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Lu Dort Carries Impressive NBA Cup Past as Thunder Enter Semifinals

Throughout his career, Thunder guard Luguentz Dort has been known for tough, physical defense, along with a streaky offensive game. He has played in a wide variety of roles throughout his career, from a bench stopper as a rookie to a first option at times throughout the Thunder's rebuild.

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Zach Lowe reveals NBA reaction to Thunder’s ruthless start

The Oklahoma City Thunder have started the 2025–26 NBA season with a record-breaking streak. They have now tied the Golden State Warriors for the best start through 25 games at 24-1 after thrashing the Phoenix Suns by 49 points.

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OKC Thunder Prospect Showing Strong Promise in Recent Stretch

Hidden under the fact that Oklahoma City might have one of the greatest NBA teams ever assembled, is the fact that there are still many good prospects on the roster that could develop into nice players someday.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Why Thunder’s dominance has Stephen A. Smith ‘worried about the NBA’

On Wednesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder improved to 24-1 on the 2025-26 NBA season with a dominant 49-point home victory over the Phoenix Suns in the knockout round of the NBA Cup.

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Evaluating Bleacher Report’s Thunder-Clippers Mock Trade

Few teams in NBA history have been in better position than the OKC Thunder presently. Fresh off a championship, the team is out to a 23-1 start — which only three teams before have done — and they also have top-three 2026 NBA Draft odds via the LA Clippers unprotected first.

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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 / LWOSports.com / December 11

Thunder back in Vegas: 3 Keys to Redemption

The last time the Thunder were on the court in Vegas, they were humiliated in the NBA Cup championship by the Milwaukee Bucks — putting up a season-low 81 points in a blowout loss.

Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Thunder’s Jalen Williams reflects on crazy winning streak with flashback to 73-point loss

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams will never take winning for granted and reminded his teammates to do the same while reflecting back on the worse loss in his team’s franchise history.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 11

OKC Thunder's Star Power on Full Display in Dominant Win vs. Suns

Oklahoma City secured another huge win, and its star power led the way from start to finish. Over the course of the first month and a half of the season, the Thunder have established themselves as not only the best team in the league, but also one of the greatest teams of all time.

NBA News / The Predictors / December 11

Thunder dismantle Suns to reach NBA Cup semifinals, 138-89

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 28 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled to a dominant 138–89 win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, tying the best 25-game start in NBA history and punching their ticket to the NBA Cup semifinals.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / FirstSportz / December 11

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in ‘Michael Jordan’ Tier of Basketball, Claims Steve Nash

The reigning and defending champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have been on a rampage this season. Coming off a final appearance

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 11

Thunder forward Chet Holmgren’s surprising take on Grayson Allen’s Flagrant-2 foul

OKLAHOMA CITY — While facing a 37-point deficit in the third quarter of a 138-89 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen committed a Flagrant-2 foul on Chet Holmgren.

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OKC Thunder Alter Regular Season Schedule After NBA Cup Fall Out

For the second straight season the Oklahoma City Thunder have advanced to the final four of the NBA Cup tournament. That marks two trips in the first three year's of the in season tournament's existence.

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Evaluating the Thunder's Perimeter Shooting Ascension

The Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a victory over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night, as they won 138-89 to claim their spot in the next round of the NBA Cup.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / December 11

Thunder, Spurs advance in NBA Cup; league announces schedule changes

The Thunder and Spurs will meet in the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas on Saturday after winning their respective quarterfinal matchups on Wednesday. The Thunder improved to 24-1 on the season with a blowout home victory over the Suns.

Jalen Williams News / HITC / December 11

Jalen Williams points finger at Suns star for play he says has been a career habit

Jalen Williams was frustrated with a late foul from a Phoenix Suns player, calling it a regular habit of his. The Oklahoma City Thunder cruised past the Phoenix Suns with a 49-point win to move into the NBA Cup semi-finals.

Chet Holmgren News / Athlon Sports / December 11

Thunder Star Addresses Suns Guard's Flagrant Foul on Chet Holmgren

The Oklahoma City Thunder are moving forward to the semifinals of the Emirates NBA Cup after a 138-89 win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. The Thunder became the second team to a 24-1 record, joining the Golden State Warriors.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 11

NBA Cup semifinal is just the first of many big Spurs-Thunder games

If the Spurs' young talent continues to deliver, these teams could be battling for Western Conference supremacy the rest of the decade.

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Thunder match Warriors' dynasty with historic start to season

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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 10

Thunder match Warriors' dynasty with historic start to season

The moment the Oklahoma City Thunder became champions, NBA fans and media started discussing whether they were going to become the league's next dynasty.

Suns' Grayson Allen gets ejected for shoving Thunder's Chet Holmgren

Jalen Brunson ties franchise legend while leading Knicks to first Cup semi

Jaylen Brown autograph seeker slammed by security, still achieves goal

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