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Healthy Season for Isaiah Hartenstein Could Make Big Difference for OKC Thunder

A new season is almost here, and Oklahoma City will hoping for a healthier one for its starting big man. With Thunder media day on Monday, the unofficial start of the 2026-27 season has finally arrived.

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Thunder beat reporter goes viral for Chet Holmgren weight gain tweet that brought out all the jokes

Since being draft second overall in 2022, Chet Holmgren has established himself as one of the best players in the NBA. The Gonzaga product already has a championship, an All-Star nod, and an All-Defensive First Team appearance to his name.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 28

5 Burning Questions For OKC Thunder Ahead of Media Day

The Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for its 19th season in Bricktown. Another year as a title favorite. After a summer of change seeing 10,000 minutes needing to be replaced.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 27

OKC Thunder Announce 2026-27 Training Camp Roster

The Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for yet another season as chapter 19 of this franchise is set to be written as the team enters the 2026-27 campaign as one of the league's title favorites.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 27

OKC Thunder May Need to Prioritize 3-Point Shooting With Final Roster Spot

Oklahoma City appears set to start next season with an open roster spot, but it may need to consider filling it with an outside specialist. Next season, the Thunder will be looking to get back to the top of the league, but they’ll look a bit different.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 27

Ranking OKC Thunder's Most Promising Training Camp Contracts

Ahead of training camp for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Sam Presti and company signed a few players to Exhibit 10 deals. While these new signees likely won't make an impact for OKC in 2026-27 and may never appear on the Thunder's roster, there is a chance that a few players earn places within the organization.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 27

Thunder’s Thomas Sorber shares Chet Holmgren’s ‘injury return’ advice ahead of an ‘exciting’ season

OKLAHOMA CITY — Hearing his name in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, Oklahoma City Thunder rookie center Thomas Sorber’s eyes filled with joy. The Thunder selected Sorber 15th overall last year, but he hasn’t played a single game due to injury, a path Chet Holmgren knows well.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 27

The OKC Thunder Are Set To Improve In Multiple Areas Next Season

Oklahoma City hopes to trend in the right direction next season. While the Thunder are easily one of the best teams in the league, they did not win a championship last season, which means there is work to be done.

Jaylin Williams News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 26

Jaylin Williams Will Have To Prove His Worth Early In The Season

Jaylin Williams might have to adapt to survive. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been searching this offseason to find a competing team for cheap. OKC went into the offseason with some trouble, as they were going to be affected by the second apron.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 25

OKC Thunder GM Remains Confident in Chet Holmgren Ahead of 2026-27 Season

Oklahoma City is getting set for another season, and it still has full confidence in its star big man. Over the offseason, the Thunder made some changes that will shake up the rotation going into the 2026-27 campaign.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 25

2018 1st round pick signs E10 deal with Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are bringing back a familiar face ahead of training camp, signing former first-round pick Zhaire Smith to an Exhibit 10 contract.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Sam Presti News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 25

How Russell Westbrook’s retirement left Thunder GM Sam Presti speechless

One of the first things GM Sam Presti discussed in his preseason address was the Oklahoma City Thunder’s plans to honor Russell Westbrook. Without getting into specific details, Presti reflected on the future Hall of Fame guard’s influence in Oklahoma City, including the fans’ adoration, and how he watched Westbrook blossom into a star.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 25

Thunder Star Will Need To Use Recent Ranking As Motivation

Has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s dominance lessened the hype for his game? The list of the top 100 players in the league has officially wrapped up, as the top 10 were released on Thursday.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

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The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / September 25

Sam Presti: 'The NBA Is A Poker Game. It’s Not A Chess Game.'

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the very best teams in the NBA over the last three seasons, and general manager Sam Presti deserves all the credit in the world for putting together an incredible roster.

Jalen Williams News / EssentiallySports / September 25

Jalen Williams’ Exchange With Thunder Fan Takes Ugly Turn After Comments on Physical Appearance

Thunder fans once camped overnight just to see Jalen Williams. That happened after Oklahoma City’s championship run, when Williams appeared at a Dick’s House of Sport meet-and-greet in June 2025.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / September 25

OKC Thunder may have something special planned for Russell Westbrook, hints Sam Presti

Oklahoma City Thunder General Manager Sam Presti has confirmed that the franchise is working on plans to honour the career of Russell Westbrook after he announced his retirement.

Sam Presti News / Hoops Wire / September 25

Sam Presti believes reshaped Thunder can be even better

The Thunder traded away three important rotation players this offseason. Sam Presti still believes they have a chance to be better. Oklahoma City’s longtime basketball operations chief said Thursday that last season’s team never completely reached its ceiling.

Sam Presti News / Hoops Rumors / September 25

Thunder GM Presti Discusses Offseason, Roster, Future, More

The Thunder parted ways with longtime starter Luguentz Dort and key regular season reserves Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins this offseason, but longtime head of basketball operations Sam Presti believes the team is well-positioned for success in 2026/27, writes Baxter Holmes of ESPN.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Another Ajay Mitchell Thunder leap is on the horizon after Sam Presti endorsement

While Ajay Mitchell is entering his third year with the Oklahoma City Thunder, he’s yet to have a fully healthy season, of which GM Sam Presti reminded the media during his preseason address.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Sam Presti ready to discover Jared McCain’s star status amid Thunder ‘constellation’

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti had eyes for Jared McCain long before his mid-season trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. Ahead of the upcoming season, Presti predicts the 2026-27 Thunder will be better than its championship squad in 2025.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / September 24

Sam Presti says OKC Thunder trade was the greatest show of respect to Cason Wallace

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti has provided his thoughts on Cason Wallace’s situation. Cason Wallace is set to hit free agency in 2027, and speculation is ramping up over whether the Oklahoma City Thunder will offer the 22-year-old an extension.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / September 24

Oklahoma City Thunder 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the upcoming year with the same top players, but significant turnover across the rest of the roster. Saving money remained a focal point of the OKC offseason.

Nikola Topic News / Yardbarker / September 23

Thunder have a tough Nikola Topic decision awaiting them

The Oklahoma City Thunder may have parted with a slew of role players from their championship run this summer, but they are still widely considered a top title contender on the strength of their talent and depth.

Knicks may have a Karl-Anthony Towns problem on their hands

Hornets add more ammunition for blockbuster deal

Familiar face All-Star might be Lakers' top trade target

Lakers may have already set up Jake LaRavia for a trade this season

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Trade Talk Sports / September 19

Thunder Predicted to Move One of Holmgren, Williams Over Next Few Years

The Oklahoma City Thunder have one of, if not the best, young cores in all of basketball, but some are questioning how much longer they’re all going to remain together with the second apron changing the way teams can spend in the NBA.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hoops Wire / September 15

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s biggest MVP obstacle may be history

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the statistics. He has the victories. He has two consecutive MVP awards. Getting a third may require voters to place him in extremely rare company.