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NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 7

Three Takeaways From Shorthanded OKC Thunder's Loss to Rockets

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost their second consecutive game Saturday afternoon to the Houston Rockets, 112-106 at Paycom Center. The Thunder fell to 40-13 with the loss.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 7

Watch: Jared McCain Receives Standing Ovation in OKC Thunder Debut

The NBA Trade Deadline saw the Oklahoma City Thunder make a massive move, shipping off a first round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft (via Houston) to Philadelphia, along with three second round picks, to acquire 2024 first round pick Jared McCain.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / February 7

3 Areas Jared McCain Provides a Boost for the OKC Thunder

Doing things out of the box has been this iteration’s motto as the Oklahoma City Thunder make one final tune-up in their quest to become back-to-back NBA champions.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 7

OKC Thunder Announce Starting Five vs. Houston Rockets

On Saturday afternoon, the Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Houston Rockets as the teams enter this game short handed. The OKC Thunder are without superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, All-NBA swingman Jalen Williams and top bench table setter Ajay Mitchell.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 7

OKC Thunder Bench Boss Dishes on Jared McCain Addition

At the NBA Trade Deadline, the Oklahoma City Thunder made a change. Swaping Ousmane Dieng's roster spot to bring in Jared McCain, a first round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft from the Philadelphia 76ers.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 7

OKC Thunder Looking to Finish Strong Ahead of All-Star Break

Oklahoma City has only a few games before the All-Star break, and it will be looking to do more than just survive this stretch. On Saturday afternoon, the Thunder will welcome the Houston Rockets into Paycom Center for the first time since opening night.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 7

Jared McCain a Go, Others Out for OKC Thunder vs. Rockets

The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face off against the Houston Rockets on Saturday afternoon, potentially with its newest addition taking the court.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / February 7

Rockets to Face Off Against OKC Thunder Without Reigning MVP

The Rockets will match up against the OKC Thunder this afternoon, desperate to get back into the win column. The Rockets' back-to-back home-stand didn't go according to plan, with Houston suffering losses to the undermanned Celtics and red-hot Hornets in succession.

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

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.