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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander haters must face harsh ‘free throw merchant’ truth

After Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed his “free-throw merchant” moniker.

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Is Thunder Standout Lu Dort OKC's Version of Draymond Green?

Fresh off an NBA title, the Oklahoma City Thunder have drawn comparisons to the Golden State Warriors of the mid 2010s. Of course, OKC hasn't reached the heights that the Warriors managed to achieve, winning three titles in four years, but after the Thunder's first championship, there are similarities between the two teams.

Aaron Wiggins News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 27

Can Aaron Wiggins Have an Even Bigger Breakout Next Season?

The Oklahoma City Thunder has been heralded for its depth and versatility within the past couple years as the top seed in the Western Conference, and now NBA champs following this postseason.

Nick Collison News / Fadeaway World / August 27

Nick Collison Earns Spot On Thunder's Mount Rushmore According To Bleacher Report

When you think of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Mount Rushmore, names like Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and now Shai Gilgeous-Alexander roll off the tongue without hesitation. Durant was the 2014 MVP who brought the team to the NBA Finals.

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The 'NBA franchise assist leaders' quiz

How many of the career leaders in assists for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'No. 2 scorer for each NBA team' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hardwood Heroics / August 27

'Been Working on My Shot All Summer' – Oklahoma City Thunder Star is Working on This Important Skill This Offseason

This summer, Oklahoma City Thunder Chet Holmgren is spending time with renowned NBA trainer Drew Hanlen, who has worked with Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jayson Tatum, among others.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest second-round picks in NBA history

It's generally first-round picks who become stars in the NBA, and that makes sense: Teams draft promising players as soon as possible. Scouting and player evaluation are imperfect processes, though, and sometimes, a gem slips through the cracks, deeply enough to fall to the draft's second round.

Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 26

Chet Holmgren reveals key area of summer improvement before Thunder title defense

Before the champion Oklahoma City Thunder defends its title against the NBA’s elite, Chet Holmgren is working on his shooting ahead of his fourth NBA season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 26

Thunder reserve leads in ESPN’s Sixth Man of the Year poll

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t top ESPN’s MVP poll, but his teammate Alex Caruso was voted first for Sixth Man of the Year.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 26

Is OKC Thunder’s Jalen Williams Still Underrated?

The best part about Oklahoma City’s run to the NBA Finals was the basketball world getting to see the talent and personalities on display. After a few terrific seasons, people knew the Thunder were good as a team, but it wasn’t until this playoff run that they simply had no other choice but to watch.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 26

Former OKC Thunder Standout Still Unsigned as Offseason Continues

Once a key member of the now-champion Oklahoma City Thunder, guard Josh Giddey still remains without a contract as the offseason continues to churn on.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 26

Comparing the OKC Thunder to the NBA's Last Repeat Champions

The NBA is in the midst of an era of parity. After the Golden State Warriors dominated much of the 2010s, no team has reapeated as champions since 2018, when Steve Kerr's team won it's third title in four years.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 26

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander falls behind 2 players in ESPN’s MVP poll

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fell to third in ESPN’s MVP preseason poll ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. As Gilgeous-Alexander

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The 25 greatest debuts from NBA rookies

First impressions mean a lot, but fans usually give NBA rookies more than one game to prove themselves. It's natural to stumble out of the starting block, but sometimes, rookies absolutely go off their first time on an NBA court.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 25

OKC Thunder 2024-25 Season in Review: Isaiah Hartenstein

The Oklahoma City Thunder signed veteran center Isaiah Hartenstein to a three-year, $87 million free-agent contract with a 2026-27 team option on July 6, 2024.

Nikola Topic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25

Thunder’s Nikola Topic cut from Serbia’s 2025 EuroBasket team

The Oklahoma City Thunder had something to look forward to during the offseason as Nikola Topic participated in the 2025 EuroBasket for Serbia. Unfortunately, he was not able to make the team, falling shy of the 12-player roster that will be playing in the tournament.

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The 'NFL sack leaders since 2015' quiz

The 'Most NFL 1,000-receiving yard seasons' quiz

The 'Season TD pass leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '2024-25 NFL rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 25

What is the Toughest Month for OKC Thunder in 2025-26 Regular Season?

The Oklahoma City Thunder are attempting to defend their title as reigning champions. We enter a never-before-seen era in the NBA: Parity. The last seven champions have failed to make it out of the second round, some with sooner exits than that.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 25

National Media Member Ranks Pair of OKC Defenders in NBA's Top 25

The Oklahoma City Thunder boasted one of the best defensive units in recent memory during the 2024-25 NBA season. OKC's impressive efforts on that end of the floor helped the team win a staggering 68 games in the regular season before embarking on an impressive playoff run that ended in the franchise's first title.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 25

Who is OKC Thunder's Biggest Western Conference Threat Next Season?

Oklahoma City has been back on top of the Western Conference for two seasons now in the regular season standings, and that was surely solidified last year with the team's first championship season in its short existence.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 25

Oklahoma City Thunder NBA 2K26 ratings that are 100% wrong

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2025-26 NBA season as the reigning champions, having lifted the Larry O’Brien Trophy after defeating the Indiana Pacers in the Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 25

OKC Thunder Have Tools to Maximize Chet Holmgren Offensively

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in a position to maximize Chet Holmgren this upcoming season. After playing 82 games in 2023-24, Holmgren missed significant time a year ago due to a hip fracture.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 24

OKC Thunder’s Team Continuity Can Propel the Back-to-Back Quest

Oklahoma City accomplished what many thought was impossible this last season. Winning an NBA championship in the smallest market possible seemed unthinkable in the modern NBA, but the Thunder found a way to pull it off.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 24

OKC Thunder 2024-25 Season in Review: Alex Caruso

The Oklahoma City Thunder traded third-year guard Josh Giddey to the Chicago Bulls for veteran guard Alex Caruso in a rare straight swap on June 21, 2024, bringing the latter back to Oklahoma City after he had spent the 2016-17 season with the G-League's Blue — under head coach Mark Daigneault.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / August 23

Thunder rookie Nikola Topić cut from Serbia national team roster ahead of EuroBasket

A 20-year-old NBA champion and lottery pick in 2024, Nikola Topić was still unable to crack Serbia's 12-man roster for the 2025 EuroBasket Championship.

Chet Holmgren News / Last Word On Sports / August 23

All-Star Chet: Why Holmgren’s Ascension is Vital for OKC

After missing a huge chunk of games last season, Chet Holmgren has a lot of catching up to do. With the Thunder all set for a bigger run, an All-Star campaign by Holmgren would seriously bring bigger things for OKC’s title defense.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / August 23

OKC City Edition Jersey Revamp is Very Timely

Oklahoma City’s beloved City Edition jersey is making its return to the 2025-26 season. It is one of the slickest and aesthetic uniforms by a team so far, and now it’s back on the court this time.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 22