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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 16
NBA Cup Loss Allows OKC Thunder to Refocus on Regular Season
Oklahoma City was ready to compete for a big payday on Tuesday night, but it has a chance to refocus on the regular season instead. After sweeping group play and dominating their quarterfinal matchup in the NBA Cup, the Thunder headed to Vegas with full intentions of doing what they couldn’t last season and winning the NBA Cup.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / December 16
Kendrick Perkins explains why he won’t compare 2025 OKC Thunder to Durant and Westbrook era
Kendrick Perkins refused to compare the 2025 OKC Thunder to his time with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. The Oklahoma City Thunder, despite their disappointing loss this weekend, are still the most dominant force in the NBA today.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 16
The Thunder Know How To Bounce Back From Losses
There is no need to hit the panic button. For the last couple of days, the only thing the basketball world has been talking about is how the Spurs took down the giant, which is the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / December 16
Kendrick Perkins says why the 2025 OKC Thunder are much better than the Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook team
Kendrick Perkins has compared the current Oklahoma City Thunder to the Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant era. Perkins played alongside Westbrook, Durant, and James Harden on the 2012 OKC squad that made the NBA Finals.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / December 15
Dwyane Wade makes admission about the way Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws fouls
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered just their second loss of the season against the San Antonio Spurs. The Oklahoma City Thunder were 24-1 and looking for their 17th straight win on the season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 15
Could First OKC-San Antonio Contest Dictate Five-Game Season Series?
If Victor Wembanyama's flexing after getting fouled told you one thing, it's that the Spurs believe they're ready to hang with the big boys. If you saw how Wembanyama got to the point he was flexing, it also told you that Cason Wallace simply fouled him without giving Wembanyama the chance of an and-one.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15
How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is embracing a Thunder-Spurs rivalry
So, you’re telling me there’s a chance — the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs becoming the NBA’s best new rivalry in the Western Conference, which Shai Gilgeous-Alexander confirmed after Saturday’s 111-109 loss.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / December 15
Dwyane Wade Defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Foul Drawing Skills
It was just a few seasons ago that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was one of the darlings of the NBA. Fast forward to today, and he has become one of the most heavily scrutinized players.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 15
OKC Thunder Players Agree; Jalen Williams is Team's Most Versatile Defender
The Oklahoma City Thunder's defense has been well discussed over the past few years, and for good reason. Armed with a number of impactful defenders alongside
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 15
Why the Thunder and Spurs Will Have the Most Exciting Rivalry in the NBA
Following the Oklahoma City Thunder's 111-109 defeat to the San Antonio Spurs in the semifinals of the Emirates NBA Cup, plenty of opinions were formed throughout social media.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14
Exclusive: Dwyane Wade gets real on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ability to draw fouls
LAS VEGAS, NV — The Oklahoma City Thunder have gotten off to one of the best starts in NBA history, winning 24 of their first 25 games to start the 2025-26 regular season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / December 14
NBA Clears the Air on Final Play After Thunder Complaint
The Emirates NBA Cup Semifinal game between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday was intense. Both teams were motivated to advance to the final round and compete for the $500,000 cash prize of the In-Season Tournament.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 14
Thunder eye Warriors’ mark, but say it doesn’t consume them
The Thunder already own the biggest trophy that matters. They also wanted the smaller one. Oklahoma City went 68-14 last season and won the NBA championship, but its bid to add an NBA Cup title ended Saturday with a semifinal loss to the Spurs, a result that snapped the feeling of inevitability that had followed them around for weeks.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / thePeachBasket / December 14
13 Rules: Random NBA Thoughts – NBA Power Shifts: Thunder’s Dominance, LeBron’s Streak, Injury Wave, and Eastern Conference Contenders
Make sure to listen and add the 13 Rules: NBA Random Thoughts podcast the Shot Clock Pod to your list! This week Steve shares his thoughts after week 8
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14
Why Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren are ‘excited’ about NBA Cup loss to Spurs
After the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren put the NBA Cup elimination game into perspective after their two-point loss (111-109).
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 14
NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Four Prospects in First Round
The NBA season is still in full swing, but it's never too early to look ahead at the upcoming NBA Draft class. Most teams in Oklahoma City's position only have picks later in the first round to look forward to, but for the Thunder, OKC could own up to four of the top 30 selections in this year's class.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14
Thunder burned by questionable call in the closing seconds of NBA Cup semis
The San Antonio Spurs benefited from a controversial call during their NBA Cup semifinal matchup Saturday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs led the Thunder 109-108 with 3.7 seconds left in the elimination game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / December 14
5 Christmas Wishes For OKC Thunder Including One Key Trade
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending NBA champions and very much look like a top candidate to become the league’s first repeat title holders since the Golden State Warriors (2016-18). Still, with the holiday season in full force, here is a look at the Thunder’s wish list.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14
Dirk Nowitzki called Victor Wembanyama out over his comments on Chet Holmgren
Victor Wembanyama’s latest comments on Chet Holmgren are not sitting well with Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 14
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama returns to end Thunder's win streak
Victor Wembanyama made his return to the San Antonio Spurs lineup on Saturday night, and he helped make one thing abundantly clear — you'd better start taking that team seriously as a Western Conference contender. If you were not already.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Hoops Rumors / December 12
Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein Returning Saturday
After missing the past six games with a right soleus (calf) strain, starting center Isaiah Hartenstein is not on the Thunder‘s injury report ahead of Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinal against the Spurs, which indicates he’ll be available to play, tweets Rylan Stiles of SI.com.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 12
Victor Wembanyama's return creates playoff atmosphere for NBA Cup semifinal
Wemby should be starting against the 24-1 Oklahoma City Thunder in perhaps the biggest game of the season so far.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / December 11
Thunder back in Vegas: 3 Keys to Redemption
The last time the Thunder were on the court in Vegas, they were humiliated in the NBA Cup championship by the Milwaukee Bucks — putting up a season-low 81 points in a blowout loss.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 11
Thunder, Spurs advance in NBA Cup; league announces schedule changes
The Thunder and Spurs will meet in the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas on Saturday after winning their respective quarterfinal matchups on Wednesday. The Thunder improved to 24-1 on the season with a blowout home victory over the Suns.
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