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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 2
Why OKC Thunder's 2026-27 Season Isn't a Lost Cause Despite Injuries
Oklahoma City entered the 2026-27 season with high expectations. After reaching the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive season in 2026, the Thunder returned to nearly full health coming into the new campaign.
Jared McCain News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 2
The Thunder Will Need More Consistency From Jared McCain
What the Thunder needs most is consistency. The Oklahoma City Thunder have now dropped two straight games, as the OKC lost to the Houston Rockets 119-98 on Saturday night.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / November 2
Thunder To Retire Russell Westbrook’s Jersey On Feb. 7
The Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 jersey when they host New York on February 7, 2027, the team announced today (Twitter video link). Westbrook ended his 18-year playing career over the summer when he decided to retire.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Athlon Sports / November 2
Final Injury Report for Thunder-Cavaliers: Will Alex Caruso, Peyton Watson Play?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road Monday night as they travel to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in an interconference showdown. Oklahoma City enters Monday’s game with a 4-2 record after losing on the road to the Houston Rockets Saturday night.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / November 2
Thunder retiring Russell Westbrook's No. 0 on Feb. 7
The Oklahoma City Thunder will retire Russell Westbrook's No. 0 jersey during a Feb. 7 game against the New York Knicks, the team announced Monday. Westbrook, who played the first 11 of his 18 NBA seasons with the Thunder (2008-19), announced his retirement from the NBA on Aug.
Aday Mara News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 2
Aday Mara Looks To Pursue All-Rookie Team With More Minutes
The Thunder’s young big man has a chance to shine. The Oklahoma City Thunder haven’t had an ideal start to the season, as the squad is already riddled with injuries that are projected to last for months, if not the whole season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 2
Thunder to retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced plans to retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 at the Paycom Center this season. The Thunder cemented those plans for February 7, when they’ll host the defending champion New York Knicks.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / November 2
Who Must Step Up for the Thunder Amid Injury-Plagued Season?
The worst-case scenario hit the Oklahoma City Thunder. Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams suffered long-term injuries against the Los Angeles Clippers that will likely keep them sidelined for the rest of the season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 2
Thunder vs. Cavs injury report: Alex Caruso still out, Peyton Watson listed
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been all sorts of banged up of late, and that will continue to be the case as they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Aside from long-term absentees in Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren, Alex Caruso is once again listed as out on the official injury report due to an ankle sprain.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 2
Injury Report: OKC Thunder List Six Players Ahead of Cavaliers’ Game
Having lost its last two games by 20-plus points, the Oklahoma City Thunder are now grappling for a footing for the first time in seasons. For the past three years, OKC has finished as the No.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / November 2
Cavs still looking for consistency as Thunder come to town
Six games into the season, the Cavaliers have looked pretty good at times. Other times, not so much. That’s not necessarily unusual for early November.
NBA News / Yardbarker / November 2
Tipping off: NBA dealing with slew of injuries, big week ahead for Heat
The 2026-27 NBA season just reached November and there are already countless storylines to discuss.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / November 1
Thunder Make Brutal Decision to Save $60 Million as 21-Year-Old’s Future Takes Drastic Turn After Cancer Battle and ACL Surgery
Oklahoma City has spent the past few months making difficult financial choices as it tries to keep its championship core together. The Thunder already shed Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe in a series of moves that reportedly cut their projected payroll and luxury tax obligations by nearly $200 million.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / November 1
Thunder Exercise McCain, Sorber Team Options, Will Decline Topic
The Thunder made several contract decisions on Sunday. Oklahoma City exercised its team options for Thomas Sorber and Jared McCain, the team announced in a press release, per Locked On NBA’s Rylan Stiles (Twitter link), but will not pick up the team option on Nikola Topic, per Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman (Twitter link).
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 1
What the OKC Thunder’s Contract Decisions Mean for the Future
On Sunday night, it was announced by the Oklahoma City Thunder that the team will pick up options for both Jared McCain and Thomas Sorber, but will be declining Nikola Topic’s fourth-year option.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 1
OKC Thunder Make Option Decisions on Key Young Pieces
On Sunday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder had to make a decision on contract options impacting a trio of the team's young players. Nikola Topic and Jared McCain were waiting to hear about their fourth-year options, while Thomas Sorber had his third-year option in the balance.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 1
OKC Thunder Can't Rely on Heroic Efforts from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Oklahoma City’s situation is far from ideal, and it can’t rely solely on its superstar to keep the team winning. On Saturday night, the Thunder’s nightmare week concluded with a 119-98 loss to the Houston Rockets to fall to 4-2.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at loss for words after Chet Holmgren injury adds to Thunder’s brutal pile-on
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit as hard as any team in recent NBA history by the injury bug in the first week of the 2026 NBA season, recently losing Chet Holmgren for the foreseeable future with a knee issue.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 31
Thunder change course on Ochai Agbaji after another injury setback
The Thunder were preparing to add help on the wing. Now they’re taking another look at where they need it most. Oklahoma City has opted against signing free agent Ochai Agbaji at this time, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / October 31
Thunder announce an awful injury update on Chet Holmgren
The hits just keep on coming for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28
OKC GM addresses potential Russell Westbrook signing
Are the banged-up Oklahoma City Thunder eyeing a reunion with former NBA Most Valuable Player Russell Westbrook? Not really.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / October 26
Thunder may be without Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace for remainder of season
Oklahoma City suffered injuries to both Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace in Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Both looked like serious injuries, and the extent of both injuries was revealed on Monday.
Jalen Williams News / Yardbarker / October 25
Scary injury to Jalen Williams threatens to derail Thunder's season
The Oklahoma City Thunder may be the NBA team most equipped to deal with an injury to one of their stars. That doesn't make Jalen Williams' gruesome injury any easier to watch.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / October 23
Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explains why he chose to sub out against Nuggets, ending notable streak
With two minutes left and three points to extend his streak, Oklahoma City led 93-76 with 1:43 left, and he asked Thunder coach Mark Daigneault to sub him out.
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