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Thunder's Jalen Williams Honors Kobe Bryant by Recreating Iconic Photo

It has been a quiet offseason thus far for the Oklahoma City Thunder, which was to be expected. Of course, the Thunder were the most dominant team in the NBA last season and they were able to cap off their historic season with a championship as they defeated the Indiana Pacers in seven games in the NBA Finals.

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OKC Thunder 'Worst Mistake' According to ESPN Hardly a Misstep

No team is perfect. Not even the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have put together a roster good enough to not only capture its first championship in team history but rattle off 68 wins in the regular season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / 8 hours ago

Looking Back at Alex Caruso’s Impact on OKC Thunder on His Declared Day

When Oklahoma City won its first ever NBA championship a month ago, it felt like the city was on fire. The fans, the parade, and the players continued to put this Thunder team on the map.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / 9 hours ago

Jalen Williams recreates iconic photo of Kobe Bryant

Jalen Williams would have preferred to avoid surgery on his wrist, but the Oklahoma City Thunder star is making the most of it if he has to. Williams recreated an iconic photo of Kobe Bryant and shared it on social media Thursday.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / 11 hours ago

Which OKC Thunder Player is Most Likely to Breakout Next Season?

Fresh off an NBA title, the Oklahoma City Thunder have practically maintained their same roster from the championship-winning team. In fact, the roster is the exact same.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / 12 hours ago

OKC Thunder 2025-26 Season Opener Revealed Through Key NBA Dates

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the reigning NBA Champions, capturing their first title in a seven game bout with the Indiana Pacers during the 2025 NBA Finals.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / 12 hours ago

OKC Thunder: Ousmane Dieng Could Still Find Minutes

The Oklahoma City Thunder are now fresh off a championship, enjoying their success and offseason while looking toward a 2025-26 campaign. The team has

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / 13 hours ago

Thunder Receive High Offseason Grade After Making 3 Key Decisions

It has been a relatively quiet offseason for the Oklahoma City Thunder, which was to be expected as almost their entire core from last season are set to return next season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / 14 hours ago

Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein sounds off on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ‘ego’

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein reflected on his first season with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the league’s Most Valuable Player, scoring title champion, and NBA Finals MVP.

K. C. Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / 15 hours ago

OKC Thunder Set to Break Unusual Streak Next Season

Oklahoma City is fresh off an NBA championship, which means it will get a chance to do something it hasn’t done in nearly a decade. Over the past few years, the Thunder have gone from a young rebuilding squad to a young team that has taken over the NBA.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / 13 hours ago

How the Thunder’s Superstar Can Improve For Next Season

The Thunder finished the Summer League, losing their first game in the playoffs, and were unable to accomplish the trifecta. Now, the Thunder have their entire focus on preparing for the 2025-2026 NBA season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / 16 hours ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 10 greatest accolades, ranked

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander certainly had a dream 2024-25 season. But to make matters more interesting, he’s only 27 years old. Despite a not-so-ideal start to his NBA career, he has emerged as arguably the hottest rising star in the league.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / 17 hours ago

What was OKC Thunder's Worst Mistake of 2020s?

The 2020s have been nearly flawless for the Oklahoma City Thunder. It pulled off one of the more impressive rebuilds in NBA history to capture its first-ever NBA championship against the Indiana Pacers in 2025.

Isaiah Hartenstein News / NBA on ClutchPoints / 20 hours ago

Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein reveals difference between facing Pacers, Nuggets in playoffs

After Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein addressed ESPN’s Stephen A Smith for dissing him while he was with the New York Knicks, the veteran center reflected on his postseason journey to becoming an NBA champion.

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Nikola Topic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / 21 hours ago

Oklahoma City Thunder’s biggest Nikola Topic concern after 2025 NBA Summer League

The Oklahoma City Thunder are entering the 2025-26 season as the defending champions. However, Nikola Topic unfortunately did not play a single game in what was a landmark season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Second-Year Thunder Guard Recognized on NBA 2K26 All-Summer League Team

The Oklahoma City Thunder impressed during the NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas as they had multiple of their young players showcase their skills. Oklahoma City ended the Summer League with a 4-1 record that saw them reach the semifinals before they were defeated by the eventual champion Charlotte Hornets.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / LWOSports.com / July 22

What We Learned About the OKC Thunder from the 2025 Summer League

Summer league has officially come to an end, as the Oklahoma City Thunder played a total of eight games. The reigning champs rolled out a talented roster (even without Thomas Sorber), although the availability of players decreased as the summer league progressed.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Breaking Down the Oklahoma City Thunders' Top Performers During NBA Summer League

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the 2025 NBA Summer League with some of the more intriguing players to watch. Oklahoma City finished with a 4-1 record in Las Vegas and made it to the semifinals before losing to the Charlotte Hornets.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / July 22

Former Thunder wing Alex Abrines announces retirement

Spanish guard/forward Alex Abrines has decided to end his playing career, announcing his retirement on Tuesday in a social media post (Twitter link; hat tip to Sportando).

Isaiah Hartenstein News / The SportsRush / July 22

'YouTube Tutorial How to Pop Champagne': Isaiah Hartenstein Sheds More Light On OKC’s Awkward Celebration

The Oklahoma City Thunder are cute. Sure, they won the NBA title behind a relentlessly suffocating defense and the surgical mid-range precision of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but once you watch one postgame interview where they all crowd around the mic with big smiles, we will all end up in agreement.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / July 22

Thunder Player Names Biggest Hurdle on their Championship Run

The Oklahoma City Thunder had the best record in the 2024-25 season and ended their successful season with a championship run. Before making the NBA Finals, they lost only four games in the first three rounds.

Alex Ducas News / Fastbreak on SI / July 21

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Reportedly Leaving NBA

Alex Ducas is coming off his rookie season in the NBA playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He finished the year with averages of 1.7 points and 1.2 rebounds per contest while shooting 40.0% from the field and 47.6% from the three-point range in 21 games.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 19

Wizards keep accumulating assets but still lack direction

The Marcus Smart era in Washington is over. His brief time with the Washington Wizards delivered a first-round pick, but it's still hard to see where the franchise is heading.

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What to watch for during NBA Summer League semifinals

The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has reached the semifinal stage, with four undefeated teams competing on Saturday for a spot in Sunday’s championship game.

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