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Ajay Mitchell Reaching Rare Air for OKC Thunder

With all of Oklahoma City’s injuries heading into the season, it was clear that the team’s depth was going to have to step up in a big way. The Thunder needed a handful of players to take on much bigger roles to keep this thing afloat until the calvary returned.

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How Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is inspiring Ajay Mitchell

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell recorded his fourth 20+ point performance in Sunday’s 114-100 comeback win against the Memphis Grizzlies, and as the second-year guard’s stellar 2025-26 campaign continues, he discussed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s influence.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 10

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault reveals special combination behind Isaiah Hartenstein’s hot start

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Isaiah Hartenstein’s extraordinary start to the season, following a 33-point, 19-rebound career-high against the Sacramento Kings, with an impressive performance against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 10

Two Freshman Standing Out as Potential OKC Thunder Draft Prospects

After Oklahoma City's 2024-25 season and the team's start to the 2025-26 campaign, the NBA Draft is far from the first thing on most obersvers mind when talking about the Thunder.

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

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Jalen Williams News / Total Apex Sports / November 10

Oklahoma City Thunder Insider Shares Promising Video Of Injured Star Jalen Williams

The Oklahoma City Thunder have stormed out of the gates to start their title defense, and they’ve done it without one of their key players. Forward Jalen Williams has been sidelined as he recovers from offseason wrist surgery, but a recent update has provided a significant sign of progress, giving Thunder fans even more reason for excitement.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 10

Exclusive: How Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein has ‘figured it out’ in 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY — Florian Hartenstein, the father of Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein, will never forget the joyful look on Isaiah’s face, one reminiscent of the days when his son was a little boy.

Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 10

How Chet Holmgren Can Use Strong Performance Against Grizzlies To Find Consistency

Thunder center Chet Holmgren has consistently been one of the most intriguing young prospects in the National Basketball Association when he is on the court.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 10

OKC Thunder Again Proving to be NBA’s Best

Fresh off their first championship in the Oklahoma City era, the Thunder were expected to be the best team in the NBA. And they’ve been just that through 10 games.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Total Apex Sports / November 10

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Oklahoma City Thunder Over Memphis Grizzlies 114-100

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Memphis Grizzlies, 114-100, on Sunday. The Thunder’s defense held Memphis’ stars Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 9

How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 'Shut Up' Chet Holmgren

The Oklahoma City Thunder just pulled off another come from behind win on Sunday evening, downing the Memphis Grizzlies after being down by as many as 19 points on Beale Street, 114-100.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / November 10

Jalen Williams Fires Back at Fan Preferring Kevin Durant’s Thunder Era Over Today’s

The undeniable truth of the matter is that Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and his iteration of the OKC Thunder in 2024-25 are the greatest Thunder team to have ever been assembled.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 9

Thunder continue comeback ways with win vs Grizzlies

The Oklahoma City Thunder followed up Isaiah Hartenstein’s career night with what was nearly a 20-point comeback against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Thunder erased a 19-point deficit before holding its opponent to 38 points in the second half of a 114-100 win, finishing its four-game road trip, 3-1.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 9

Why OKC Thunder’s Bench Production Isn’t Concerning

There are plenty of impressive takeaways from Oklahoma City’s hot start to the season. This Thunder team has found so many different ways to win, and the organization’s identity has remained the same.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Field Level Media / November 9

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's big fourth pushes Thunder over Grizzlies

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points as visiting Oklahoma City came back from 19 points down in the first half to post a 114-100 victory Sunday over the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / November 9

OKC Thunder are dominating this NBA season, one stat shows the champs are a cut ahead of everyone

The Oklahoma City Thunder had a lot of calling cards in their playing style, but this season, they’re being outperformed by four other teams. The Oklahoma City Thunder are trying to make history this season, as they hope to become the first team in seven years to go back-to-back as NBA champions.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / November 8

Thunder's Isaiah Hartenstein, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander too much for Kings

Isaiah Hartenstein and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander went over 30 points together for the first time, Ajay Mitchell put up his second career double-double and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder thrashed the Sacramento Kings 132-101 in each team's NBA Cup opener on Friday night.

Isaiah Joe News / The Lead / November 7