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OKC Thunder Forced to Shuffle Starting Lineup vs. Portland Trail Blazers

Oklahoma City is 8-0 and off to their best start in team history. The Thunder have gotten off to this impressive start while battling adversity. OKC has yet to play a game with a roster that even comes close to having their full compliment of weapons.

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Isaiah Joe Continues to Boost OKC Thunder’s 3-Point Percentage Post Injury

While Oklahoma City is still nursing its wounds and waiting on the return of a key few players, the team is certainly enjoying Isaiah Joe’s return to the lineup.

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

OKC Thunder Sharpshooter Changing Team's Offense

Jaws are dropped around Bricktown as the Oklahoma City Thunder start the 2025-26 campaign with an unblemished resume. An 8-0 start, which marks their best in franchise history.

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

OKC Thunder Off to Best Start in Franchise History, Despite Adversity

What an encore these first eight games have been for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Bricktown Ballers waltzed their way to the best record in the NBA last season with a franchise-best 68 wins, the best point differential in NBA history and bagging their first championship in franchise history.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 5

James Harden says LA Clippers’ loss isn’t about OKC Thunder, won’t give rivals credit

James Harden believes the LA Clippers’ loss to the OKC Thunder came down to their own weaknesses rather than their opponent’s strengths. The LA Clippers’ inconsistent start to the NBA season continued last night, as they dropped a game to the Oklahoma City Thunder at home to go 3-4.

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

Former OKC Thunder Guard Continues Impressive Start to 2025-26 Campaign

Seldom is a trade in professional sports ever viewed as a "win" for both teams. More often than not, one team receives the better end of the deal, even if it takes multiple years to ultimately determine which side got more value.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 5

What to Watch For in OKC Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Portland Trail Blazers on the second night of a back-to-back with the OKC Thunder checking into this game with an unblemished 8-0 record –– the best start in franchise history.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Sporting News / November 5

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander answers if OKC Thunder can be the NBA’s next dynasty

Staying perfect at 8-0 this season, the league MVP addressed the dynasty talks surrounding the defending champs.

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

Oklahoma Coach Offers Up High Praise for OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City has received plenty of praise across the course of the rebuild. Anyone who has followed the NBA for the last decade knows that the Thunder’s front office brilliance began long before the team decided to hit the reset button, though.

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

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Offensive Upside in First Round

Coming off the first NBA title in franchise history, the Oklahoma City are the league's last unbeaten team to start the 2025-26 campaign at 7-0. Even without Jalen Williams in the lineup and Chet Holmgren missing multiple games, the Thunder has gotten off to another strong start behind the efforts of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

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

OKC Thunder Need MVP Road Trip From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Oklahoma City is embarking on a week-long road trip, and it needs some big nights from its superstar. Over the first seven games of the season, the Thunder have steadily improved and are again looking like the force that won 68 games and an NBA title.

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

What to Watch For in OKC Thunder vs. L.A. Clippers

Oklahoma City is a perfect 7-0 to start this season. This ties a franchise best mark with last year's championship club to start a season. The Thunder have done this through no shortage of adversity.

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

Despite Minor Setback, Chet Holmgren Still Primed to be the OKC Thunder's Third All Star

Chet Holmgren's has had the most unfortunate and fortunate starts to an NBA career. First, jacking up his foot in a pro-am game against LeBron James which sidelined him for his entire rookie season.

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

Branden Carlson’s Big Night Showcases OKC Thunder’s Depth

Oklahoma City has had to tap into their depth much earlier than anyone expected this season. This team came into the season a bit worn down after the late summer run through the playoffs.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 3

Why OKC Thunder Organization Was Right Spot For Dariq Whitehead

Basketball has been a wild ride for Dariq Whitehead. He ranked as one of the best players in America coming out of High School. In fact, the recruiting service consensus tabbed him as the No.

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

Could OKC Thunder Guard Cason Wallace Earn All-Defense Honors this Year?

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a handful of impressive defenders on the roster. In 2024-25, Lu Dort earned First-Team All-Defense honors, while All-Star wing Jalen Williams was named Second-Team All-Defense.

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NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / November 3

Former OKC Thunder Defensive Star Teases NBA Comeback

There’s a new front-court player seemingly inserting himself back at the top of the free agency market at his position. Serge Ibaka, the former Oklahoma City Thunder standout, is teasing an NBA comeback.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / November 3

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sends ‘better team’ message that will scare the NBA after OKC Thunder go 7-0

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the only perfect team remaining in the NBA, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander suggests there’s more to come from them. The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off yet another big win to continue their strong start to the season, this time against the New Orleans Pelicans.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / November 2

NBA World Grows Skeptical of Willie Green's Future With Pelicans

Willie Green was the talk of the NBA world on Sunday evening. After the New Orleans Pelicans went head-to-head with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday afternoon, another loss for the Pelicans has placed more outside pressure on New Orleans head coach Willie Green.