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NBA News / EssentiallySports / June 22
Lakers’ Path for Lu Dort Signing Becomes More Clear After OKC Thunder’s Aaron Wiggins Trade
With Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren’s rookie max extensions kicking in, their combined $20.3 million salary this season will balloon to $82.5 million next season.
Aaron Wiggins Trade Signifies Offseason Focus for OKC Thunder
Just days before the NBA Draft, the Oklahoma City Thunder has made its first move of a difficult and crucial 2026 offseason. The Thunder dealt fan-favorite wing Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for two second-round picks, signifying the future-focused approach this offseason will entail.
The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz
The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 22
Report: Hawks acquiring Aaron Wiggins from Thunder
The Hawks have already begun their quest to add talent this offseason. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Atlanta is finalizing a trade to acquire guard Aaron Wiggins from the Thunder in exchange for two second-round picks.
Thunder Around the Web
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / June 22
Reports: Thunder trading G Aaron Wiggins to Hawks
The Oklahoma City Thunder are trading reserve guard Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks for two second-round draft picks, according to multiple reports on Sunday night.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22
Hawks land Thunder champion in trade
The Atlanta Hawks have plucked away an experienced veteran from the Oklahoma City Thunder. News broke on Sunday that the Thunder were trading guard Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 21
Thunder rumors: NBA insider reveals what’s ‘expected’ for free agent Isaiah Hartenstein
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti vows to bring back free agents over the summer, including Isaiah Hartenstein, who’s proven his worth in his first two seasons.
OKC Thunder Trade Aaron Wiggins to Hawks for Draft Capital
The Oklahoma City Thunder made the first trade of the NBA offseason late-Sunday, shipping off swingman Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for future draft capital.
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 / Hoops Rumors / June 21
Thunder To Trade Aaron Wiggins To Hawks For Draft Compensation
The Thunder are trading Aaron Wiggins to the Hawks for two second-round picks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (via Twitter). Oklahoma City is facing a roster crunch and entered the offseason needing to move either players or draft picks.
Effort Is Never Something the OKC Thunder Have to Worry About
No matter how well the Thunder are playing, one thing you’ll never have to worry about is their level of effort. Oklahoma City has proved itself to be one of the best teams in the NBA, and the way it's gotten there has been through scrappiness and tough defense.
The Thunder Must Improve In Second-Chance Points Opportunities
OKC has a specific area they can improve in next year. The Oklahoma City Thunder are in a different position than they were last year, as they are chasing a title instead of battling to defend one.
Could OKC Thunder Big Man Become a League Leader Next Season?
Oklahoma City has one of the deepest teams in the league, and one of its key reserves might be able to become a league leader next season. The 2026-27 season is still months away as the offseason is still in its opening stages.
Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / June 21
What Will it Take for Chet Holmgren to Have Another Offensive Leap?
The 2025-26 NBA season didn't end the prettiest for Oklahoma City Thunder star center Chet Holmgren, nodding out in seven games to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, sitting one game away from returning to the NBA Finals.
2026 NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add National Champion, Sharpshooter
As the NBA Draft continues to approach, rumors are swirling around a handful of teams who could be looking to make draft-day trades. The Oklahoma City Thunder are one of the teams frequently mentioned in potential trades, as Sam Presti and company could look to move up in the draft.
Where Does Nikola Topic Fit Into OKC Thunder Backcourt Picture in 2026-27?
Oklahoma City hasn’t seen much of its 2024 lottery pick, but that could change next season. The offseason is here, and the Thunder will soon begin making deals and changing up the roster a bit for their next try at an NBA title in 2027.
Multiple OKC Thunder Players Are Set To Take A Leap Next Season
One of the best teams in the league is looking to get even better. The Oklahoma City Thunder have been left with a bad taste in their mouth as they were eliminated in the conference finals this season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 21
The player Thunder must not pick in 2026 NBA Draft
The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2026 NBA Draft in a dramatically different position than most lottery-adjacent teams. Unlike rebuilding franchises, the Thunder have already completed the difficult part of the process.
3 Sleeper Picks the OKC Thunder Could Steal in the NBA Draft
The Thunder are one of the best drafting teams in the NBA, having largely amassed their core through success in the lottery, late-first round and beyond.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 21
NBA Rumors: Thunder, Lu Dort, Celtics, Mitchell Robinson, Bulls
The Thunder have so much depth that they may end up moving a very good player. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, rival executives expect Oklahoma City to exercise its team option on Lu Dort and then gauge the trade market.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 21
Notable update emerges about Luguentz Dort’s future
There appears to be some good news and bad news for Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort. The Thunder are expected to pick up their $17.2 million team option for next season on the veteran Dort, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported on Saturday.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / June 20
‘I Was Going to Ask for His Jersey’: Jared McCain Says Victor Wembanyama 'Sent a Hit' on Him During WCF Game
With the NBA Finals having a historic undertone, it was easy to forget that the Western Conference Finals were a thriller straight out of a movie. If that movie were a mob drama.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker / June 16
Nike hoping two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will save struggling basketball brand
Nike has added another NBA MVP to its basketball roster.
Chet Holmgren News / Hoops Wire / June 16
NBA Rumors: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Grizzlies, Hornets, draft
If anyone thought the Thunder might be willing to move Chet Holmgren after his rough finish in the Western Conference finals, think again. According to Zach Lowe of The Ringer, Oklahoma City has been making it known around the league that Holmgren is not available in trade talks.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / FortyEightMinutes / June 16
Giannis Saga Could End With Paul George-To-Thunder Type Trade
The Heat and Celtics have dominated the rumor mill in regard to Giannis Antetokounmpo trades, but they aren’t the only horses in the race despite his apparent interest in the two franchises.
Nikola Topic News / Field Level Media / June 14
Thunder's Nikola Topic (back) expected to be ready for 2026-27 season
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic is expected to be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing what the team called a minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy procedure.
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