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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / July 14
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder: Are the most equipped to handle the New CBA
Fresh off winning the NBA championship, the Oklahoma City Thunder are making significant financial commitments. Extending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to a four-year supermax worth $285 million, Chet Holmgren to a five-year rookie-max worth potentially $250 million, and Jalen Williams to a five-year rookie-max that could pay him up to $287 million.
Brooks Barnhizer News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 14
Brooks Barnhizer Showing NBA Potential at Summer League
The Summer League is prone to overreactions. The very nature of it showcases rookies that have seen narratives built around them for over a year before seeing them in a somewhat NBA setting.
OKC Thunder Rookie Wants to ‘Be the Player That (Fans) Love to See’
Oklahoma City’s culture has been on display for the world to see across the last few seasons. This year in particular, when the Thunder was directly in the spotlight, the NBA community got an inside look on how hard this team plays for eachother, and the chemistry they clearly have.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team in 2024-25' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?
Charles Barkley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 13
Thunder’s future gets promising outlook from Charles Barkley
NBA analyst and Hall of Fame forward Charles Barkley labeled the champion Oklahoma City Thunder as the team to beat in the NBA, coming off its championship season, and expects things to remain that way for the foreseeable future.
OKC Thunder's Egalitarian Offense Leading to Positive Las Vegas Results
The Oklahoma City Thunder scored 69 points across the second and third quarters in its 104-85 thumping of the Indiana Pacers on Saturday evening, more than enough for its best Summer League offensive performance through five games despite a 1-for-12 shooting start.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / July 13
Incoming Thunder Rookies Making Case for Most Underrated in 2025 Class
Oftentimes, the offseason immediately following a championship win is a difficult one for the now reigning champions. A big part of that is drafting, as many of those teams have either given up major draft capital to obtain the roster they had, or picked low in the draft because of it.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / July 13
OKC Thunder Rookie Brooks Barnhizer Makes Summer League History
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Brooks Barnhizer needed just two games to make history at the 2025 Las Vegas NBA Summer League. After winning an NBA title less than a month ago, OKC is 2-0 in Las Vegas and has received strong performances from a number of first-year players, including second-round pick Brooks Barnhizer.
Should OKC Thunder Add Shooting This Offseason?
Oklahoma City just won an NBA title, but it might need to improve in one area. Over the past few weeks, things have gone smoothly in Oklahoma City. Of course, things typically seem simpler after winning an NBA title.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / July 12
Jalen Williams Denies Thunder Teammates Rolexes Despite New $287 Million Contract
It’s common in sports for a top athlete to splurge and buy their teammates something special after achieving a personal milestone or securing a title. Oklahoma City Thunder’s MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did just that after leading his side to an NBA Championship for the first time ever.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 12
OKC Thunder Flip Second-Quarter Switch, Rout Pacers 104-85 in Early Finals Rematch
The Oklahoma City Thunder racked up 38 second-quarter points and took down the Indiana Pacers, 104-85, in its second Las Vegas Summer League game. The Thunder picked up 28 assists and 14 steals in the NBA Finals rematch to stay undefeated.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / July 12
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s teammate compares his game to MVP James Harden and Kyrie Irving
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has had a perfect year with the OKC Thunder after completing it by winning the first-ever championship for the franchise. He entered a pretty exclusive list of NBA players to win the MVP, Finals MVP and championship trophy in the same year by leading his team to a win in Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers.
OKC Thunder: Is Ousmane Dieng's Roster Spot Safe for Next Season?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are running back most of their NBA championship roster, but they could still have a key decision to make. Over the past three years, Ousmane Dieng has been a project for the Thunder.
Nikola Topic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 12
What Thunder’s Nikola Topic learned from lost rookie season
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Nikola Topic addressed the silver lining that came with surrendering the 2024-25 campaign due to a torn left ACL injury. Watching his team’s historic championship season from the sidelines wasn’t easy.
Could Oklahoma City Get Even Better Next Season?
Dynasties in the NBA don't grow on trees. It's a tough thing to achieve, especially in an age where player movement is as swift as ever. The Oklahoma City Thunder is well on the trajectory to do it.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / July 12
OKC 2025 Offseason: So, What’s Next for the Defending Champs?
Satisfactory is not enough to describe how Oklahoma City has handled its matters to start the offseason. They began by making a few key signings to extend role players.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11
Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell’s ‘awesome’ Nikola Topic admission during Summer League
For the first time since being selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2024 NBA Draft, Ajay Mitchell and first-round pick Nikola Topic are competing alongside one another amid Summer League.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / BasketballNews.com / July 11
OKC Thunder commit to future with Holmgren & Williams’ extensions
The Oklahoma City Thunder have fortified their championship core this week by finalizing massive extensions for both Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / July 11
Thunder rookie commits blunder in Summer League game
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Erik Reynolds II committed quite a blunder during his Summer League debut on Thursday. The Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 90-81 in their Summer League game Thursday at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / July 11
Grading the Oklahoma City Thunder's Free Agency So Far
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the NBA offseason not needing to make many moves as their roster was almost full already entering next season. Of course, the Thunder are coming off a dominant season that saw them finish with the best record in the NBA and then make a run at a championship, their first since relocating to Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 11
Thunder guard's first Summer League game is bad news for Western Conference
Now healthy, their rookie guard looks ready to make the defending champs even more dangerous.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / July 10
Thunder agree to five-year max extension with All-Star forward
The defending champion Thunder and All-Star forward Jalen Williams have agreed to a maximum-salary rookie scale extension that covers five years.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 10
Signing Chet Holmgren to contract extension could backfire on Thunder
Chet Holmgren's health is a significant concern when considering his earnings over the next five to six years.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / July 10
Ignore the stats, Chet Holmgren earned his max extension
Holmgren's impact on a game goes far beyond the traditional box score.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / July 9
Thunder poised to sign two stars to lucrative contract extensions
The Oklahoma City Thunder are locking down their core players on the heels of their NBA title. The Thunder are in agreement on a five-year rookie max contract with center Chet Holmgren, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / July 9
Thunder, Chet Holmgren agree to max five-year extension
The second pick of the 2022 draft, Holmgren has battled through injuries in his first three years as a pro but has excelled when on the court.
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