As the NBA becomes more and more international, players of multiple generations have strong criticisms for how American youth programs develop young talent.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have had a quiet offseason thus far as they did not need to make many moves with their core returning next season. Of course, the Thunder are coming off a dominant season in which they capped off by winning the championship and they made it a priority to keep their stars around this offseason.
After a long wait, observers were finally able to see Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic on an NBA court. A once-heralded prospect from Serbia, Topic was viewed as a potential top-5 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft class before suffering a torn ACL in the predraft process.
Like his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams signed a gigantic contract extension this offseason.
Chris Paul's impact on a young Shai Gilgeous-Alexander couldn't be understated. A then mid-30-year old, Paul was mentoring a soon-to-be NBA MVP and NBA champion as a veteran guard who'd seen a great amount of the league in his decade-plus of experience as a pass-first point guard.
The Oklahoma City Thunder finally reached the pinnacle. An NBA Finals victory is the ultimate prize a franchise can win, and it did it for the very first time since its inception in 2008.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been in Bricktown since 2008. Still a young franchise comparatively. Most of the fanbase can remember nearly every player who has ever worn Thunder blue.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen second year guard Ajay Mitchell crack the NBA All-Summer League Team landing second team honors alongside Detroit Pistons guard Ron Holland II, Sacramento Kings swingman Isaac Jones, Charlotte Hornets combo guard Kon Knueppel and Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson.
The Oklahoma City Thunder impressed during the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas as they had multiple of their young players showcase their skills. Oklahoma City ended the Summer League with a 4-1 record that saw them reach the semifinals before they were defeated by the eventual champion Charlotte Hornets.
Summer league has officially come to an end, as the Oklahoma City Thunder played a total of eight games. The reigning champs rolled out a talented roster (even without Thomas Sorber), although the availability of players decreased as the summer league progressed.
In the NBA playoffs, Oklahoma City deployed rotations that would’ve made the rebuild era of the roster proud. The Thunder found ways to be competitive by playing small and committing to pesky defense across the board.
After becoming an NBA champion, Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein kept his receipts for those who didn’t always believe, including ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith.
The Oklahoma City Thunder went into the offseason comfortable with what they had after winning an NBA championship. Their competition, on the other hand, has been relentless in trying to catch up.
The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2025 NBA Summer League with some of the more intriguing players to watch. Oklahoma City finished with a 4-1 record in Las Vegas and made it to the semifinals before losing to the Charlotte Hornets.
Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton recently offered high praise for Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander while appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, reflecting on the Thunder’s dominance and Gilgeous-Alexander’s ascension to MVP status during the 2024–25 NBA season.
After claiming the team's first NBA title in June, the Oklahoma City Thunder added two more players to their roster in the draft a few days later. Now, first-round pick Thomas Sorber and second rounder Brooks Barnhizer are set to begin their profesional careers in OKC.
Spanish guard/forward Alex Abrines has decided to end his playing career, announcing his retirement on Tuesday in a social media post (Twitter link; hat tip to Sportando).
The Oklahoma City Thunder had the best record in the 2024-25 season and ended their successful season with a championship run. Before making the NBA Finals, they lost only four games in the first three rounds.
Alex Ducas is coming off his rookie season in the NBA playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He finished the year with averages of 1.7 points and 1.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 40.0% from the field and 47.6% from the three-point range in 21 games.
Jalen Williams may only be entering his third NBA season, but he already sounds like a seasoned veteran when it comes to dealing with media narratives.
The Marcus Smart era in Washington is over. His brief time with the Washington Wizards delivered a first-round pick, but it's still hard to see where the franchise is heading.
The Thunder went 4-0 in the Vegas Summer League and are now in the playoffs. If they win tonight, they will have a chance to win the entire Summer League on Sunday, July 18th.
The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has reached the semifinal stage, with four undefeated teams competing on Saturday for a spot in Sunday’s championship game.
Despite being the 2025 NBA champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder have a lot of work to do this offseason. They’ve completed some signings, extensions, and draft selections, but is it time to reconsider for the future?