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Thunder’s Potential Draft Day Steal Showcasing Potential

Thanks to a right wrist surgery, Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Jalen Williams is sitting out the first few weeks of the 2025-26 season. Though the absence of the rising star is hardly inconspicuous, it only means that the next man up would come from the Thunder bench.

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OKC Thunder’s Deep Rotation is Gaining Valuable Experience in High-Stakes Games

Sometimes on a contending team, it’s hard for young players to find court time to prove themselves. Of course, the G League is always a viable option and Oklahoma City does a terrific job of utilizing their full organization.

Chet Holmgren News / Athlon Sports / October 24

Thunder Announce Chet Holmgren News on Friday

Chet Holmgren is playing in his third season as a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder since the organization drafted him second overall in the 2022 NBA Draft.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24

SGA admits to finding out breakout Thunder guard is ‘pretty good’ after OT thriller vs. Pacers

While Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is already breaking NBA records two games into the 2025-26 regular season, he’s seeing the development in second-year guard Ajay Mitchell.

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The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?

The 'Kobe Bryant Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active NBA scoring leaders' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 24

OKC Thunder's Complimentary Basketball Fuels Win Over Rockets

The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a 2-0 start, but it has not been smooth for the Bricktown Ballers. A year ago, the Thunder raced their way to 68 wins and an NBA Championship while owning the best point differential in league history.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 24

OKC Thunder Superstar Produces Much Needed Career Night

Desperate times call for desperate measures. The Oklahoma City Thunder began the NBA season in desperation mode, down All-NBA swingman Jalen Williams as he recovers from offseason surgery on torn ligaments in his wrist.

Jalen Williams News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 24

Jalen Williams' Spot Starters Have Held the Fort Down Two Games Into the Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder is now two games into the season after Thursday night, and the team has started things off on a high note with a 2-0 record.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 24

OKC Thunder Continues to Make History With Uncommon Core

It hasn't looked pretty nor smooth thus far for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025-26 campaign and yet they sit at 2-0. This has been a season defined by guts and grit for the OKC Thunder with two games under their belt, both going to double overtime before the Bricktown ballers pulled out a pair of wins.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / October 24

Ajay Mitchell has Become Another NBA Draft 'Win' for OKC Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder seem to have a skill for finding talent in the NBA Draft. Sam Presti and company added All-NBA wing Jalen Williams with the No.

K. C. Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 24

OKC Thunder Playing Much-Needed Clutch Games Early

Oklahoma City is unbeaten through two games, but the path to 2-0 was far from easy. The Thunder made history throughout their championship season in 2024-25, and it only took them two games to do it again this season.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 24

Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards enlists Katt Williams for new adidas ad taking aim at SGA

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards didn’t just unveil a new sneaker Friday. He also reignited one of the NBA’s hottest rivalries.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 'free throw merchant' tag is here to stay

Quartet of stars make NBA history to start new season

NBA champion believes Rockets are still in 'the mix of contenders'

The 25 best NBA players to never make an All-Star team

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24

Judge for yourself whether Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander deserved 26 free throws vs. Pacers

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made NBA history with 26 free-throw attempts en route to a career-high 55 points in Thursday’s thrilling 141-135 double-overtime win against the Indiana Pacers.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24

Why DeMarcus Cousins is buying all of the Thunder hype

The Oklahoma City Thunder have started their season with back-to-back overtime wins against the Houston Rockets and the Indiana Pacers. Shai-Gilgeous Alexander starred in both games, amassing a total of 90 points.

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The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Total Apex Sports / October 24

The Oklahoma City Thunder Are Making History In the Most Exhausting Way Possible

Look, I’ve covered a lot of basketball games in my time, and I can tell you this much: when your season opener requires an oxygen tank and a chiropractor, you might want to reconsider your game plan.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / EssentiallySports / October 24

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Provides Health Update After Career-High 55 Points Jeopardizes OKC Legend’s Record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leaned back in the post-game interview chair, exhaling like he had just run a marathon. And in a way, he had. Two double-overtime games, 45 minutes Thursday, 47 minutes Tuesday, and now a career-high 55 points under his belt.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker / October 24

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 'free throw merchant' tag is here to stay

Gilgeous-Alexander was widely termed a "free throw merchant" during his historic campaign last year when he won the NBA MVP, scoring title and Finals MVP.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to historic 2OT win in Finals rematch

Kevin Durant says Thunder fans booing him is their 'brand'

The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

The 'NBA's best active free throw shooters' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 23

Three Takeaways From the Thunder's Second Double Overtime Win in a Row

The Oklahoma City Thunder traveled to Indiana for their first matchup against the Pacers since last year’s NBA finals. This physical back-and-forth battle

Alex Caruso News / Field Level Media / October 22

Thunder G Alex Caruso sustains concussion in opener

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso sustained a concussion during Tuesday's season opener against the Houston Rockets and has been placed in the NBA's concussion protocol, the team announced Wednesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22

NBA champion believes Rockets are in 'the mix of contenders'

NBA champion believes Rockets are still in 'the mix of contenders'

The Houston Rockets gave the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder everything they could handle on Tuesday night, but ultimately came up short in a 125-124 double-overtime classic.

Kevin Durant is biggest loser of Rockets' season-opening loss to Thunder

Durant trolls Thunder fans in return to Oklahoma City

Rockets' point guard plan has mixed results in opener

The 25 greatest NBA players to never win a championship

The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz