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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 6
OKC Thunder Star's 2027 MVP Chances May Hinge on Securing League's Top Record
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is facing an uphill battle as he looks for a third straight MVP, and one achievement could make or break his case. Next season, the Oklahoma City Thunder will again be looking to contend for an NBA title after spending the past three seasons as the No.
Ajay Mitchell News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 5
Ajay Mitchell's Projected Leap Will Make It Harder For The Thunder To Keep Him Around
What will it take for the Thunder to keep Ajay Mitchell around if he continues to grow? The Oklahoma City Thunder are known for drafting well and finding players who are a perfect fit for the team.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 5
Can OKC Thunder Achieve Another Historic Start to 2026-27 Campaign?
Over the past few seasons, the Oklahoma City Thunder have made history multiple times. In addition to claiming the team's first NBA championship; OKC became the first team in NBA history to win three consecutive games by at least 35 points and the 11th team in league history to start the postseason with eight consecutive wins.
The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 5
Cason Wallace Poised to Make OKC Thunder History Next Season
Oklahoma City’s starting lineup will have a shakeup next season, and it could lead to a new Thunder record-holder. After an offseason of changes around the league, the Thunder will walk into the 2026-27 season with a new-look starting five.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 5
Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Daniel Theis, Eyeing Keaton Wallace
Longtime NBA center Daniel Theis has officially signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv, the Israeli team announced today in a press release. The move had been expected, with a recent report indicating that he’d earn $2.2MM per year on his new deal.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 4
Midseason Milestone Could Project Extent of OKC Thunder's Postseason Depth
Oklahoma City’s depth has been a major strength over the past few seasons, but it will look a bit different in 2027. As the Thunder gear up for the 2026-27 season and attempt to get back to the NBA Finals, they’ll have a different look.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 4
Multiple OKC Thunder Players Could Emerge As Favorites For The Most Improved Player Award
Oklahoma City has more than enough talent to secure end-of-season awards next year. The Oklahoma City Thunder are more than fortunate to have a lot of young talent on their squad who seem to be getting better year after year and are getting recognized for it.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 4
2026-27 OKC Thunder Roster: Contracts, Salaries, Options and Depth Chart
The Oklahoma City Thunder has undergone its most transformational offseason in some time, sending out three rotational players via trade — including a starter in Luguentz Dort — as well as drafting three players and re-signing several.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 3
Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein’s honest message to players overseas with NBA dreams
Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein, who grew up overseas in Germany, returned to his roots for his charity event this summer. His father, Florian Hartenstein, played professionally in Germany from 2001 to 2012, during Isaiah’s formative years, when he fell in love with basketball.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 3
What Questions Do the OKC Thunder Have To Answer This Upcoming Season?
There are certainly some questions up in the air regarding the Thunder this season. It has already been nothing short of a crazy offseason, with the Thunder
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 3
How does the OKC Thunder Improve After Consecutive 60-win Seasons?
The Oklahoma City Thunder were viewed as one of the NBA’s young, up-and-coming squads just a few years ago. After a few years of rebuilding, the team assembled a solid roster in 2022-23 and logged a 40-42 record, reaching the Play-In Tournament.
Chet Holmgren News / Fadeaway World / August 3
‘It’s Like Losing A Family Member’: Chet Holmgren On Thunder’s Offseason Moves
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered this offseason with a looming threat of a hefty luxury tax bill and potentially entering the second apron. But Sam Presti once again pulled off a genius maneuver to avoid it without disturbing the core of the team.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 3
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father fires back at ‘free throw merchant’ trolls
The “free throw merchant” label has followed Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the past few seasons, and his father has had enough.
Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 2
Chet Holmgren breaks silence on losing 3 Thunder championship teammates to trade
The Oklahoma City Thunder have had an offseason defined more by their notable subtractions than additions, as Sam Presti has taken some drastic cost-cutting measures to keep the team under the second apron.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / August 1
NBA Notes: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Sixers, LeBron James, Warriors
The Thunder may have lost several key contributors this offseason, but All-Star big man Chet Holmgren said he understands that’s simply part of life in the NBA.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / July 27
Thunder’s cost-cutting moves reportedly about budget, not second apron
The Thunder won the NBA championship in 2025 and contended again last season. Keeping that championship-level roster together is another matter. According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, Oklahoma City’s decisions to move Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe this offseason weren’t primarily about avoiding second-apron restrictions.
Sam Presti News / Larry Brown Sports / July 27
Fans are calling Sam Presti a ‘savage’ for his sneaky move that hurts Thunder rival
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti pulled off a cheeky move this offseason that immediately put a Western Conference rival in a bind. The Thunder made a seemingly inconspicuous transaction on Saturday by signing Denver Nuggets free agent Spencer Jones to a 2-year, $12 million offer sheet.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26
Did one shot in NBA bubble help send LeBron James to 76ers?
James recently signed with the 76ers, and this may have played a role in it.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father names a scenario where star leaves the Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father, Vaughn, does not see the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player parting ways with the Oklahoma City Thunder down the road. Gilgeous-Alexander will always be linked to the Toronto Raptors simply because he’s Canadian, but Oklahoma City is his true NBA home in Vaughn’s eyes.
Aday Mara News / Yardbarker / July 20
Thunder's Aday Mara dubbed NBA's 'most disappointing rookie' — but not so fast
Why Thunder fans shouldn't worry about Mara's Summer League showing or the opinions of that performance from analysts.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 20
Sam Presti addresses the Thunder’s decision to trade Lu Dort
The Oklahoma City Thunder knew they couldn’t keep the gang together intact, and that they would have to part ways with one of their key players in the
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / July 20
Thunder’s Sam Presti says Lu Dort trade came down to finances
The Thunder didn’t trade Luguentz Dort because they stopped believing in him. They traded him because the numbers no longer worked. Speaking with Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman, Thunder general manager Sam Presti acknowledged the deal that sent Dort to the Hawks was driven by Oklahoma City’s financial outlook rather than basketball concerns.
Luguentz Dort News / Yardbarker / July 19
Thunder trading fan-favorite Luguentz Dort to Hawks in cost-cutting decision
Dort played a key role when the Thunder won their first championship in Oklahoma City during the 2024-25 season.
Aday Mara News / Yardbarker / July 12
Thunder rookie center Aday Mara has brutal Summer League debut
The Oklahoma City Thunder have high hopes for Mara, taken with the No. 12 pick in June's draft. Mara's NBA Summer League debut might make the Thunder temper those expectations.
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