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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 12
The Thunder's New Look Roster Is In For A Tough Test In Game One
The newest OKC roster will have no time to ease into things this season. The 2026-27 NBA season is approaching fast, as it is now just two months away.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 12
Sam Presti delivers powerful tribute after Russell Westbrook’s retirement
The legendary NBA career of Russell Westbrook has officially come to an end, and Oklahoma City Thunder executive Sam Presti made sure his former superstar received the tribute he deserved.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Kendrick Perkins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 12
Where Kendrick Perkins places Russell Westbrook on Thunder Mount Rushmore
On Wednesday, Russell Westbrook announced his retirement from the NBA after 18 illustrious seasons. Although he bounced around the league over the last couple of years, Westbrook will be most remembered for his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder, with whom he made several deep playoff runs and won a league MVP award in 2017.
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 / August 12
OKC Thunder Icon Russell Westbrook Announces NBA Retirement
Oklahoma City Thunder Franchise Icon and NBA Legend Russell Westbrook announced his retirement on Wednesday afternoon from the NBA after 18 seasons in the league.
NBA 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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 12
2027 NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Trio of Prospects in the First Round
Oklahoma City is one of the best teams in the NBA, and even after consecutive seasons surpassing 60 wins, the Thunder have plenty of draft capital to continue improving the team's roster.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 12
Jalen Williams Could Make Statement in OKC Thunder's Opening Matchups
The NBA schedule is beginning to trickle out, and one of Oklahoma City’s stars should already have a couple of dates circled. Last season, the Thunder’s title defense ended with a Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
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.
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 / Hoops Wire / August 11
Thunder chopped nearly $300 million from payroll, and the hard part may be next
The Thunder spent the offseason doing something considerably more complicated than defending a championship, as they did last year. They had to keep the bill from becoming completely insane.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 11
Cavs’ Dennis Schroder, Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein to play for Germany in WC qualifiers
Cavaliers point guard Dennis Schroder will be back in a familiar role later this month. Schroder has been named to Germany’s 15-man roster for the upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, according to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 10
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Bulls
The Thunder may be better off asking a little less of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the regular season. That’s the argument from Cody Burton of Thunder On SI, who believes Oklahoma City should reduce some of the back-to-back MVP’s on-ball workload after injuries forced him into a heavy burden the past two seasons.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 10
Predicting NBA Marquee TV Dates, Will OKC Thunder be Featured?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the title favorites in the NBA this season. With the league announcing the regular season schedule throughout this week, let's dive into how the NBA should stack its two tent pole days on the calendar: Opening night and Christmas.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 10
OKC Thunder, NBA Regular Season Schedule Releases This Week
The Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the top teams in the NBA. Poised to be one of the league's title favorites, it only makes sense to consider them a lock to be highlighted on most –– if not all –– of the league's tentpole days throughout the regular season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 10
Jared McCain's First Offseason With The OKC Thunder Has Him Set For A High Ceiling This Year
One of Oklahoma City’s newest sharpshooters could surpass all expectations next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder have multiple holes that they are looking to fill this upcoming season and are looking for young players to be the ones to step into those roles.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 10
OKC Thunder Announce Preseason Schedule, Return to Tulsa
The month of August is the only time in the NBA where the calendar slows down. Teams and players alike are on vacation and very little news trickles out around the association.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 10
It Would Be Beneficial for OKC Thunder to Shrink Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Workload this Season
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been the league's most effortless superstar across the past few seasons; he scores 30 points nightly, plays high-level defense, all while being a stellar facilitator.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10
The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 25-21
A ranking of the 25 best players of the first 25 years of the 2000s, starting with spots 21-25.
Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 10
Chet Holmgren’s photo will have Thunder fans fired up
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren looked like an injured giraffe in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs last season. It seemed like he suddenly forgot how to play basketball.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 9
Keaton Wallace Signs With Maccabi Tel Aviv
Free agent guard Keaton Wallace has signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Israeli team announced today in a press release. “Keaton is a player who brings toughness and intensity on both ends of the floor,” head coach Oded Kattash said.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 8
Cason Wallace Explains Why Kyrie Irving Is The Toughest Opposing Player For Him To Guard
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace has only been in the NBA for three seasons, but he has already established himself as one of the best defenders in the league.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 5
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Daniel Theis, Eyeing Keaton Wallace
Longtime NBA center Daniel Theis has officially signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Israeli team announced today in a press release. The move had been expected, with a recent report indicating that he’d earn $2.2MM per year on his new deal.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / August 3
‘It’s Like Losing A Family Member’: Chet Holmgren On Thunder’s Offseason Moves
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered this offseason with a looming threat of a hefty luxury tax bill and potentially entering the second apron. But Sam Presti once again pulled off a genius maneuver to avoid it without disturbing the core of the team.
Aday Mara News / Yardbarker / July 20
Thunder's Aday Mara dubbed NBA's 'most disappointing rookie' — but not so fast
Why Thunder fans shouldn't worry about Mara's Summer League showing or the opinions of that performance from analysts.
Aday Mara News / Yardbarker / July 12
Thunder rookie center Aday Mara has brutal Summer League debut
The Oklahoma City Thunder have high hopes for Mara, taken with the No. 12 pick in June's draft. Mara's NBA Summer League debut might make the Thunder temper those expectations.
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