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Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7

How Mark Daigneault identified Thunder rookie’s ‘best day’ after preseason debut

After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted rookie Aday Mara’s growth ahead of their preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, fellow first-round pick Bennett Stirtz thrived in Tuesday’s 116-110 loss.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 7

OKC Thunder: Aday Mara Displays Impressive Traits in Debut

When the 2026 NBA Draft started and picks continued to be turned in, the board did not break in a favorable way for the Thunder to secure fan-favorite prospects such as Morez Johnson Jr., Yaxel Lenderborg, and Brayden Burries, all of whom flew off the board in the top 11 picks.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 7

OKC Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Shocks with First Preseason Outing

The Oklahoma City Thunder weren’t expected to draft Aday Mara with their No. 12 overall pick at the 2026 NBA Draft. But after the board expectedly fell far from projections, they did just that.

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Tulsa Native Gives OKC Thunder's G League Team Another Intriguing Guard

Ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, the Oklahoma City Thunder have added another piece to the organization. After spending the 2025-26 season and 2026 Summer League with OKC, Tulsa native Anthony Pritchard inked an Exhibit-10 contract with the Thunder on Oct.

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OKC's Jared McCain Showcases Outside Shot in Intriguing Preseason Opener

Oklahoma City finally got back on the floor for some preseason action, and it saw some encouraging signs from those who played. On Tuesday night, the Thunder opened their preseason with a 116-110 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.

Cason Wallace News / EssentiallySports / October 7

NBA Teams Ready to Throw $30M at Cason Wallace as Thunder Face Major Threat

The Oklahoma City Thunder spent much of the offseason making difficult financial decisions. Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins were all moved in separate trades, with the franchise taking back future draft capital instead of players.

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NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / October 7

Multiple OKC Thunder Rookies Shine in 2026 Preseason Opener

The NBA preseason is in full swing. The Tuesday, Oct. 6, slate of preseason contests featured four games, including the 2025 NBA champions beginning their 2026-27 campaign.

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Second-Year Wing Logs Strong Performance in OKC Thunder Preseason Opener

The Oklahoma City Thunder are finally back in action. Following an eventful offseason that saw the team add two more first-round picks to the roster and send multiple rotation players to other teams in trades, OKC had its first preseason game on Tuesday, Oct.

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Aday Mara News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7

Thunder’s Aday Mara humbled by incredible career outlook from teammate

The Oklahoma City Thunder opened their account in preseason on Tuesday with a contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. For this contest, OKC held out most of their key players, including their big three in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams, which opened up opportunities for their other guys to get some burn.

Cason Wallace News / Yardbarker / October 6

Rumored Cason Wallace market forces Thunder into impossible financial corner

The Thunder are more than the sum of their parts. One key player who makes them more lethal is Cason Wallace,.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault highlights Aday Mara as biggest offseason riser

Ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, head coach Mark Daigneault discussed the growth he’s seen in rookie Aday Mara.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 6

OKC Thunder Announce Starting Lineup vs. Pelicans in Preseason Opener

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the New Orleans Pelicans as the two sides get together to open up the NBA Preseason in Tulsa, Ok. The Thunder are playing the first of its five game slate this preseason with two sets of a back-to-back.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 6

Which Thunder Players Will Shine During The Preseason?

A new season means new opportunities for the Thunder. Oklahoma City opens up its preseason slate tonight in Tulsa, Oklahoma, against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 6

What to Watch For in OKC Thunder Preseason Opener vs. Pelicans

The Oklahoma City Thunder begin their five game NBA Preseason journey on Tuesday in Tulsa, Ok. against the New Orleans Pelicans. This is the front end of a back-to-back set which sees Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso in street clothes tonight.

Cason Wallace News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Thunder hit with $30 million Cason Wallace warning amid contract talks

The Oklahoma City Thunder are just two weeks away from kicking off their upcoming 2026-27 regular season. It was an offseason of subtraction rather than addition for the Thunder this summer, as the team essentially salary dumped Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe, and Lu Dort in order to help their financial situation.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / HITC / October 6