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National Media Members Split on OKC Thunder's Position as Title Favorites

The Oklahoma City Thunder came into the 2025-26 NBA season as favorites to repeat as NBA champions. After a remarkable 2024-25 season and no significant losses over the offseason, there was plenty of reason to believe the group would be in prime position to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy again.

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The biggest thing Thunder’s Chet Holmgren credits for All-Star leap

Ahead of his first All-Star appearance, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren reflected on how he took his game to new heights during Meday Day on Saturday.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 15

Nikola Topic Still in Early Stages of Return for OKC Thunder After Debut

Even after the final buzzer sound on Thursday's 110-93 blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Oklahoma City Thunder had to take a second to smile. For good reason.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 15

What to Watch For in Chet Holmgren NBA All-Star Debut for OKC Thunder

NBA All-Star Weekend at first seemed to be must-see TV for everyone in Oklahoma City. Initially, Sixth man of the year Ajay Mitchell was tabbed as a Rising

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OKC Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Discusses Chris Paul Retirement

Out of the blue about a quarter of the way through the season, what was supposed to be a grand farewell tour for an NBA icon turned into a trip cut far too short.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 14

Chet Holmgren, Team All-Star compete in the All-Star Shooting Stars Challenge

Chet Holmgren participated in the first edition of the NBA's Shooting Stars challenge since 2015 during the NBA's All-Star Saturday night festivities at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

Jared McCain News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 14

How Jared McCain is already impacting Thunder’s offense

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain fits in with his new team from an individual standpoint, but his efforts on offense have an effect on the rest of his teammates, which has also stood out in his first week since the trade.

Jared McCain News / Athlon Sports / February 14

Jared McCain Sends Shots at 76ers After Controversial Trade to Thunder

The 2024-25 season was a complete and utter disaster for the Philadelphia 76ers. They missed the playoffs for the first time since Joel Embiid’s rookie season amid a litany of injuries to him and his star teammates, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 14

Ajay Mitchell's Importance for OKC Thunder on Full Display Amid Absence

Oklahoma City has been in a rough patch over the past few weeks, and the absence of a key creator has been a key reason. The Thunder limped into the All-Star break, literally and figuratively.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 14

Thunder’s Jared McCain unsurprisingly wins NBA Celebrity 3-Point Contest

Jared McCain is making a name for himself as one of the most dangerous marksmen in the league, and he certainly did not need an invitation to a celebrity contest to prove it.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / February 13

Jalen Williams fires back at the criticisms of his contract

Jalen Williams is taking some time to address the haters this week. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard Williams spoke out on Friday against the criticisms of his large contract with the team.

Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 13

How Mark Daigneault kept it 100 about Thunder’s recent struggles

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder head into the All-Star break 5-6 in their last 11 games. Since its historic 24-1 start, the defending champions’ adversities have piled on since losing All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to an abdominal injury.

Nikola Topic News / NBA Analysis Network / February 13

The Thunder drafted Nikola Topic 12th in 2024. He played his first NBA minutes Thursday night

Nikola Topic made his NBA debut Thursday night. The Thunder drafted him 12th overall in 2024. He missed his rookie season with a knee injury. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer in October 2025 and underwent surgery and chemotherapy.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 13

Bucks' under-the-radar deadline additions paying off already

Two under-the-radar acquisitions have lifted the Bucks to two big wins leading into the All-Star break.

NBA names Giannis Antetokounmpo's All-Star Game replacement

Bucks to keep options open on Giannis Antetokounmpo again in summer

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Nikola Topic News / Athlon Sports / February 12

NBA Reacts to Thunder Guard's Debut After Cancer Battle

It was a memorable moment for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Nikola Topic on Thursday. The No. 12 pick in 2024 made his NBA debut against the Milwaukee Bucks after battling a torn ACL injury last season, and he was diagnosed with testicular cancer before the start of the 2025-26 season.