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Biggest Mistake OKC Thunder Must Avoid in 2026 NBA Draft
Tuesday night marks the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft. It is a loaded class with a plethora of fantastic prospects. The Oklahoma City Thunder are facing important offseason questions.
Could Aaron Wiggins Deal be OKC Thunder's Only Big Roster Change?
Oklahoma City made its first move of the offseason, and there’s still a chance it could be the team’s only significant change to the roster. On Sunday night, the Thunder traded Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks for two future first-round picks.
The Thunder's Postseason Success Relies On Scoring Production From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The Thunder’s biggest star might just have to be even bigger when the lights are brightest. The Oklahoma City Thunder are in an offseason where they are trying to figure out how to get back to the top, after being there just a season ago.
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?
Report: OKC Thunder Could be Eyeing Top-10 Pick in 2026 NBA Draft
The Oklahoma City Thunder made the first trade of the 2026 NBA offseason on Sunday, June 21, sending Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta in return for a pair of future second-round picks.
The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time
The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 22
Thunder rumors: 2 top trade-up targets in 2026 NBA Draft
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been staying busy ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, recently trading wing Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for two future second-round draft picks.
Aaron Wiggins Trade Marks a First for OKC Thunder After 2025 Title
Oklahoma City’s offseason is underway, and its first move also marked a first for the organization. On Sunday night, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Thunder have agreed to send Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks for a couple of future second-round picks.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / June 22
Thunder’s latest trade signals grim offseason outlook
The financial ramifications for remaining above any luxury tax threshold are significant, and they force teams to make tough roster decisions. One team currently facing this dilemma is the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 2025 NBA champions who had their dreams of a repeat crushed by the San Antonio Spurs in heartbreaking fashion.
The OKC Thunder Are In Need Of Their Reliable Second Option Next Season
The Thunder will need its star wing to be a reliable scoring option all season. After an incredible 2024-25 season, Jalen Williams was set to solidify himself as not only one of the best second options in the league, but one of the best players altogether.
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.
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick
In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.
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.
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.
Aaron Wiggins 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.
Thunder Around the Web
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.
Luguentz Dort 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.
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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