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Could OKC Thunder's Mark Daigneault Win Coach of the Year in 2025-26?

Winning Coach of the Year isn’t an easy task, especially for a team that has already exceeded every expectation. Next season will be an intriguing season overall for the Thunder, with the team defending its first NBA title.

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Five New Things OKC Thunder Fans Will Love About NBA 2K26

NBA 2K26 releases on Friday afternoon with early access and we were lucky enough to score a review copy of the yearly release to create content leading into the global launch.

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

Full NBA 2K25 OKC Thunder Roster Ratings

NBA 2K26 released its early access for consumers on Friday afternoon, we were able to get our hands on an early review copy of the video game to prepare content ahead of launch.

NBA News / The SportsRush / August 29

'Nobody Knew Who I Was': Jalen Williams Opens Up on His College Recruitment Struggles Years Before NBA Stardom

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams is well on his way to being a star in the game, but if anyone had told him that back when he was in high school, they would have been laughed out of the building.

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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?

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

The Age-Old Debate: Who Will be Crowned as Best NBA Player in 2025-26?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been building his way into stardom for the past five years as an OKC Thunder. He learned and absorbed from former Thunder Chris Paul, directed a team throughout a rebuild period overcoming losing seasons, weathered doubters and critics—he's paid his dues.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 29

Thunder’s Jalen Williams recalls Kawhi Leonard ‘busting your a**' moment

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams recalled the moment every rookie goes through that stays with them for a lifetime. After winning his first title, Williams agreed to a $287 million extension with the Thunder.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 29

Jalen Williams Recalls Getting Cooked By Kawhi Leonard In Rookie Season

Oklahoma City Thunder star and NBA champion Jalen Williams is widely regarded as one of the most talented young players in the league today. Coming off his third season, Williams has grown in stature as a player, but he still recalls some lessons from his rookie year that helped him grow.

Jalen Williams News / Fadeaway World / August 29

Jalen Williams Says Thunder Are Now 'The Hunted' After Breakout Season

Fresh off winning the NBA championship, Thunder star Jalen Williams reflected on the journey and the journey from being the hunters to becoming the hunted.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / August 29

Jalen Williams Breaks Down How Kobe Bryant and Andre Miller Inspired His Game

Basketball is a game that is learned not just on the hardwood, but watching tape. Every player remembers the guy who they loved watching as a kid because they would attempt to model their game after them when they got to the show.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / August 28

Thunder Coach Mark Daigneault Hilariously Berated Jalen Williams For Giving Up 9 Shots To Kawhi Leonard

Every basketball player remembers their “Welcome to the NBA moment.” A time when their confidence gets shot, and a veteran humbles them into realizing just how competitive the league can be.

Mark Daigneault News / NBA Analysis Network / August 28

Who is Mark Daigneault? All you need to know about Oklahoma City Thunder’s head coach

Mark Daigneault led the Oklahoma City Thunder to their first-ever NBA Championship since changing their name from the Seattle SuperSonics. The Oklahoma City Thunder have gone through a major rebuild since the departure of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 28

How Darius Bazley Gave OKC Thunder’s Jalen Williams His ‘Welcome to the NBA Moment’

The best part about Oklahoma City’s rebuild was seeing the different skillsets and talents to play for the Thunder. Over the course of the reload, even the play-in season led by Chris Paul, the team had so many different players for the fans to get to know.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / August 28

Thunder Make Coaching Decision During NBA Offseason

The 2024-25 season marked a historic breakthrough for the OKC Thunder, as the franchise captured its first championship since relocating to Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 28

OKC Thunder: What it Will Take for West Contenders to Win NBA Title

After securing an NBA championship last season, the OKC Thunder have a target on their backs. They still likely return the best roster in the NBA and the teams surrounding them didn't necessarily see the biggest upgrades.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 28

OKC Thunder Shake Up Coaching Staff Ahead of 2025-26 Regular Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder shuffled around their coaching staff a month before training camp gets underway, with an announcement from the team that Daniel Dixon will take on head coaching duties of the OKC Blue.

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The 'NFL QB season rushing leaders' quiz

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / August 28

Thunder name assistant as new G League head coach

Thunder assistant coach Daniel Dixon has been named head coach of the Oklahoma City Blue, the G League team announced Thursday.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 28

Will OKC Thunder's Depth Lead to Less Regular Season Success?

The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to defend their title, but there could be some issues in the regular season. The Thunder have been one of the league’s top teams for the past few years and are coming off an NBA championship.

Alex Caruso News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 28

Could Alex Caruso Win the Sixth Man of the Year Award in 2026?

Alex Caruso demonstrated his immense value during the Oklahoma City Thunder's NBA Finals run in last season's playoffs. While not typically bringing an immense number of statistics, the defensive impact he makes is an obvious contributor to the Thunder earning wins.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 28

Tyronn Lue says Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Thunder trade was ‘no-brainer’

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue revisited the 2019 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder, which will go down in history as the initial step toward reaching the franchise’s first NBA championship.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27

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.

Draymond Green News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 27

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.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hardwood Heroics / August 27