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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 15
The Thunder Are Still Defensively Set
The Thunder’s defensive prowess is not going anywhere. Oklahoma City has been known as one of the best defensive teams in the league for the past couple of seasons, which has helped them achieve such an impressive net rating over the past two seasons.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / October 15
Thunder rookie Otega Oweh (Achilles) to miss season
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Otega Oweh will miss the 2026-27 season with a ruptured right Achilles tendon. The 23-year-old guard underwent surgery on Wednesday in New York, the team announced later that day.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 15
Chet Holmgren's 3-Point Shooting Will be Crucial for OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City is set for another season, and its star big’s ability to stretch the floor will be as important as ever. After an offseason filled with changes, the Thunder are finally inching closer to the start of the regular season.
Thunder Around the Web
Thunder End Preseason With a Whimper: Houston Hands Oklahoma City 116-89 Loss
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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
Thunder’s run of terrible injury luck with rookies is crazy
The Oklahoma City Thunder have enjoyed success over the last few seasons, but that doesn’t mean they don’t go through injuries like every other team in the league.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15
Thunder rookie's 2026-27 season wiped out by devastating injury
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s attempt to reclaim the NBA crown in the 2026-27 season will not involve rookie guard Otega Oweh.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / October 15
Mark Daigneault lists five reasons Jared McCain can be a game changer in the NBA this season
Jared McCain’s impressive preseason has given Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault a difficult decision to make with the young guard pushing for more minutes.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / October 14
Thunder Injury Update: Rookie Signing Sidelined For Entire Season After Scary Achilles Injury
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers, 114-112, in overtime last night, marking Tyrese Haliburton’s return to NBA action after missing the entire season following a ruptured right Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals in the same building (Oklahoma’s Paycom Center).
Otega Oweh News / Hoops Rumors / October 14
Otega Oweh Out For Season With Right Achilles Rupture
Otega Oweh has undergone surgery to address a ruptured right Achilles tendon, the Thunder announced, as relayed by Rylan Stiles of Locked On Thunder (Twitter link).
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.
Alex Caruso News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 14
Are Alex Caruso's Preseason Starts a Sign for Regular Season?
Oklahoma City has been a team to watch throughout the preseason, and one of its most interesting wrinkles has flown under the radar. On Tuesday night, the Thunder finally got into the win column in preseason play, beating the Indiana Pacers in overtime.
Jared McCain News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 14
Jared McCain Proves He's Ready To Step Into Bigger Role
The Thunder’s young guard is ready to take over his advanced role this season. The Oklahoma City Thunder had a hard-fought battle on Tuesday night as the Indiana Pacers came to town for the squad’s fourth preseason game.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 14
Former First-Round Pick Shines for OKC Thunder in Limited Preseason Minutes
The Oklahoma City Thunder seem to have one of the NBA's best scouting departments. OKC has managed to find a handful of talented players across multiple NBA Draft classes and make a few key free agent signings.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Thunder lose promising rookie to apparent serious injury vs. Pacers
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers in overtime, 114-112, in the preseason at Paycom Center on Tuesday. Zhaire Smith sank the game-winning bucket with 45.6 seconds left.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 14
Prayers Pour In for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Teammate as Thunder Carry Injured Rookie to Locker Room in OT Thriller vs. Pacers Otega Oweh
The Oklahoma City Thunder were hoping to put their injury concerns behind them, with Ajay Mitchell and Jalen Williams back to full health. However, just as the team led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looked to build momentum ahead of the new season, another injury has raised concerns about its roster.
Otega Oweh News / Hoops Rumors / October 14
Thunder Rookie Otega Oweh Suffers Potentially Serious Injury
Thunder rookie guard Otega Oweh suffered an apparent serious leg injury during overtime of Oklahoma City’s preseason victory over the Pacers on Tuesday night, according to Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 13
Tyrese Haliburton steals the show in preseason return to court where he suffered Achilles tear
Prior to Tuesday, the last time Tyrese Haliburton took the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he suffered a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13
Thunder GM Sam Presti’s best first-round picks since 2022 continue to shine ahead of 2026-27 season
Ahead of the 2026-27 season, Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti selected two of his most promising first-round picks, Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz, since drafting All-Star Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams in 2022.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 13
Kenrich Williams' Role Becoming Clearer During OKC Thunder Preseason
Oklahoma City’s preseason action has opened some eyes and may have cleared up some questions going into the regular season. Through three games of preseason play, the Thunder are winless, but optimism is thriving in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 13
Aday Mara Preseason Proves Worthy of True Role With OKC Thunder
It is just preseason. These games don't count. Take it with a grain of salt. All of these statements are true, even when used as prefixes to praise Oklahoma City Thunder rookie big man Aday Mara.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / October 12
Thunder may have found another young star in Bennett Stirtz
The Oklahoma City Thunder may have found a gem in Bennett Stirtz, a guard who was one of the best players in college basketball last season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / October 8
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nets, Magic, Sean Sweeney
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander apparently didn’t need much time to knock off the rust. The reigning MVP made his preseason debut Wednesday and went 5-of-5 from the field, 3-of-3 from beyond the arc and 4-of-4 at the line in just 17 minutes during Oklahoma City’s 128-126 loss to Milwaukee.
Cason Wallace News / Fadeaway World / October 7
Cason Wallace Could Land $30 Million-Plus Annual Deal If He Enters Restricted Free Agency
The Oklahoma City Thunder were forced to make some tough roster decisions this offseason. With the second apron weighing down on them, the Thunder had to let go of several players, including vital rotation pieces like Lu Dort.
Cason Wallace News / Yardbarker / October 6
Rumored Cason Wallace market forces Thunder into impossible financial corner
The Thunder are more than the sum of their parts. One key player who makes them more lethal is Cason Wallace,.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / October 6
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander works on new shot in practice after NBA push-off rule change
If the NBA thought a push-off crackdown would slow Shai Gilgeous-Alexander down, his latest practice tape proves otherwise. The NBA’s push-off crackdown hits right at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s go-to scoring move.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / September 23
Thunder have a tough Nikola Topic decision awaiting them
The Oklahoma City Thunder may have parted with a slew of role players from their championship run this summer, but they are still widely considered a top title contender on the strength of their talent and depth.
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