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OKC Thunder Waive Chris Youngblood, Ink Buddy Boeheim

The Oklahoma City Thunder made another roster move on Friday in what has been a busy week. The Thunder started by trading for 2024 first-round pick Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers by shipping the Brotherly Love Baller a 2026 first-round pick (via Houston) and three second-round picks.

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OKC Thunder Guard Jared McCain Set to Debut vs. Rockets

A dawn of a new era on Saturday might be too strong a phrasing for the Thunder's matchup against the Rockets, but not by much. The excitement around Bricktown

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

Jared McCain Addition Represents Shift in OKC Thunder's Roster Building

Oklahoma City made a small swing at the trade deadline, and it could mean the end of a Thunder tradition. On Wednesday, the Thunder began to make plenty of noise as the trade deadline approached.

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

OKC Thunder Need Aaron Wiggins To Bring Offensive Boost

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the middle of one of their most injury-riddled stretches of the season. Against the San Antonio Spurs, 10 names were present on the injury report.

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

Loss to Spurs Shows OKC Thunder Can Survive Without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Oklahoma City will face some adversity over the next few games, but it should have some confidence after its latest showing. On Wednesday, the Thunder made headlines for a number of reasons.

NBA News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / February 5

NBA Executives Believe Jared McCain Trade Was a Steal… For the OKC Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder are fresh off winning their first championship in franchise history, and they have the best record in the NBA this year. They got even better Wednesday courtesy of the Sixers.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 5

Three Takeaways From The Thunder's Short-Handed Loss To The Spurs

It might have been a loss, but not the loss everyone thought it would be. OKC walked into this bout with a skeleton squad and actually made it a game.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 4

OKC Thunder Depleted For Matchup with San Antonio Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the San Antonio Spurs for the fifth time this season, their final meeting in the regular season. Each side has seen rotations and games missed throughout the previous four meetings.

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

OKC Thunder Execute Trade to Ship Out Ousmane Dieng

Wednesday was a busy day for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The NBA's top team has reportedly agreed to terms on a trade that nets the Thunder Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers as OKC buys low on this high upside 2024 first round pick.

Philadelphia 76ers News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / February 4

Report: Sixers Trade Jared McCain to OKC Thunder for Draft Picks

So much for a quiet Sixers trade deadline. According to Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports, the Sixers are receiving the most favorable of the Thunder, Rockets, Pacers or Heat's 2027 second-round pick, a 2028 second-rounder from the Milwaukee Bucks and a 2028 second-rounder from OKC.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 4

OKC Thunder Trade for 76ers’ Guard Jared McCain

The Oklahoma City Thunder have made a move at the NBA Trade Deadline, acquiring Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

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

OKC Role Players Continue to Lift Thunder in the Midst of Injuries

The Oklahoma City Thunder has found its rythym once again. After suffering three losses in a four-game stretch, OKC has bounced back with a pair of big wins against teams in the playoff picture.

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

OKC Thunder Minimize Mistakes, Maximize Strengths in Blowout Win

Thunder basketball had been needing a true spark following a tough January stretch. A pure, unanswerable blowout against the Orlando Magic coming on the heels of a strong win against the now three-seeded Denver Nuggets, Oklahoma City has had a great start to this point to open the new month.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 4

What to Watch for in OKC Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs

For the fifth time during the 2025-26 season, the Oklahoma City Thunder will meet the San Antonio Spurs, this time south of the Red River. So far this season, the Spurs have had the Thunder's number winning the first three contests of their regular season meetings before Oklahoma City got the better of San Antonio in the most recent matchup.

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

Isaiah Hartenstein Drops First Career Triple-Double in OKC Thunder Win

Oklahoma City has missed Isaiah Hartenstein. In Tuesday's game against the Orlando Magic, the OKC Thunder were as healthy as they have been in a long time, only missing All-NBA swingman Jalen Williams and top bench creator Ajay Mitchell from their rotation.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 3

Three Takeaways From The Thunder's Monster Win Over The Magic

Oklahoma City left no doubt in Tuesday’s contest against Orlando. OKC controlled the game from beginning to end, as they destroyed the Magic 128-92. The

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NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 3

OKC Thunder Get Traditional Starting Lineup vs. Orlando Magic

The Oklahoma City Thunder are attempting to build off of their massive win on Sunday over the Denver Nuggets on the road, in the midst of another banged-up stretch for the Bricktown Ballers.

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

OKC Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Continues to Make History

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is once again having a season for the ages. After winning the MVP award in the 2024-25, the Oklahoma City star is having another campaign worthy of the Michael Jordan Trophy.

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

Could Final Stretch Before Deadline Impact OKC Thunder's Trade Plans?

The trade deadline is just around the corner, and the Thunder could be influenced by what they see on the floor in the final days before. Oklahoma City has been the best team in the league again this season, but there are certainly more cracks in its regular season performance than there were in 2024-25.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / February 2

3 ‘Flaws’ the OKC Thunder Must Overcome To Repeat

The Oklahoma City Thunder have felt the wrath of taking everyone’s best punches this season, as they face the luxury of being the hunted. 50 games into the 2025-26 season, the Thunder have some apparent limitations that they must address if they want to become the first team since 2018 to win back-to-back titles.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / January 29

3 Trades the OKC Thunder Should Consider During the 2026 Trade Deadline

The NBA Trade Deadline is a week away, and while the Oklahoma City Thunder are not expected to make any major splashes, they are in a prime position to shake the league with their decision-making.

Indiana Pacers News / Indianapolis Pacers on SI / January 25

Win vs. OKC Thunder Gives Indiana Pacers Hope

The Indiana Pacers are fresh off of their biggest win of the season on the road against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a big victory. While this doesn't completely change the trajectory of the season, the Pacers can take this win and push forward with it.