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OKC Thunder Rookies Turn Heads in 2025-26 NBA Preseason Debut

It appears that the Oklahoma City have found another intriguing crop of rookies. The Thunder's 2025 first round pick, Thomas Sorber, may be sidelined for the season with an ACL injury, but the team still had three of first-year players put their talent on display Sunday.

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Could OKC Thunder Have Three of the NBA's Top Fantasy Basketball Performers?

The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off a dominant 2024-25 performance that saw the group rattle off 68 wins and claim the franchise's first NBA title.

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OKC Thunder’s Ousmane Dieng Shows Flashes in Preseason Opener

On Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder opened up their 2025 preseason with a bout against the Hornets. Despite sitting eight major contributors from its championship squad, Oklahoma City was still able to able to cruise to a double-digit win, relying on a mixture of seasoned rotational veterans and hungry newcomers.

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

How Solving One OKC Thunder Pain Point can Further Fortify the Defending Champions

Last year's Oklahoma City Thunder squad didn't have many weak points. The team was notably the best defense in the entire association on both reference of metrics and the eye test.

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How many of the 49 players in NBA history to haul in at least 20 rebounds in a game on 30 or more occasions can you name in seven minutes?

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4 biggest takeaways from Thunder training camp

The 2025-26 champion Oklahoma City Thunder wrapped up training camp ahead of its preseason schedule, starting against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday.

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The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise

The draft is a huge key to building a team. Sometimes, picks don't work out the way general managers hope, but sometimes, they can change the fate of your franchise's next decade or two.

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Jalen Williams Calls Injury 'Blessing in Disguise'

Oklahoma City is four days into training camp with a roster that retains 99% of its championship team from a year ago. There aren't many fresh faces but there is still plenty of changes with a young core still developing as the Thunder have the sixth youngest roster in the league.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Fadeaway World / October 5

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder, Accused Of Fouling Their Way To Victory In 2025 Playoffs

Payton Pritchard thinks the Thunder got away with more than a few fouls during last year’s playoffs. Speaking with reporters, the Celtics guard said Oklahoma City’s physical style pushed the limits of what’s allowed in today’s NBA and revealed that Boston is using that same toughness as motivation for their own defense this season.

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

Ousmane Dieng is Ready To Contribute To OKC Thunder in Any Way Possible

When the Thunder committed to a full on rebuild and accumulated as many draft picks as possible, it was clear that Oklahoma City was going to be home to some exciting prospects.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 4

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shares Thunder rookie’s ‘gift’ before preseason debut

While Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander discussed his career goals beyond winning one championship, he also revealed his first impressions of playing alongside Nikola Topic.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / October 4

Oklahoma City Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says Chet Holmgren is even better now, ‘we expected that…’

The Oklahoma City Thunder are fresh off the 2025 NBA championship. Despite their success, they continue to work hard on their game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the standout player, but he has also witnessed Chet Holmgren make massive strides.

Jaylin Williams News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 4

Jaylin Williams Expresses Gratitude Toward NBA Hall-of-Famer

As the late, great Boston Celtic Bill Russell's jersey no. 6 was retired upon his death back in the summer of 2022 at 88-years old, no player in the NBA would ever be issued the number from that point on.

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

OKC Thunder Big Man Must Take Advantage of Preseason Opportunities

The Oklahoma City Thunder are ready for another season, but their upcoming preseason matchups could loom large for some players. Over the next several months, the Thunder will be defending their first title and looking to become the first back-to-back champions since the 2018 Golden State Warriors.

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

What To Look For in Nikola Topic's OKC Thunder Preseason Debut

The Oklahoma City Thunder are no strangers to delayed debuts for lottery picks. Two seasons ago, center Chet Holmgren made his NBA debut after missing his entire first season due to an injury, acting as a "redshirt" season for the former No.

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Isaiah Joe’s Comeback Season Gets More Hype on Media Day

Isaiah Joe‘s comeback season continues to get more hype with the hopes of the Thunder guard being more productive in the coming campaign. After all, he was one of the biggest hitters off the bench for OKC.

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

OKC Thunder Star Explains NBA World 'Forced' to Watch Chet Holmgren Rise

Running it back doesn't have to mean remaining the same. The Oklahoma City Thunder have brought back 99% of its championship roster from a year ago. Not out of complacency or hubris but rather improvement.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Says 2026 Title Run Was A 'Step In The Right Direction'

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t satisfied with just one ring. Fresh off winning his first championship, the Thunder star said it’s only “a step in the right direction,” stressing that his ultimate goal is to keep pushing for more titles while becoming the best version of himself.

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