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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 26

Thunder reserve leads in ESPN’s Sixth Man of the Year poll

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t top ESPN’s MVP poll, but his teammate Alex Caruso was voted first for Sixth Man of the Year.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 26

Is OKC Thunder’s Jalen Williams Still Underrated?

The best part about Oklahoma City’s run to the NBA Finals was the basketball world getting to see the talent and personalities on display. After a few terrific seasons, people knew the Thunder were good as a team, but it wasn’t until this playoff run that they simply had no other choice but to watch.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 26

Former OKC Thunder Standout Still Unsigned as Offseason Continues

Once a key member of the now-champion Oklahoma City Thunder, guard Josh Giddey still remains without a contract as the offseason continues to churn on.

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NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 26

Comparing the OKC Thunder to the NBA's Last Repeat Champions

The NBA is in the midst of an era of parity. After the Golden State Warriors dominated much of the 2010s, no team has reapeated as champions since 2018, when Steve Kerr's team won it's third title in four years.

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The 25 greatest second-round picks in NBA history

It's generally first-round picks who become stars in the NBA, and that makes sense: Teams draft promising players as soon as possible. Scouting and player evaluation are imperfect processes, though, and sometimes, a gem slips through the cracks, deeply enough to fall to the draft's second round.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 26

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander falls behind 2 players in ESPN’s MVP poll

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fell to third in ESPN’s MVP preseason poll ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. As Gilgeous-Alexander

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 26

OKC Thunder: Is Lofty Over-Under Warranted?

Having cruised to the NBA title with a combination of team defense and stellar scoring from league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder are an obviously dominant team.

Thomas Sorber News / NBA Draft on SI / August 26

Why Thomas Sorber Will Earn Plenty of Playing Time in Crowded Thunder Frontcourt

The Oklahoma City Thunder are loaded at every position, which is a primary reason they won 68 games last season and then eventually won the NBA Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 25

Analyzing OKC Thunder’s Real Mt. Rushmore Since 2000

Since moving to Oklahoma City, the Thunder franchise has had a unique flow of Hall of Famers don the blue and orange. The Thunder have been luckier than most since moving to Oklahoma City, enjoying a steady, consistent flow of winning seasons.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 24

OKC Thunder’s Team Continuity Can Propel the Back-to-Back Quest

Oklahoma City accomplished what many thought was impossible this last season. Winning an NBA championship in the smallest market possible seemed unthinkable in the modern NBA, but the Thunder found a way to pull it off.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 24

OKC Thunder 2024-25 Season in Review: Alex Caruso

The Oklahoma City Thunder traded third-year guard Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for veteran guard Alex Caruso in a rare straight swap on June 21, 2024, bringing the latter back to Oklahoma City after he had spent the 2016-17 season with the G-League's Blue — under head coach Mark Daigneault.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 24

Stiles Points: OKC Thunder Win Total Still Important Next Season

There's an old saying in Tennessee, probably in Oklahoma City, too. Fool me once shame on you fool me twice –– you can't get fooled again. The Oklahoma City Thunder are not going to fool anyone in 2025-26.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 24

Power Ranking the OKC Thunder's Top Three Jerseys of all Time

On Thursday, the Oklahoma City Thunder revealed their city edition uniforms for the 2025-26 season. City jerseys have become a staple across the NBA in recent years, as each team is given the opportunity to wear a unique, limited-edition uniform multiple times thorughout the year.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 24

How the OKC Thunder's Defense, Ball Control Will Retain Championship-Caliber Play

The Oklahoma City Thunder put on a masterful defensive campaign for the 2024-25 season, where the team would take it all the way to claim its first-ever NBA title.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 24

OKC Thunder Veteran Still Paramount to Small Ball Identity

Oklahoma City has embraced the modern NBA’s version of the double-big lineup, but having the capability to play small is just as important. The Thunder have been among the league’s best for the past few years, and while they enter next season with one of the best center rotations, their identity still partially revolves around small ball.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 24

OKC Thunder Will Benefit From Foundation Set by Mark Daigneault

Another year of firsts is on the horizon for the Oklahoma City Thunder. This is nothing new for head coach Mark Daigneault. He was placed in charge at the start of the team's first rebuild since relocation.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Thunder rookie Nikola Topić cut from Serbia national team roster ahead of EuroBasket

A 20-year-old NBA champion and lottery pick in 2024, Nikola Topić was still unable to crack Serbia's 12-man roster for the 2025 EuroBasket Championship.

Chet Holmgren News / Last Word On Sports / August 23

All-Star Chet: Why Holmgren’s Ascension is Vital for OKC

After missing a huge chunk of games last season, Chet Holmgren has a lot of catching up to do. With the Thunder all set for a bigger run, an All-Star campaign by Holmgren would seriously bring bigger things for OKC’s title defense.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / August 23

OKC City Edition Jersey Revamp is Very Timely

Oklahoma City’s beloved City Edition jersey is making its return to the 2025-26 season. It is one of the slickest and aesthetic uniforms by a team so far, and now it’s back on the court this time.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 22

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / August 21

NBA 2K26 Rating for Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Revealed on Thursday

As the NBA offseason now heads towards the end of August, many teams already have their rosters in place for next season as they now begin to prepare for training camp.

Carmelo Anthony News / Fadeaway World / August 20

Paul George Says Thunder Had 'No Plan' For Carmelo Anthony

Paul George is setting the record straight on what really went wrong during Carmelo Anthony’s short-lived stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Speaking

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / August 18

Insider Names Thunder’s $48 Million Champion Guard as Potential Trade Candidate

The Oklahoma City Thunder have had a quiet offseason after capping off their dominant season last year with a championship. Of course, the Thunder are set to bring back almost their entire core from last season which is led by their star trio of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 17

Top five young players at this years FIBA EuroBasket

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