Shai Gilgeous-Alexander walked into the postgame interview room with the look of someone carrying more than a loss. This wasn’t just the end of a playoff run.
The moment Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks came on odd terms, almost every contender became a landing spot for him naturally. And it’s only a matter of time for the Oklahoma City Thunder to join the list after their NBA championship contention recently ended.
The Thunder have rewarded several core players with contract extensions in recent years. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Cason Wallace could be next. The 22-year-old guard emerged as one of the NBA’s premier perimeter defenders this season, earning All-Defensive honors for the first time.
Chet Holmgren endured a frustrating end to an otherwise outstanding season. The Thunder big man struggled throughout Oklahoma City’s Western Conference finals loss to the Spurs, culminating in a four-point performance in Game 7 that drew criticism from fans and analysts alike.
The Magic have officially named Sean Sweeney as their new head coach. Orlando announced the hiring Monday after reports surfaced last week that the longtime Spurs assistant had emerged as the organization’s top choice.
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.
Following the Thunder’s disappointing Western Conference Finals exit to the San Antonio Spurs, rumors have grown surrounding Chet Holmgren’s future. The All-NBA forward and runner-up Defensive Player of the Year certainly didn’t see the best of series, with his production dropping across the board.
Oklahoma City’s full focus has now shifted to next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder might not have completed their ultimate goal of winning their second-straight NBA championship, but there are still positives to take from this season.
After being traded to Oklahoma City ahead of the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline, Jared McCain proved to be an important piece of the Thunder's 2026 postseason run.
Chet Holmgren entered the Western Conference Finals viewed as Oklahoma City’s core. After the Thunder missed the Finals, that certainty has been tested.
Just after the Oklahoma City Thunder lost the series against the San Antonio Spurs, the world turned against Chet Holmgren. The Spurs sent home a championship contender, OKC, who was looking to retain the title for another year.
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’s season is over, but the preparation to be a contender again next season is already underway. On Saturday night, the Thunder’s title defense came to a sudden end as the San Antonio Spurs knocked off Oklahoma City in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.
The Thunder were not just a team that came close. They went 64-18, finished with the best record in the West, had the best net rating in the league, and still lost before the NBA Finals.
The Oklahoma City Thunder possess two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and an elite supporting cast. They have a respected coaching staff and a treasure chest of draft capital.
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti is one of the best executives around and has rightly earned a whole lot of praise for putting together a juggernaut of a team in recent years.
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s depth was unmatched this season. The team legitimately had 13 or 14 players who would be in almost every team’s rotation around the league.
The 2026 NBA offseason is the first true roadblock in the Oklahoma City Thunder's quest to return to the NBA mountaintop after being one win away from a second consecutive Finals appearance.
Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals was a nightmare for Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The big man struggled in particular, finishing with four points and four rebounds on just 1-for-2 shooting, seeming somewhat intimidated by Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs’ aggressive, physical defense.
Cason Wallace had some interesting things to say regarding his future with the Oklahoma City Thunder following the team’s elimination. The reigning NBA champions lost Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals at home to the San Antonio Spurs.
Over the past few years, the Oklahoma City Thunder have built impressive depth through additions such as Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren.
After really impressive dunks, people say the dunker put the defender on a poster. Victor Wembanyama's Game 7 dunk put Chet Holmgren on a missing person poster.
The Oklahoma City Thunder may already be plotting after their championship defense came up short. Oklahoma City is being linked to Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley, Sam Amick of The Athletic reported on Sunday.
Oklahoma City was unable to defend its championship in 2025/26, having been eliminated by San Antonio on Saturday night in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is taking a hands-off approach when it comes to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s upcoming offseason. Gilgeous-Alexander was inevitably asked what the Thunder need to do this summer following their Game 7 elimination Saturday at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs.
The Thunder have failed to defend their title after losing two straight games to the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. Will the surprising playoff exit alter the team's offseason playoff plans?