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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 17

With the 2025-26 NBA Season Looming, Oklahoma City Stacks Win After Win

The Oklahoma City Thunder's season a year ago was everything the team could have asked for in the end. No detrimental injuries throughout the season—none

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 17

Hartenstein’s Future With The Thunder Is In His Hands

The Oklahoma City Thunder are fresh off their first-ever NBA championship season and are already looking ahead to their next one. Luckily for OKC, all of its key players are returning to make its dreams a reality.

Jalen Williams News / Last Word On Sports / September 17

Expect a Jump in Thunder Star’s Stats This Coming Season

Jalen Williams was a beast in the 2025 NBA Finals. He still continues to get praises for his performance, but the reveal of his wrist injury added more flair to it.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 17

Will OKC Thunder Have Competition for NBA’s Best Record?

The OKC Thunder saw an all-time season last year, cruising to 68 regular-season wins, as well as the 2024-25 NBA title. They saw yet another MVP crowned in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, added another All-Star to their ranks in Jalen Williams, as well as numerous other individual and team awards en route to the best season in franchise history.

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Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Thomas Sorber News / Hoops Wire / September 17

Thunder rookie Thomas Sorber undergoes season-ending knee surgery

Thunder first-round pick Thomas Sorber won’t see the court this season. The rookie big man out of Georgetown underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, the team announced.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 17

How NBA's investigation of Clippers impacts Thunder

The NBA continues to investigate the Clippers for allegedly circumventing the salary cap.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / September 17

OKC Thunder dealt major blow to championship hopes as promising young star undergoes season-ending surgery

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s quest to repeat as NBA champions has hit a roadblock, as their 2025 NBA Draft pick is set to miss the NBA season. The Oklahoma City Thunder finally overcame their biggest hurdle this past season, when they defeated the Indiana Pacers to win the NBA championship.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

What Grade Point Average Does OKC Thunder’s Management Deserve for Offseason?

Sometimes, a quiet offseason is best. And that describes the Thunder’s summer perfectly. After years of wondering what Oklahoma City would do with all of its draft capital and prospects, and when management would hit the button to go all in, it was a restful summer period.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / September 16

Thunder rookie undergoes season-ending knee surgery

The injury, which was revealed earlier this month, will sideline the big man out of Georgetown for the entire season.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

Projecting 2025-26 OKC Thunder's Usage Breakdown

The Oklahoma City Thunder won its first championship in franchise history due to a disruptive, bought-in defense. Oklahoma City thrived at forcing turnovers and holding opponents below their typical shooting efficiency all season long.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / September 17

Three questions Thunder must answer to win NBA title again

The NBA has had seven different champions in the last seven seasons. The Oklahoma City Thunder want to buck that trend, and they'll be doing it with nearly the same team that won it all in June.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

Why the OKC Thunder Could Have a Dominant Playoff Run in 2025-26

The past two seasons, Oklahoma City has been one of the best teams in the NBA. OKC's rebuild started with a trip to the Play-In Tournament, but Mark Daigneault's group ascended quickly, winning 57 games and earning the No.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

How The OKC Thunder's Previous Offseason Elevated Focus For This Year's Offseason

The 2023-24 Oklahoma City Thunder were dangerous as is, the year prior to the team winning its first NBA title. Finishing atop the Western Conference with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander coming into his elite shape alongside plenty of other young, dangerous talents, the Thunder appeared to be the real deal.

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Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 16

Thunder’s Jalen Williams confirms positive step in wrist injury rehab

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams took a significant step in his rehab from a torn wrist injury. After Williams revealed playing with a torn ligament in his right wrist throughout the Thunder’s championship postseason run, he underwent surgery during the offseason.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

Does Ousmane Dieng Have Path to Extension with OKC Thunder?

Oklahoma City has some decisions to make after winning its first NBA championship. This summer has been quite an easy one for the Thunder. After securing their NBA title, most of their drama was resolved early in the offseason, with extensions for their big three and some key role players.

Alex Caruso News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 16

How Does Caruso’s Role Differ From the Regular Season To The Playoffs?

Last summer, the Thunder acquired one of their most important players in their championship run, Alex Caruso. The 31-year-old guard added much-needed experience and wisdom to the young Thunder core, which ultimately helped them raise the Larry O’Brien Trophy this past year.