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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / November 2
Cavs still looking for consistency as Thunder come to town
Six games into the season, the Cavaliers have looked pretty good at times. Other times, not so much. That’s not necessarily unusual for early November.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / November 1
Thunder Make Brutal Decision to Save $60 Million as 21-Year-Old’s Future Takes Drastic Turn After Cancer Battle and ACL Surgery
Oklahoma City has spent the past few months making difficult financial choices as it tries to keep its championship core together. The Thunder already shed Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe in a series of moves that reportedly cut their projected payroll and luxury tax obligations by nearly $200 million.
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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / November 1
Thunder Exercise McCain, Sorber Team Options, Will Decline Topic
The Thunder made several contract decisions on Sunday. Oklahoma City exercised its team options for Thomas Sorber and Jared McCain, the team announced in a press release, per Locked On NBA’s Rylan Stiles (Twitter link), but will not pick up the team option on Nikola Topic, per Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman (Twitter link).
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.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 1
What the OKC Thunder’s Contract Decisions Mean for the Future
On Sunday night, it was announced by the Oklahoma City Thunder that the team will pick up options for both Jared McCain and Thomas Sorber, but will be declining Nikola Topic’s fourth-year option.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 1
OKC Thunder Make Option Decisions on Key Young Pieces
On Sunday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder had to make a decision on contract options impacting a trio of the team's young players. Nikola Topic and Jared McCain were waiting to hear about their fourth-year options, while Thomas Sorber had his third-year option in the balance.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / November 1
OKC Thunder Can't Rely on Heroic Efforts from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Oklahoma City’s situation is far from ideal, and it can’t rely solely on its superstar to keep the team winning. On Saturday night, the Thunder’s nightmare week concluded with a 119-98 loss to the Houston Rockets to fall to 4-2.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at loss for words after Chet Holmgren injury adds to Thunder’s brutal pile-on
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit as hard as any team in recent NBA history by the injury bug in the first week of the 2026 NBA season, recently losing Chet Holmgren for the foreseeable future with a knee issue.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / November 1
Eyewitness captures Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s defeated reaction amid OKC Thunder’s injury troubles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appeared dejected in a courtside video after the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a 119-98 defeat to the Houston Rockets, prompting an outpouring of sympathy from NBA fans.
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 / Hoops Habit / October 31
Thunder face a looming $60 million decision on Nikola Topic and Thomas Sorber
The Oklahoma City Thunder are already having to navigate season-ending injuries to key players, but they also soon have to make a massive financial decision regarding recent first-round picks.
Chet Holmgren News / Hoops Habit / October 31
Chet Holmgren's injury must force the Thunder to make much-needed trade
Just when you thought it couldn't get any worse for the Oklahoma City thunder, star Chet Holmgren is just the latest player to be sidelined. Holmgren being ruled out for 8 to 10 weeks is just the latest gut punch for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 31
OKC Thunder Must Stay Afloat During Tough Upcoming Stretch
Oklahoma City’s season is already being decimated by injuries, and it needs to weather an upcoming tough stretch. As if the Thunder needed more bad news on the injury front, they announced on Friday night that Chet Holmgren will miss the next 8-10 weeks after undergoing a procedure to address a patellar tendon tear in his right knee.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 31
Final Injury Report for Thunder-Rockets: Will Chet Holmgren, Alperen Sengun Play?
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road Saturday night as they travel to take on the Houston Rockets in a Western Conference showdown. Oklahoma City enters Saturday’s game with a 4-1 record after losing on the road to the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31
Stephen A. Smith takes Thunder out of title contention after Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace injuries
Can the Oklahoma City Thunder thrive without Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace? ESPN’s Stephen A Smith isn’t convinced following a devastating opening week.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 31
Thunder change course on Ochai Agbaji after another injury setback
The Thunder were preparing to add help on the wing. Now they’re taking another look at where they need it most. Oklahoma City has opted against signing free agent Ochai Agbaji at this time, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 31
Aday Mara Set To Take On Bigger Role With Chet Holmgren Injury
The Thunder’s rookie big man just got thrust into a bigger role. The Oklahoma City Thunder are in full panic mode as another star player is set to miss a large amount of time, with Chet Holmgren out for up to 10 weeks after a patellar tendon tear.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / TWSN / October 30
Shai Gilgeous Alexander Will Prove He's the Best NBA Player
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s depth has become the central challenge to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s case in the league’s best-player debate. Gilgeous-Alexander has won consecutive MVP awards, led Oklahoma City to the 2025 NBA title, and averaged 31.1 points on 55.3% shooting in 2025-26.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / October 31
Thunder announce an awful injury update on Chet Holmgren
The hits just keep on coming for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Trey Murphy News / Fadeaway World / October 30
Thunder Reportedly Eyeing Herb Jones And Trey Murphy III As Potential Trade Targets To Solve Injury Crisis
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been linked to Herb Jones and Trey Murphy III as potential trade options following devastating injuries to Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / October 29
Draymond Green Says Thunder Are Out Of The Championship Picture After Recent Injuries
Coming into this season, the Oklahoma City Thunder were projected as one of the favorites to win the championship. With a star-studded roster and depth at every position, they also have valuable playoff experience, including a Finals victory less than two years ago.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28
OKC GM addresses potential Russell Westbrook signing
Are the banged-up Oklahoma City Thunder eyeing a reunion with former NBA Most Valuable Player Russell Westbrook? Not really.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / October 26
Thunder may be without Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace for remainder of season
Oklahoma City suffered injuries to both Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace in Sunday's win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Both looked like serious injuries, and the extent of both injuries was revealed on Monday.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / October 25
Scary injury to Jalen Williams threatens to derail Thunder's season
The Oklahoma City Thunder may be the NBA team most equipped to deal with an injury to one of their stars. That doesn't make Jalen Williams' gruesome injury any easier to watch.
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