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OKC Thunder Earn Two Monthly Awards After Strong Start

After a strong start to the 2025-26 campaign, the Oklahoma City Thunder picked up a pair of monthly awards from the NBA. Defensive-Ace brought home the Western Conference Player of the Month Award, edging out his teammates Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort, while bench boss Mark Daigneault earned the Coach of the Month honor for the Western Conference.

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'The Way Dirk Nowitzki Did': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Doesn’t Shy Away From Praising Chet Holmgren’s Potential

Chet Holmgren could very well have been one of the best No. 1 picks in NBA Draft history had Paolo Banchero not been in the same class as him. It’s why the OKC Thunder got him at No.

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).

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Can the OKC Thunder Break Golden State's Record for Wins in a Season?

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on a historic pace. After winning 68 games in 2024-25 en route to an NBA title, OKC appears to be even more formidable this season.

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Which Team is the Thunder’s Toughest Opponent in NBA Cup?

The knockout round of the NBA Cup is looming, and it presents an interesting group of teams. The 20-1 Oklahoma City Thunder are the heavy favorites to win the tournament, but in a single-elimination format, anything is possible.

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.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 2

Thunder winning every game by 30 sounds great — but here’s why close games help

Amid a 20-1 start, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell understands the benefits of playing a tightly contested game, as seen in their previous wins against the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 2

OKC Thunder Injuries Give Aaron Wiggins Perfect Opportunity to Re-Emerge

One of Oklahoma City’s top performers is back, and his return came at a perfect time. On Sunday night, the Thunder won 123-115 in Portland against the only team that’s beaten them this season to improve to 20-1.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / FirstSportz / December 2

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Dubbed as ‘Michael Jordan of Modern NBA’ by Celtics Legend

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made sure his name gets etched into the NBA history books when he won the regular season MVP award, the 2025 NBA championship, and the Finals MVP.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 2

Lucky 13? Thunder out to extend win streak vs. Warriors

At 20-1, the Oklahoma City Thunder are off to the second-best start in NBA history. On Tuesday, the reigning NBA champions will take on the only franchise that has started better, the Golden State Warriors, when the teams square off in San Francisco.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Fadeaway World / December 1

NBA Veterans Criticized For Saying Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has A Better 'Offensive Bag' Than Michael Jordan

Paul Pierce and Danny Green have gone viral on social media after their recent claims on the ‘No Fouls Given’ podcast revealed their true feelings on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Michael Jordan.

Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 1

Chet Holmgren Continues to Unlock His Game, Consistency Key

There has always been something unique about Chet Holmgren's game. Climbing the ranks as a high schooler earned him the unicorn label quickly as this plus seven-footer showed off high end handles for his size, playmaking chops, shot creation ability and three level scoring spurred on by his elite trey ball.

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Thunder’s Jalen Williams outlines growing respect for Isaiah Joe’s shooting touch

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams admitted to having a newfound respect for Isaiah Joe’s role for the defending champions. Williams takes temendous pride in his elite defense, which Jalen says two wrist surgeries, followed by months of rehab, didn’t impact his approach throughout his first two games.

Teams around the NBA are panicking about what could come next for OKC Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on an absolute tear to begin the 2025-26 NBA season. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers to improve to 20-1 on the season.

Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 1

Thunder’s Jalen Williams taking pride in defense amid return from wrist injury

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams made his season debut two days before Sunday’s 123-115 win against the Portland Blazers, and showed little rust on the defensive end of the floor.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 1

NBA Legend Says Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a 'Jordan Presence'

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is in the midst of a remarkable stretch that could eventually be lauded as one of the greatest peaks in NBA history. Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged more than 30 points per game every year since the 2022-23 season, earning three consecutive top-5 MVP finishes.

Oklahoma City Thunder 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.

NBA Makes Historic Thunder Announcement on Sunday

When the OKC Thunder captured the NBA title last year, many brought up how equipped the team is to have a long runway in terms of contending. Amid their latest victory Sunday, they've shown no signs of a championship hangover as they've etched their name in history.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / November 30

Sizzling Thunder avenge their season's lone loss vs. Blazers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder increased their winning streak to 12 with a 123-115 victory over the host Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / November 30

Thunder facing preview of life without Isaiah Hartenstein

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.

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