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Isaiah Hartenstein Is the Perfect Teacher For Aday Mara
While the Thunder’s newest big man might not be at the top of the totem pole, the experience around him will benefit him. In this year’s NBA Draft, Oklahoma City selected Aday Mara with the team's first pick.
The Thunder Reserves Will Need Another Big Season Next Year
The Thunder reserves will need to continue to impact games. The offseason has begun for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and now they are trying to figure out how exactly they can get back to hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy once again.
Grading OKC Thunder Trade of Aaron Wiggins to Hawks
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been forced into tough decisions this offseason with a loaded roster, a growing tax bill and needing to find space for three incoming rookies from the 2026 NBA Draft class.
The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players with the most career triple-doubles for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Grading OKC Thunder Trade Sending Isaiah Joe to Pistons
This current era of the NBA sees the most restrictive CBA in league history. It makes team building harder than ever, in particular keeping a roster together.
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
Grading OKC Thunder New Deal With Isaiah Hartenstein
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2026 NBA Offseason with burning questions around this championship-level roster. From the 2026 NBA Draft, to contract
How Reduced Regular Season Role Could Benefit Isaiah Hartenstein, OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City’s big man rotation could look much different next season, and its starter’s role should reflect that. On Friday night, the Thunder made their biggest move of the offseason thus far, reportedly agreeing to a deal to re-sign Isaiah Hartenstein for three years and $75 million.
Jaylin Williams Will Prosper in OKC Thunder's Double-Big Rotation
After drafting Michigan center Aday Mara with the 12th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and extending Isaiah Hartenstein's contract three more seasons, the Oklahoma City Thunder have made it clear how the rotation will look in 2026-27.
OKC Thunder Added to Defensive Identity in 2026 NBA Draft
The Oklahoma City Thunder already had one of the best defensive units in the NBA, and the team may have improved in that area over the offseason. Five players on OKC's roster; Alex Caruso, Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace, Jalen Williams and Lu Dort, have earned All-Defense recognition during their careers, forming a solid defense for the Thunder.
Why Nikola Topic Trade Should be OKC Thunder's Next Move
Oklahoma City has already made some moves this offseason, and its next decisions could be the toughest. The Thunder are facing the issues of trying to retain a championship core in the midst of the modern NBA.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / June 27
Isaiah Hartenstein Reacts to $75M Extension While Decision on Lu Dort’s Future Looms
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the offseason knowing they couldn’t keep everyone. In the past week, they traded away Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins, while the future for Lu Dort hangs in the balance.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Spun / June 27
Shams Charania Called Out For 'Disingenuous' Report About Isaiah Hartenstein
ESPN insider Shams Charania is facing some backlash this weekend due to his report about Isaiah Hartenstein's new contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Field Level Media / June 27
Report: Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein agree to 3-year, $75M deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder are retaining a key piece of their frontcourt, agreeing to a new three-year, $75 million deal with Isaiah Hartenstein, ESPN reported on Friday night.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 27
Thunder sign Isaiah Hartenstein to huge extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder are betting big on continuity.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26
Thunder GM Sam Presti’s honest take on trading up to No. 16 to draft Bennett Stirtz
When Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti traded up to No. 16 in this year’s draft to select Bennett Stirtz, many viewed it as the team’s replacement for Isaiah Joe.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26
Sam Presti’s revealing take on Thunder rookie Aday Mara’s fit in today’s ‘modern NBA’
GM Sam Presti and the Oklahoma City Thunder introduced rookies Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz, and Otega Oweh to the media on Friday. In many ways, Presti and
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / June 26
REPORT: Thunder trade sharp shooting guard to Pistons
The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading backup shooting guard Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Thunder will be receiving two future second round picks for the six year guard out of Arkansas.
Isaiah Joe News / Field Level Media / June 26
Report: Pistons to acquire G Isaiah Joe from Thunder
The Detroit Pistons are acquiring guard Isaiah Joe from the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for two future second-round draft picks, ESPN reported on Friday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 26
Thunder 2026 NBA Draft grades for every pick
For the 2026 NBA Draft, Sam Presti and company were simply looking to strengthen an already championship-caliber roster. Rather than chasing raw upside alone, the Oklahoma City Thunder targeted players who complemented an established core led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams.
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.
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.
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.
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