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On YouTubeOklahoma 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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 20
Round Table: How Will OKC Thunder Repeat This Season?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to tip-off their regular season on Tuesday and before the 82 game marathon of a regular season begins, the crew at Thunder on SI have gotten together to predict and preview the season ahead for the Bricktown Ballers.
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 20
What’s One Bold Prediction for OKC Thunder This Season?
Oklahoma City’s season kicks off on Tuesday night, and vibes are sky high in Bricktown. For the first time in franchise history, the Thunder will have a chance to defend its crown and go back-to-back.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals emotions before ring night to open 2025-26 season
On the eve of Oklahoma City Thunder’s ring night to open the 2025-26 NBA season as defending champions, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is excited for a historic night at the Paycom Center.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 20
OKC Thunder Without All-NBA Forward for Season Opener
The Oklahoma City Thunder will begin their season on Oct. 21 by playing host to the Houston Rockets on ring night as the team drops their first NBA championship banner in team history.
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 / NBA Draft on SI / October 20
Undrafted Rookie Class Earns Two-Way Contract with OKC Thunder
As a number of players have learned, not being drafted doesn't mean your NBA dreams are over. Multiple players have gone from undrafted free agents to valuable contributors, including four-time Defensive Player of the Year Ben Wallace and former Sixth Man of the Year and All-Star John Starks.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 20
Should the OKC Thunder be No. 1 in NBA Power Rankings Entering 2025-26?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are heavy favorites to repeat as NBA champions. After bringing back all of the most important pieces from last year's title roster, OKC is not only favored in the betting market, but also by most national media members.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / October 20
Jalen Williams Reveals the Cities He Likes to Run Around With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander For Their Fashion Needs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may receive plenty of recognition for his style, but he isn’t the only Oklahoma City Thunder star with a great fashion sense. His All-Star running mate, Jalen Williams, has established quite the fashion portfolio himself.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 20
OKC Thunder Exercises Options on Promising Youngsters
The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced on Sunday that the team has picked up third year contract option on point guard Nikola Topic and fourth year contract option on guard Cason Wallace.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 20
Chris Youngblood Reacts to Inking Two-Way Deal With OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City inked Chris Youngblood to a two-way pact over the weekend to solidify their roster. This is a massive bench mark in the sharpshooter's story.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 19
OKC Thunder Claim Two of NBA's Top 10 Preseason Plays of 2025
The NBA Preseason is over, and the regular season is just a few days away. Oklahoma City finished its preseason slate with a 4-2 record, notching wins against Denver, Milwaukee and Charlotte twice.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19
Thunder’s Mark Daigneault credits Tom Thibodeau’s ‘humility’ after Knicks firing
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed the familiar face of former New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau, who has been around the team this week.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 19
What is OKC Thunder’s Biggest Question Mark Heading Into Game Week?
It’s no secret. Oklahoma City is the NBA’s best team on paper — that’s why they’re the odds on favorite to go back-to-back and win another NBA Championship.
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.
Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17
Mark Daigneault highlights Thunder’s developmental players’ impact before 2025-26 season
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault knows it’s easy to forget he’s still molding a handful of developmental players who are coming off a championship run.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / October 16
What Will the Thunder’s Rotation Look Like This Season?
The Oklahoma City Thunder have the best depth in the NBA — a significant reason for their championship. Their depth has improved even further with the return of rookie Nikola Topic, meaning this season, Mark Daigneault will be left with numerous tough lineup decisions.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 14
Russell Westbrook deserves to finish career in a Thunder uniform
Westbrook, who turns 37 in November, finds himself without an NBA roster spot entering the 2025-26 season.
Nikola Topic News / Yardbarker / October 7
What brutal injury means for Thunder guard Nikola Topic
Guard Nikola Topic of the Oklahoma City Thunder missed last season while recovering from a torn ACL. This week's injury won't keep him out as long, but it might be far more painful.
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