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OKC Thunder Should Avoid Making Key Mistake in Filling Final Roster Spot

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a big decision to make with their final roster spot, but it can’t rely on some midseason luck. Over the next few weeks, the Thunder will be finishing up their preparation for the start of a new season as they look to climb back to the top of the NBA mountain.

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The OKC Thunder Have A Lot To Prove After Recent End-Of-Season Projection

One projection for next season doesn’t favor the Thunder. The Oklahoma City Thunder have gotten through a hectic offseason where the team had a major roster shake-up to keep the financial side of the franchise afloat.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25

Is Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing for Canada in upcoming FIBA window?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Canada to a 2-0 record in the previous window of the FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers after dominating Puerto Rico and Jamaica.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 24

Could Strong Northwest Division Hurt OKC Thunder in Standings?

Oklahoma City is hoping ot land atop the standings again next season, but it may have its toughest path yet. Over the past three seasons, the Thunder have found almost no issues landing at the top of the Western Conference standings.

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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?

The '20-point, 10-rebound playoff games' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The '10 3-pointer NBA games' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 24

Pair of OKC Thunder Players Ranked Among NBA's Top 12 Defenders

The Oklahoma City Thunder have crafted an indentity on defense over the past few seasons. OKC's talent on that end of the floor was the catalyst for the Thunder's 2025 NBA title run, helping Oklahoma City overcome struggles on offense during the postseason.

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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 24

Jaylin Williams Could Be The Thunder's Next Breakout Player

The next Thunder player to have a breakout season could be someone nobody expects. Between the Oklahoma City Thunder’s great draft history and their ability to grow players, it seems that almost every year, there is a breakout season for one of the Thunder’s players.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 24

Continued Defensive Improvement Is Priority For OKC Thunder's Jared McCain

Jared McCain was an instant-impact scorer off the bench for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half of the 2025-26 season, joining the squad from the Philadelphia 76ers at the trade deadline.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 23

Why The Thunder Should Work More Of Its Offense Through Isaiah Hartenstein

There’s an argument for the Thunder’s big man to get more touches next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s offesne will look a little different next season, as a roster shakeup has sent some solid rotational players to other destinations in the league.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 22

The Thunder's Star Duo Aims To Show The League They're Still On Top This Season

OKC’s star duo has something to prove going into this upcoming season. The Oklahoma City Thunder roster has two of the best players in the league on their roster in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 22

Why Thunder fans’ disappointment in Chet Holmgren is valid, but redemption is within reach

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star forward Chet Holmgren didn’t attempt a field goal in the second half of Game 7’s 111-103 loss in the 2026 Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 22

Ranking the Top Five Defenders in OKC Thunder History

The Oklahoma City Thunder have created a culture of physical defense throughout the franchise's time in Oklahoma City. Each iteration of the team has had a gritty style with at least one elite defender, from the beginning with Serge Ibaka protecting the rim to now with Chet Holmgren rising each season.

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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.

Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 22

Watch Thunder’s Jalen Williams blindly rank his top 5 PEs

Jalen Williams is carrying his legacy on and off the NBA court. While in an otherwise offseason festivity, the Oklahoma City Thunder star shooting guard recently went for a blind ranking of his Adidas player edition shoes, or PEs.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 22

OKC Thunder Will Utilize Deep Center Rotation This Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder have prioritized stacking up on forwards and centers in the previous two NBA Drafts, selecting former Georgetown big Thomas Sorber with their first pick in 2025 and Michigan big Aday Mara with their first selection in 2026.

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The '4K-yard, 30 TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Rookie receiving leader by team' quiz

The '35-passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21

Exclusive: Chet Holmgren chooses all-time NBA 2K27 teammates amid MyCareer Eras announcement

The release of NBA 2K27 is just around the corner, and that means everyone from casual gamers to NBA players will be locked into the new game trying to come out on top.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 21

Thunder are winning big by helping force the Nuggets decline

The Denver Nuggets took the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Since then, one of the Thunder's biggest rivals has gotten worse, and the Thunder directly benefit in multiple ways.

Cavaliers acquire Peyton Watson in multi-team trade with Nuggets, give him major contract

Nuggets' development strategy fizzles out with Peyton Watson departure

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 21

4 Thunder storylines to look forward to in 2026-27

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first title defense ended in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

Chet Holmgren News / Fadeaway World / August 20

Thunder Star Chet Holmgren Opens Up On The 2026-27 Season, His NBA 2K Rating, And His Ideal All-Time Teammate

Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren has accomplished a lot in three active seasons. As a one-time All-Star, All-NBA player, and NBA champion, he’s already proven himself as one of the game’s elite centers.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / August 19

Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell Named UC Santa Barbara’s GM

Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell has been named the general manager of UC Santa Barbara’s men’s basketball program, the school announced in a press release.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Fadeaway World / August 17

Isaiah Hartenstein Opens Up On Sacrificing Money To Remain With Thunder

Despite boasting a title-contending squad, the Oklahoma City Thunder were always at risk of seeing their well-constructed team fall apart as the perils of the second apron loomed over them this summer.

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.

Hornets get much-needed point guard depth with Dennis Schroder trade

Bradley Beal's return to Clippers is another failed veteran opt-out

The top 25 NBA players of the past five years: 20-16

The 'Most 3's-per-game in NBA history' quiz

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.

Westbrook had offers from two NBA teams before retirement

LeBron James sends message to Westbrook after retirement

DeMar DeRozan's next team is obvious, but there's a holdup

Bam Adebayo being underrated now that Heat have their superstar

Tyrese Haliburton sends strong message about his health

Warriors GM fails to quell Steph Curry speculation with recent comments

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.