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Improved Defense Could Give Bennett Stirtz Instant OKC Thunder Rotation Spot
New Oklahoma City Thunder guard Bennett Stirtz is an offensive engine; he led high-powered offenses at every level of college basketball, ending his career with a magical run to the Elite Eight under longtime head coach Ben McCollum's Iowa Hawkeyes.
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.
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.
Thunder Around the Web
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?
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.
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
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.
OKC Thunder Re-Sign Isaiah Hartenstein to Long-Term Deal
On Friday night, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported massive news for the OKC Thunder: the team will be re-signing center Isaiah Hartenstein to a long-term deal.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Hoops Rumors / June 26
Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein Agree To Three-Year Deal
The Thunder will turn down Isaiah Hartenstein‘s $28.5MM team option for the 2026/27 season in order to sign the big man to a new three-year, $75MM contract, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links).
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.
What Isaiah Joe's Departure Means for the OKC Thunder Roster
The chain reaction of the Thunder’s offseason continues to unfold. On Friday morning, Oklahoma City made the expected move of trading Isiah Joe. The sharpshooting
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.
OKC Thunder See 2026 NBA Summer League Schedule Revealed
With the 2026 NBA Draft in the rearview mirror, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the NBA world turn their attention to the rest of the league's offseason period, headlined by the tentpole event that is NBA Summer League.
Will OKC Thunder Regret Isaiah Joe Trade Next Season?
Oklahoma City’s offseason is well underway, and its latest move could be one that doesn’t age well for the Thunder. On Friday, the Thunder agreed to send Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons for two second-round picks.
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.
Is Isaiah Joe Trade a Sign OKC Thunder Should be Aggressive in Trade Market?
Oklahoma City has sent out a player for the second time this offseason, and it could be a sign that it should be on the market to bring in some more talent.
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 26
Thunder Trading Isaiah Joe To Pistons For Second-Round Picks
The Thunder and Pistons have agreed to a trade that will send shooting guard Isaiah Joe to Detroit in exchange for two future second-round picks, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / 5 GOATs / June 23
Bennett Stirtz drafted, traded to Oklahoma City Thunder: Analysis, contract details, more
The Memphis Grizzlies selected Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. However, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that he has been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for the No.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 21
NBA Rumors: Thunder, Lu Dort, Celtics, Mitchell Robinson, Bulls
The Thunder have so much depth that they may end up moving a very good player. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, rival executives expect Oklahoma City to exercise its team option on Lu Dort and then gauge the trade market.
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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