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OKC Thunder Superstar Announces 'SGA Foundation' Ahead of 2026-27 Season

The start of the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2026 season is around a month away. OKC kicks off the preseason on Oct. 6 against the New Orleans Pelicans in Tulsa and will begin the regular season on Oct.

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Recent OKC Thunder First-Round Picks Have Pressure to Perform Next Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder are set for another season, and they’ll need some contributions from some of their youngest players. After an offseason filled with change that saw the Thunder send out some key contributors, next season will be an intriguing one for their recent draft picks.

Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1

Jalen Williams isn’t picking any sibling duo over himself and brother Cody

Jalen Williams may be loyal to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but he is even more loyal to his brother Cody. A viral video is circulating in which Jalen is staking his claim that he and Cody are the best brother duo in the NBA right now, per Nice Kicks.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 1

Are The Thunder Putting Too Much Pressure On Their Rising Stars?

Are the Thunder counting on their young players too much? The Oklahoma City Thunder are heading into next season with a fairly different roster than they have had in previous seasons and will be leaning upon new players as a result.

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The 'NBA Playoff 3-pointer leaders' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to knock down 100 or more three-pointers in the NBA Playoffs can you name in six minutes?

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 1

OKC Thunder Rookie Aday Mara Stars for Spain in FIBA Competition

Following a loss in the Western Conference Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder didn't make any big additions over the offseason. The only new pieces on OKC's roster are a pair of players that Sam Presti and company selected in the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft to replenish the team's stockpile of young talent.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

K. C. Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 1

Can OKC Thunder Continue Road Dominance Next Season?

Oklahoma City is looking to continue its dominance from the past couple of years, and winning away from home consistently will be crucial. Over the past couple of years, the Thunder have been the team to beat in the NBA.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Hoops Wire / August 31

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may have another way to make life difficult for NBA

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already scores plenty. Perhaps the next step is simply figuring out where some of those points come from. As Ivan White of NBA on SI noted, Gilgeous-Alexander actually became more accurate from beyond the arc last season while shooting fewer threes.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 31

Will OKC Thunder Star Be Among NBA's Highest Usage Rates Again?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been the biggest catalyst of the Thunder's recent success. While the team has built a formidable roster with plenty of contributors and even a few additional stars, but Oklahoma City likely wouldn't have won an NBA championship without SGA.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 31

Availability will be Best Ability for OKC Thunder's Ajay Mitchell Entering Year 3

It's a phrase run throughout discourse circles among sports fanbases year after year, to the point that it's often overused, but it always remains true.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 31

Should OKC Thunder Consider Starting Isaiah Hartenstein Less?

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s starting lineup will look different next season, and they may be wise to make some more changes. The Thunder will enter next season with some new faces on the roster and familiar faces out of the picture.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 30

Should Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Increase 3-Point Volume Next Season?

Oklahoma City has arguably the best scorer in the league, but it might be time to alter his shot diet once again. Next season, the Thunder will begin their journey toward their second NBA championship as they look to get back to the top of the mountain after falling short in 2026.

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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 / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 30

There's no Reason to Worry About OKC Thunder Star Jalen Williams

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard/forward Jalen Williams had a rough season in 2025-26; there's no doubting that. He averaged his lowest points-per-game tally since his rookie season while being limited to just 33 games due to a string of injuries.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 30

Which OKC Thunder Players Could See Minutes Decrease in 2026-27?

The Oklahoma City Thunder made a few roster changes over the offseason, and as a result, the team's rotation could look much different in 2026-27. OKC

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 30

The Thunder Can't Be Satisfied With Where They Are Now

Even one of the best teams in the world has areas where they need to improve. Oklahoma City is entering next season as one of the favorites to win the title, but must play almost perfect basketball to do so.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 29

Filling The Thunder's Three-Point Shooting Role Will Take More Than One Player

Filling the three-point shooting void can’t just fall to one player. The Oklahoma City Thunder are going into next season without a key part of their rotation.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / AirJordanChronicles / August 29

ESPN insider casts doubt on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP three-peat

With the 2026-27 NBA season not far away, the MVP race is already getting attention. Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a chance to make history this season.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 28

3 young Thunder players most likely to emerge in 2026-27

Only the Oklahoma City Thunder could trade three rotation players, including a veteran starter, in exchange for draft capital and still be considered the deepest team in the NBA.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Fadeaway World / August 28

Why NBA Experts Cast Doubt On Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP Odds In 2027

With September just a few days away, the new NBA season is quickly approaching, and discussions have already begun on what we might expect for the 2026-27 campaign.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / August 26

'This Situation Is So Heartbreaking': NBA World Calls for Help After Ex-Thunder Star’s New Video Stuns Internet

This is happening again. The basketball world is growing concerned about former Duke and Oklahoma City Thunder player Kyle Singler following a series of troubling social media videos.

Spencer Jones News / Yardbarker / August 21

Thunder are winning big by helping force the Nuggets decline

The Denver Nuggets took the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Since then, one of the Thunder's biggest rivals has gotten worse, and the Thunder directly benefit in multiple ways.

Cavaliers acquire Peyton Watson in multi-team trade with Nuggets, give him major contract

Nuggets' development strategy fizzles out with Peyton Watson departure

Chet Holmgren News / Fadeaway World / August 20

Thunder Star Chet Holmgren Opens Up On The 2026-27 Season, His NBA 2K Rating, And His Ideal All-Time Teammate

Oklahoma City Thunder star Chet Holmgren has accomplished a lot in three active seasons. As a one-time All-Star, All-NBA player, and NBA champion, he’s already proven himself as one of the game’s elite centers.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / August 19

Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell Named UC Santa Barbara’s GM

Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell has been named the general manager of UC Santa Barbara’s men’s basketball program, the school announced in a press release.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14

Dennis Schroder approaching wild NBA record with latest trade

NBA teams seem to always want to have Dennis Schroder around. Just not for too long.

Hornets get much-needed point guard depth with Dennis Schroder trade

Bradley Beal's return to Clippers is another failed veteran opt-out

The top 25 NBA players of the past five years: 20-16

The 'Most 3's-per-game in NBA history' quiz

Russell Westbrook News / Yardbarker / August 12

Russell Westbrook announces retirement, caps off legendary NBA career

Westbrook's time as the face of the Oklahoma City Thunder for over a decade is what basketball fans will remember the nine-time All-Star for.

Westbrook had offers from two NBA teams before retirement

LeBron James sends message to Westbrook after retirement

DeMar DeRozan's next team is obvious, but there's a holdup

Bam Adebayo being underrated now that Heat have their superstar

Tyrese Haliburton sends strong message about his health

Warriors GM fails to quell Steph Curry speculation with recent comments

Chet Holmgren News / Larry Brown Sports / August 11

Report: Thunder may trade Chet Holmgren in one scenario

Chet Holmgren may be playing for his future next season. The Oklahoma City Thunder could potentially trade their star big man Holmgren if he continues to struggle against rival center Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, Zach Harper of The Athletic reported on Tuesday.