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On YouTubeShai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13
Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops mic on drive to be ‘better than Kobe’
Amidst Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s pursuit of winning multiple championships to cement his legacy as one of the greatest, the career of Hall of Fame guard Kobe Bryant is a motivating factor.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13
4 takeaways from Thunder’s first week of preseason
The Oklahoma City Thunder returned for the preseason as the defending champion gear up for the 2025-26 campaign. Continuing to grow as individuals and in unison was the underlying theme throughout training camp, as the Thunder is a rare case of a championship team bringing nearly every player back the following season to defend a title.
The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz
How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?
Brooks Barnhizer News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 13
How Brooks Barnhizer Embodies Thunder Culture
The Oklahoma City Thunder have created an identity and culture under Head Coach Mark Daigneault as a physical team that plays elite team defense. General Manager Sam Presti has attacked the draft searching for players who fit this mold the past few seasons.
The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / October 13
What Thunder Fans Should Expect From Premiering Documentaries
OKLAHOMA CITY — The city’s basketball heart is about to relive a golden moment. In a rare stretch of back-to-back features, two major OKC Thunder documentaries will premiere this week.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12
Rookie delivers impressive performance amid Thunder guards’ injuries
Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chris Youngblood made the most of his opportunity in Saturday’s preseason matchup against the Indiana Pacers, as the undrafted shooter continued to impress head coach Mark Daigneault.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 12
Why the OKC Thunder Are So Excited About Ajay Mitchell
After missing Oklahoma City’s first three preseason games with an ankle injury, Ajay Mitchell returned to the court and showed why Oklahoma City is so excited about his future.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / October 12
Who is Viktor Lakhin? OKC Thunder add Russian star to NBA roster
The Oklahoma City Thunder are still making moves to improve their roster. After all, the 2025-26 NBA season will be crucial for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they hope to retain their championship.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 12
OKC Thunder's Mark Daigneault Receiving Well-Deserved Respect Among the NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault first put the league on notice back when the Thunder claimed the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference in 2023-24.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12
2 Thunder guards exit preseason game with injuries
In a preseason NBA Finals rematch against the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder guards Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe suffered injuries that ended their night in the first half of a 116-101 loss.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 12
Will OKC Thunder Lead the NBA in Wins Again During 2025-26 Season?
It's no surprise that the Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to be one of the best teams in the NBA once again this season. After winning 68 games during the 2024-25 campaign en route to the franchise's first title, OKC brought back most of its roster, even adding a few young pieces from the past few draft classes.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / October 12
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 2025-26 Fantasy Outlook: Repeat MVP Season Incoming?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the catalyst for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Championship Run last season, and was one of the top fantasy performers, obviously so, as he won that MVP award last season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 12
Why the OKC Thunder Are Well Equipped To Combat Key Injuries
Injuries have played a big part in the repeat attempts of every reigning champion this decade, with key players going down in big moments. Injury woes have already started for the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 11
OKC Thunder Star Big Man Gets No Love in Annual NBA GM Survey
Oklahoma City has been praised all summer, but one of its stars is being overlooked going into next season. After winning the NBA title, everything seemed perfect in Oklahoma City.
Isaiah Joe News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 11
Thunder’s Isaiah Joe sees the ‘confidence’ in teammates’ three-point shooting
OKLAHOMA CITY — From leading their high school to a state title to helping the Oklahoma City Thunder win its first championship in franchise history, Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams have enjoyed an incredible journey as teammates.
Brooks Barnhizer News / NBA Draft on SI / October 11
Thunder Rookie Brooks Barnhizer Impressing Through NBA Preseason
Coming off a championship, the Oklahoma City Thunder's rotation will likely remain the same as last season. They have their core back and healthy, so there isn't anything that needs to be changed.
Mark Daigneault News / NBA Analysis Network / October 10
Mark Daigneault admits ‘impactful’ Oklahoma City Thunder star’s improvement is easy to overlook
The Oklahoma City Thunder possess multiple intriguing young talents. Their interesting players extend beyond young stars like Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, who form the core alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Thomas Sorber News / Hoops Rumors / October 10
Thunder granted disabled player exception
The Thunder have been awarded a disabled player exception as a result of Thomas Sorber‘s season-ending knee surgery.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hardwood Heroics / October 10
'Greatness Doesn’t Rest' – Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Receives Hall of Fame Shoutout From Teammate
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso strongly believes that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on his way to becoming a Hall of Famer someday because of his impressive CV.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 9
NBA GMs pick Thunder to repeat, with Cavs and Nuggets in running
NBA general managers see little doubt about who sits atop the league heading into 2025-26, and it’s the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the 24th annual GM survey conducted by John Schuhmann of NBA.com, 80% of general managers picked Oklahoma City to repeat as NBA champions.
Alex Caruso News / Hoops Wire / October 9
NBA Notes: Thunder, Alex Caruso, Suns, projections, Celtics
The Thunder know how rare it is to repeat, but they’re not running from the challenge. After winning their first championship last season, OKC enters camp focused on defending the crown.
Nikola Topic News / Last Word On Sports / October 8
This Thunder Rookie Guard Benefits from the Nikola Topic Injury
While they had a fair offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t without problems. With the Nikola Topic injury sending yet another change in OKC’s potential rotation, another Thunder rookie guard gets to shine in his stead.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / October 7
How Does OKC’s Rotation Look After Thunder Rookie Guard Becomes 3rd Player To Miss Start Of Regular Season
The Oklahoma City Thunder will be severely shorthanded when the regular season begins. Nikola Topic became the third player expected to miss the start of the regular season, according to Luke Adams of Hooprumors.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / October 7
What brutal injury means for Thunder guard Nikola Topic
Guard Nikola Topic of the Oklahoma City Thunder missed last season while recovering from a torn ACL. This week's injury won't keep him out as long, but it might be far more painful.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker / September 23
The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander disrespect reaches new heights
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal as only the fourth player in NBA history to win the scoring title, MVP and Finals MVP last season while leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to an NBA championship. It seems those accomplishments have done little to convince people of his place in hierarchy of NBA players.
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