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3 Under the Radar OKC Thunder Trade Targets That Would Matter in the Playoffs

The Oklahoma City Thunder can be opportunistic at the Feb. 5 NBA Trade Deadline. Despite a recent slide, the Bricktown Ballers still own a 38-11 record, with a five-game cushion atop the Western Conference, looking to capture their third straight No.

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Chet Holmgren Tabbed As 2026 NBA All-Star for OKC Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on a rollercoaster of a season. From tying the league best start to a season with 24-1 record, to their recent skid of losing three of their last four games, all roads have brought the Bricktown Ballers to the top record in the NBA, sitting at 38-11.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 1

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Trio of 5-Star Freshman in First Round

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of another tough stretch. OKC has lost three of its last four games, with the lone win coming at home against the New Orleans Pelicans, who sit No.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 1

OKC Thunder's Need for Roster Stability Grows Throughout Arduous Stretch

We're going to find out a lot about this Oklahoma City Thunder team over the course of its next six games. Injured and rattled, this Thunder team cannot seem to replicate what it was doing at the beginning of the season when it dealt with slightly less injuries while still managing a 24-1 record in 25 games without the presence of Jalen Williams.

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How many of the active NBA players with at least 10 40-point games in their career can you name in five minutes?

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4 centers potentially available for Thunder at the trade deadline

For the first time in two years, the Oklahoma City Thunder are reportedly active before the trade deadline. Dealing with a slew of injuries, the defending champions are in the market for a center to alleviate their shortcomings in the frontcourt.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / EasySportz / February 1

Oklahoma City Thunder at Denver Nuggets — Western Conference Statement Game

A battle of Western Conference heavyweights takes center stage in Denver as the Thunder visit the Nuggets in a matchup featuring two of the NBA’s most dynamic stars.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 31

OKC Thunder Trade Rumors: Separating Reality From Fiction

The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline is here, while all is quiet now, this time of year doesn't stay stagnate long. After all, a year ago, the weekend before the deadline saw the Dallas Mavericks shockingly send off Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis in return.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 31

Steve Nash calls Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander best Canadian NBA player ever

As the reigning MVP and defending champion, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is once again leading this year’s race for Most Valuable Player.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 31

Can OKC Thunder Afford to Rely on Health Instead of Making Deadline Deal?

Oklahoma City is going through a rough stretch, particularly on the injury report, and it might need to weigh a deadline move because of it. Over the first couple of months of the season, the Thunder were nothing but dominant.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 30

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander questions Thunder’s ‘plan’ after loss vs. Timberwolves

After a 123-111 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wished his team had a better plan in their Western Conference Finals rematch.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 30

Oklahoma City's Defense Continues to Uncharacteristically Lag in Key Area

After suffering another loss last night to the Minnesota Timberwolves, it's cleary noticeable the injury impact that's affecting its team. It's hurting them throughout virtually each vital function of the game, and definitely throughout the aspects which makes the Thunder the team that it is.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / January 30

Report: Thunder could trade away 1 key starter from championship team

The Oklahoma City Thunder could potentially be moving on from IHartRadio. Oklahoma City is considering the possibility of trading away center Isaiah Hartenstein, Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported Friday during an episode of “The Hoop Collective.” Windhorst notes that Hartenstein’s name has come up in “some trade chatter” ahead of the Feb.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 30

Why OKC Thunder Should Consider Russell Westbrook Reunion at Trade Deadline

Oklahoma City hasn’t been playing at its best lately, but the trade deadline could bring in some much-needed help. Throughout Sam Presti’s time as the Thunder’s GM, there haven’t been many blockbuster midseason deals, particularly in years where the Thunder are contenders.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 30

Thunder rumors: Brian Windhorst wonders why Thunder are exploring center options

Despite watching starting center Isaiah Hartenstein return from a 16-game absence due to a calf injury, would the Oklahoma City Thunder consider making a trade for a center, as ESPN’s Brian Windhorst is alluding to?

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Anthony Edwards Takes Playful Shot at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander With Wild Burner IG Post After Win vs. Thunder

Anthony Edwards is bringing out his Instagram game once again. At the moment, Edwards is dropping some impressive numbers. As the Timberwolves look to add quality to back the 24-year-old, Edwards is making sure he is not disappointing his teammates. In their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Timberwolves had an impressive outing.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

Recent Struggles Continue as Thunder Fall to Timberwolves

The Thunder dropped their third game in four, losing to the Timberwolves 124-113. The Thunder went into the game without Ajay Mitchell, Jalen Williams, or Alex Caruso.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

Five Players the Thunder Could Move at the Trade Deadline

After starting out 24-1 in the regular season, the Thunder have gone 13-9 since then. It seems that teams are starting to find ways to win over the defending champs.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / January 29

Kenrich Williams is Stepping Up Amidst Thunder Injuries

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit hard by the injury bug in this mid-season stretch; they have been missing key players Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Ajay Mitchell, and more.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / January 29

Defense Leads the Way as Shorthanded Thunder Hold Off Pelicans

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 104-95. It was an intense game with emotions flaring at the end. The Thunder entered the contest shorthanded, missing Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Cason Wallace, and Alex Caruso due to various injuries. Offensive struggles continued to plague OKC.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / January 29

3 Trades the OKC Thunder Should Consider During the 2026 Trade Deadline

The NBA Trade Deadline is a week away, and while the Oklahoma City Thunder are not expected to make any major splashes, they are in a prime position to shake the league with their decision-making.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 29