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Mark Daigneault fails to get the ball to SGA at the end of Thunder’s consecutive losses

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder found themselves on the wrong end of two consecutive losses decided by a final play that didn’t end with the ball in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s hands.

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OKC Thunder Needs an Aggressive Chet Holmgren Every Night

The Thunder dropped another puzzling game on Sunday night, and granted, the team was missing quite a few key players. But just as Oklahoma City was coming out of a slump and putting together a solid winning streak, it feels like they’ve slipped back into another lull.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 26

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Intriguing Freshman in Lottery

The Oklahoma City Thunder have had a solid season, but the team's losses have shown that there are a few areas OKC needs to improve. Fortunately for Mark Daigneault's team, Sam Presti and company will have multiple first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft to address the group's needs.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 26

Lu Dort Bounces Back With Stellar Showing Against Raptors

In Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort did not play his best basketball, shooting 1-for-9 from the floor and 0-for-5 from three-point range, boasting a -17 plus-minus in a three-point loss.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26

Thunder’s SGA keeps it simple after Raptors loss; ‘Just one of those nights’

OKLAHOMA CITY — For Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 103-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors at home, which was its second loss in two days, was “one of those nights” that a team goes through.

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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.

Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

Mark Daigneault delivers hard truth about Thunder in loss to Raptors

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder lost by three to the Indiana Pacers, they followed it up with a two-point loss (103-101) to the Toronto Raptors at the Paycom Center.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 25

Raptors top Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rallies to extend streak

Immanuel Quickly scored 23 points, including a pair of critical 3-pointers in the final two minutes, to lift the Toronto Raptors to a 103-101 road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 25

Why Now is the Best Time For OKC Thunder to Give Ousmane Dieng Extended Run

Oklahoma City entered the season with a handful of injury concerns to monitor. What seemed precautionary has turned into one of the underlying themes of the season, though.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / January 25

The Thunder are 37-9 but what’s happening to their roster could derail their entire season

The Oklahoma City Thunder own the league’s best record at 37-9, but mounting injuries threaten to undermine their championship positioning. As they prepare to face the Toronto Raptors, who have won three consecutive games, Oklahoma City’s depth faces its sternest examination yet.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 25

OKC Thunder Needs to Re-establish Momentum Yet Again Over Toronto Sunday

Oklahoma City's losses have seem to be extra deflating each time they happen. It hasn't happened often, only losing nine times to this point on the year, but the expectations this team has curated and the manner in which they lose—those losses have definitely take some spirit out of Thunder fans.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 25

Two OKC Thunder Players Rank Atop the NBA in Unique Statistic

The Oklahoma City Thunder have had an injury riddled season. Even now, the team is competing while a slew of players are sidelined, most notably Isaiah Hartenstein and Jalen Williams.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 25

Thunder’s nightmare 2026 NBA trade deadline scenario that hurt repeat chances

Geatness has arrived in Oklahoma City, but greatness can tempt excess. The hardest part of building a champion is knowing what not to touch once you’re there.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 24

Rolling Raptors look to upset injury-riddled Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder were dominant against the Eastern Conference last season, losing just one interconference game in the regular season. While the Thunder haven't been bad against the East this season, they haven't been as dominant as they were a year ago.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Fadeaway World / January 23

Instant Analysis: Pacers Stun Thunder In Finals Rematch Despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Big Night

The lowly Indiana Pacers stunningly took down the Oklahoma City Thunder 117-114 at Paycom Center on Friday in an NBA Finals rematch. The Pacers came into this one having suffered four losses in their last five, and withstood a late comeback attempt by the Thunder to come away with the win.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / January 23

OKC Record Inches Close to Championship-Defining Feat

It is always a tall challenge to win the NBA Finals, even for defending champions. Oklahoma City, for what it’s worth, is pushing to get back on top after winning it all last year.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / January 22

Thunderstruck: Can OKC Keep Winning Even With Injuries?

After starting their four-game road trip quite healthy, OKC’s injuries have now piled up, and it may affect their games in the coming weeks. It hasn’t been an easy year for the Thunder, who have started the year without Jalen Williams and missed some rotational players.

Jalen Williams News / Hoops Wire / January 21

Thunder forced to survive and thrive again minus Jalen Williams

Without a doubt, the Thunder are favored to claim back-to-back championships. That’s not a given, but at 36-8, it’s hard to pick anyone else. The key, of course, is good health.

Jalen Williams News / NBA Analysis Network / January 20

Jalen Williams injury update: Thunder forward out with hamstring strain as team adjusts rotation

Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams has been diagnosed with a right hamstring strain and will be reevaluated in a couple of weeks. The injury interrupts another strong campaign for one of the Thunder’s key playmakers, who has been a consistent part of the team’s league-best start.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / January 19

Thunder to shelve Jalen Williams (hamstring) 2 weeks

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without the services of forward Jalen Williams for the next couple of weeks, the team said Monday. Williams, who has been battling a right hamstring strain, missed the game Monday, as the Thunder blasted the Cleveland Cavaliers 136-104.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 19

Short-handed Thunder take down Cavaliers as Donovan Mitchell struggles

Behind 30 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 28 from Chet Holmgren, the Oklahoma City Thunder (36-8) flexed its muscle in a 136-104 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers (24-20).

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / January 18

Jalen Williams Suffers Leg Injury, Will Be Examined Sunday

Thunder forward Jalen Williams suffered a right leg injury during Saturday’s loss at Miami, writes Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman (subscription required).