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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 17
Chet Holmgren's Health to be Paramount in Upcoming Season for OKC Thunder
A hot topic of the young Oklahoma City core has continuously surrounded Chet Holmgren. As a 7-foot-1, versatile hybrid big, he's always been on the frailer side—not the weak side, but the frailer side.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 17
OKC Thunder Take a Swing on High Upside Swingman
During the preseason, NBA teams can carry up to 21 guys on their roster. In preparation for the grind of an 82 game slate, the league allows for extra bodies to help manage the load in training camp and throughout team's exhibition slate.
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.
The 'NBA MVPs' quiz
How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 17
Ousmane Dieng Playing for Opening Night Minutes in OKC Thunder Preseason Finale
The Oklahoma City Thunder are set for their final preseason game, which also marks the final opportunity for one player to make his case for a role on opening night.
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.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 17
2025-26 NBA preview: Northwest Division capsules
1. Oklahoma City Thunder 2024-25 record: 68-14, first in the Northwest Head coach: Mark Daigneault, sixth season with the Thunder (211-189 record) Coming and going: The biggest moves the NBA Champions made this offseason was locking down stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams to long-term extensions.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 17
Who Should Get the OKC Thunder's Final Two-way Contract?
The Oklahoma City Thunder have one more preseason game remaining before taking the court on Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Paycom Center on NBC and Peacock against the Houston Rockets, where the NBA Championship banner will be raised and a new journey officially begins.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 17
Netflix Releases 'Starting 5' Series Staring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The Oklahoma City Thunder capped off a fantastic and historic season in the 2024-25 campaign. A march that left the Thunder immortalized as the OKC Thunder would end the season parading in the streets of Bricktown after hoisting their first ever Larry O'Brien trophy.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Fadeaway World / October 17
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Opens Up On Thunder Trade: 'I Wanted To Flip The Script'
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t see his Clippers trade coming, but it became the turning point of his career. In a segment from ‘Starting 5,’ the Thunder star recalled the shock of being dealt to Oklahoma City in 2019 and how it motivated him to prove that the Thunder were the real winners of the deal.
Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 16
How Chet Holmgren’s Perception Could Change By Season’s End
Oklahoma City’s full lineup is scary for opponents for a multitude of reasons. Of course, the first being Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — the league’s MVP. He has proven to be the best player in the world with the award, and solidified it with a ring, there’s no stopping the Thunder’s superstar.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16
Paul Pierce admits ‘crazy’ Kobe Bryant take on Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has drawn comparisons to Hall of Fame guard Kobe Bryant from another Hall of Famer, Paul Pierce.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 16
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reacts to OKC Thunder Trade in Netflix Series
The Oklahoma City Thunder are attempting to repeat as NBA champions. The past six champions have failed to make it out of the season round with the last back-to-back winner coming in 2018 with the Golden State Warriors ending their stretch of dominance.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / October 16
A Back-to-Back SGA MVP Campaign is Going to Be Historic
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off one of the greatest individual seasons in NBA history. The Thunder star finished with the season MVP, WCF MVP, and the Finals MVP in addition to winning the championship last June.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16
The compliment Mark Daigneault gave that Thunder’s Jalen Williams had to Google
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s new documentary, “Loud City: The OKC Thunder Championship Season” on NBATV tells the story of the 2025 NBA champion, which includes a funny scene between coach Mark Daigneault and All-Star Jalen Williams.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander opens up on Clippers trade in Netflix’s Starting 5
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become a superstar for the Oklahoma City Thunder, leading the franchise to its first NBA Championship this past summer. The second season of netflix.com/title/81720808" rel="noopener">Netflix’s Starting 5 documented Gilgeous-Alexander’s special playoff run.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 16
Will OKC Thunder Sharpshooter See Less Playing Time After Playoff Struggles?
Oklahoma City is ready to defend its title, and that might include some significant changes around the roster. Over the past couple of years, the Thunder have ascended into the top echelon of the league, staking their claim as the league’s best by winning it all in 2025.
Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 16
Will Chet Holmgren Be Ready When The Season Starts?
Oklahoma City only has one more preseason outing before it starts the regular season and its quest for a back-to-back title begins. The Thunder have had multiple young players start making names for themselves, and have had stars show that they are ready to take on the spotlight this year as well.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / The SportsRush / October 15
Gilbert Arenas Pours Cold Water on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Repeating as MVP
The 2024–25 season belonged to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who completed a rare trifecta. He led his franchise to its first NBA championship, captured the scoring title, earned the Finals MVP, and also won the league MVP ahead of Nikola Jokic, who averaged a triple-double.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Sneakers on SI / October 15
How Jalen Williams is Bringing Hip-Hop Fashion Back to the NBA
Calling 2025 the breakout year for Jalen Williams would be an understatement. The Oklahoma City Thunder forward was voted an NBA All-Star, earned multiple All-NBA honors, and won his first NBA Championship.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
Thunder’s Cason Wallace hilariously gets thumbs down from Jalen Williams for fastbreak dunk
It’s not quite clear whether or not Jalen Williams will be healthy enough for the Oklahoma City Thunder on opening night after he underwent wrist surgery this offseason.
Brooks Barnhizer News / The Lead / October 14
Brooks Barnhizer Has Earned a Regular Season Role with Thunder
Brooks Barnhizer, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 44th pick of the 2025 Draft, has been a premier player for the team during Summer League and preseason. Barnhizer has shown his electric transition play, physical defense, and most importantly, his catch-and-shoot ability — shooting over 57% from deep in the preseason.
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.
Thomas Sorber News / Hoops Rumors / October 10
Thunder granted disabled player exception
The Thunder have been awarded a disabled player exception as a result of Thomas Sorber‘s season-ending knee surgery.
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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