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OKC Thunder Saw Big Lift From Jared McCain, Sam Presti Excited About Future
The Oklahoma City Thunder made a great move at the NBA Trade Deadline to nab Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers. A move that netted the Thunder a highly thought of prospect from the 2024 NBA Draft, who Oklahoma City had circled at the time and accomplished its goal of staying under the tax to set up the Bricktown Ballers future.
Sam Presti Details OKC Thunder Extension Process With Cason Wallace
This offseason is a big one for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The franchise is fresh off a pair of 60-plus-win seasons with a championship in hand and a trip to the Western Conference Finals, where the team was ousted in Game 7 against the San Antonio Spurs in hand.
The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 30 points in a Finals game before their 25th birthday can you name in five minutes?
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Sam Presti Expresses Belief in OKC Thunder Big Man
Chet Holmgren's season ended in disappointment as the San Antonio Spurs ousted the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals in a series that saw Holmgren no-show putting the already short-handed Thunder further behind the eight ball.
2026 NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add National Champion in Lottery
After a heartbreaking end to Oklahoma City’s 2025-26 campaign, the team has decisions to make in the offseason. Isaiah Hartenstein and Cason Wallace will
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / June 10
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is 'Not a Great Athlete' Says Charles Oakley After Highlighting Thunder Star’s Scoring Problem
Back-to-back MVP titles are not enough to save Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from criticism after the WCF exit. He ended the series with a 35-point, 9-assist performance in Game 7.
OKC Thunder Need More Rebounding Help Next Season
Oklahoma City has some interesting decisions to make this offseason, and rebounding should be a priority. The Thunder’s title defense came to an end in the Western Conference Finals after a Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
OKC Thunder Hoping For Better Luck With Injuries Next Season
The Thunder will need health to be in their favor next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t have the season they would have liked, as they fell short in the Western Conference Finals to the San Antonio Spurs.
OKC Thunder: Ajay Mitchell Could Look to Add Hardware Next Season
The Thunder’s young guard could be in the hunt for national attention next year. Oklahoma City guard Ajay Mitchell had an incredible leap this year for the Thunder.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 10
Sam Presti vehemently defends SGA, Chet Holmgren in his Thunder vs ‘the machine’ address
After All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and the Oklahoma City Thunder coughed up a 3-2 lead against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, Thunder GM Sam Presti got a lot of his chest during his end-of-the-season address.
OKC Thunder's Case for Bringing Back Aaron Wiggins
Oklahoma City has a big offseason ahead, and one player’s future may not be as obvious as it seems. Going into the offseason, the Thunder have some big decisions to make as they look to build up their roster for next season.
Sam Presti Stands Up for OKC Thunder Superstar Against Narratives
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander be put under the microscope throughout the last year and a half. As he has risen from a fringe All-Star, to solidified All-Star starter and All-NBA member, to NBA MVP contender and now back-to-back winner of the NBA MVP hardware, the narratives have only grown as well.
OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti Talks Draft-Night Strategy
The Oklahoma City Thunder have an interesting offseason ahead. Having been recently eliminated, the team is now faced with a myriad of financial decisions that could see players like Isaiah Hartenstein, Luguetnz Dort, Kenrich Williams or others move on prior to the 2026-27 season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / June 9
OKC Thunder's Thomas Sorber Slated for Unique Rookie Season in 2026-27
After winning an NBA title in 2025, the Oklahoma City Thunder were in a strong position heading into the offseason. Despite winning 68 games, OKC held the No.
OKC Thunder Reportedly Showing Interest in Tennessee's Nate Ament
The Oklahoma City Thunder have the potential to add multiple intriguing pieces in the 2026 NBA Draft this summer. Even after a 64-win regular season, OKC holds the No.
Jared McCain News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / June 9
Jared McCain's Progression Will Come At A Cost To The Thunder
Oklahoma City will have some tough decisions to make next season. Although the Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t go back-to-back this season, they should still feel confident going into next year.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 9
Thunder GM Sam Presti backs Chet Holmgren, talks offseason
Thunder general manager Sam Presti isn’t worried about Chet Holmgren. Despite criticism directed at Holmgren following Oklahoma City’s loss to the Spurs in the Western Conference finals, Presti publicly backed the young big man during his end-of-season press conference.
OKC Thunder are Looking to Continue Regular-Season Dominance
Oklahoma City is once again looking to take the league by storm in the 2026-27 season. The Thunder are on the road to getting back to the NBA Finals after they fell short this season, losing in the conference finals.
Jalen Williams Must Make Leap in Key Area to Take Next Step for OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City is heading into next season looking to get back to the top of the NBA mountain, and one of its stars could make a key leap to make that happen.
Chet Holmgren News / Hoops Rumors / June 8
Thunder GM Talks Holmgren, Team Options, Draft, More
While Thunder big man Chet Holmgren drew plenty of criticism for his lackluster performance in the Western Conference finals, particularly the Game 7 loss in which he finished with just four points (on 1-of-2 shooting) and four rebounds in 33 minutes, general manager Sam Presti publicly backed the former No.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / June 8
Sam Presti fires back at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander critics with blunt social media jab
Sam Presti used his end-of-season media availability to push back hard on the criticism around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder general manager defended Oklahoma City’s franchise star after another season in which Gilgeous-Alexander’s foul drawing became a major talking point.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8
Sam Presti addresses Chet Holmgren’s future
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti made clear how committed the organization is to embattled center Chet Holmgren. Holmgren has faced questions about his future after he was thoroughly erased by Victor Wembanyama during the team’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6
Thunder have reportedly made a decision on one key player
One Oklahoma City Thunder player probably will not have to clean out his locker this offseason. Thunder big man Isaiah Hartenstein is “very likely” to remain with the team, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported this week.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3
One player is expected to be the odd man out on the Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder may already have their most prominent roster cut in mind. Thunder swingman Luguentz Dort is expected to be the odd man out this offseason, Kurt Helin of NBC Sports reported this week.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 2
Thunder Rumors: Draft, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams
The Thunder may have fallen one win short of the NBA Finals, but they remain one of the league’s most fascinating teams entering the offseason. With a mountain of draft assets and several key financial decisions on the horizon, Oklahoma City has no shortage of options.
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