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Chet Holmgren News / Hoops Wire / June 1
Thunder rallying behind Chet Holmgren after difficult West finals
Chet Holmgren endured a frustrating end to an otherwise outstanding season. The Thunder big man struggled throughout Oklahoma City’s Western Conference finals loss to the Spurs, culminating in a four-point performance in Game 7 that drew criticism from fans and analysts alike.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hoops Wire / June 1
NBA Notes: Magic, Sean Sweeney, Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Team Canada
The Magic have officially named Sean Sweeney as their new head coach. Orlando announced the hiring Monday after reports surfaced last week that the longtime Spurs assistant had emerged as the organization’s top choice.
The 'Last 10 3-pointer NBA game by team' quiz
How many of the most recent players to make at least 10 three-pointers in the same game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / June 1
Kendrick Perkins makes ruthless Chet Holmgren call after Western Conference Finals collapse
Chet Holmgren entered the Western Conference Finals viewed as Oklahoma City’s core. After the Thunder missed the Finals, that certainty has been tested.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / June 1
Shannon Sharpe Unleashes Brutal Rant on Chet Holmgren After Thunder’s Playoff Exit
Just after the Oklahoma City Thunder lost the series against the San Antonio Spurs, the world turned against Chet Holmgren. The Spurs sent home a championship contender, OKC, who was looking to retain the title for another year.
Alex Caruso Looking Ahead to Next Season After OKC Thunder's WCF Loss
Oklahoma City’s season is over, but the preparation to be a contender again next season is already underway. On Saturday night, the Thunder’s title defense came to a sudden end as the San Antonio Spurs knocked off Oklahoma City in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / June 1
4 Harsh Moves The Thunder Must Make In The 2026 Offseason: Lu Dort Could Be Gone
The Thunder were not just a team that came close. They went 64-18, finished with the best record in the West, had the best net rating in the league, and still lost before the NBA Finals.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1
Thunder’s best Trey Murphy III trade offer after Bill Simmons teases possibility
The Oklahoma City Thunder possess two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and an elite supporting cast. They have a respected coaching staff and a treasure chest of draft capital.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / June 1
Thunder Could Face $80 Million Luxury Tax Hit If They Keep No. 12 And No. 17 Picks
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti is one of the best executives around and has rightly earned a whole lot of praise for putting together a juggernaut of a team in recent years.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Aaron Wiggins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1
3 best Aaron Wiggins trade destinations as Thunder look to clear salary
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s depth was unmatched this season. The team legitimately had 13 or 14 players who would be in almost every team’s rotation around the league.
OKC Thunder Have Crucial Lu Dort Decision to Make in Offseason
The 2026 NBA offseason is the first true roadblock in the Oklahoma City Thunder's quest to return to the NBA mountaintop after being one win away from a second consecutive Finals appearance.
Chet Holmgren News / Trade Talk Sports / June 1
Thunder Trading Chet Holmgren No Longer Out of the Question?
Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals was a nightmare for Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The big man struggled in particular, finishing with four points and four rebounds on just 1-for-2 shooting, seeming somewhat intimidated by Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs’ aggressive, physical defense.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / June 1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Tells the Truth on the 'Worst Version' of Chet Holmgren
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is standing behind Chet Holmgren following the Oklahoma City Thunder's playoff exit. The defending champions fell to the San Antonio Spurs 111-103 in Game 7 of the 2026 NBA Western Conference finals.
Cason Wallace News / 5 GOATs / June 1
Cason Wallace addresses his future with Thunder, states he is ‘not money-driven’
Cason Wallace had some interesting things to say regarding his future with the Oklahoma City Thunder following the team’s elimination. The reigning NBA champions lost Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals at home to the San Antonio Spurs.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Total Pro Sports / June 1
Isaiah Hartenstein Sends Heartfelt Message to Knicks After Their Remarkable Run to the NBA Finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a heartbreak. Trying to carry on the good work from last year, the team wanted to clinch a back-to-back championship.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / AirJordanChronicles / June 1
'As Injured as We Were': Jalen Williams Explains What Makes Thunder Different
As great as the San Antonio Spurs were, the short-handed OKC Thunder were still the favorites to win the Western Conference Finals series. According to
Cason Wallace News / EssentiallySports / June 1
Cason Wallace Sparks Questions About His Future With Post Elimination Message to Thunder
Over the past few years, the Oklahoma City Thunder have built impressive depth through additions such as Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren.
Jared McCain News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1
Thunder’s Jared McCain opens up on SGA’s meaningful off-court gesture
This Oklahoma City Thunder team must have expected themselves to be back in the NBA Finals to get an opportunity to defend their title, but there will be no repeat champion after the San Antonio Spurs took care of business in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, 111-103.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Field Level Media / May 31
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 'I failed at my goal'
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander repeated as NBA Most Valuable Player and is the consensus best player in the sport with only three-time MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets able to make a reasonable case.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 1
Victor Wembanyama's dunk made Chet Holmgren disappear in Game 7
After really impressive dunks, people say the dunker put the defender on a poster. Victor Wembanyama's Game 7 dunk put Chet Holmgren on a missing person poster.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / May 31
Thunder are being linked to 1 NBA All-Star big man
The Oklahoma City Thunder may already be plotting after their championship defense came up short. Oklahoma City is being linked to Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley, Sam Amick of The Athletic reported on Sunday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / May 31
Hartenstein, Dort, K. Williams Hope To Stay With Thunder
Oklahoma City was unable to defend its championship in 2025/26, having been eliminated by San Antonio on Saturday night in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1
SGA had the perfect quote about Thunder’s offseason
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is taking a hands-off approach when it comes to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s upcoming offseason. Gilgeous-Alexander was inevitably asked what the Thunder need to do this summer following their Game 7 elimination Saturday at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 31
Victor Wembanyama sends strong message to NBA after Spurs reach Finals
All eyes will be on Wembanyama when the Spurs hit the floor on Wednesday against the Knicks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 31
Will shocking playoff exit change Thunder's stance on Giannis Antetokounmpo?
The Thunder have failed to defend their title after losing two straight games to the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. Will the surprising playoff exit alter the team's offseason playoff plans?
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