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Despite their 22-1 start, no one has seen the best of the 2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder yet. The Bricktown Ballers have been short-handed all season and remain as such despite their impressive –– and historic –– start to their regular season campaign.

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OKC Thunder Superstar Set to Miss First Game of Season

The season of injury adversity continues to roll on for the Oklahoma City Thunder. On Sunday, the Bricktown Ballers put their 14 game winning streak on the line against the Utah Jazz.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 6

Ajay Mitchell Settling Into Role as OKC Thunder Get Healthier

Oklahoma City is getting closer to its full form, and that means a reduced role for one of its most important players of the early season. Coming into the 2025-26 campaign, the Thunder had a plethora of injuries and couldn’t manage to find much consistent help as players came in and out of the lineup to begin the season.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / December 6

3 lessons from OKC Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks: Anthony Davis scores 2 points in 21-point loss

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their dominant run by decimating the Dallas Mavericks, including holding Anthony Davis to just 2 points! The Dallas Mavericks suffered a bludgeoning against the Oklahoma City Thunder, ending their 3-game winning streak.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 5

3 overreactions as OKC Thunder easily handle Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks put their three-game winning streak to the ultimate test on Friday night as they faced the OKC Thunder on the road. The Thunder have easily been the NBA's best team this year, and they've been obliterating teams this year.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 5

Short Handed OKC Thunder Announce Unique Starting Lineups

For the second time this season, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks share the hardwood, this time in the Paycom Center. However, much like last time the two sides are short handed.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 5

OKC Thunder Navigating Short Handed Season Perfectly

A 21-1 start is impressive no matter how you slice it. However, when you favor in the injury adversity the Oklahoma City Thunder have been forced to battle through, it becomes even more jaw-dropping.

NBA News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / December 5

Mavericks to put 3-game winning streak to test against red-hot OKC Thunder

The Dallas Mavericks have themselves a three-game winning streak after beating the LA Clippers, Denver Nuggets, and Miami Heat. But they have the toughest possible task ahead of them, as they travel to face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 5

OKC Thunder, Mavericks Without Starters for Tonight’s Game

The Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Dallas Mavericks tonight, hoping to move to a league-best 22-1. With a win, OKC would match the Houston Rockets' third-best start to a season of all time.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 5

What to Watch For in OKC Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Oklahoma City Thunder are doing battle with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night during an Amazon Prime exclusive game as these two sides meet for the second time this season.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 4

Devin Booker's Status Up in Air For OKC Thunder NBA Cup Matchup

The NBA Cup is an exciting time for the NBA and the knockout stage gets underway next week on Dec. 9 and Dec. 10 with four teams still alive in each conference.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 4

How the OKC Thunder Stack up Against Previous Teams with Heavy Early-Season Success

Oklahoma is off to a historic start to its NBA season, and as they continue to win, this team is only going to continue make even more history. As of Tuesday night, or Wednesday morning, rather—considering how the game ended past midnight, the Thunder sit at an impressive 21-1 record.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 4

Mark Daigneault Reflects on Former OKC Thunder Forward After Retirement

The Thunder have had no shortage of basketball icons come through the building over the years, and their impact is always felt, regardless of how long they were in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 3

OKC Thunder’s Jalen Williams Improving With Every Passing Game

A season ago, Jalen Williams ascended into rare air with both his accomplishments and individual performances. The Thunder’s secondary star completed the trifecta — All-Star, All-NBA, and All-Defensive Team — while also completing one of the most impressive performances of the season by dropping 40 points in the NBA Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 3

OKC Thunder Clean Up in Latest NBA Mock Draft

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a ton of draft assets for the 2026 NBA Draft which is a loaded group. The team should be able to find value at each spot.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 3

Does Chris Paul’s Waiving Affect the OKC Thunder?

Life is unpredictable. Nothing showed that better than the news that hit the NBA world late on Tuesday night. The L.A. Clippers elected to send franchise legend and one of the best players to ever play the game, Chris Paul, home before eventually announcing they would waive the All-Time great player amid a dreadful 5-16 start to the season.

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3 lessons from Golden State Warriors vs. OKC Thunder: NBA champs blow 22-point lead, survive comeback

The Golden State Warriors gave the OKC Thunder their biggest fight of the season, but the reigning champs held on to get another win. The Golden State Warriors lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in what was one of the most exciting games of the NBA season.

Teams around the NBA are panicking about what could come next for OKC Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on an absolute tear to begin the 2025-26 NBA season. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers to improve to 20-1 on the season.

Thunder Extend the Winning Streak to 12 with Win Over the Blazers

The air in Portland’s Moda Center was thick with anticipation. This wasn’t just another game on the schedule; it was a shot at redemption. The OKC Thunder, a juggernaut rolling through the league with an almost flawless 19-1 record, had one single blemish on their season: a loss to these very same Portland Trail Blazers back on November 5th.

NBA Makes Historic Thunder Announcement on Sunday

When the OKC Thunder captured the NBA title last year, many brought up how equipped the team is to have a long runway in terms of contending. Amid their latest victory Sunday, they've shown no signs of a championship hangover as they've etched their name in history.