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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 16
Consistency Defines Isaiah Joe's Season at the Break
When the Oklahoma City Thunder faced immense adversity, losing three top ball handlers in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell and Jalen Williams to injury at similar times, the team needed someone to step up.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / February 16
Three (Pre-All-Star Break) Takeaways From The OKC Thunder
The injury bug has made its mark on the Oklahoma City Thunder, causing turmoil and affecting the team historically. Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Alex Caruso, Ajay Mitchell, and Aaron Wiggins have all missed significant time this season, and even Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has now missed the last five games heading into the NBA All-Star break.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / February 16
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Explains How 'Utmost Confidence' in His Game Is Key to Late-Game Poise
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s rise in the NBA has unfolded in real time. When he entered the league in 2018, few viewed him as a future MVP. Yet he reached that level and captured a championship with the Oklahoma City Thunder along the way.
The 'Multiple 20-assist NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with the most 20-assist games in a career can you name in five minutes?
Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 15
Chet Holmgren, Team USA Stars Take Home All-Star Game Championship
With wins over both Team World and Team USA Stripes, Team USA Stars won the 75th NBA All-Star Game Sunday night at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance
The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 15
National Media Members Split on OKC Thunder's Position as Title Favorites
The Oklahoma City Thunder came into the 2025-26 NBA season as favorites to repeat as NBA champions. After a remarkable 2024-25 season and no significant losses over the offseason, there was plenty of reason to believe the group would be in prime position to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy again.
Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 15
The biggest thing Thunder’s Chet Holmgren credits for All-Star leap
Ahead of his first All-Star appearance, Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren reflected on how he took his game to new heights during Meday Day on Saturday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 15
Nikola Topic Still in Early Stages of Return for OKC Thunder After Debut
Even after the final buzzer sound on Thursday's 110-93 blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Oklahoma City Thunder had to take a second to smile. For good reason.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 15
What to Watch For in Chet Holmgren NBA All-Star Debut for OKC Thunder
NBA All-Star Weekend at first seemed to be must-see TV for everyone in Oklahoma City. Initially, Sixth man of the year Ajay Mitchell was tabbed as a Rising
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 15
OKC Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Discusses Chris Paul Retirement
Out of the blue about a quarter of the way through the season, what was supposed to be a grand farewell tour for an NBA icon turned into a trip cut far too short.
Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 14
Chet Holmgren, Team All-Star compete in the All-Star Shooting Stars Challenge
Chet Holmgren participated in the first edition of the NBA's Shooting Stars challenge since 2015 during the NBA's All-Star Saturday night festivities at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest
Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.
Jared McCain News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 14
How Jared McCain is already impacting Thunder’s offense
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain fits in with his new team from an individual standpoint, but his efforts on offense have an effect on the rest of his teammates, which has also stood out in his first week since the trade.
Jared McCain News / Athlon Sports / February 14
Jared McCain Sends Shots at 76ers After Controversial Trade to Thunder
The 2024-25 season was a complete and utter disaster for the Philadelphia 76ers. They missed the playoffs for the first time since Joel Embiid’s rookie season amid a litany of injuries to him and his star teammates, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 14
Ajay Mitchell's Importance for OKC Thunder on Full Display Amid Absence
Oklahoma City has been in a rough patch over the past few weeks, and the absence of a key creator has been a key reason. The Thunder limped into the All-Star break, literally and figuratively.
Jalen Williams News / Larry Brown Sports / February 13
Jalen Williams fires back at the criticisms of his contract
Jalen Williams is taking some time to address the haters this week. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard Williams spoke out on Friday against the criticisms of his large contract with the team.
Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 13
How Mark Daigneault kept it 100 about Thunder’s recent struggles
OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder head into the All-Star break 5-6 in their last 11 games. Since its historic 24-1 start, the defending champions’ adversities have piled on since losing All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to an abdominal injury.
Nikola Topic News / NBA Analysis Network / February 13
The Thunder drafted Nikola Topic 12th in 2024. He played his first NBA minutes Thursday night
Nikola Topic made his NBA debut Thursday night. The Thunder drafted him 12th overall in 2024. He missed his rookie season with a knee injury. He was diagnosed with testicular cancer in October 2025 and underwent surgery and chemotherapy.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 13
Bucks' under-the-radar deadline additions paying off already
Two under-the-radar acquisitions have lifted the Bucks to two big wins leading into the All-Star break.
Nikola Topic News / Athlon Sports / February 12
NBA Reacts to Thunder Guard's Debut After Cancer Battle
It was a memorable moment for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Nikola Topic on Thursday. The No. 12 pick in 2024 made his NBA debut against the Milwaukee Bucks after battling a torn ACL injury last season, and he was diagnosed with testicular cancer before the start of the 2025-26 season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / February 12
Thunder’s Nikola Topic Available To Make NBA Debut Thursday
Nikola Topic is not on the Thunder‘s injury report for Thursday’s game vs. Milwaukee, which means he’ll be active to potentially make his NBA regular season debut, notes Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman (subscriber link).
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / February 12
Thunder’s Jalen Williams Reinjures Right Hamstring
Jalen Williams excelled in his second game back from a leg injury but apparently didn’t come away unscathed. The Thunder’s second-leading scorer aggravated the same injury that sidelined him for 10 games, Tim MacMahon of ESPN tweets.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / February 11
Jalen Williams, sharpshooting Thunder demolish Suns
Jalen Williams scored 19 of his 28 points in the third quarter and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the short-handed host Phoenix Suns for the second time this season in a 136-109 victory on Wednesday.
Cason Wallace News / LWOSports.com / February 11
Cason Wallace is Breaking Out at the Perfect Time for Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been riddled with injuries over the past few weeks, especially with their ball-handlers, which has created an opportunity for this young guard in particular.
Nikola Topic News / Field Level Media / February 10
Thunder's Nikola Topic back after cancer battle
Nikola Topic, an Oklahoma City Thunder first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, made his debut in the G League Monday night as he returned from fighting testicular cancer.
Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / February 9
Kings' Russell Westbrook reaches major career milestone
Now in the midst of his 18th NBA season with the Sacramento Kings, Russell Westbrook tends to make history with every basket. He reached a major milestone on Monday night.
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