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Cason Wallace or Ajay Mitchell? Evaluating the OKC Thunder’s Starter Options Following Dort Trade
Days ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder made their most consequential move in years, sending out longtime starter Luguentz Dort to Atlanta in exchange for three second-round picks.
Luguentz Dort News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22
Lu Dort has perfect reaction to Hawks trade
Former Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Lu Dort is ready to put on his brand new Atlanta Hawks uniform for the upcoming season. The Hawks landed Dort in a three-team swap with the Dallas Mavericks, and the Thunder in exchange for Zaccharie Risacher, and three future second-round picks.
OKC Thunder Should Get Creative With Open Roster Spot
Oklahoma City’s roster suddenly has an opening, and it should be willing to take some risks with spot 15. The Thunder have been one of the league’s most calculated teams over the past few years.
The 'Youngest 35-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 35 points in a game before turning 20 years old can you name in five minutes?
Making the Case for 3 Lu Dort Replacements in OKC Thunder Starting Lineup
Oklahoma City’s rotation will look different in 2026-27. After winning more than 60 games in each of the past two seasons, the Thunder traded three players who were significant pieces of the roster.
The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars
At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.
Jalen Williams will be Important Next Season with OKC Thunder Roster Changes
With so many veterans gone next season, the Thunder will need another to return. The Oklahoma City Thunder are going to look very different next season, as they have changed their roster through the draft and trades.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Kicks on SI / July 22
SGA's Converse SHAI 001 Lace Up Arrives in 3 Colorways
Every signature line reaches a moment where the athlete starts looking at what's next. Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is there right now.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / July 22
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father names a scenario where star leaves the Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father, Vaughn, does not see the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player parting ways with the Oklahoma City Thunder down the road. Gilgeous-Alexander will always be linked to the Toronto Raptors simply because he’s Canadian, but Oklahoma City is his true NBA home in Vaughn’s eyes.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / July 22
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Father Gives Two Reasons Why The MVP Should Never Leave OKC Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s father, Vaughn Alexander, recently sat down for an episode of the No Flukes Podcast with Tyrone Maxey, the father of the 76ers star Tyrese Maxey, to discuss several aspects of what it is like to be a father of an NBA player.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s dad doesn’t expect him to ‘ever leave’ Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder, at least for the foreseeable future, should have as good of a chance as any other team in the NBA to win a championship, thanks in large part to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s presence.
Trading Lu Dort Opens Door For More Opportunities For OKC Thunder's Second-Round Pick
The latest OKC Thunder trade could pave the way for more opportunities for an Oklahoma City rookie. The Oklahoma City Thunder said goodbye to a key piece over the past couple of seasons, and one of the big reasons they won a championship in 2024-25 as they traded Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks.
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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21
‘Milestone’ announced for new Thunder arena construction
The Oklahoma City Thunder have two more seasons left to play in the Paycom Center, where they won the 2025 NBA championship and have established a dominant home court advantage over the years.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20
How Thunder’s Lu Dort trade paves a way for Cason Wallace
After the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks, it created a path for Cason Wallace to take his spot, alongside All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, in the starting lineup.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20
Thunder’s Jared McCain joins Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Toronto for workout
Ahead of his first full season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jared McCain is spending time with All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for offseason workouts in Toronto.
OKC Thunder Departures Don't Change The Team's Championship Hopes
The difference in roster doesn’t mean a difference in OKC’s ability to go all the way. It has been quite the offseason for the Oklahoma City Thunder, as they have had to part ways with multiple players to keep them clear of the second apron come next offseason.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20
Bobby Marks breaks down long-term benefits of Lu Dort trade
In a move that was widely regarded as being influenced by the second-apron, the Oklahoma City Thunder sent Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team trade, taking back only draft picks in return rather than additional salary.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 20
How the NBA’s second apron forced Thunder GM Sam Presti into some difficult decisions
The NBA’s second apron shattered Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti’s hopes of keeping most of his 2025 champion team intact for the 2026-27 season. After
Should the OKC Thunder Retire Lu Dort's No. 5?
After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft, officially signing with the Oklahoma City Thunder the day Paul George was sent to Los Angeles, marking a new era of Thunder basketball, who would've guessed Lu Dort's career would go as it did.
Aday Mara News / Yardbarker / July 20
Thunder's Aday Mara dubbed NBA's 'most disappointing rookie' — but not so fast
Why Thunder fans shouldn't worry about Mara's Summer League showing or the opinions of that performance from analysts.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 20
Sam Presti addresses the Thunder’s decision to trade Lu Dort
The Oklahoma City Thunder knew they couldn’t keep the gang together intact, and that they would have to part ways with one of their key players in the
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / July 20
Thunder’s Sam Presti says Lu Dort trade came down to finances
The Thunder didn’t trade Luguentz Dort because they stopped believing in him. They traded him because the numbers no longer worked. Speaking with Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman, Thunder general manager Sam Presti acknowledged the deal that sent Dort to the Hawks was driven by Oklahoma City’s financial outlook rather than basketball concerns.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / July 20
Longest Tenured OKC Thunder Star Gets Traded Due to NBA’s Strict Cap Rules
Coming into the off-season, the Oklahoma City Thunder knew their 2025 championship roster would change. They re-signed Isaiah Hartenstein but traded away Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins.
Luguentz Dort News / Yardbarker / July 19
Thunder trading fan-favorite Luguentz Dort to Hawks in cost-cutting decision
Dort played a key role when the Thunder won their first championship in Oklahoma City during the 2024-25 season.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 14
Team USA announces additions to men's basketball coaching staff
With the 2028 Summer Olympics rapidly approaching, the Team USA Men's Basketball program is busy working on finalizing its coaching staff.
Aday Mara News / Yardbarker / July 12
Thunder rookie center Aday Mara has brutal Summer League debut
The Oklahoma City Thunder have high hopes for Mara, taken with the No. 12 pick in June's draft. Mara's NBA Summer League debut might make the Thunder temper those expectations.
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