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OKC Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Looking To Join Elite Scoring Group Next Season
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is looking to improve his legacy next season. The back-to-back MVP has taken the league by storm the past couple of years, as
How OKC Thunder Rookie Big Man Could Impact Offseason Decisions
The offseason is underway in the NBA, and the 2025 champions have an interesting road ahead. After falling in the Western Conference Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder are once again on a journey to compete for an NBA title.
6 Prospects OKC Thunder Should Target in First Round of 2026 NBA Draft
The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the No. 12 and No. 17 overall selections in the 2026 NBA Draft, and have the potential to add depth to the team's roster on inexpensive contracts.
The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz
The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?
Chet Holmgren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 15
What Thunder are telling thirsty Chet Holmgren trade suitors
The Oklahoma City Thunder saw their dream of back-to-back championships come to an end with their ousting in the Western Conference semifinals. And while
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 14
Sources indicate Thunder’s Sam Presti has eyes on moving up in this year’s draft
After Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti revealed plans to keep his roster, for the most part, intact after a failed title defense, he could go all in next week’s NBA draft.
Why Isaiah Joe Could be OKC Thunder's Most Tradeable Asset
Oklahoma City will have some moves to make this offseason, and one player could net the best return for the Thunder. Over the past couple of seasons, the Thunder have made two deep playoff runs and secured an NBA title in 2025.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 14
Thunder reporter roasts Victor Wembanyama with Chet Holmgren comp after NBA Finals flop
On Saturday evening, the San Antonio Spurs saw their 2025-26 season come to an end with a Game 5 loss to the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. The Spurs’ second to last win of the season ended up being their Game 7 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, which got them to the Finals in the first place.
Nikola Topic News / Field Level Media / June 14
Thunder's Nikola Topic (back) expected to be ready for 2026-27 season
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic is expected to be ready for the start of training camp after undergoing what the team called a minimally invasive lumbar microdiscectomy procedure.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / June 13
Nikola Topic Undergoes Back Procedure, Expected To Be Ready For Training Camp
Nikola Topic underwent a minimally invasive surgical procedure on his spine, the Thunder announced Saturday. The second-year guard won’t be available for Summer League, but the team expects him to be healthy when training camp opens in late September.
OKC Thunder Guard Undergoes Offseason Procedure
The Oklahoma City Thunder have seen Nikola Topic battle through plenty of adversity. The Thunder guard was selected with the No. 12 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Bricktown Ballers after he fell down draft boards due to a knee injury, tearing his ACL which held him out for the first 2024-25 campaign.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Can Jared McCain Compete for Starting Spot for OKC Thunder?
The Oklahoma City Thunder will have some decisions to make this offseason, but their midseason move could be the biggest difference-maker next season. With the offseason nearly in full swing across the league as the NBA Finals could wrap up as soon as Saturday night, the Thunder will begin shaping their roster for next season.
OKC Thunder Shouldn't be Worried About Alex Caruso's Regular Season Slump
Oklahoma City shouldn’t be too concerned about its veteran guard. Now that the Oklahoma City Thunder are all in on the offseason, they can spend time looking back on what went right for the team and what needs to be fixed.
Even With The Postseason Loss, The Thunder Are Far From Being The Underdogs Next Season
The Oklahoma City Thunder are very much still the team to beat. The Thunder didn’t exactly have the season they planned for, as they didn’t repeat as back-to-back champions.
OKC Thunder Can't Assume Health Will Fix Problems in 2026-27
Oklahoma City’s loss in the conference finals won’t cause any significant offseason moves, but the Thunder can’t afford to be complacent, either. Over the next few weeks, the Thunder’s roster will begin to take shape for the 2026-27 season.
Allen Graves Could Be Strong Swing for OKC Thunder
As the NBA Draft quickly approaches, teams are dialed into a select few prospects they truly desire in the range they pick. For the Oklahoma City Thunder, full-focus Draft preparation came sooner than expected, nodding out of the Playoffs in the seventh game of the Western Conference Finals, losing at home to the San Antonio Spurs.
Three Prospects the OKC Thunder Could Take at the 2026 NBA Draft
The NBA Draft has been the Thunder’s M.O. in the last half-decade, taking players like Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell and plenty more that make up their championship-level core.
Luguentz Dort News / Hoops Wire / June 13
NBA Rumors: Thunder, Lu Dort, Hornets, roster, Hawks
The Thunder may eventually face some difficult financial decisions, and according to John Hollinger of The Athletic, veteran guard Lu Dort could become one of the casualties.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / June 12
Thunder to Cut Ties With Jalen Williams as OKC Receive Enforcer for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Blockbuster Trade Idea
Fourteen years ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder stood at a similar crossroads. Fresh off an NBA Finals appearance, the franchise chose not to meet James Harden’s contract demands and traded him to Houston.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / EssentiallySports / June 10
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is 'Not a Great Athlete' Says Charles Oakley After Highlighting Thunder Star’s Scoring Problem
Back-to-back MVP titles are not enough to save Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from criticism after the WCF exit. He ended the series with a 35-point, 9-assist performance in Game 7.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / June 8
Sam Presti fires back at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander critics with blunt social media jab
Sam Presti used his end-of-season media availability to push back hard on the criticism around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder general manager defended Oklahoma City’s franchise star after another season in which Gilgeous-Alexander’s foul drawing became a major talking point.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 8
Sam Presti addresses Chet Holmgren’s future
Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti made clear how committed the organization is to embattled center Chet Holmgren. Holmgren has faced questions about his future after he was thoroughly erased by Victor Wembanyama during the team’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
Isaiah Hartenstein News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6
Thunder have reportedly made a decision on one key player
One Oklahoma City Thunder player probably will not have to clean out his locker this offseason. Thunder big man Isaiah Hartenstein is “very likely” to remain with the team, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reported this week.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Larry Brown Sports / June 3
One player is expected to be the odd man out on the Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder may already have their most prominent roster cut in mind. Thunder swingman Luguentz Dort is expected to be the odd man out this offseason, Kurt Helin of NBC Sports reported this week.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / June 2
Thunder Rumors: Draft, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams
The Thunder may have fallen one win short of the NBA Finals, but they remain one of the league’s most fascinating teams entering the offseason. With a mountain of draft assets and several key financial decisions on the horizon, Oklahoma City has no shortage of options.
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