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Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 21

Mark Daigneault’s ‘excited’ take on Thunder playing on Christmas Day

The last time the Oklahoma City Thunder played on Christmas Day — the NBA’s annual showcase of its best teams — was in 2018, when head coach Mark Daigneault was still leading the team’s G League squad.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 21

Perimeter Shooting Has Become a Major Concern for OKC Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a historic start to the 2025-26 season. OKC started the year as just the second team in NBA history to reach a 24-1 record, but haven't found the same success over the past three contests.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 21

OKC Thunder Need Offensive Aggressiveness From Isaiah Hartenstein

The 2025-26 NBA season has been one defined of cases of history for the Oklahoma City Thunder, having one of the greatest starts of a season in NBA history, with all three teams having similar starts reaching the NBA Finals.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 20

Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t concerned over Thunder’s recent losses

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the 25-3 defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder received a slice of humble pie in a rare pair of losses amid their most recent three-game stretch.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 20

OKC Thunder Needs Cason Wallace to be More Assertive Offensively

Oklahoma City is dealing with its first batch of adversity this year, and at 25-3, this could be what the Thunder needed. On paper, the Western Conference looked like a juggernaut — it was only a matter of time before the Thunder had to figure a few things out.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 20

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s revealing take on free-throw disparity in Thunder loss vs. Timberwolves

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s impressive 35-point performance in a 112-107 losing effort against the Minnesota Timberwolves included a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line, which is less than his average.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 20

Should OKC Thunder Change Up Usual Starting Lineup?

Oklahoma City suffered just its third loss of the season, but it might be time to raise some questions about the starting five. Over the first two months of the season, the Thunder have been a tier ahead of the rest of the league.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 20

OKC Thunder Superstar Leads First MVP Straw Poll

It is the most wonderful time of the year. ESPN has released its first NBA MVP Straw poll of the season. This is a welcome sign more than a quarter of the way through the season, as each year this poll is the most accurate measure of who will be crowned the league's MVP by season's end.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 20

Thunder All-Star Searching for Consistent Scoring in Return from Injury

Since returning from offseason wrist surgery, reintegrating 2024-25 All-Star forward Jalen Williams has been the focus for the Oklahoma City Thunder. As expected, growing pains have occurred in key matchups, with the Thunder losing two of their last three games, with Williams struggling on offense in both losses.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / EssentiallySports / December 20

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Addresses Criticism Over Refs’ Controversial Calls After Wolves vs OKC

Tonight, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and accusations of a favored whistle followed them once again. However,

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 20

Eight-point run in final minute pulls Wolves over Thunder

Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied for a 112-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday in Minneapolis.

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Nikola Topic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19

Thunder’s Nikola Topic returns to court amid cancer treatment

For the first time this season, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic participated in pregame warmups, following his testicular cancer diagnosis. Topic underwent a procedure to battle testicular cancer after making his preseason debut for the Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 19

Alex Caruso Continues to be OKC Thunder’s Secret Weapon

Oklahoma City’s lineup has been fluctuating for most of the season so far — but it hasn’t really been by strategy. Sure, the team’s philosophy over the last few years has centered around development and playing everyone on the roster to prepare them for the biggest moments and see who meshes well together.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 19

OKC Thunder's Lu Dort Has Seen Slumps Before, but This One is Slightly Different

Early on in Lu Dort's career, he was deemed as one of the most shoddy shooters on the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was inconsistent, mechanics were off, confidence was lacking and couldn't make him when he was open.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / December 19

Thunder return to looking unstoppable

For a team that rarely stumbles, Saturday’s loss to San Antonio felt loud. Oklahoma City answered it quietly and decisively. The Thunder looked very much like themselves again Thursday night, rolling past the Clippers 122-101 and reminding everyone why the West still runs through them.

Luguentz Dort News / Last Word On Sports / December 18

Lu Dort’s Sudden 3-Point Shooting Drop is Alarming for OKC

As the Thunder continue to grind to the top of the league, everything is falling into place. Despite suffering some tough setbacks, it’s safe to say that this is still Oklahoma City’s year for the taking.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 17

Rested Thunder return to action vs. listless Clippers

The Oklahoma City Thunder finally got a chance to catch their collective breath over the past few days. The defending NBA champions and leaders of the Western Conference will get back at it after their longest stretch between games of the regular season when the Thunder host the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.

Victor Wembanyama News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

Victor Wembanyama pumps brakes on Spurs-Thunder rivalry

The Spurs were a surprise team in the NBA’s in-season tournament title game.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14

Thunder burned by questionable call in the closing seconds of NBA Cup semis

The San Antonio Spurs benefited from a controversial call during their NBA Cup semifinal matchup Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs led the Thunder 109-108 with 3.7 seconds left in the elimination game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14

Nowitzki called Wembanyama out over comments on Holmgren

Dirk Nowitzki called Victor Wembanyama out over his comments on Chet Holmgren

Victor Wembanyama’s latest comments on Chet Holmgren are not sitting well with Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 14

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama returns to end Thunder's win streak

Victor Wembanyama made his return to the San Antonio Spurs lineup on Saturday night, and he helped make one thing abundantly clear — you'd better start taking that team seriously as a Western Conference contender. If you were not already.

Wembanyama taunts Alex Caruso during epic NBA Cup game

Dirk Nowitzki called Wembanyama out over his comments on Chet Holmgren

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says Thunder want to beat Warriors’ record

Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert takes revenge on Stephen Curry, Warriors

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Isaiah Hartenstein News / Hoops Rumors / December 12

Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein Returning Saturday

After missing the past six games with a right soleus (calf) strain, starting center Isaiah Hartenstein is not on the Thunder‘s injury report ahead of Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinal against the Spurs, which indicates he’ll be available to play, tweets Rylan Stiles of SI.com.