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On YouTubeShai Gilgeous-Alexander Will Leave OKC Thunder Offseason to Sam Presti
The Oklahoma City Thunder are the talk of the town in the NBA after being ousted by the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Some are pointing to panic moves Oklahoma City should make in the wake of being knocked off by San Antonio to end the Thunder's title defense question.
Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4
Gilbert Arenas weighs in on Chet Holmgren trade calls
It’s no secret that Chet Holmgren struggled in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Almost as soon as the Oklahoma City Thunder were eliminated, many individuals were claiming OKC should trade the 7-foot-one big man.
Jared McCain's First Full Season with the OKC Thunder Could be a Special One
The Thunder are hoping that its newest addition continues to pay off greatly. As the 2025-26 season has ended, the Oklahoma City Thunder are now setting their sights on the future.
The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz
How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?NOTE: The Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, have never made the NBA Finals, while no Kings player scored 30 in their lone appearance (1951).
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Draft on SI / June 4
Assessing the OKC Thunder's Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft
No team will enter the offseason with more distaste than the Oklahoma City Thunder. The defending champions had the highest expectations of any franchise this season, as many tabbed them as the next great NBA dynasty.
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.
OKC Thunder May Need to Make Key Nikola Topic Decision in Offseason
Oklahoma City has a big offseason ahead, and one potentially big decision is flying under the radar. Over the next few weeks, the Thunder will be looking ahead to the 2026-27 season and trying to find the best path forward as they look to get back to the top next year.
OKC Thunder Superstar Shares Great Relationship With Mark Daigneault
Oklahoma City is heading into the offseason with sights on improving this roster on the margins and getting another crack at a championship with the 2025-26 campaign being one where the team fell just shy of getting back to the NBA Finals and the 2026-27 season still shaping up to be a title worthy team in Bricktown.
Cason Wallace News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4
Thunder rumors: Cason Wallace gets $108 million new contract prediction from cap expert
On the heels of losing Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti is expected to make difficult decisions this offseason, including a potential contract extension for Cason Wallace.
Deadline Deal for Jared McCain Makes OKC Thunder Offseason Easier
Oklahoma City has plenty of decisions to make this offseason, but a midseason deal may have made things simpler. After falling in a heartbreaking Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to the San Antonio Spurs, the Thunder are now in the midst of the early stages of the offseason.
Isaiah Hartenstein Has Proven That The Thunder Should Keep Him Around
The Thunder’s big man has proven that he deserves to be back next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s season wrapped up with a loss in the Western Conference Finals to the San Antonio Spurs, and now they look towards the future.
Revisiting what Thomas Sorber will Bring to OKC Thunder
For the third time in the last four seasons, the Oklahoma City Thunder saw an essential “redshirt” season for its rookie. Star center Chet Holmgren missed
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.
Chet Holmgren News / AirJordanChronicles / June 4
SGA Backs Chet Holmgren Despite Poor Game 7 Performance in Thunder’s Playoff Exit
The Oklahoma City Thunder were seen exiting the Western Conference Finals after the San Antonio Spurs beat them 111-103 in Game 7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praised Chet Holmgren despite his latest performances.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3
One player is expected to be the odd man out on the Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder may already have their most prominent roster cut in mind. Thunder swingman Luguentz Dort is expected to be the odd man out this offseason, Kurt Helin of NBC Sports reported this week.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / June 2
Thunder’s Isaiah Joe And Aaron Wiggins Emerge As Top Trade Candidates
With the 2025 NBA championship still fresh in their memory, the Oklahoma City Thunder are not going to rush into any panic trades after losing this year’s Western Conference Finals.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Total Pro Sports / June 2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reportedly Sends Clear Message to Thunder on Lu Dort’s Future
After a tough end to their phenomenal season run this year, the Oklahoma City Thunder have the most obvious option to go for. But Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / June 2
Thunder GM: Roster cost rising but no pressure to cut
Sam Presti built a championship roster in Oklahoma City and the bill for success came due for several foundational players last summer. But the Thunder
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 2
Thunder Rumors: Draft, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams
The Thunder may have fallen one win short of the NBA Finals, but they remain one of the league’s most fascinating teams entering the offseason. With a mountain of draft assets and several key financial decisions on the horizon, Oklahoma City has no shortage of options.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 2
Thunder face difficult roster decisions: ‘Can’t be room for everybody’
The Thunder came within one win of returning to the NBA Finals. Now comes the challenge of keeping a talented roster together. According to ESPN’s Anthony
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Total Pro Sports / June 2
Thunder Reportedly Make Their Feelings on Alex Caruso Clear After Playoff Performance
The Oklahoma City Thunder came in with a lot of promise this year. Trying to bag the NBA championship for a second consecutive season, the Thunder could not get past the San Antonio Spurs.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / June 2
League insiders don't expect Thunder to make any 'panic moves' due to elimination
Although league insiders don’t expect Thunder head of basketball operations Sam Presti to make any “panic moves” following his team’s elimination in a
Chet Holmgren News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3
Thunder have reportedly made a decision on Chet Holmgren
Chet Holmgren will not be getting voted off the island just yet. The Oklahoma City Thunder will not be trading away their NBA All-Star big man Holmgren this offseason, Tim MacMahon of ESPN reported Monday.
Alex Caruso News / Athlon Sports / June 1
Alex Caruso Discusses Thunder Future After Season-Ending Loss
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso has opened up about his long-term relationship with the franchise. Following their tough Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, the two-time NBA champion renewed his commitment to the team.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Larry Brown Sports / June 1
Report: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wants the Thunder to bring back 1 player
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may be pulling rank to try to get one particular player back on the team next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder star Gilgeous-Alexander will remind management about how much he values having Luguentz Dort as a teammate in OKC, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported on Monday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / May 31
Hartenstein, Dort, K. Williams Hope To Stay With Thunder
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 31
Victor Wembanyama sends strong message to NBA after Spurs reach Finals
All eyes will be on Wembanyama when the Spurs hit the floor on Wednesday against the Knicks.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 31
Will shocking playoff exit change Thunder's stance on Giannis Antetokounmpo?
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?
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