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Thunder to shelve Jalen Williams (hamstring) 2 weeks

Thunder to shelve Jalen Williams (hamstring) 2 weeks

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without the services of forward Jalen Williams for the next couple of weeks, the team said Monday. Williams, who has been battling a right hamstring strain, missed the game Monday, as the Thunder blasted the Cleveland Cavaliers 136-104.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 19
Chet Holmgren’s Scoring Jump is Becoming Even More Important for OKC Thunder

Chet Holmgren’s Scoring Jump is Becoming Even More Important for OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City received more bad news on the injury front this week — as if there hasn’t been enough to go around lately. The Thunder’s season has been

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / January 19
Cavs reminded how far they have to go in sobering loss to Thunder

Cavs reminded how far they have to go in sobering loss to Thunder

This one wasn’t about excuses. It was about standards. The Cavaliers walked into a Monday matinee against the reigning champion Thunder and got a blunt reminder of what the league’s upper tier looks like right now.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / January 19
Thunder stars shine in 32-point victory over Cavs

Thunder stars shine in 32-point victory over Cavs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and Chet Holmgren had 28 points and eight rebounds as the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 136-104 on Monday afternoon.

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Three Takeaways From OKC Thunder's Dominant Win over Cavaliers

Three Takeaways From OKC Thunder's Dominant Win over Cavaliers

On a Martin Luther King Jr. Day mid-day matchup, the Oklahoma City Thunder throttled the Cleveland Cavaliers, 136-104, Monday at Rocket Arena. The Thunder used a 45-point fourth quarter to pull away with a dominant win.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 19
Short-handed Thunder take down Cavaliers

Short-handed Thunder take down Cavaliers as Donovan Mitchell struggles

Behind 30 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and 28 from Chet Holmgren, the Oklahoma City Thunder (36-8) flexed its muscle in a 136-104 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers (24-20). 

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 19
Alex Caruso, Jaylin Williams Exit OKC Thunder Game Early

Alex Caruso, Jaylin Williams Exit OKC Thunder Game Early

Before Monday's matinee matchup with Cleveland even tipped off the Oklahoma City Thunder were short-handed. Down a pair of starters as All-NBA swingman Jalen Williams is nursing a right hamstring strain and Isaiah Hartenstein is still in street clothes as he deals with a right soleus strain.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 19
OKC Thunder's Lacking Shooting Efficiency a Dominant Factor in Recent Performance Slump

OKC Thunder's Lacking Shooting Efficiency a Dominant Factor in Recent Performance Slump

Three-point shooting has been a rough topic for this year's rendition of the Oklahoma City Thunder up to this point in the season. Facing the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday afternoon should look to be a turning point in that regard for this team, as the past 10 games the Thunder has competed in has seen Oklahoma CIty suffer in shooting efficiency.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / BasketballNews.com / January 19

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander proving to be among NBA’s most efficient scorers this season

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to make a compelling case as one of the most efficient elite scorers in the NBA this season – and the numbers back it up beyond the usual highlight reel.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / January 19
OKC Thunder Role Players Need to Step Up in Jalen Williams' Absence

OKC Thunder Role Players Need to Step Up in Jalen Williams' Absence

An injury riddled season continues for the Oklahoma City Thunder. OKC dropped Saturday night's contest against Miami, but that wasn't the team's biggest loss of the night.

Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19
Thunder’s Jalen Williams will miss Cavs game with hamstring injury

Thunder’s Jalen Williams will miss Cavs game with hamstring injury

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams suffered a hamstring injury in a 122-120 loss to the Miami Heat and will miss Monday’s game against the Cleveland Cavs.

Jalen Williams News / Hoops Wire / January 18
Thunder’s Jalen Williams to be re-examined after exiting with leg injury

Thunder’s Jalen Williams to be re-examined after exiting with leg injury

The Thunder left Miami with more than a loss. Forward Jalen Williams exited Saturday’s game with what the team labeled right thigh soreness, though the scene suggested more than that.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's New Converse Shoes Honor His Son

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's New Converse Shoes Honor His Son

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's first signature basketball shoe has generated considerable attention among NBA fans and sneakerheads.

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Thunder are back on track after early winter skid

Thunder are back on track after early winter skid

Nothing like a five-game winning streak to put the Oklahoma City Thunder back in charge. 

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Thunder Bench Power: Mitchell and J-Will Shine in Recent Games

Thunder Bench Power: Mitchell and J-Will Shine in Recent Games

Ajay Mitchell and Jaylin Williams have been unexpected standouts as of late for the Thunder bench. Does this mean bigger minutes for them? Standing at the midpoint of the season, it seems that OKC is finally figuring some things out.

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At the halfway point of the 2025-26 regular season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have the NBA’s best record at 34-7 for the second consecutive season. They are also tied with the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors for the best start through the first 25 games in NBA history.

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Thunder overcome kryptonite with first win of season against Spurs

Thunder overcome kryptonite with first win of season against Spurs

After dropping its first three games to San Antonio this season, Oklahoma City was finally able to overcome its season-long shortcomings with a 119-98 win on Tuesday.

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