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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops truth bombs on rivals, ‘face of the NBA’ race

With fans locking in their predictions on Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and how he will play in the upcoming 2025-26 season, there is another discussion on him being the face of the NBA.

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How Will OKC Thunder's 'Big 3' Rank Among NBA Stars in 2030?

After winning an NBA title in 2025 and returning the team's entire roster, Oklahoma City is the betting favorite to take home another championship in 2026.

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The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

How many of the Team USA Men's Basketball coaches to represent the United States at the Olympics can you name?

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'Scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

4 takeaways from Thunder’s first week of preseason

The Oklahoma City Thunder returned for the preseason as the defending champion gear up for the 2025-26 campaign. Continuing to grow as individuals and in unison was the underlying theme throughout training camp, as the Thunder is a rare case of a championship team bringing nearly every player back the following season to defend a title.

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Brooks Barnhizer News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 13

How Brooks Barnhizer Embodies Thunder Culture

The Oklahoma City Thunder have created an identity and culture under Head Coach Mark Daigneault as a physical team that plays elite team defense. General Manager Sam Presti has attacked the draft searching for players who fit this mold the past few seasons.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / October 13

What Thunder Fans Should Expect From Premiering Documentaries

OKLAHOMA CITY — The city’s basketball heart is about to relive a golden moment. In a rare stretch of back-to-back features, two major OKC Thunder documentaries will premiere this week.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12

Rookie delivers impressive performance amid Thunder guards’ injuries

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chris Youngblood made the most of his opportunity in Saturday’s preseason matchup against the Indiana Pacers, as the undrafted shooter continued to impress head coach Mark Daigneault.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 12

Why the OKC Thunder Are So Excited About Ajay Mitchell

After missing Oklahoma City’s first three preseason games with an ankle injury, Ajay Mitchell returned to the court and showed why Oklahoma City is so excited about his future.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / October 12

Who is Viktor Lakhin? OKC Thunder add Russian star to NBA roster

The Oklahoma City Thunder are still making moves to improve their roster. After all, the 2025-26 NBA season will be crucial for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they hope to retain their championship.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 12

OKC Thunder's Mark Daigneault Receiving Well-Deserved Respect Among the NBA

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault first put the league on notice back when the Thunder claimed the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference in 2023-24.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 12

2 Thunder guards exit preseason game with injuries

In a preseason NBA Finals rematch against the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder guards Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe suffered injuries that ended their night in the first half of a 116-101 loss.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 12

Will OKC Thunder Lead the NBA in Wins Again During 2025-26 Season?

It's no surprise that the Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to be one of the best teams in the NBA once again this season. After winning 68 games during the 2024-25 campaign en route to the franchise's first title, OKC brought back most of its roster, even adding a few young pieces from the past few draft classes.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / October 12

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 2025-26 Fantasy Outlook: Repeat MVP Season Incoming?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the catalyst for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Championship Run last season, and was one of the top fantasy performers, obviously so, as he won that MVP award last season.

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The 'NFL 250-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA men's basketball coaches' quiz

The 'Most starts by an NFL quarterback' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard games by NFL QBs' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 12

Why the OKC Thunder Are Well Equipped To Combat Key Injuries

Injuries have played a big part in the repeat attempts of every reigning champion this decade, with key players going down in big moments. Injury woes have already started for the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

Brooks Barnhizer News / NBA Draft on SI / October 11

Thunder Rookie Brooks Barnhizer Impressing Through NBA Preseason

Coming off a championship, the Oklahoma City Thunder's rotation will likely remain the same as last season. They have their core back and healthy, so there isn't anything that needs to be changed.

Mark Daigneault News / NBA Analysis Network / October 10

Mark Daigneault admits ‘impactful’ Oklahoma City Thunder star’s improvement is easy to overlook

The Oklahoma City Thunder possess multiple intriguing young talents. Their interesting players extend beyond young stars like Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, who form the core alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Thomas Sorber News / Hoops Rumors / October 10

Thunder granted disabled player exception

The Thunder have been awarded a disabled player exception as a result of Thomas Sorber‘s season-ending knee surgery.

NBA GMs pick Thunder to repeat, with Cavs and Nuggets in running

The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

The 'Teammates with at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game' quiz

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hardwood Heroics / October 10

'Greatness Doesn’t Rest' – Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Receives Hall of Fame Shoutout From Teammate

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso strongly believes that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on his way to becoming a Hall of Famer someday because of his impressive CV.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 9

NBA GMs pick Thunder to repeat, with Cavs and Nuggets in running

NBA general managers see little doubt about who sits atop the league heading into 2025-26, and it’s the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the 24th annual GM survey conducted by John Schuhmann of NBA.com, 80% of general managers picked Oklahoma City to repeat as NBA champions.

Nikola Topic News / Last Word On Sports / October 8