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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.

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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.

Isaiah Joe News / Last Word On Sports / October 4

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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The 'Most 20-rebound NBA games' quiz

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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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Fadeaway World / October 4

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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The 25 greatest international players in NBA history

Basketball originated as a distinctly American game. It had international roots, though, as the game's inventor, James Naismith, was Canadian. In the years since, the NBA has been flooded with league-defining international talent.

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

Why Jaylin Williams’ New OKC Thunder Contract is Special for Both Parties

This summer, the Thunder kept things quiet on the external front. And after winning an NBA championship, it was somewhat obvious that’s the direction they’d go.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 3

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes ‘strong’ Chet Holmgren Thunder training camp take

As Oklahoma City Thunder training camp winds down ahead of its first preseason game against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sees vast improvements from Chet Holmgren and his teammates.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 3

How Thunder finds light in rookie’s season-ending injury

Three of Oklahoma City Thunder’s last four first-round picks have suffered from a season-ending injury before their rookie campaign, including this year’s 15th overall pick, Thomas Sorber, whom head coach Mark Daigneault discussed.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / October 3

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says what impresses him about OKC Thunder teammate Nikola Topic

The Oklahoma City Thunder will try and win back-to-back NBA Championships for the first time since the Golden State Warriors did it in 2017 and 2018. With the amount of parity in the NBA, it has become extremely difficult for a team to win two titles in a row.

Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 3

Why Mark Daigneault believes improvement is a ‘necessity’ to defend Thunder championship

From the outset of the 2025-26 season, improvement has been an underlying theme for head coach Mark Daigneault in Oklahoma City Thunder training camp, in preparation for the competition that awaits a defending champion.

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

Why Preseason Matters for OKC Thunder After Championship Run

The Oklahoma City Thunder could just take the next few weeks off, but that isn’t how they operate. Opening night is still nearly three weeks away, with the Thunder’s first championship banner set to be unveiled on ring night against the Houston Rockets.

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

OKC Thunder: How Thomas Sorber Will Stay Ready Despite Injury

The No. 15 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, OKC Thunder big Thomas Sorber, will miss the entire 2025-26 season with a torn ACL. This setback will not change his drive to be the best player he could be, though.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 2

How Will The OKC Thunder Fight Complacency in Title Defense?

As Oklahoma City attempts to go back-to-back, there’s nothing that makes their quest seem unreasonable or unbelievable. And that could be the hardest part.