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Aday Mara Excited to Join OKC Thunder Following 2026 NBA Draft
Oklahoma City selected Michigan big man Aday Mara with the No. 12 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. He was the best value on the board; many mocked Mara into the top ten of the draft before leaving him as the best available for the Thunder at their selection via the L.A.
OKC Thunder Still Set for Relatively Quiet Offseason Amid Recent NBA Chaos
Oklahoma City is having its most active offseason in a couple of years, but it still doesn’t compare to some of the action around the league. Around the NBA, the offseason is in full swing, and there have already been some huge moves and big surprises in the under two weeks since the New York Knicks captured the NBA title.
Grading OKC Thunder Selection of Otega Oweh in 2026 NBA Draft
The Oklahoma City Thunder finished day two of the 2026 NBA Draft by completing a second-round trade that netted the team Kentucky guard Otega Oweh. The OKC Thunder elected to move back from pick No.
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
How many of the players to be taken second-overall in each NBA Draft since the lottery era began in 1985 can you name in six minutes?
OKC Thunder Must Get Value Back in Potential Isaiah Joe Trade
Oklahoma City still has some big decisions to make this offseason, but it shouldn’t sacrifice value for financial relief. After making three picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Thunder now have some key decisions to make as they look to put the finishing touches on the roster for next season.
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
The OKC Thunder Are One Of The Biggest Winners Of This Year's Draft
Oklahoma City’s front office has done it once again. The NBA draft has concluded with the Thunder picking three players at the 12, 16, and 41 slots. There
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
Josh Dix Agrees To Two-Way Deal With Thunder
The Thunder have agreed to a two-way deal with undrafted shooting guard Josh Dix, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (via Twitter). Dix played his senior year at Creighton after spending his first three seasons at Iowa.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 25
Why second-round NBA Draft pick Otega Oweh could be a steal for the Thunder
The 2026 NBA Draft concluded with Wednesday's second round as teams made their final selections in one of the deepest classes in the draft's history. One pick that may have flown a little under the radar was 41st overall selection Otega Oweh.
OKC Thunder May Enter Next Season With Luxury They've Missed in Recent Years
Oklahoma City’s offseason is well underway, and its latest moves in the first round should give the team a luxury it’s missed for a couple of years. On Tuesday night, the 2026 NBA Draft tipped off, with the first round featuring 30 players learning their first NBA home.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24
How Thunder GM Sam Presti addressed WCF flaws versus Victor Wembanyama, Spurs in 2026 draft
In many ways, Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti addressed his team’s shortcomings in the 2026 NBA Draft, following their 4-3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
Does the OKC Thunder's Loaded Backcourt Have Room for Bennett Stirtz Minutes?
The Thunder’s newest guard will have to fight for in-game reps. The Oklahoma City Thunder traded up one spot in the first round of the NBA Draft and took the No.
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
How OKC Thunder’s 2026 First-Round NBA Draft Picks Impact Current Roster
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is in the rear-view mirror. Despite predraft speculation that Oklahoma City may try to consolidate its two first-round picks to move into the top 10, the Thunder used both picks in the first round.
Should OKC Thunder Trade Recent First-Round Picks After 2026 Selections?
Oklahoma City made some noise on draft night, and it might even lead to some offseason moves no one saw coming. On Tuesday night, 30 players heard their names called during the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 23
Sixers Use No. 22 Pick To Draft Labaron Philon
Using the first-round pick they acquired from Oklahoma City in February’s Jared McCain trade, the Sixers have selected guard Labaron Philon at No. 22. A breakout sophomore, Philon more than doubled his scoring average during his second year at Alabama, from 10.6 points per game as a freshman to 22.0 PPG in 2025/26.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / June 23
Grizzlies To Trade No. 16 Pick Bennett Stirtz To Thunder
Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz is the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft and the first to be involved in a draft-night trade. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link), the Grizzlies are sending Stirtz to the Thunder in exchange for the No.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / 5 GOATs / June 23
Bennett Stirtz drafted, traded to Oklahoma City Thunder: Analysis, contract details, more
The Memphis Grizzlies selected Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. However, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that he has been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for the No.
Aaron Wiggins News / Yardbarker / June 23
Hawks continue to shore up roster with shrewd Aaron Wiggins trade
It's another small but shrewd move for the improving Hawks.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 22
Thunder’s latest trade signals grim offseason outlook
The financial ramifications for remaining above any luxury tax threshold are significant, and they force teams to make tough roster decisions. One team currently facing this dilemma is the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 2025 NBA champions who had their dreams of a repeat crushed by the San Antonio Spurs in heartbreaking fashion.
Aaron Wiggins News / Larry Brown Sports / June 23
Hawks land Thunder champion in trade
The Atlanta Hawks have plucked away an experienced veteran from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 21
Thunder rumors: NBA insider reveals what’s ‘expected’ for free agent Isaiah Hartenstein
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti vows to bring back free agents over the summer, including Isaiah Hartenstein, who’s proven his worth in his first two seasons.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 21
NBA Rumors: Thunder, Lu Dort, Celtics, Mitchell Robinson, Bulls
The Thunder have so much depth that they may end up moving a very good player. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, rival executives expect Oklahoma City to exercise its team option on Lu Dort and then gauge the trade market.
Luguentz Dort News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21
Notable update emerges about Luguentz Dort’s future
There appears to be some good news and bad news for Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort. The Thunder are expected to pick up their $17.2 million team option for next season on the veteran Dort, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported on Saturday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / EssentiallySports / June 17
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ditches $15 Million Annual Deal for Nike in Stunning Move Ahead of 2027 NBA Season
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won his back-to-back MVP but failed to lead his team to another NBA Finals. Despite that, Nike has cashed in to sign SGA again.
Nikola Topic News / Field Level Media / June 14
Thunder's Nikola Topic (back) expected to be ready for 2026-27 season
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic is expected to be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing what the team called a minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy procedure.
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