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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 16
Will OKC Thunder Sharpshooter See Less Playing Time After Playoff Struggles?
Oklahoma City is ready to defend its title, and that might include some significant changes around the roster. Over the past couple of years, the Thunder have ascended into the top echelon of the league, staking their claim as the league’s best by winning it all in 2025.
Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 16
Will Chet Holmgren Be Ready When The Season Starts?
Oklahoma City only has one more preseason outing before it starts the regular season and its quest for a back-to-back title begins. The Thunder have had multiple young players start making names for themselves, and have had stars show that they are ready to take on the spotlight this year as well.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / The SportsRush / October 15
Gilbert Arenas Pours Cold Water on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Repeating as MVP
The 2024–25 season belonged to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who completed a rare trifecta. He led his franchise to its first NBA championship, captured the scoring title, earned the Finals MVP, and also won the league MVP ahead of Nikola Jokic, who averaged a triple-double.
The 'NBA MVPs' quiz
How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 15
NBATV's 'Loud City' Documentary Tells Story of OKC Thunder Title Team
For the first time in franchise history, the Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA Champions. They were crowned in late June, following a Game 7 win over the Indiana Pacers.
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 15
Which OKC Thunder Players Will Step Up if Jalen Williams Misses Time?
Oklahoma City could be a bit shorthanded to begin the season — but if you asked Jalen Williams, it would all be completely worth it. Williams battled through the end of last season and the entire postseason run with a right wrist injury — yes, on his shooting hand.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
OKC Mayor declares opening night ‘Thunder Day’
As the Oklahoma City Thunder inch closer to its final celebration of winning the 2025 NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt declared October 21’s Opening Night as ‘OKC Thunder Day’ ahead of the upcoming regular season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 15
NBA 2K Video Game Projects Impressive Season From OKC Thunder Trio
After winning an NBA title in 2024-25, the Oklahoma City Thunder show no signs of slowing down as the 2025-26 season approaches. OKC returns almost the entire roster from last year's championship squad, trading 2024 first-round pick Dillon Jones to the Wizards and adding a few young pieces.
Branden Carlson News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 15
Branden Carlson Helped Push Thunder Past Bucks Down The Stretch
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 116-112 on Tuesday night to claim their third preseason win a week before opening night. The Thunder brought multiple stars to this battle as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein headlined the starting lineup.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Sneakers on SI / October 15
How Jalen Williams is Bringing Hip-Hop Fashion Back to the NBA
Calling 2025 the breakout year for Jalen Williams would be an understatement. The Oklahoma City Thunder forward was voted an NBA All-Star, earned multiple All-NBA honors, and won his first NBA Championship.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 15
Will Isaiah Hartenstein Shoot More Threes This Season?
Our long National Nightmare is over. Isaiah Hartenstein has (un)officially hit a three in Thunder blue. With 29.3 ticks remaining in the first half of play, Cason Wallace drove through the lane and popped a pass out to the seven-footer in the corner.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15
Thunder’s Cason Wallace hilariously gets thumbs down from Jalen Williams for fastbreak dunk
It’s not quite clear whether or not Jalen Williams will be healthy enough for the Oklahoma City Thunder on opening night after he underwent wrist surgery this offseason.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in MVP form with incredible 1st half vs. Bucks
One could excuse Shai Gilgeous-Alexander if he were to at least take his foot off the gas pedal this preseason for the Oklahoma City Thunder. After all,
NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 14
Three Takeaways From The Thunder's Win Against The Bucks
The Oklahoma City Thunder traveled to Milwaukee to take on the Bucks for their fifth preseason game on Tuesday night. It was a back-and-forth contest the whole game, with the Thunder eventually prevailing 116-112.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / The SportsRush / October 14
Shai-Gilgeous Alexander Sheds Light on Wearing Only Vintage or Rare Fits
Over the past few seasons, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become one of the most polarizing figures in sports. His notoriety isn’t only due to his talent on the court but also the statements he makes away from basketball.
Brooks Barnhizer News / The Lead / October 14
Brooks Barnhizer Has Earned a Regular Season Role with Thunder
Brooks Barnhizer, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 44th pick of the 2025 Draft, has been a premier player for the team during Summer League and preseason. Barnhizer has shown his electric transition play, physical defense, and most importantly, his catch-and-shoot ability — shooting over 57% from deep in the preseason.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14
Mark Daigneault highlights Chet Holmgren, Thunder players’ strides amid preseason
The individual improvements that the Oklahoma City Thunder players made haven’t gone unnoticed by their head coach, Mark Daigneault, who highlighted a handful of his guys.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hardwood Heroics / October 14
'It is Not the Most Important Thing to Me' – Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops Truth Bomb on Achieving Basketball Success
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is at the pinnacle of his NBA career. He just won his first Larry O’Brien trophy, Finals MVP, and regular season MVP last season, and he just turned 27 years old.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 13
Is OKC Capable of Reaching 70 Wins in 2025-26?
The pressure is always on for the defending champions. After winning 68 games in the regular season, it seems expectations are bigger for OKC, with 70 wins being the bar set before the champions.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 14
Russell Westbrook deserves to finish career in a Thunder uniform
Westbrook, who turns 37 in November, finds himself without an NBA roster spot entering the 2025-26 season.
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.
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.
Nikola Topic News / Yardbarker / October 7
What brutal injury means for Thunder guard Nikola Topic
Guard Nikola Topic of the Oklahoma City Thunder missed last season while recovering from a torn ACL. This week's injury won't keep him out as long, but it might be far more painful.
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