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OKC Thunder Must Replace Talented Rebounder on the Perimeter

The Oklahoma City Thunder made significant roster changes following the 2025-26 NBA season. Heading into the 2026-27 campaign, which begins with the preseason in early October, the Thunder's roster will look much different than it has in recent years.

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OKC Thunder Should be Better Prepared to Deal With Injuries Next Season

Oklahoma City has dealt with its fair share of injury issues over the past several years, and it should also be as prepared as ever when health problems arise next season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / September 21

Thunder Could Trade Jalen Williams Or Chet Holmgren Amid Second-Apron Concerns

Among the several things that have plagued teams this summer, the second tax apron may have arguably been the biggest problem. Several franchises faced the threat of exorbitant penalties, forcing them to make drastic changes.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 20

This Upcoming Season Could Decide The Future Of The Thunder's Roster Construction

This season could decide OKC’s future plans for the roster. The Oklahoma City Thunder are going into this upcoming season with new faces, as two rookies have been added to the roster after being selected by OKC in the first round of the NBA Draft.

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The 'Most 200 3-pointer NBA seasons' quiz

In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 20

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Land Top-5 Selection in 2027 Class

The 2026-27 NBA season starts in less than a month as teams around the league begin to prepare for the upcoming campaign. College basketball begins in early November, which will give prospects in the 2027 NBA Draft a chance to showcase their skill sets.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 20

Jared McCain Could be X Factor for OKC Thunder in 2026-27

Oklahoma City made some changes over the summer, and it may lead to a more important role for one of its most intriguing players. Last season, the Thunder finished atop the standings again and were the team to beat until injuries piled up and ultimately resulted in a seven-game series loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Jalen Williams News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 19

Jalen Williams Is One Attribute Short Of Perfecting His Game

The Thunder star wing just needs to find the last piece of the puzzle. The Oklahoma City Thunder are ready to prove themselves next season, and this time with their full roster.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Trade Talk Sports / September 19

Thunder Predicted to Move One of Holmgren, Williams Over Next Few Years

The Oklahoma City Thunder have one of, if not the best, young cores in all of basketball, but some are questioning how much longer they’re all going to remain together with the second apron changing the way teams can spend in the NBA.

Thomas Sorber News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 18

Thomas Sorber Could Give The Thunder Much-Needed Depth In Their Small-Ball lineup

Thomas Sorber could give a specific Thunder role more depth. The Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for multiple young players to step into big roles due to an offseason of roster changes.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 18

Thunder rumors: Why insiders believe OKC will trade Jalen Williams or Chet Holmgren next offseason

While it’s no surprise that the two teams — the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Anotino Spurs — with the best odds of winning a title in 2027 were ranked as having the brightest future in the NBA, one ESPN insider believes the former will part ways with Jalen Williams or All-Star Chet Holmgren.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 18

Impact of Lu Dort's Departure on Cason Wallace Remains Overlooked

Oklahoma City underwent some changes this offseason, and its young defensive star will have some new challenges thrown his way. Over the past few months, the Thunder have dealt with several significant changes as they look to navigate the second apron and the pressure of competing for championships.

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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.

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

Cason Wallace Is Projected To Be The Thunder's Young Star That Shines The Brightest

Cason Wallace could shine through as the brightest young star for OKC. The Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for a big season, as they will be aiming for their second championship in three years.

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

OKC Thunder May Not Need to Fill Final Roster Spot With On-Court Contributor

The Oklahoma City Thunder still have an open roster spot, but there might be an easy solution for how to fill it. With the 2026-27 season inching closer, it appears that Oklahoma City will enter the new campaign with only 14 players on the standard roster.

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

The Thunder Must Fix Their Rebounding Problem Early In The Season

Thunder can’t wait to make rebounding a priority. The Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up to head into the NBA season on a revenge tour, as they look to earn their second championship in three years.

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

Preseason Could Paint Picture of OKC Thunder's Big Man Rotation

The Oklahoma City Thunder have plenty of questions to answer next season, but one answer could become clearer in the preseason. Despite so much movement in the league throughout the offseason, the Thunder will still be entering next season as a favorite to win the title.

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

Tiering the OKC Thunder’s Biggest Threats Next Season

Despite falling out of the Western Conference Finals in seven games, the Oklahoma City Thunder are still atop the NBA power rankings for most. Armed with

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hoops Wire / September 15

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s biggest MVP obstacle may be history

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the statistics. He has the victories. He has two consecutive MVP awards. Getting a third may require voters to place him in extremely rare company.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 11

How Thunder’s Jared McCain is drawing Russell Westbrook inspiration ahead of 2026-27 season

After watching Russell Westbrook announce his retirement over the summer, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain reflected on the future Hall of Fame player’s influence on his career.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 9

Thunder rumors: Cason Wallace could command a $33 million annual salary, per NBA insider

After Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti made some difficult decisions in order to get from under the dreaded second apron, many wonder how he’ll be approaching Cason Wallace’s looming contract extension ahead of the October 19 deadline.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Stadium Rant / September 7

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Made The Thunder An NBA Nightmare

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has reached the point where “superstar” no longer fully captures his value to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gilgeous-Alexander is an elite scorer, late-game closer, primary playmaker, and franchise-defining leader rolled into one player.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / September 7

3 Bench Upgrades The Thunder Should Explore This Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder still have one of the deepest rosters in basketball, but their bench isn’t exactly the same group that helped them dominate the last two seasons.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hoops Wire / August 31

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may have another way to make life difficult for NBA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already scores plenty. Perhaps the next step is simply figuring out where some of those points come from. As Ivan White of NBA on SI noted, Gilgeous-Alexander actually became more accurate from beyond the arc last season while shooting fewer threes.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 21

Thunder are winning big by helping force the Nuggets decline

The Denver Nuggets took the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Since then, one of the Thunder's biggest rivals has gotten worse, and the Thunder directly benefit in multiple ways.

Cavaliers acquire Peyton Watson in multi-team trade with Nuggets, give him major contract

Nuggets' development strategy fizzles out with Peyton Watson departure

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / August 19

Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell Named UC Santa Barbara’s GM

Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell has been named the general manager of UC Santa Barbara’s men’s basketball program, the school announced in a press release.