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OKC Thunder Announce Starting Lineup For NBA Cup QuarterFinal Game

The Oklahoma City Thunder are playing host to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday as part of the NBA Cup knockout stage. In this quarterfinal matchup, there is a lot on the line.

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Former OKC Thunder Center Details What Separates This Team From the Past

Oklahoma City’s youth was used as a crutch by the media as the Thunder rose to the top. It wasn’t all bad — everyone knew they’d be a great team someday.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10

How Chris Paul planted seeds for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder dynasty

Chris Paul’s vocal leadership style isn’t for everyone — ask the 2025-26 Los Angeles Clippers — but for the 2019-20 Oklahoma City Thunder, it was more than the organization had ever anticipated.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Sneakers on SI / December 10

SGA Stars in Snowy Ad for the Converse SHAI 001 'Winter Red'

What is colder than being cold? Colder than being 23-1 in the Western Conference standings? Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a new ad for Converse.

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The 'Active six-three-pointer NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to make six three-pointers in a single game on at least 15 occasions in their career can you name in eight minutes?

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 10

OKC Thunder's Cason Wallace Continues to Make All-Defense Case

Most NBA observers agree, the Oklahoma City Thunder have not only one of the best defenses in the NBA, but one of the best in recent memory. OKC's defense led the team to 68 regular season wins and an NBA title in 2024-25 in spite of a lackluster shooting performance in the playoffs.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Cason Wallace News / The Lead / December 10

Cason Wallace is a Lock for NBA All-Defense

Cason Wallace has quickly become one of the premier defensive guards in the NBA and has been a pivotal part of one of the best defensive teams of all time: the 2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder.

Kendrick Perkins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10

Kendrick Perkins makes wild ’80-2′ declaration after strong Thunder start

The Oklahoma City Thunder have figured out the game of basketball to a degree that’s inching closer and closer to a level that’s unprecedented. At present, the Thunder have a 23-1 record and are taking a 15-game winning streak into their Wednesday night NBA Cup quarterfinals contest against the Phoenix Suns.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 10

Thunder on the verge of setting another franchise record

OKLAHOMA CITY — The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder is on the cusp of extending its longest winning streak in franchise history amid a near-perfect 2025-26 regular season.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 9

OKC Thunder Get Superstar, Key Pieces Back; Devin Booker Questionable

On Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder saw superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander miss his first game of the season with what the team labeled elbow bursitis.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Athlon Sports / December 9

Thunder Announce Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News Amid Injury Absence

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed his first game of the season for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday against the Utah Jazz. The reigning NBA MVP was forced to sit out the contest due to an elbow injury.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / December 9

Thunder's Mark Daigneault Responds to Devin Booker Ahead of Suns Game

Devin Booker called out the Thunder's tactics Mark Daigneault responded The Suns face the Thunder on Wednesday The Oklahoma City Thunder appear poised for a historic NBA regular season with a league-best 23-1 record headed into their 25th game with Devin Booker, Jordan Ott and the Phoenix Suns coming to town.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

No SGA, No Problem: OKC Roster Depth is a Flex

Imagine you’re an NBA team facing the Oklahoma City Thunder. You get some good hopes with some of its best defenders out. You even get excited to know that the reigning MVP is sitting the game out.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / The Lead / December 9

How Did the Thunder Land So Many Talented Role Players?

The Oklahoma City Thunder were never supposed to be this good, at least not this quickly. After winning their first championship last year, the Thunder are now on track for an awe-inspiring season, sitting at 22-1.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / December 9

Quarter Point Check-In: Are the Oklahoma City Thunder WAY BETTER than Last Year’s Team?

The Oklahoma City Thunder are just past the quarter mark of the 2025-26 NBA season. There are still many games left, but they are off to a historic start.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / December 9

OKC NBA Cup Odds: Can They Win This Time?

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been showing dominance for the whole season. They have been taking down opponents left and right, and it seems that no one can stop them.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / December 8

Oklahoma City's Best Shooters are its High Volume Ones

To start the season, Oklahoma City had some shooting troubles. Not anything concerning of course, cause the team was winning games by a large margin. They still are at 23 wins and one loss now on the season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 7

Thunder crush Jazz, tie franchise mark with 15th straight win

Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren scored 25 points each as the Oklahoma City Thunder kept their winning streak rolling with a 131-101 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday in Salt Lake City.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Fadeaway World / December 7

Thunder’s Win Streak In Jeopardy As Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ruled Out vs. Jazz

The Thunder enter Sunday night riding a fourteen-game winning streak, but their momentum is suddenly under threat. The team announced that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will miss the Jazz matchup due to elbow bursitis, leaving Oklahoma City without its MVP candidate for the first time during this run.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6

Russell Westbrook moves up on all-time career list as Kings claim rare win

It took Russell Westbrook until the final days of the offseason to find a team, but the all-time great has been making the most of his opportunity nonetheless.

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Chet Holmgren News / NBA Analysis Network / December 6

Insider explains why Chet Holmgren‘s transformation will be key for Oklahoma City Thunder‘s dynasty

The Oklahoma City Thunder are proving they are ready to create a new NBA dynasty. Fresh off winning the championship last season, they look even hungrier and more dominant, currently topping the Western Conference standings with only one loss.

Cason Wallace News / Last Word On Sports / December 3

Cason Wallace DPOY Odds Skyrocket With Recent Feat

The Cason Wallace DPOY hype is getting more traction after the Thunder guard was named the Western Conference Defensive Player of the Month. Wallace is seeing a bigger spotlight in his games as he continues to put up massive defensive performances in his games.