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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 18
Regular Season More Important for OKC Thunder in 2026-27
Oklahoma City was at the top of the West throughout last season and had the title of defending champion, but next season will be a different story. Over the past couple of years, the Thunder have been a dominant force throughout the regular season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 18
OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Earns Best Rating in NBA 2K27
NBA observers have debated who the best player in the world is for the past few seasons. After a remarkable stretch that saw Denver's Nikola Jokic win three MVP awards, many fans slotted Jokic as the world's top basketball player.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 18
Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein’s injury nukes big summer plans
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein will have to put his highly anticipated return to international basketball on hold after suffering an ankle injury that derailed his plans to play for Germany this summer.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 18
The Thunder Can't Put All Its Effort Into Beating The Spurs
The Thunder can’t focus too hard on just one team. The Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing to make another run at an NBA Title, after coming up short this past season in the Western Conference Finals.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 18
Early Awards Predictions Are Filled With Thunder Players
Multiple Oklahoma City Thunder players are predicted to be in the hunt for awards next season. The next NBA season is approaching fast, as everything is falling into place with free agency slowing down, as well as the NBA schedules being released.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 16
It'll Take Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Best Year Yet To Win A Third MVP
The Thunder’s best player might just have to reach an even higher level. Oklahoma City is currently home to the reigning two-time Most Valuable Player and best player in the world, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 16
OKC Thunder's Offseason Moves Should Take Pressure Off Isaiah Hartenstein
Oklahoma City’s rotation will look a bit different next season, and it could mean a lighter load for one of the team’s most important players. Throughout the summer, the Thunder’s offseason has been defined by their departures.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 15
Alex Caruso's Regular Season Role Shouldn't Change Despite OKC Thunder Moves
Oklahoma City made some changes this offseason, but it shouldn’t change much for one of its most important playoff performers. Over the past couple of years, the Thunder’s roster has remained mostly unchanged, as the team almost entirely ran it back with its championship lineup from 2025.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 15
OKC Thunder's Ajay Mitchell Due for Another Breakout with Offensive Addition
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell has exceeded all expectations through his first two seasons in the NBA. The former second-round pick followed up a strong but injury-plagued rookie season with a breakout sophomore campaign.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 15
The Thunder's Newest Big Men Will Have To Earn Their Minutes
Oklahoma City’s young big men can’t expect to just be given a big role from the start. The Oklahoma City Thunder are going into this season with a different-looking roster than the previous year, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
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 / Yardbarker / August 14
Dennis Schroder approaching wild NBA record with latest trade
NBA teams seem to always want to have Dennis Schroder around. Just not for too long.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 14
5 must-see Thunder regular-season games in 2026-27
Two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are once again title contenders ahead of the 2026-27 regular season. After Thunder GM
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 14
OKC Thunder Games That Make Most Sense for Russell Westbrook Jersey Retirement
Oklahoma City’s schedule is out, and it can start planning a night to honor one of its all-time greats. The past few days have featured some significant news for the Thunder, with the NBA schedule being officially released on Thursday and former MVP Russell Westbrook announcing his retirement on Wednesday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 14
The Thunder Benefit From Not Having To Play Themselves
Oklahoma City will benefit most by not having to play itself. The NBA just released the full season schedule for the 2026-27 season, and it is bound to be another great one.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / August 13
Where Does Russell Westbrook Rank Among The 10 Greatest Thunder Players Ever?
The Oklahoma City Thunder have had some of the best superstar talent in NBA history. Kevin Durant, James Harden, Paul George, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and Russell Westbrook have all helped put the franchise on the map.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13
Kevin Durant reacts to Russell Westbrook’s retirement
Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook spent the first portion of their careers linked together with the Oklahoma City Thunder, and Durant paid tribute to his former teammate Thursday after Westbrook announced his retirement.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 13
Kendrick Perkins Urges Thunder to Build Russell Westbrook a Statue as GM Sam Presti Reacts to Retirement
Russell Westbrook’s retirement has reopened a question Oklahoma City has never escaped: how much should a franchise immortalize a player whose impact was both extraordinary and complicated?
Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / August 12
Russell Westbrook announces retirement, caps off legendary NBA career
Westbrook's time as the face of the Oklahoma City Thunder for over a decade is what basketball fans will remember the nine-time All-Star for.
Chet Holmgren News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11
Report: Thunder may trade Chet Holmgren in one scenario
Chet Holmgren may be playing for his future next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder could potentially trade their star big man Holmgren if he continues to struggle against rival center Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, Zach Harper of The Athletic reported on Tuesday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / August 11
Thunder chopped nearly $300 million from payroll, and the hard part may be next
The Thunder spent the offseason doing something considerably more complicated than defending a championship, as they did last year. They had to keep the bill from becoming completely insane.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 11
Cavs’ Dennis Schroder, Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein to play for Germany in WC qualifiers
Cavaliers point guard Dennis Schroder will be back in a familiar role later this month. Schroder has been named to Germany’s 15-man roster for the upcoming 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, according to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 10
NBA Notes: Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Warriors, Stephen Curry, Bulls
The Thunder may be better off asking a little less of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during the regular season. That’s the argument from Cody Burton of Thunder On SI, who believes Oklahoma City should reduce some of the back-to-back MVP’s on-ball workload after injuries forced him into a heavy burden the past two seasons.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10
The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 25-21
A ranking of the 25 best players of the first 25 years of the 2000s, starting with spots 21-25.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 9
Keaton Wallace Signs With Maccabi Tel Aviv
Free agent guard Keaton Wallace has signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Israeli team announced today in a press release. “Keaton is a player who brings toughness and intensity on both ends of the floor,” head coach Oded Kattash said.
Aday Mara News / Yardbarker / July 20
Thunder's Aday Mara dubbed NBA's 'most disappointing rookie' — but not so fast
Why Thunder fans shouldn't worry about Mara's Summer League showing or the opinions of that performance from analysts.
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