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On YouTubeOklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 22
Three Hot OKC Thunder Takes Entering Next Season
Oklahoma City has done the unthinkable three years in a row now. From destroying preseason expectations and win totals, to winning MVPs and championships, it feels like the Thunder have been a hot bed for hot takes.
Who Is the Thunder’s Biggest Threat in the Western Conference?
The Western Conference in the 2025-2026 season is shaping up to be one of the best conferences in NBA history. Numerous teams have legitimate championship aspirations, and almost every team has playoff expectations.
Nikola Topic News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 22
Why Thunder Guard Nikola Topic Needs to Crack OKC's Rotation in Year One
There aren't many questions surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder's roster heading into the 2025-26 campaign. After winning 68 regular season games in 2024-25 and beating out the Indiana Pacers to claim OKC's first NBA title, the Thunder return most of last year's roster and should be in for another impressive showing.
The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz
43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 22
NBA execs choose Thunder as overwhelming championship favorites
The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder have turned many into believers to become the NBA’s first back-to-back champs since the Golden State Warriors.
The 20 best current NBA players over the age of 35
Be sure to appreciate the final years of the following players' careers because what they're doing at this age isn't normal.
NBA News / The SportsRush / September 22
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Won MVP, But NBA Scouts and Coaches Claim Nikola Jokic Remains the League’s Best
It’s that time of the year for ESPN’s annual NBA offseason survey, and the results are quite interesting. The survey covers a wide range of questions from MVP predictions to predicting the state of the league in five years.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 22
What to Expect from the Oklahoma City Thunder's Season Opener
The Oklahoma City Thunder's summer of champions is quickly coming to an end, as the team's season opener is now officially less than a month away. Coming into this season as title defenders, the Thunder will have plenty of teams looking to hunt them down and stake their claim as the potential title contenders.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Fadeaway World / September 22
Former NBA Player Claims Michael Beasley Is A Bigger Name In Basketball Than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on top of the basketball world at the moment. Gilgeous-Alexander just won MVP and led the Thunder to the NBA title, but former NBA player Jordan Crawford stated on the TFU Podcast that Michael Beasley is a bigger name than him in basketball.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 21
Isaiah Hartenstein’s 3-Point Shot Experiment Must Continue for OKC Thunder
Oklahoma City dominated in nearly every facet of the game a season ago. And when you win the NBA Championship, that’s almost expected. Sure, the Thunder were led by its defense — it was a historic unit with historic individual defenders.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / September 21
'Such a Serious Guy': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Stunned After Discovering Kobe Bryant’s Forgotten Music Career
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, during one of his latest interviews in a long line of media appearances this off-season, discovered something about Kobe Bryant that made him appreciate the Black Mamba all the more.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / September 20
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Teases Music Career After Receiving Special Gift From Nardwuar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander climbed as high as he ever had in his career, last season, winning the NBA title, the MVP, and the Finals MVP. But his conquest on the basketball court seemingly wasn’t enough, as the Canadian now hinted at pressing into another frontier.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 20
Looking Into 2024-25 OKC Thunder's Playoff Scoring Profile, Part Three: 3-Point Scoring
The 2024-25 Oklahoma City Thunder churned out 2-point baskets throughout its championship run. The Thunder showed off elite volume in the restricted area, alongside above-average volume and efficiency on mid-range shots.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 20
Will OKC Thunder Experience a Full Season of Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren?
Heading into last summer, it was clear what Oklahoma City needed — another center, and preferably an enforcer. The Thunder had a fantastic regular season, and both the offense and defense had exciting units, but after the series against the Dallas Mavericks, it was clear that the Thunder weren’t ready.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 20
OKC Thunder Could Have Three All-NBA Players Next Season
The Oklahoma City Thunder reached the NBA mountaintop a few months ago, but they could still reach some rarer air next season. Throughout the course of the league’s history, superstars have told the story of everything.
Jalen Williams News / Fadeaway World / September 20
Jalen Williams On Thunder’s Mindset: 'Let’s Do It Again and See What They Say This Time'
Jalen Williams is embracing the noise. Fresh off the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first NBA championship in franchise history, the 24-year-old All-Star forward says the outside narratives are giving him and his team plenty of fuel as they gear up for a title defense.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 20
Can Isaiah Joe Win the Three-Point Contest in 2026?
OKC Thunder guard Isaiah Joe has been one of the league's premier three-point marksmen for years now. He has shot the ball at an elite clip since he first put on the Thunder uniform in 2022.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 19
1 Thunder player in danger of demotion in 2025-26 training camp
The Oklahoma City Thunder used one of the deepest rotations in the NBA to secure the franchise’s first championship. With the start of the 2025-26 regular season on the horizon, the Thunder are favored to go back-to-back.
Jalen Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 19
Jalen Williams says media’s new Thunder narrative source of motivation in 2025-26
Amid the Oklahoma City Thunder’s journey to becoming champions, All-Star Jalen Williams heard the narrative surrounding the second-youngest team to ever win the NBA Finals.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / September 18
3 Players the Oklahoma City Thunder Could Target in a Trade During 2025-26 NBA Season
It has been a quiet offseason for the Oklahoma City Thunder, which was to be expected after they capped off their dominating season last year with a championship.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / September 18
Stephen A. Smith's reported earnings higher than reigning NBA MVP's salary
Smith's reported earnings also exceed the 2025-26 salaries of other active NBA All-Stars.
Thomas Sorber News / Hoops Wire / September 17
Thunder rookie Thomas Sorber undergoes season-ending knee surgery
Thunder first-round pick Thomas Sorber won’t see the court this season. The rookie big man out of Georgetown underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, the team announced.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 17
How NBA's investigation of Clippers impacts Thunder
The NBA continues to investigate the Clippers for allegedly circumventing the salary cap.
Thomas Sorber News / Hoops Rumors / September 16
Thunder rookie undergoes season-ending knee surgery
The injury, which was revealed earlier this month, will sideline the big man out of Georgetown for the entire season.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / September 17
Three questions Thunder must answer to win NBA title again
The NBA has had seven different champions in the last seven seasons. The Oklahoma City Thunder want to buck that trend, and they'll be doing it with nearly the same team that won it all in June.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / September 13
Branden Carlson Contract on Focus for OKC Amidst Sorber Injury
With Thomas Sorber redshirting his first year in Oklahoma City, talks of a rotation overhaul are in place. While he is yet to suit up for the Thunder both in the Summer League and in the regular season, his absence matters a lot.
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