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The Oklahoma City Thunder were one of the most active teams on the trade market this offseason as they needed to clear space under the second apron to avoid incurring heavy luxury tax penalties.

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Another Ajay Mitchell Leap Could Complicate Things for OKC Thunder

Oklahoma City has plenty of questions to answer next season, and another big year from Ajay Mitchell could add to that list. The Thunder have made some moves this offseason to cut down their roster size and create some more financial and apron flexibility going into the 2026-27 season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 23

Which OKC Two-Way Players Have Best Chance to Make Thunder's Roster?

The Oklahoma City Thunder start training camp in late September ahead of the team's preseason opener in Tulsa on Oct. 6. OKC enters training camp with 14 players on the active roster and has one open spot remaining for the upcoming campaign.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 23

Two Thunder Stars Rank Lower Than Expected In NBA Player Ranking

Did a disappointing season make the Thunder players seem less dominant? The NBA’s player ranking has continued, this time revealing players ranked numbers 50-11.

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 30-point, 10-assist playoff games' quiz

The 'NBA 6th Man of the Year winners' quiz

Nikola Topic News / Yardbarker / September 23

Thunder have a tough Nikola Topic decision awaiting them

The Oklahoma City Thunder may have parted with a slew of role players from their championship run this summer, but they are still widely considered a top title contender on the strength of their talent and depth.

Knicks may have a Karl-Anthony Towns problem on their hands

Hornets add more ammunition for blockbuster deal

Familiar face All-Star might be Lakers' top trade target

Lakers may have already set up Jake LaRavia for a trade this season

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 23

The 3 Burning Questions the OKC Thunder Must Address in Training Camp

For the first time in some time, the Thunder have major questions entering training camp. There's no question OKC is again a contender, still armed with likely the best roster in the league.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 22

Who are the OKC Thunder's Most Important Bench Players in 2026-27?

After Oklahoma City traded multiple players during the 2026 offseason, the team's rotation will look different in 2026-27. Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins averaged a combined 43 minutes per contest and each appeared in at least 65 games last season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 22

The Thunder Continue To Have Some Of The Best Players In The League Going Into This Season

The Thunder are going into next season with some of the best players in the league. OKC is looking to dominate the same way they did during the 2024-25 season, by going all the way and claiming another NBA Title.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / September 22

OKC Thunder’s Biggest Strengths And Weaknesses Heading Into 2026-27

I think the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season might be this very weird spot for the Oklahoma City Thunder, where a 64-18 season somehow isn’t enough to make everybody fully happy, and that’s basically the price you pay once you already won a championship.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 21

Should The Thunder Just Have One Main Focus Next Season?

Should the Thunder’s focus be on just one team? The Oklahoma City Thunder are inching closer to the beginning of a new season and another opportunity to run the table and claim an NBA Title.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 21

OKC Thunder Must Replace Talented Rebounder on the Perimeter

The Oklahoma City Thunder made significant roster changes following the 2025-26 NBA season. Heading into the 2026-27 campaign, which begins with the preseason in early October, the Thunder's roster will look much different than it has in recent years.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 21

OKC Thunder Should be Better Prepared to Deal With Injuries Next Season

Oklahoma City has dealt with its fair share of injury issues over the past several years, and it should also be as prepared as ever when health problems arise next season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / September 21

Thunder Could Trade Jalen Williams Or Chet Holmgren Amid Second-Apron Concerns

Among the several things that have plagued teams this summer, the second tax apron may have arguably been the biggest problem. Several franchises faced the threat of exorbitant penalties, forcing them to make drastic changes.

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The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 20

This Upcoming Season Could Decide The Future Of The Thunder's Roster Construction

This season could decide OKC’s future plans for the roster. The Oklahoma City Thunder are going into this upcoming season with new faces, as two rookies have been added to the roster after being selected by OKC in the first round of the NBA Draft.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 20

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Land Top-5 Selection in 2027 Class

The 2026-27 NBA season starts in less than a month as teams around the league begin to prepare for the upcoming campaign. College basketball begins in early November, which will give prospects in the 2027 NBA Draft a chance to showcase their skill sets.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 20

Jared McCain Could be X Factor for OKC Thunder in 2026-27

Oklahoma City made some changes over the summer, and it may lead to a more important role for one of its most intriguing players. Last season, the Thunder finished atop the standings again and were the team to beat until injuries piled up and ultimately resulted in a seven-game series loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 19

OKC Thunder May Struggle to Earn Multiple All-NBA Selections in 2027

Oklahoma City has one of the best star trios in the league, but it might not see that reflected on the All-NBA squads next season. The Thunder have become one of the best teams in the league over the past couple of years, and they’ll soon be looking to earn their second title in three seasons.

Jalen Williams News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 19

Jalen Williams Is One Attribute Short Of Perfecting His Game

The Thunder star wing just needs to find the last piece of the puzzle. The Oklahoma City Thunder are ready to prove themselves next season, and this time with their full roster.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Trade Talk Sports / September 19

Thunder Predicted to Move One of Holmgren, Williams Over Next Few Years

The Oklahoma City Thunder have one of, if not the best, young cores in all of basketball, but some are questioning how much longer they’re all going to remain together with the second apron changing the way teams can spend in the NBA.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / September 15

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s biggest MVP obstacle may be history

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the statistics. He has the victories. He has two consecutive MVP awards. Getting a third may require voters to place him in extremely rare company.

Jared McCain News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 11

How Thunder’s Jared McCain is drawing Russell Westbrook inspiration ahead of 2026-27 season

After watching Russell Westbrook announce his retirement over the summer, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain reflected on the future Hall of Fame player’s influence on his career.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Stadium Rant / September 7

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Has Made The Thunder An NBA Nightmare

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has reached the point where “superstar” no longer fully captures his value to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Gilgeous-Alexander is an elite scorer, late-game closer, primary playmaker, and franchise-defining leader rolled into one player.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / September 7

3 Bench Upgrades The Thunder Should Explore This Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder still have one of the deepest rosters in basketball, but their bench isn’t exactly the same group that helped them dominate the last two seasons.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / August 31

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may have another way to make life difficult for NBA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already scores plenty. Perhaps the next step is simply figuring out where some of those points come from. As Ivan White of NBA on SI noted, Gilgeous-Alexander actually became more accurate from beyond the arc last season while shooting fewer threes.