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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

OKC’s NBA Cup Semis Loss is No Big Deal

In the aftermath of the Thunder vs Spurs matchup, it seemed that the defending champions were in a disappointing mood. Not every game is the same, and there are nights when everything’s not working out for them.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 16

Has Ousmane Dieng Done Enough to be a Valuable Trade Piece for OKC Thunder?

It's no secret that Oklahoma City has one of the most talented rosters in the NBA. With 13 healthy players, two former first-round picks still yet to play a regular season game, and a trio of intriguing two-way players, the Thunder's roster is loaded with depth and competition.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 16

NBA Cup Loss Allows OKC Thunder to Refocus on Regular Season

Oklahoma City was ready to compete for a big payday on Tuesday night, but it has a chance to refocus on the regular season instead. After sweeping group play and dominating their quarterfinal matchup in the NBA Cup, the Thunder headed to Vegas with full intentions of doing what they couldn’t last season and winning the NBA Cup.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / December 16

Kendrick Perkins explains why he won’t compare 2025 OKC Thunder to Durant and Westbrook era

Kendrick Perkins refused to compare the 2025 OKC Thunder to his time with Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook. The Oklahoma City Thunder, despite their disappointing loss this weekend, are still the most dominant force in the NBA today.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 16

The Thunder Know How To Bounce Back From Losses

There is no need to hit the panic button. For the last couple of days, the only thing the basketball world has been talking about is how the Spurs took down the giant, which is the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / December 16

Kendrick Perkins says why the 2025 OKC Thunder are much better than the Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook team

Kendrick Perkins has compared the current Oklahoma City Thunder to the Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant era. Perkins played alongside Westbrook, Durant, and James Harden on the 2012 OKC squad that made the NBA Finals.

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.

Jalen Brunson misses out on unanimous NBA Cup MVP by one voter

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / December 15

Dwyane Wade makes admission about the way Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws fouls

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered just their second loss of the season against the San Antonio Spurs. The Oklahoma City Thunder were 24-1 and looking for their 17th straight win on the season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 15

Could First OKC-San Antonio Contest Dictate Five-Game Season Series?

If Victor Wembanyama's flexing after getting fouled told you one thing, it's that the Spurs believe they're ready to hang with the big boys. If you saw how Wembanyama got to the point he was flexing, it also told you that Cason Wallace simply fouled him without giving Wembanyama the chance of an and-one.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15

How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is embracing a Thunder-Spurs rivalry

So, you’re telling me there’s a chance — the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs becoming the NBA’s best new rivalry in the Western Conference, which Shai Gilgeous-Alexander confirmed after Saturday’s 111-109 loss.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / December 15

Dwyane Wade Defends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Foul Drawing Skills

It was just a few seasons ago that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was one of the darlings of the NBA. Fast forward to today, and he has become one of the most heavily scrutinized players.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 14

Exclusive: Dwyane Wade gets real on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ability to draw fouls

LAS VEGAS, NV — The Oklahoma City Thunder have gotten off to one of the best starts in NBA history, winning 24 of their first 25 games to start the 2025-26 regular season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / December 14

NBA Clears the Air on Final Play After Thunder Complaint

The Emirates NBA Cup Semifinal game between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday was intense. Both teams were motivated to advance to the final round and compete for the $500,000 cash prize of the In-Season Tournament.

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 14

Thunder eye Warriors’ mark, but say it doesn’t consume them

The Thunder already own the biggest trophy that matters. They also wanted the smaller one. Oklahoma City went 68-14 last season and won the NBA championship, but its bid to add an NBA Cup title ended Saturday with a semifinal loss to the Spurs, a result that snapped the feeling of inevitability that had followed them around for weeks.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / thePeachBasket / December 14

13 Rules: Random NBA Thoughts – NBA Power Shifts: Thunder’s Dominance, LeBron’s Streak, Injury Wave, and Eastern Conference Contenders

Make sure to listen and add the 13 Rules: NBA Random Thoughts podcast the Shot Clock Pod to your list! This week Steve shares his thoughts after week 8

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 / Last Word On Sports / December 14

5 Christmas Wishes For OKC Thunder Including One Key Trade

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the defending NBA champions and very much look like a top candidate to become the league’s first repeat title holders since the Golden State Warriors (2016-18). Still, with the holiday season in full force, here is a look at the Thunder’s wish list.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14

Nowitzki called Wembanyama out over comments on Holmgren

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.

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama returns to end Thunder's win streak

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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.

Wembanyama taunts Alex Caruso during epic NBA Cup game

Dirk Nowitzki called Wembanyama out over his comments on Chet Holmgren

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says Thunder want to beat Warriors’ record

Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert takes revenge on Stephen Curry, Warriors

One painful play symbolizes Clippers' entire miserable season

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.