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On YouTubeShai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Sneakers on SI / October 21
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Debuts Converse SHAI 001 'Banner' on NBA Opening Night
The Oklahoma City Thunder tip off the NBA regular season and their title defense tonight. But first comes one final celebration from last season's Championship.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Rockets' Kevin Durant trolls Thunder fans in return to Oklahoma City
Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets was already trolling on all cylinders before the regular season started.
Jalen Williams News / Sneakers on SI / October 21
Jalen Williams Debuts Adidas Harden Vol 9 'Ring Ceremony' on NBA Opening Night
After a long and festive summer, the wait is over for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Tonight, the organization unveiled its first NBA Championship banner, followed by a ring ceremony.
The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 21
Social Media Reacts to OKC Thunder Ring Night Ceremony
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to embark on their 18th season in Bricktown. The 17th will never be forgotten. In less than 20 years of OKC hoops, the
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 21
OKC Thunder Deploy Interesting Starting Lineup in Season Opener
The Oklahoma City Thunder begin their season on Tuesday, Oct. 21 against the Houston Rockets with this serving as the NBA's first game of the 82 game regular season and the return to NBC as the league's new broadcast partner after making the 90s unforgettable on their network.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 21
Three OKC Thunder Storylines to Follow in Season Opener
Oklahoma City returns to action after a long offseason across the NBA. For Thunder fans, though, the break was shorter than usual as the team was playing through June.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Thunder’s Chet Holmgren aplauds Kevin Durant’s ‘greatness’ before season opener
Ahead of Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Opening Night matchup against the Houston Rockets, who inked future Hall of Fame forward Kevin Durant during the offseason, making them instant title contenders.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 21
Thunder open NBA season as heavy repeat favorites
The Oklahoma City Thunder will raise their championship banner on Tuesday night already owning lofty expectations for the 2025-26 NBA season. The Thunder have held steady as the clear title favorites at sportsbooks, including at +240 at BetMGM.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 21
Who Should Fill In For Jalen Williams in OKC Thunder Starting Lineup
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to embark on their first regular season as NBA champions. The Thunder are the heavy favorites to repeat as NBA Champions and are attempting to buck the recent trend of parity in the NBA.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
4 biggest storylines from champion Thunder preseason before Opening Night
OKLAHOMA CITY — The 2025-26 NBA season opens with a historic night for the champion Oklahoma City Thunder, celebrating its first title in franchise history at the Paycom Center.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 21
OKC Thunder Need Big Opening Night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Oklahoma City is set for its opening night matchup against the Houston Rockets, and it needs a big night from its superstar. On Tuesday night, the Thunder will be getting their rings and raising their 2025 championship banner.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Thunder in position to join Michael Jordan’s 96-97 Bulls in historic club
The Oklahoma City Thunder are chasing history as they begin their title defense. Fresh off a 68-14 record and their first championship since moving to OKC, the Thunder are positioned to chase a feat only two franchises have achieved.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 21
With Multiple Injuries, Who Will Step Up for OKC Thunder on Opening Night?
Oklahoma City opens the 2025-26 regular season on Tuesday evening with an exciting home matchup against Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. Even to start the season, though, the Thunder will be without a few important pieces of the team's roster.
Jalen Williams News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Thunder Get Bad Jalen Williams News Before Season Opener vs. Rockets
The Thunder open up the NBA season tonight against the Rockets. Jalen Williams is set to miss the game as he recovers from wrist surgery. Oklahoma City will have a difficult challenge against the new-look Rockets.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appreciative of Serge Ibaka’s ‘winning’ foundation
Ahead of the champion’s Opening Night, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the impact of Serge Ibaka, who attended practice.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / October 21
3 Crucial Factors That The Thunder Must Overcome To Repeat
Today, the Oklahoma City Thunder begins their quest to defend their title. With the spotlight on them, expectations have risen as they are now the hunted, not the hunters.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 21
Injuries galore: Five All-Stars who will miss the NBA season opener
Injuries significantly marred the 2025 NBA playoffs, and unfortunately, a similar pattern will persist at the start of the new season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
10 bold predictions for the 2025-26 NBA season
As the NBA moves to new broadcasters Peacock and Amazon Prime, here are 10 bold predictions for next season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / October 20
Thunder will be missing two key players for opener
Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams will not play in Tuesday’s regular season opener vs. Houston as the All-Star forward continues to recover from offseason surgery to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 20
Reigning champion Thunder open with upbeat Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder open the defense of their first NBA title Tuesday night when they host the Houston Rockets. The Thunder return almost all of their roster from last season's team that won 68 games in the regular season, posted the best scoring margin in league history and ultimately beat Indiana in seven games in the NBA Finals.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 20
West Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nuggets, Christian Braun, Lakers
A dynasty might be forming in Oklahoma City, ESPN wrote in its NBA season preview. After becoming the second-youngest championship team in league history, the Thunder locked in their core, signing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren to long-term extensions.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / October 19
Thunder pick up options on Cason Wallace, Nikola Topic
The reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder picked up the fourth-year option on guard Cason Wallace and the third-year option on guard Nikola Topic on Sunday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Total Apex Sports / October 17
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Doesn’t Want To Play In NBA Until He Is 40 Years Old
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, also known by his initials SGA, recently said that he doesn’t want to play in the NBA until he’s 40 years old.
Chet Holmgren News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / October 17
Chet Holmgren 2025-26 Fantasy Outlook: Health is the Main Blockade against a Elite Season?
The Thunder won the championship in 2024-25 by being the best team in the association throughout, and even though Chet Holmgren missed a good chunk of the season due to a fractured hip last season, He was still a productive cog in the fantasy machine in 2024-25, even with that injury.
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