti teases Thunder’s special Russell Westbrook honor after retirement

Russell Westbrook is almost the consensus choice for the best player in Oklahoma City Thunder history. Westbrook’s MVP, both of his scoring titles, two of his three assist titles, and eight of his nine All-Star nods came with the team that he started his career with.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Will Thunder ownership actually pay to keep roster together? Sam Presti is making no promises

The Oklahoma City Thunder already felt the financial consequences of maintaining an expensive championship roster this offseason, and general manager Sam Presti is not making any guarantees that ownership will continue spending whatever it takes to keep the team’s core together.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / September 24

Oklahoma City Thunder 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the upcoming year with the same top players, but significant turnover across the rest of the roster. Saving money remained a focal point of the OKC offseason.

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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 24

4 OKC Thunder Players Fighting for Playing Time This Preseason

Media day is on the horizon for the OKC Thunder, marking the impending preseason slate for what the organization hopes is another season of contention.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

4 Thunder on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp

The Oklahoma City Thunder were one of the most active teams on the trade market this offseason as they needed to clear space under the second apron to avoid incurring heavy luxury tax penalties.

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The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 23

Another Ajay Mitchell Leap Could Complicate Things for OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City has plenty of questions to answer next season, and another big year from Ajay Mitchell could add to that list. The Thunder have made some moves this offseason to cut down their roster size and create some more financial and apron flexibility going into the 2026-27 season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 23

Which OKC Two-Way Players Have Best Chance to Make Thunder's Roster?

The Oklahoma City Thunder start training camp in late September ahead of the team's preseason opener in Tulsa on Oct. 6. OKC enters training camp with 14 players on the active roster and has one open spot remaining for the upcoming campaign.

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.

Knicks may have a Karl-Anthony Towns problem on their hands

Hornets add more ammunition for blockbuster deal

Familiar face All-Star might be Lakers' top trade target

Lakers may have already set up Jake LaRavia for a trade this season

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / September 22

OKC Thunder’s Biggest Strengths And Weaknesses Heading Into 2026-27

I think the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season might be this very weird spot for the Oklahoma City Thunder, where a 64-18 season somehow isn’t enough to make everybody fully happy, and that’s basically the price you pay once you already won a championship.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 22

Jaylin Williams Could Become Key Factor in OKC Thunder's Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City has some questions to answer going into next season, and the starting lineup is near the top of the list. With the 2026-27 season only a few weeks away and training camp just around the corner, the league has seemingly taken shape for a new chapter.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22

Thunder’s Chet Holmgren blows Jared McCain’s mind with bar on wearing watches

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain has kept himself busy with his teammates this summer, including All-Star Chet Holmgren, ahead of his first full season in Oklahoma City.

Jared McCain News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 22

Jared McCain's Battle For Backcourt Minutes Won't Be An Easy One

Battling for minutes in the Thunder backcourt is going to be a gauntlet. The Thunder are going into next season with something to prove, as they are looking to take home their second championship in three years.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / September 22

‘Shoot the most free-throws’ – Trae Young heaps praise on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s foul-baiting technique

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has often been criticised for his foul-baiting techniques. However, some understand that it is an integral part of the game, and Trae Young is certainly one of them.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / September 21

Thunder Could Trade Jalen Williams Or Chet Holmgren Amid Second-Apron Concerns

Among the several things that have plagued teams this summer, the second tax apron may have arguably been the biggest problem. Several franchises faced the threat of exorbitant penalties, forcing them to make drastic changes.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Trade Talk Sports / September 19

Thunder Predicted to Move One of Holmgren, Williams Over Next Few Years

The Oklahoma City Thunder have one of, if not the best, young cores in all of basketball, but some are questioning how much longer they’re all going to remain together with the second apron changing the way teams can spend in the NBA.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hoops Wire / September 15

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s biggest MVP obstacle may be history

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the statistics. He has the victories. He has two consecutive MVP awards. Getting a third may require voters to place him in extremely rare company.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 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.