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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 7
The Oklahoma City Thunder is Positioned Well Even With Superstar on the Bench
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will have to watch from the bench for the first time in Oklahoma City's season on Sunday night—leaving the integrity of a 14-game win streak in the hands of his teammates.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 7
OKC Thunder's Defense Continues to Limit Opposing Superstars
The Oklahoma City Thunder have one of the best defenses in the NBA, and potentially one of the best in recent memory. OKC sits atop the NBA in multiple defensive statisitics, including defensive rating and turnover percentage.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 7
OKC Thunder Without Three Starters vs. Jazz
Tonight, the Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Utah Jazz, more undermanned than they've been all season. Oklahoma City is off to a 22-1 start — one of just four teams to do so all-time — despite dealing with a host of injuries this year.
The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Field Level Media / December 7
Thunder G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (elbow) out vs. Jazz
Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will miss his first game of the season on Sunday when he sits out versus the host Utah Jazz on Sunday because of left elbow bursitis.
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.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 7
OKC Thunder Get Boost From Top Options vs. Mavericks
Despite their 22-1 start, no one has seen the best of the 2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder yet. The Bricktown Ballers have been short-handed all season and remain as such despite their impressive –– and historic –– start to their regular season campaign.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Fadeaway World / December 7
Thunder’s Win Streak In Jeopardy As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ruled Out vs. Jazz
The Thunder enter Sunday night riding a fourteen-game winning streak, but their momentum is suddenly under threat. The team announced that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will miss the Jazz matchup due to elbow bursitis, leaving Oklahoma City without its MVP candidate for the first time during this run.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6
Russell Westbrook moves up on all-time career list as Kings claim rare win
It took Russell Westbrook until the final days of the offseason to find a team, but the all-time great has been making the most of his opportunity nonetheless.
Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 6
Thunder’s Jalen Williams reveals he’s not fully healed from wrist injury
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams revealed he’s not 100% from wrist surgery after Friday’s 132-111 win against the Dallas Mavericks.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Field Level Media / December 6
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder model for Jazz to follow
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams were big parts of the Oklahoma City Thunder's championship run last season. Heading into Sunday's matchup with the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, Gilgeous-Alexander is playing even better than he did last season, when he won NBA Most Valuable Player honors.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 6
OKC Thunder Superstar Set to Miss First Game of Season
The season of injury adversity continues to roll on for the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Sunday, the Bricktown Ballers put their 14 game winning streak on the line against the Utah Jazz.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / December 6
The near-perfect reason the Oklahoma City Thunder are the most feared team in the whole NBA
The Oklahoma City Thunder are far and away the best team in the Western Conference and the NBA. They are a well-rounded team, but they always hang their hat on their elite defense, which is their biggest strength.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 6
Kenrich Williams Making an Impact For OKC Thunder in Return
After a shorthanded start to the season, Oklahoma City is finally returning to full strength. Obviously, the lack of healthy players didn’t really hurt the team much, considering they have one single loss a week into December.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 6
Ajay Mitchell Settling Into Role as OKC Thunder Get Healthier
Oklahoma City is getting closer to its full form, and that means a reduced role for one of its most important players of the early season. Coming into the 2025-26 campaign, the Thunder had a plethora of injuries and couldn’t manage to find much consistent help as players came in and out of the lineup to begin the season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 6
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Radiates Efficiency During Thunder's Historic Start
Efficiency has been the name of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's career since he stepped on the NBA hardwood. The combination of being such a tough shot maker and elite driver towards the rim is the definition of an efficient basketball player.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 6
Oklahoma City Thunder Defeat Dallas Mavericks 132-111
The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. The Thunder defeated the Mavericks 133-111 at the Paycom Center.
Chet Holmgren News / NBA Analysis Network / December 6
Insider explains why Chet Holmgren‘s transformation will be key for Oklahoma City Thunder‘s dynasty
The Oklahoma City Thunder are proving they are ready to create a new NBA dynasty. Fresh off winning the championship last season, they look even hungrier and more dominant, currently topping the Western Conference standings with only one loss.
Cason Wallace News / Last Word On Sports / December 3
Cason Wallace DPOY Odds Skyrocket With Recent Feat
The Cason Wallace DPOY hype is getting more traction after the Thunder guard was named the Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month. Wallace is seeing a bigger spotlight in his games as he continues to put up massive defensive performances in his games.
Rich Paul News / Fadeaway World / December 3
Rich Paul Reveals The Unspoken Truth Behind Thunder’s Home Dominance
The Thunder have been one of the toughest home teams in the NBA this season, but NBA agent Rich Paul believes there is more to it than talent and coaching.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 2
Mark Daigneault, J.B. Bickerstaff named NBA Coaches of the Month
Mark Daigneault of the Thunder and J.B. Bickerstaff of the Pistons have been named the NBA’s Coaches of the Month for games played in October and November, the league announced in a press release.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 2
Scottie Barnes, Cason Wallace named Defensive Players of the Month
Raptors forward Scottie Barnes is the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month for October/November, while Thunder guard Cason Wallace won the award for the Western Conference, according to an announcement from the NBA (Twitter link).
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2
Thunder have the rest of the NBA ‘in a panic’
The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a 20-1 start, and poised to get even better in the years to come. That has the rest of the NBA very worried. The Thunder could own as many as three lottery picks in 2026 as a result of past trades depending on how things go.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / LWOSports.com / December 1
3 Reasons Why Oklahoma City has to Retain Isaiah Hartenstein
Despite missing multiple key players for extended periods of time with injuries in consecutive seasons, the Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a historic 20-1 start.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Yardbarker / November 30
Thunder facing preview of life without expensive big man Isaiah Hartenstein
The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without center Hartenstein for 10-14 days. It's a preview of what salary cap constraints might force their roster into next season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / November 29
Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein will be reevaluated in 10-14 days
Center Isaiah Hartenstein has been diagnosed with a right soleus strain and will be reevaluated in 10-14 days.
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