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3 Realistic Trade-Up Scenarios for the OKC Thunder in the NBA Draft
The 2026 NBA Draft is just days away, and the Thunder are gearing up with multiple picks to make a splash. OKC is historically a highly active team on draft-night, assessing all the options for moving up, down or out.
Jared McCain Could be in Multiple Award Races for OKC Thunder Next Season
Oklahoma City has plenty of intriguing storylines for next season, and one of its newest players could be in the mix for a couple of awards. The next few weeks around the NBA will consist of big changes and numerous moves as teams navigate their situations and many look to improve ahead of next season.
The Thunder Must Balance Their Present and Future Next Season
Oklahoma City will have a bigger challenge than just competing next year. The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of one of the most anticipated times of the offseason, the NBA Draft.
The 'NBA assist champions' quiz
How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 19
4 first-round prospects linked to Thunder ahead of 2026 draft
With various reports indicating Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti is looking to move up in the 2026 NBA Draft, there are a plethora of prospects linked to the 2025 champion ahead of next week’s draft.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Will OKC Thunder Have Only One Threat in West Next Season?
Oklahoma City is looking to have a successful offseason to get back to the top of the NBA next season, and it may only have one threat to watch for in the West.
Every 2026 Draft Pick the OKC Thunder Owns and how it can use them
The Oklahoma City Thunder are always one of the more interesting teams at every NBA Draft, not only consistently hitting on talented prospects, but making moves while doing so.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 19
Thunder’s perfect No. 12 pick trade in 2026 NBA Draft to help win another title
The Oklahoma City Thunder have spent the better part of the last half-decade building what many around the league consider the NBA’s next great dynasty.
OKC Thunder NBA Mock Draft 1.0: Who OKC Targets With Every Pick
In the new era of Thunder basketball, the front office has sought a very specific player archetype in each draft, valuing high feel for the game, defense, positional size and versatility and more.
How NBA Draft Lottery Reform Benefits OKC Thunder
Tanking was one of the biggest talking points in the NBA this season. That is par for the course. In the current NBA ecosystem negativity sells and it is rare for anyone to harp on the positive things about the league.
Why Brayden Burries Makes Perfect Sense For OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City has plenty of decisions to make this offseason. A Summer that will go a long way in revealing the path to sustainability for one of the league's biggest title contenders.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Report: OKC Thunder Superstar Inks Deal With Nike
The Oklahoma City Thunder have watched Shai Gilgeous-Alexander develop into a full-blown superstar. When he arrived in Bricktown back in 2019, the NBA world was more enamored with the historic draft capital that went to Oklahoma City in the Paul George trade rather than the all-rookie point guard.
Aaron Wiggins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 17
Thunder rumors: Nets have expressed interest in Aaron Wiggins ahead of draft
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti is reportedly expected to move up in this year’s draft and could part ways with Aaron Wiggins, along with draft capital, to do so.
OKC Thunder Can't Overlook Kenrich Williams' Importance This Offseason
Oklahoma City has some big decisions to make this offseason, but one of its most important may be flying under the radar. The Thunder will soon be making moves in what will be one of their busiest offseasons in recent memory.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 17
Thunder present Kings with intriguing draft trade option
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti may have eyes on a top-tier prospect in next week’s NBA Draft, where the 2025 champions could make a trade with the Sacramento Kings for the seventh overall pick.
5 Undrafted Free Agent Targets for OKC Thunder in 2026 NBA Draft Class
The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the No. 12, No. 17 and No. 37 overall selections in the 2026 NBA Draft, and have the potential to add depth to the team's roster on inexpensive contracts.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker / June 16
Nike hoping two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will save struggling basketball brand
Nike has added another NBA MVP to its basketball roster.
Luguentz Dort News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16
NBA Insider delivers harsh truth about Lu Dort’s future with Thunder
While Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti is dedicated to bringing back Lu Dort and his other free agent for the 2026-27 season, the harsh reality is that both sides could go their separate ways over the summer.
Chet Holmgren News / Hoops Wire / June 16
NBA Rumors: Thunder, Chet Holmgren, Grizzlies, Hornets, draft
If anyone thought the Thunder might be willing to move Chet Holmgren after his rough finish in the Western Conference finals, think again. According to Zach Lowe of The Ringer, Oklahoma City has been making it known around the league that Holmgren is not available in trade talks.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / FortyEightMinutes / June 16
Giannis Saga Could End With Paul George-To-Thunder Type Trade
The Heat and Celtics have dominated the rumor mill in regard to Giannis Antetokounmpo trades, but they aren’t the only horses in the race despite his apparent interest in the two franchises.
Nikola Topic News / Field Level Media / June 14
Thunder's Nikola Topic (back) expected to be ready for 2026-27 season
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic is expected to be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing what the team called a minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy procedure.
Nikola Topic News / Hoops Rumors / June 13
Nikola Topic Undergoes Back Procedure, Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
Nikola Topic underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure on his spine, the Thunder announced Saturday. The second-year guard won’t be available for Summer League, but the team expects him to be healthy when training camp opens in late September.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 9
Thunder GM Sam Presti backs Chet Holmgren, talks offseason
Thunder general manager Sam Presti isn’t worried about Chet Holmgren. Despite criticism directed at Holmgren following Oklahoma City’s loss to the Spurs in the Western Conference finals, Presti publicly backed the young big man during his end-of-season press conference.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8
Sam Presti addresses Chet Holmgren’s future
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti made clear how committed the organization is to embattled center Chet Holmgren. Holmgren has faced questions about his future after he was thoroughly erased by Victor Wembanyama during the team’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6
Thunder have reportedly made a decision on one key player
One Oklahoma City Thunder player probably will not have to clean out his locker this offseason. Thunder big man Isaiah Hartenstein is “very likely” to remain with the team, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported this week.
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