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Why Isaiah Joe Could be OKC Thunder's Most Tradeable Asset
Oklahoma City will have some moves to make this offseason, and one player could net the best return for the Thunder. Over the past couple of seasons, the Thunder have made two deep playoff runs and secured an NBA title in 2025.
K. C. Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / June 14
The OKC Thunder are Officially Chasing Another Title, not Defending one
The Thunder are now officially chasing once again. With the NBA season officially wrapping up, a new champion has been crowned in the New York Knicks.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 14
Thunder reporter roasts Victor Wembanyama with Chet Holmgren comp after NBA Finals flop
On Saturday evening, the San Antonio Spurs saw their 2025-26 season come to an end with a Game 5 loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. The Spurs’ second to last win of the season ended up being their Game 7 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, which got them to the Finals in the first place.
The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz
The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?
Should OKC Thunder Consider Bringing Back Branden Carlson?
Oklahoma City is set for an offseason of big decisions, but there’s one intriguing player who has gone under the radar. The Thunder’s next few weeks will feature some moves that impact the short and long-term future of the organization.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Nikola Topic News / Field Level Media / June 14
Thunder's Nikola Topic (back) expected to be ready for 2026-27 season
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic is expected to be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing what the team called a minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy procedure.
Aaron Wiggins Could Still Be Crucial Contributor to OKC Thunder
The speech will be rememebered forever. “4 years ago, they tried to call us the black hole of the NBA," Oklahoma City Thunder wing Aaron Wiggins said during the team's NBA Championship parade.
OKC Thunder Headline Early Power Rankings For The 2026-27 Season
The Thunder are still largely considered the best basketball team in the world. The NBA season has officially wrapped up with the New York Knicks taking home the crown, defeating the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday night to seal the deal.
Nikola Topic News / Hoops Rumors / June 13
Nikola Topic Undergoes Back Procedure, Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
Nikola Topic underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure on his spine, the Thunder announced Saturday. The second-year guard won’t be available for Summer League, but the team expects him to be healthy when training camp opens in late September.
OKC Thunder Can't Assume Health Will Fix Problems in 2026-27
Oklahoma City’s loss in the conference finals won’t cause any significant offseason moves, but the Thunder can’t afford to be complacent, either. Over the next few weeks, the Thunder’s roster will begin to take shape for the 2026-27 season.
Allen Graves Could Be Strong Swing for OKC Thunder
As the NBA Draft quickly approaches, teams are dialed into a select few prospects they truly desire in the range they pick. For the Oklahoma City Thunder, full-focus Draft preparation came sooner than expected, nodding out of the Playoffs in the seventh game of the Western Conference Finals, losing at home to the San Antonio Spurs.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Three Prospects the OKC Thunder Could Take at the 2026 NBA Draft
The NBA Draft has been the Thunder’s M.O. in the last half-decade, taking players like Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell and plenty more that make up their championship-level core.
Luguentz Dort News / Hoops Wire / June 13
NBA Rumors: Thunder, Lu Dort, Hornets, roster, Hawks
The Thunder may eventually face some difficult financial decisions, and according to John Hollinger of The Athletic, veteran guard Lu Dort could become one of the casualties.
Isaiah Hartenstein Should Explore Outside Shot for OKC Thunder in 2026-27
Oklahoma City will be looking for some internal development this season, and its veteran big man could make a huge addition to his game. Over the past two seasons, Isaiah Hartenstein has quickly become an integral piece of the Thunder’s success.
The Thunder Will Be Looking To Fix One Specific Defensive Area Next Season
OKC has to tighten up the perimeter just a bit next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder fell short this past season in the conference championship and now have their sights set on what they could improve for next season.
Regular Season Could Have Less Importance for OKC Thunder Next Season
Oklahoma City’s season ended on its home court, and that loss could shift how it approaches next season. Going into the 2026-27 season, the Thunder roster will look different, but the main core will likely remain intact and be ready for another run at the NBA title.
OKC Thunder Aims To Continue To Dominate The Turnover Battle Next Season
For the Oklahoma City Thunder, turnovers are the name of the game. Oklahoma City prided itself this past season as being one of the hardest teams in the league to play against.
OKC Thunder's Injury Issues Example of League-Wide Phenomenon
The Oklahoma City Thunder's quest for a repeat of NBA glory ended early in the 2025-26 season, with the team falling in seven games to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / June 12
Thunder to Cut Ties With Jalen Williams as OKC Receive Enforcer for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Blockbuster Trade Idea
Fourteen years ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder stood at a similar crossroads. Fresh off an NBA Finals appearance, the franchise chose not to meet James Harden’s contract demands and traded him to Houston.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / June 10
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is 'Not a Great Athlete' Says Charles Oakley After Highlighting Thunder Star’s Scoring Problem
Back-to-back MVP titles are not enough to save Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from criticism after the WCF exit. He ended the series with a 35-point, 9-assist performance in Game 7.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 9
Thunder GM Sam Presti backs Chet Holmgren, talks offseason
Thunder general manager Sam Presti isn’t worried about Chet Holmgren. Despite criticism directed at Holmgren following Oklahoma City’s loss to the Spurs in the Western Conference finals, Presti publicly backed the young big man during his end-of-season press conference.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / June 8
Sam Presti fires back at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander critics with blunt social media jab
Sam Presti used his end-of-season media availability to push back hard on the criticism around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder general manager defended Oklahoma City’s franchise star after another season in which Gilgeous-Alexander’s foul drawing became a major talking point.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8
Sam Presti addresses Chet Holmgren’s future
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti made clear how committed the organization is to embattled center Chet Holmgren. Holmgren has faced questions about his future after he was thoroughly erased by Victor Wembanyama during the team’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6
Thunder have reportedly made a decision on one key player
One Oklahoma City Thunder player probably will not have to clean out his locker this offseason. Thunder big man Isaiah Hartenstein is “very likely” to remain with the team, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported this week.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3
One player is expected to be the odd man out on the Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder may already have their most prominent roster cut in mind. Thunder swingman Luguentz Dort is expected to be the odd man out this offseason, Kurt Helin of NBC Sports reported this week.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 2
Thunder Rumors: Draft, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams
The Thunder may have fallen one win short of the NBA Finals, but they remain one of the league’s most fascinating teams entering the offseason. With a mountain of draft assets and several key financial decisions on the horizon, Oklahoma City has no shortage of options.
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