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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 21
Despite Poor Shooting, Ajay Mitchell Important for OKC Thunder vs. Spurs
The Oklahoma City Thunder were among the main topics of conversation in NBA spaces on Wednesday, Oct. 21, after taking down the San Antonio Spurs on opening night.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / October 21
De’Aaron Fox Says Chet Holmgren Overreacted To Foul Before Spurs-Thunder Brawl: ‘I Didn’t Throw Him That Hard’
The tempers flared early in the first half of last night’s matchup between the Spurs and the Thunder after De’Aaron Fox’s hard foul on Chet Holmgren sparked a massive brawl.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Kendrick Perkins wants Sam Presti to be investigated for Thunder’s deep roster building
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins is calling for an investigation into Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti. After watching the Thunder defeat the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, Perkins is in awe of how deep Oklahoma City’s roster is despite losing three rotation players over the summer.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Thunder Opening Night overreactions: OKC plants flag as clear team to beat with road revenge domination of Wemby’s Spurs
On Tuesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder opened up the season with a statement road win over the San Antonio Spurs in dominant fashion. The Thunder controlled this game for most of the way, and while things got a little bit closer than they probably needed to in the second half, Oklahoma City still pulled away again late for an easy victory.
Thunder Around the Web
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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
DeMarcus Cousins gives Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander his flowers with extremely bold take
On Tuesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder started out their season with a bang by defeating the San Antonio Spurs on the road in comfortable fashion.
Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Thunder’s Chet Holmgren baffled by technical foul bonanza after De’Aaron Fox flagrant sent him flying
With the Oklahoma City Thunder beating the San Antonio Spurs in the first regular-season game of the 2026-27 season on Tuesday night, 116-104, a moment involving Chet Holmgren and De’Aaron Fox has led to the basketball world talking.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 21
OKC Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Impresses in NBA Debut vs. Spurs
Oklahoma City began its season with a win, and its newest addition is already making an impact. Over the summer, the Thunder’s offseason was typically defined by their departures.
Cason Wallace News / Stadium Rant / October 21
Cason Wallace Extension: Why The Thunder Are Paying $139 Million
The Cason Wallace extension gives the Oklahoma City Thunder five additional seasons with their All-Defensive guard for a reported $139 million. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the agreement Sunday, October 18, 2026, citing confirmation from Wallace’s agents.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Thunder star Jalen Williams ready to foot bill for all 3 Williamses after technical fouls
The Oklahoma City Thunder began their 2026-27 NBA season with a 116-104 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night, but the action was not limited to the scoreboard, as a heated confrontation led to technical fouls for three players sharing the Williams surname: Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams.
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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
What Chet Holmgren said about limiting Victor Wembanyama to 1-of-13 shooting in revenge game
The Thunder pulled off an impressive 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs to open up the season. The two Western Conference powers that met in last
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21
Thunder rookie emphatically rejects Victor Wembanyama with early Block of the Year candidate
They don’t call him “Wemby Stopper” for nothing. Oklahoma City Thunder rookie big man Aday Mara lived up to that nickname, at least during a play, in Tuesday’s game against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
Victor Wembanyama News / EssentiallySports / October 21
'Spain Versus France at the Rim': 7-Foot-3 Thunder Rookie Stuffs Victor Wembanyama’s Alley-Oop as Announcers Rave Over His NBA Debut
The Oklahoma City Thunder managed just four wins in 12 matchups against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs last season. Now, OKC may have found an answer to the French phenom.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / October 21
‘It felt important’… Bill Simmons reacts to Aday Mara performance for OKC vs Victor Wembanyama
Aday Mara produced a signature moment on his NBA debut for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s most recent draft pick from the 2019 Paul George haul from the LA Clippers was the #12 selection of Aday Mara in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Thunder star SGA gets 100% real on simple approach that helped OKC rip Spurs apart
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander picked up right where he left off against the San Antonio Spurs, and he made his approach sound about as simple as it gets. The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar poured in 32 points on 13-of-27 shooting, adding five rebounds and four assists, as the Thunder beat the Spurs 116-104 on Tuesday night at Frost Bank Center.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Thunder rookie Aday Mara’s NBA debut gets an honest assessment from Mark Daigneault
Aday Mara did not play much in his NBA debut, but Mark Daigneault made it clear that the rookie’s minutes told only part of the story as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the San Antonio Spurs 116-104 on Tuesday night at Frost Bank Center in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Finals.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 21
Thunder withstand Spurs rally in Western Conference finals rematch
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 32 points as the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder built a huge first-half lead and held on for a 116-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday in the season opener between last year's top two teams in the Western Conference.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Thunder-Spurs takeaways: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines, Victor Wembanyama wilts as OKC gets its revenge
Dating back to the beginning of last season, it is the 13th matchup between the two teams in less than a calendar year.
The 'NBA MVPs' quiz
How many players to win the NBA MVP Award can you name in seven minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / TWSN / October 20
Thunder’s Massive Extension To A Role Player Could Backfire
As it stands, the Oklahoma City Thunder are still one of the favorite teams to come out of the Western Conference in next year’s playoffs. They still have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and a fully healthy Jalen Williams to lead them back to title contention.
Cason Wallace News / Field Level Media / October 19
Thunder sign G Cason Wallace to contract extension
Coming off the best season of his young career, shooting guard Cason Wallace signed a multiyear contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team announced Monday.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 19
Thunder sign Cason Wallace to massive contract extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder are all-in on Cason Wallace.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / October 17
Thunder make pair of roster moves
The Thunder have signed Buddy Boeheim and waived Dariq Whitehead, the team announced Saturday, continuing a busy stretch of moves involving their G League players.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / October 15
Thunder rookie's 2026-27 season wiped out by devastating injury
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s attempt to reclaim the NBA crown in the 2026-27 season will not involve rookie guard Otega Oweh.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 13
Tyrese Haliburton steals the show in preseason return to court where he suffered Achilles tear
Prior to Tuesday, the last time Tyrese Haliburton took the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder, he suffered a torn Achilles in Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals.
Bennett Stirtz News / Yardbarker / October 12
Thunder may have found another young star in Bennett Stirtz
The Oklahoma City Thunder may have found a gem in Bennett Stirtz, a guard who was one of the best players in college basketball last season.
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