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Isaiah Hartenstein nabs first triple-double as Thunder blast Magic

Isaiah Hartenstein had his first career triple-double and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Orlando Magic 128-92 at home Tuesday.

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Isaiah Hartenstein Drops First Career Triple-Double in OKC Thunder Win

Oklahoma City has missed Isaiah Hartenstein. In Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic, the OKC Thunder were as healthy as they have been in a long time, only missing All-NBA swingman Jalen Williams and top bench creator Ajay Mitchell from their rotation.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 3

3 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander blockbuster trades that will never happen

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the reigning NBA MVP. He is well on his way to winning that award as the NBA’s best player for the second straight season, too.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 3

OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Continues to Make History

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is once again having a season for the ages. After winning the MVP award in the 2024-25, the Oklahoma City star is having another campaign worthy of the Michael Jordan Trophy.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 3

Could Final Stretch Before Deadline Impact OKC Thunder's Trade Plans?

The trade deadline is just around the corner, and the Thunder could be influenced by what they see on the floor in the final days before. Oklahoma City has been the best team in the league again this season, but there are certainly more cracks in its regular season performance than there were in 2024-25.

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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.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 3

OKC Thunder Defensive Ace Makes Interesting Representation Change

Lu Dort is a fixture of the Oklahoma City Thunder. In his sixth year with the Bricktown Ballers, Dort has seen it all. As a rookie, he was part of a spunky Thunder team that far exceeded expectations before becoming a rebuilding club.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / February 2

3 ‘Flaws’ the OKC Thunder Must Overcome To Repeat

The Oklahoma City Thunder have felt the wrath of taking everyone’s best punches this season, as they face the luxury of being the hunted. 50 games into the 2025-26 season, the Thunder have some apparent limitations that they must address if they want to become the first team since 2018 to win back-to-back titles.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 2

Thunder put home mastery vs. Magic on the line

In his eighth NBA season and after earning his first Most Valuable Player award, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game continues to evolve.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

Thunder’s Chet Holmgren ‘extremely’ sincere reaction to first NBA All-Star selection

Joining Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray in his first All-Star Game, Thunder forward Chet Holmgren showed his appreciation for his first All-Star selection after a 121-111 win against the Nuggets.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

Thunder Silence Doubts In 121–111 Win Over Denver

The Thunder beat the Nuggets 121-111, foreshadowing a potential Western Conference final matchup. This victory came after a poor stretch for the Thunder.

Nikola Topic News / EssentiallySports / February 2

Draymond Green Sends Powerful Message Amid NBA Champ’s Cancer Battle: 'Your S**t’s Not That Hard'

Draymond Green has seen nearly everything the NBA can throw at a player, but this hit differently. Occasionally, it comes from something far heavier. That reality hit home for Draymond Green after learning about the battle faced by Nikola Topic, a 20-year-old guard with the reigning Oklahoma City Thunder.

Nikola Jokic News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

SGA vs Jokic Showdown Proves Worthy Case for Thunder Star

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander filled the stat sheet with yet another efficient performance in the Thunder’s win against the Nuggets. Despite both sides suffering from injuries, OKC was swinging at its best game.

Cason Wallace News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 2

Thunder’s Cason Wallace gets hilarious treatment after career-high 7 3-pointers

Of all the performances on display, it was Cason Wallace’s that recalibrated Sunday night in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 121-111 versus the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena, and the aftermath was just as memorable as the game itself.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 2

Thunder Make emphatic Statement with Road Win Over Nuggets 121-111

It takes a special kind of confidence to walk into Ball Arena—one of the most hostile environments in the NBA—and dictate terms from the opening tip. But that is exactly what the Oklahoma City Thunder did on Sunday night, reminding the league why they are the reigning champions.

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NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / February 2

'My Teammates Found Me' – Oklahoma City Thunder Starter Kept It Simple About His Hot Shooting Night Vs. Denver Nuggets

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 121-111 road victory over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday evening, as Cason Wallace stepped up on the offensive end and caught fire from three-point range.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 2

Thunder Player Ratings: SGA And Wallace Combine For 61 Points Against Quiet Jokic And Murray

From the very first tip, the Oklahoma City Thunder were sharp, with great speed and cohesion, and it showed on the scoreboard. Not only did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander demonstrate his usual poised control of play; Cason Wallace scored three-pointers at will, and the Thunder prevented the Denver Nuggets from establishing a rhythm.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 2

Thunder go wire-to-wire to fend off Nuggets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collected 34 points and a season-high 13 assists, Cason Wallace scored a career-high 27 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the host Denver Nuggets 121-111 on Sunday night.

NBA News / EasySportz / February 1

Oklahoma City Thunder at Denver Nuggets — Western Conference Statement Game

A battle of Western Conference heavyweights takes center stage in Denver as the Thunder visit the Nuggets in a matchup featuring two of the NBA’s most dynamic stars.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / January 31

Stephen A. Smith Suggests Giannis-Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Team-Up as ESPN Insider Confirms Thunder Trade Talks

If the OKC Thunder had maintained the kind of record they had in the first quarter of the season, any trade conversation coming out of their camp would be considered fake.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / January 30

Report: Thunder could trade away 1 key starter from championship team

The Oklahoma City Thunder could potentially be moving on from IHartRadio. Oklahoma City is considering the possibility of trading away center Isaiah Hartenstein, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported Friday during an episode of “The Hoop Collective.” Windhorst notes that Hartenstein’s name has come up in “some trade chatter” ahead of the Feb.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

Five Players the Thunder Could Move at the Trade Deadline

After starting out 24-1 in the regular season, the Thunder have gone 13-9 since then. It seems that teams are starting to find ways to win over the defending champs.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / January 29

Kenrich Williams is Stepping Up Amidst Thunder Injuries

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit hard by the injury bug in this mid-season stretch; they have been missing key players Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Ajay Mitchell, and more.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29

NBA announces punishment for Pelicans' Jeremiah Fears, Thunder's Lu Dort over heated altercation

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Jeremiah Fears and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort got into a heated altercation after Tuesday’s game ended.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / January 29

Returning Isaiah Hartenstein, Thunder take aim at Timberwolves

The Oklahoma City Thunder remain shorthanded heading into Thursday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis. But the Thunder will get a significant piece back for the matchup with the return of Isaiah Hartenstein.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / January 28

Isaiah Hartenstein Set To Return Thursday

Isaiah Hartenstein‘s return for the Thunder is imminent, as the big man is no longer listed on Oklahoma City’s injury report heading into Thursday’s game against the Timberwolves, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman notes (Twitter link).