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Grading the OKC Thunder’s Three Recent Trades
The Oklahoma City Thunder have undergone their most transformational offseason in some time, sending out three players in three separate trades. For the better part of the last two seasons, OKC has been able to sit back and roll with a very similar group.
Jalen Williams' Defense Most Important for OKC Thunder in 2026-27
Oklahoma City is hoping to return to the top of the league next season, and its star forward’s defense could be the key. Last season, injuries were a major storyline for the Thunder, and it unfortunately followed the team into the postseason.
Alex Caruso News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 24
Does Roster Shakeup Require A Bigger Regular Season Out Of Alex Caruso?
The OKC veteran might need to be thrown into a new role next season for the Thunder to succeed. The Oklahoma City Thunder have gone through quite the transformation this offseason, as their roster looks very different going into next year.
The '250 three-pointer NBA seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to make at least 250 triples in one campaign can you name in five minutes?
Russell Westbrook News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 23
Who Would be Most Affected by Potential OKC Thunder-Russell Westbrook Reunion?
Oklahoma City’s open spot could be fit for a franchise legend, and his return could have a significant impact on some of the Thunder’s current roster. After sending Lu Dort to Atlanta, the Thunder’s standard roster is back down to 14 players, leaving options open for Sam Presti and company.
The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars
At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23
Thunder rumors: Is Cason Wallace ticketed for $100 million contract extension after Lu Dort trade?
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace should be in line for a significant pay raise in the wake of Lu Dort’s trade to the Atlanta Hawks. Dort’s Thunder exit paved a path for Wallace.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23
2 hottest Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz overreactions from 2026 Thunder Summer League
The Oklahoma City Thunder did some roster remodeling over the offseason, trading away three key players of their 2025 title-winning squad in Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins with the goal of getting underneath the second apron.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / July 22
Grading OKC Thunder Trading Lu Dort to Atlanta Hawks
The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their offseason by trading defensive ace Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for three second-round picks, creating a 17.5 million traded player exception and an open roster spot.
Cason Wallace or Ajay Mitchell? Evaluating the OKC Thunder’s Starter Options Following Dort Trade
Days ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder made their most consequential move in years, sending out longtime starter Luguentz Dort to Atlanta in exchange for three second-round picks.
Luguentz Dort News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22
Lu Dort has perfect reaction to Hawks trade
Former Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Lu Dort is ready to put on his brand new Atlanta Hawks uniform for the upcoming season. The Hawks landed Dort in a three-team swap with the Dallas Mavericks, and the Thunder in exchange for Zaccharie Risacher, and three future second-round picks.
OKC Thunder Should Get Creative With Open Roster Spot
Oklahoma City’s roster suddenly has an opening, and it should be willing to take some risks with spot 15. The Thunder have been one of the league’s most calculated teams over the past few years.
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.
Making the Case for 3 Lu Dort Replacements in OKC Thunder Starting Lineup
Oklahoma City’s rotation will look different in 2026-27. After winning more than 60 games in each of the past two seasons, the Thunder traded three players who were significant pieces of the roster.
Jalen Williams will be Important Next Season with OKC Thunder Roster Changes
With so many veterans gone next season, the Thunder will need another to return. The Oklahoma City Thunder are going to look very different next season, as they have changed their roster through the draft and trades.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father names a scenario where star leaves the Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father, Vaughn, does not see the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player parting ways with the Oklahoma City Thunder down the road. Gilgeous-Alexander will always be linked to the Toronto Raptors simply because he’s Canadian, but Oklahoma City is his true NBA home in Vaughn’s eyes.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / July 22
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Father Gives Two Reasons Why The MVP Should Never Leave OKC Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father, Vaughn Alexander, recently sat down for an episode of the No Flukes Podcast with Tyrone Maxey, the father of the 76ers star Tyrese Maxey, to discuss several aspects of what it is like to be a father of an NBA player.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s dad doesn’t expect him to ‘ever leave’ Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder, at least for the foreseeable future, should have as good of a chance as any other team in the NBA to win a championship, thanks in large part to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s presence.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21
‘Milestone’ announced for new Thunder arena construction
The Oklahoma City Thunder have two more seasons left to play in the Paycom Center, where they won the 2025 NBA championship and have established a dominant home court advantage over the years.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / July 21
Dort Heads to Atlanta as Thunder Reshape Their Future
For years, Dort embodied the Thunder’s identity, tough, unglamorous, relentless. He was the guy who took the assignment nobody else wanted, the defender who made stars uncomfortable, the undrafted grinder who carved out a real NBA career through sheer force of will.
Aday Mara News / Yardbarker / July 20
Thunder's Aday Mara dubbed NBA's 'most disappointing rookie' — but not so fast
Why Thunder fans shouldn't worry about Mara's Summer League showing or the opinions of that performance from analysts.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 20
Sam Presti addresses the Thunder’s decision to trade Lu Dort
The Oklahoma City Thunder knew they couldn’t keep the gang together intact, and that they would have to part ways with one of their key players in the
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / July 20
Thunder’s Sam Presti says Lu Dort trade came down to finances
The Thunder didn’t trade Luguentz Dort because they stopped believing in him. They traded him because the numbers no longer worked. Speaking with Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman, Thunder general manager Sam Presti acknowledged the deal that sent Dort to the Hawks was driven by Oklahoma City’s financial outlook rather than basketball concerns.
Luguentz Dort News / Yardbarker / July 19
Thunder trading fan-favorite Luguentz Dort to Hawks in cost-cutting decision
Dort played a key role when the Thunder won their first championship in Oklahoma City during the 2024-25 season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 14
Team USA announces additions to men's basketball coaching staff
With the 2028 Summer Olympics rapidly approaching, the Team USA Men's Basketball program is busy working on finalizing its coaching staff.
Aday Mara News / Yardbarker / July 12
Thunder rookie center Aday Mara has brutal Summer League debut
The Oklahoma City Thunder have high hopes for Mara, taken with the No. 12 pick in June's draft. Mara's NBA Summer League debut might make the Thunder temper those expectations.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / July 3
Thunder Sign Mara, Stirtz, Three Two-Way Players
The Thunder announced a series of signings on Friday in a pair of press releases, filling two spots on their standard roster and all three of their two-way slots.
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