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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 20
OKC Thunder Needs Cason Wallace to be More Assertive Offensively
Oklahoma City is dealing with its first batch of adversity this year, and at 25-3, this could be what the Thunder needed. On paper, the Western Conference looked like a juggernaut — it was only a matter of time before the Thunder had to figure a few things out.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 20
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s revealing take on free-throw disparity in Thunder loss vs. Timberwolves
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s impressive 35-point performance in a 112-107 losing effort against the Minnesota Timberwolves included a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line, which is less than his average.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 20
Should OKC Thunder Change Up Usual Starting Lineup?
Oklahoma City suffered just its third loss of the season, but it might be time to raise some questions about the starting five. Over the first two months of the season, the Thunder have been a tier ahead of the rest of the league.
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 / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 20
OKC Thunder Superstar Leads First MVP Straw Poll
It is the most wonderful time of the year. ESPN has released its first NBA MVP Straw poll of the season. This is a welcome sign more than a quarter of the way through the season, as each year this poll is the most accurate measure of who will be crowned the league's MVP by season's end.
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 / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 20
Thunder All-Star Searching for Consistent Scoring in Return from Injury
Since returning from offseason wrist surgery, reintegrating 2024-25 All-Star forward Jalen Williams has been the focus for the Oklahoma City Thunder. As expected, growing pains have occurred in key matchups, with the Thunder losing two of their last three games, with Williams struggling on offense in both losses.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / EssentiallySports / December 20
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Addresses Criticism Over Refs’ Controversial Calls After Wolves vs OKC
Tonight, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced off against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and accusations of a favored whistle followed them once again. However,
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 20
Eight-point run in final minute pulls Wolves over Thunder
Anthony Edwards scored 26 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied for a 112-107 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday in Minneapolis.
Nikola Topic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19
Thunder’s Nikola Topic returns to court amid cancer treatment
For the first time this season, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic participated in pregame warmups, following his testicular cancer diagnosis. Topic underwent a procedure to battle testicular cancer after making his preseason debut for the Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 19
Alex Caruso Continues to be OKC Thunder’s Secret Weapon
Oklahoma City’s lineup has been fluctuating for most of the season so far — but it hasn’t really been by strategy. Sure, the team’s philosophy over the last few years has centered around development and playing everyone on the roster to prepare them for the biggest moments and see who meshes well together.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 19
OKC Thunder's Lu Dort Has Seen Slumps Before, but This One is Slightly Different
Early on in Lu Dort's career, he was deemed as one of the most shoddy shooters on the Oklahoma City Thunder. He was inconsistent, mechanics were off, confidence was lacking and couldn't make him when he was open.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets new season-high in Thunder’s blowout win vs. Clippers
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 19 of his 32 points in the second half of a 122-101 rout against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Bleacher Report / December 19
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander edges Nikola Jokic in first ESPN MVP straw poll
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander beat out Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic in ESPN’s first MVP straw poll of the 2025-26 campaign.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 19
OKC Thunder Wing Hoping for Bounce Back in Conference Finals Rematch
Oklahoma City secured another big win on Thursday night, but it might need a better performance from its defensive star to secure the second half of this back-to-back.
Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 19
Chet Holmgren reveals Thunder’s silver lining from shocking NBA Cup loss
OKLAHOMA CITY — It’s safe to say Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder made the most of losing the NBA Cup semifinals to the San Antonio Spurs, as it granted them five days off before facing the Los Angeles Clippers.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / December 19
Thunder return to looking unstoppable
For a team that rarely stumbles, Saturday’s loss to San Antonio felt loud. Oklahoma City answered it quietly and decisively. The Thunder looked very much like themselves again Thursday night, rolling past the Clippers 122-101 and reminding everyone why the West still runs through them.
Luguentz Dort News / Last Word On Sports / December 18
Lu Dort’s Sudden 3-Point Shooting Drop is Alarming for OKC
As the Thunder continue to grind to the top of the league, everything is falling into place. Despite suffering some tough setbacks, it’s safe to say that this is still Oklahoma City’s year for the taking.
NBA News / Field Level Media / December 17
Rested Thunder return to action vs. listless Clippers
The Oklahoma City Thunder finally got a chance to catch their collective breath over the past few days. The defending NBA champions and leaders of the Western Conference will get back at it after their longest stretch between games of the regular season when the Thunder host the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.
Victor Wembanyama News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16
Victor Wembanyama pumps brakes on Spurs-Thunder rivalry
The Spurs were a surprise team in the NBA’s in-season tournament title game.
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 / 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.
Victor Wembanyama 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.
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