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Jalen Williams Returns to Fuel Thunder Victory Over Lakers 119-110

You could almost feel the air go out of the building before tip-off. In a marquee matchup that usually features MVP candidates for both the Thunder and the Lakers, trading blows, the stars were resigned to the sidelines.

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Thunder’s Isaiah Joe goes over LeBron James for huge throwdown

Isaiah Joe has been given a bigger role by the Oklahoma City Thunder amid the extended absence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday, Joe showed anew that he is relishing the fine opportunity.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / February 10

Thunder Face Serious Scrutiny After Sitting 10 Players in Nationally Televised Loss vs Spurs: REPORT

Several players have been injured, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are having a difficult run of games in the 2025–26 NBA season. There isn’t anything the defending champions could dobut deal with the setbacks.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 10

With each team missing top scorer, Thunder push past Lakers

Jalen Williams scored 23 points and Isaiah Joe added 19 as the Oklahoma City Thunder ended a two-game losing streak with a 119-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday in a game where both teams were missing an All-Star.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

Nikola Topic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10

Thunder G League coach ’emotional’ response to Nikola Topic debut

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder prospect Nikola Topic made his G League debut at the Paycom Center, which led to an emotional response from coach Daniel Dixon.

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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.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 10

Three Takeaways From OKC Thunder's Clutch Win Against the Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers Monday night in Crypto.com Arena, 119-110. The Thunder managed to walk out with a win in a thriller that contained 27 lead changes.

J.J. Redick News / The SportsRush / February 10

JJ Redick Takes Shot At Thunders’ Consistent Fouling On Defense

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Los Angeles Lakers squared off tonight in a primetime matchup, with the purple and gold putting a three-game winning streak on the line against the defending champions.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Bleacher Report / February 9

Watch: Shai helping out his new teammate (via @jaredmccain024)

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 9

Thunder’s biggest 2026 NBA trade deadline mistake

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2026 NBA trade deadline as defending champions. They owned the league’s best record and had the deepest asset chest in basketball.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 9

OKC Thunder Guard Nikola Topic Makes Debut for OKC Blue

In the 2024 NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder selected point guard Nikola Topic with the No. 12 pick. When they turned the draft card in that night,

Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / February 9

Kings' Russell Westbrook reaches major career milestone

Now in the midst of his 18th NBA season with the Sacramento Kings, Russell Westbrook tends to make history with every basket. He reached a major milestone on Monday night.

Kawhi Leonard likely to be a trade target in offseason

Leonard’s long-term Clippers future gets telling update

Four players ejected after altercation between Pistons, Hornets

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / February 10

NBA Announces Investigation Against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Thunder Ahead of Lakers Game

While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is out until the All-Star break, the problems for the OKC Thunder have not reduced. The reigning NBA champions are now under investigation, and the news dropped before they faced the Lakers.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 9

Thunder Reportedly Under NBA Investigation for Actions During Spurs Game

The Oklahoma City Thunder have the NBA's best record at 40-13, but the San Antonio Spurs have gotten the best of them this season. The Spurs beat them 116-106 at home on ESPN this past Wednesday, marking the fourth time they've won in five matchups against them this year.

Jared McCain News / The Lead / February 9

Jared McCain is a Long-Term Project in OKC

It’s better to view Jared McCain as a long-term project than a playoff-ready contributor. The Thunder traded Houston’s 2026 first-round pick and three future second-round picks to acquire McCain from the 76ers.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 9

Can Newest OKC Thunder Addition Make a Splash Before All-Star Break?

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit hard by injuries this season. Regular starters Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein have missed significant time this year, while other rotation players have also been sidelined for long stretches.

NBA News / EasySportz / February 9

Thunder vs. Lakers — Stars Sidelined, Opportunity Awaits

Monday night at crypto.com Arena brings a fascinating matchup between two Western Conference contenders dealing with major injury concerns. The conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder enter at 40–13, but without their superstar guard.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 8

Short-handed Thunder look for others to step up against Lakers

The Oklahoma City Thunder again will be without star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as they try to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season in a visit to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / February 8

Thunder’s Jalen Williams To Return On Monday

Thunder forward Jalen Williams will return to action on Monday after missing the team’s past 10 games due to a right hamstring strain, writes Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / February 8

A SGA-less Thunder Continues To Struggle In A Two-Game Skid

The Oklahoma City Thunder have dealt with serious injury problems in the new year. Multiple key players like Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Alex Caruso have seen serious playing time missed.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / February 6

Thunder Waive Youngblood, Sign Boeheim To Two-Way Deal

The Thunder have made a change to one of their two-way contract slots, announcing today in a press release that shooting guard Chris Youngblood has been waived and swingman Buddy Boeheim has been signed to replace him.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 4

76ers' Daryl Morey sacrifices promising young guard Jared McCain to dodge luxury tax

Philadelphia 76ers team president Daryl Morey is known for his creative team-building and embrace of analytics tools. But his true talent may lie in ducking the luxury tax.

Chris Paul has been traded by the Clippers in three-team deal

Anthony Davis trade closes books on disastrous Luka Doncic deal

Wizards building nothing out of something with wild Anthony Davis trade

Hornets swing trade for sixth man, acquire Coby White from Bulls

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