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Thunder hope to solve outage from distance against Wizards

The Oklahoma City Thunder have done plenty right through the early part of the season. The defending champions enter Thursday's home game against the Washington Wizards as the NBA's lone 5-0 team.

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OKC Thunder Grinding Out Games Is Good Long-Term

A year ago, close games in Bricktown were hard to come by. The Oklahoma City Thunder raced out to a 68-14 record –– the best in the NBA and franchise history –– with the best point differential of all time (12.87 per game) and just one overtime tilt on their resume (0-1) before ultimately capturing their first NBA championship.

Aaron Wiggins News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 29

Aaron Wiggins Played His Most Complete Game vs. Kings

It was a one-point game in the middle of the third frame when Aaron Wiggins had to double jump in the air after leaving his feet too early and was still able to block Kings All-Star big man Domantas Sabonis at the rim.

Ajay Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Ajay Mitchell’s breakout first week for Thunder has him firmly in Most Improved Player race

Amidst the 2025-26 NBA season’s first-week overreactions, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell received serious consideration for this year’s Most Improved Player award from Yahoo Sports’ Chris Mannix, who’s calling the race early.

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After 5 Games, OKC Thunder's Shooting Continues to be a Concern

The Oklahoma City Thunder are among the NBA's final unbeaten teams to start the 2025-26 campaign. In the first week of the season, OKC has overcome a handful of injuries and decifits in multiple contests to secure a 5-0 record, but it hasn't always been pretty.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 29

How Isaiah Hartenstein's Rebound-Forward Role is Unfolding Nicely with OKC

The Oklahoma City Thunder brought Isaiah Hartenstein onto the squad following the 2023-24 campaign for a reason. That reason? Interior presence. Being

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops revelation on breakout star amid Jalen Williams’ absence

OKLAHOMA CITY — After a 107-101 victory against the Sacramento Kings, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander revealed why Ajay Mitchell, who was a third-string rookie last season, is making headway amid Jalen Williams’ absence and a 5-0 start.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s bold ‘DNA’ take on Thunder’s comeback win vs. Kings

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 10-point second-half comeback win against the Sacramento Kings, he discussed how his team managed to flip a switch during the game’s most critical moments.

Aaron Wiggins News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 29

Aaron Wiggins Has Proven He Can Play Any Role for Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder stole a win Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings to move to 5-0 on the season. The Thunder have been through multiple challenges in each of their games, but in the end, they have found a way to come out with a win in all of them.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Total Apex Sports / October 29

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to 4th Quarter Comeback Win Over Kings 107-101

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored nine of his 31 points in the final 7:01 to spur the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 107-101 comeback win at home over the Sacramento Kings.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hardwood Heroics / October 29

'That Really Doesn’t Concern Us' – Oklahoma City Thunder Coach Gets 100% Real on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Fewer Free Throw Attempts

Contrary to popular belief, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is not exactly getting favored by the referees so far this season. After 40 free throw attempts in the first two games, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard has never had more than four in their recent games against the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, and Sacramento Kings.

Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault downplays wild SGA free-throw differentials

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the second consecutive game, head coach Mark Daigneault saw the Oklahoma City Thunder’s free-throw shooting differentials stand out in a box score that showed Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempted only two free throws.

Mark Daigneault News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 29

Mark Daigneault’s biggest takeaway from Thunder’s second-half comeback vs. Kings

OKLAHOMA CITY — Head coach Mark Daigneault and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder erased a 10-point, second-half deficit in Tuesday’s 107-101 win against the Sacramento Kings to remain undefeated through the first five games of the 2025-26 campaign.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Field Level Media / October 28

Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder top Kings to stay undefeated

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 107-101 home victory over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. The Thunder remained undefeated, winning their fifth consecutive game to start the season.

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Is Chet Holmgren Injured? OKC Star Misses Russell Westbrook’s Return Game

Tonight was meant to be a warm welcome for Russell Westbrook in Oklahoma City and an exciting matchup between the Thunder and his new team, the Sacramento Kings.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 28

3 Takeaways From The Thunder's Comeback Win Against The Kings

The Oklahoma City Thunder clawed their way back to steal Tuesday night’s game 107-101 from the Sacramento Kings. OKC was trailing most of the game until a three-pointer from Lu Dort with 2:33 left in the game put the Thunder up 99-97.

Cooper Flagg News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

Thunder’s Struggles Show Despite Cooper Flagg’s Worst Game

Despite shutting down Cooper Flagg, the win over the Dallas Mavericks revealed several offensive struggles for OKC that need to be addressed. It was a game that turned up and down, especially with the Thunder leading the whole game.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / October 28

Thunder to rest Chet Holmgren (back) vs. Kings

Thunder forward Chet Holmgren will miss his first game this season on Tuesday because of tightness in his back. Oklahoma City (4-0) ruled out Holmgren for the home game against the Sacramento Kings in the second game of a back-to-back.

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Cooper Flagg discloses reason for ‘flat’ 2-point outing against the Oklahoma City Thunder

Cooper Flagg’s first NBA season has already seen its fair share of ups and downs. The top overall pick struggled in his debut, managing just 10 points against the San Antonio Spurs.

Chet Holmgren News / Field Level Media / October 28

Chet Holmgren, Thunder out to stay unbeaten vs. visiting Kings

Chet Holmgren continues to improve in his third NBA season. Through four games heading into the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder's home matchup with the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday, Holmgren is averaging 23.0 points and 10.3 rebounds while shooting 56.9% from the floor.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / October 25

Thunder’s Potential Draft Day Steal Showcasing Potential

Thanks to a right wrist surgery, Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Jalen Williams is sitting out the first few weeks of the 2025-26 season. Though the absence of the rising star is hardly inconspicuous, it only means that the next man up would come from the Thunder bench.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 22

NBA champion believes Rockets are in 'the mix of contenders'

NBA champion believes Rockets are still in 'the mix of contenders'

The Houston Rockets gave the defending-champion Oklahoma City Thunder everything they could handle on Tuesday night, but ultimately came up short in a 125-124 double-overtime classic.

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