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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Thunder drops official statement regarding Spanish club attempting to block Aday Mara’s playing in 2026

Coach Mark Daigneault’s Oklahoma City Thunder is preparing for the season opener on October 20 at San Antonio and hoping center Aday Mara can break a run of terrible rookie injury luck.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / HITC / October 15

Mark Daigneault lists five reasons Jared McCain can be a game changer in the NBA this season

Jared McCain’s impressive preseason has given Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault a difficult decision to make with the young guard pushing for more minutes.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 13

Mark Daigneault happy for Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton to return from devastating injury

As Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton looks to return from the Achilles injury that he suffered in the 2025 NBA Finals, a head coach who saw it happen in front of him reflects on that time and how it’s great to see him return.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 10

How Aday Mara is making his case to take a spot in Mark Daigneault’s Thunder rotation

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder rookie center Aday Mara is making headway following his first two NBA preseason games. He hasn’t missed yet, adding 34 points on 15-for-15 shooting, plus 15 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks for Oklahoma City.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8

Mark Daigneault shares honest assessment of Jalen Williams Thunder return from injury

OKLAHOMA CITY — In his first outing since missing Game 7 of last season’s Western Conference Finals, coach Mark Daigneault watched Jalen Williams shine in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 128-126 preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7

How Mark Daigneault identified Thunder rookie’s ‘best day’ after preseason debut

After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted rookie Aday Mara’s growth ahead of their preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, fellow first-round pick Bennett Stirtz thrived in Tuesday’s 116-110 loss.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 6

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault highlights Aday Mara as biggest offseason riser

Ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, head coach Mark Daigneault discussed the growth he’s seen in rookie Aday Mara.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 5

Mark Daigneault reveals lineup plans for Thunder’s preseason opener vs. Pelicans

OKLAHOMA CITY — As head coach Mark Daigneault and the Oklahoma City Thunder gear up for their preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, nearly half the roster will be unavailable.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / October 3

Could OKC's Offseason Departures Help Mark Daigneault's Coach of the Year Case?

Oklahoma City will look a bit different next season, and it could lead to some hardware for its head coach. Over the offseason, the Thunder made some moves to save some money and make room for their incoming draft picks.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 1

Chris Finch And Mark Daigneault Address NBA’s Focus To Punish Flopping This Season

The NBA league office announced that, as part of its training for officials, it will focus this season on punishing two key types of maneuvers: push-offs and flopping, among several other instructions for referees.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault toasts ‘very driven’ Jared McCain for being ready to go for training camp

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain had a busy summer in preparing for the 2026-27 season, which didn’t go unnoticed by head coach Mark Daigneault.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 30

Thunder’s Mark Daigneault reveals the origin of Ajay Mitchell’s newfound confidence

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched Ajay Mitchell’s season end short of Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. After Thunder GM Sam Presti predicted Mitchell will take a leap in his growth this upcoming season, Daigneault agrees, as he can already see a difference in Ajay’s approach.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 30

Thunder aren’t building their team just to beat the Spurs

The Spurs ended the Thunder’s season. They’re not going to consume their offseason, too. Oklahoma City lost Game 7 of the Western Conference finals to San Antonio after also losing the regular-season series.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Why Thunder’s Mark Daigneault expects big leap from Cason Wallace

OKLAHOMA CITY — Ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace’s anticipated increased role in 2026-27, head coach Mark Daigneault revealed why he expects the same, and it has nothing to do with Lu Dort’s departure.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 14

Team USA announces additions to men's basketball coaching staff

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Wire / May 31

Thunder Notes: Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Mark Daigneault

The Thunder came up one win short of returning to the NBA Finals, but there wasn’t much self-pity inside the locker room after Game 7. Instead, Oklahoma City’s message was simple.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 31

WCF winners, losers: Victor Wembanyama, SGA rise to the occasion, Chet Holmgren goes missing in Game 7 flop

An incredible Western Conference Finals came to an end on Saturday with the San Antonio Spurs defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 111-103, in Game 7 to advance to the franchise's first NBA Finals since 2014.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Hoops Rumors / May 30

Mark Daigneault: No Setbacks For Jalen Williams In Game 6

Thunder wing Jalen Williams won’t be available for tonight’s Game 7 against San Antonio, but coach Mark Daigneault said in a pre-game session with reporters that he didn’t do any further damage to his strained left hamstring by playing on Thursday, relays Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / May 29

Mark Daigneault, Thunder Dealt Bad News Before Game 7

The Oklahoma City Thunder will have to win Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals without one of their biggest contributors. Just hours before Saturday night's winner-take-all showdown against the San Antonio Spurs, NBA insider Shams Charania reported that Thunder guard-forward Jalen Williams has officially been ruled out.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 17

Mark Daigneault Credits Lakers For Making Thunder Better

Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Lakers ran into the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round without Luka Doncic and were swept as a result.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 16

Spurs-Thunder WCF preview: Five factors that will help decide heavyweight clash

What happens when two unstoppable forces collide? We can't wait to find out. Before the Western Conference Finals tipoff on Monday, here are five things we'll be monitoring in the clash of titans.

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