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OKC Blue Announce Regular Season Schedule

The Oklahoma City Blue announced on Tuesday the G League regular season slate. The structure of the G League season remains in tact as the Blue shuffle former head coach Kameron Woods to the OKC Thunder coaching staff and elevates Daniel Dixon to the new bench boss role of the G League team.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dazzles campers, preps for Converse 'SHAI 001' release

The summer of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued in Hamilton, Ontario in Canada this past weekend. Together with Converse and NBA 2K, the Oklahoma City Thunder star hosted a camp for kids from his hometown of Hamilton and created the memory of a lifetime for everyone in attendance.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 2

Chet Holmgren Details Rehab Process, What to Expect This Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder are hoping to buck the current parity era trend in the NBA. The previous seven champions have failed to make it out of the second round of the following postseason.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 2

Why OKC Thunder's Sam Presti Might Not Repeat as Executive of the Year

Fittingly, Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti won his first career Executive of the Year award in the same season the Thunder won its first NBA championship.

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Chet Holmgren Hints At Potential Breakout Season After First Championship Run

The Oklahoma City Thunder may be champions, but they've only scratched the surface of their potential as a team. In a chat with fans on Snapchat this week, star big man Chet Holmgren revealed his offseason work so far and explained that the best is yet to come.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 2

Several OKC Thunder Players Projected in Top-10 of DPOY Odds

Last season, the Oklahoma City Thunder put out one of the best defenses of all time, using it to cruise to the 2024-25 NBA title. While it was certainly a team effort, there were plenty of individually talented performers, such as Chet Holmgren, Luguentz Dort, Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and plenty more.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fadeaway World / September 2

Chet Holmgren Names Viral All-Time Starting 5 Featuring Hollywood Stars

Chet Holmgren is fresh off the best summer of his young career. The Oklahoma City Thunder big man just capped his second NBA season with a championship, signed a massive $250 million rookie max extension, and now, he’s enjoying his offseason the way any 23-year-old star might, by joking around with fans online.

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The Adidas Harden Vol 9 'Jalen Williams' Colorway is 20% Off

For years, NBA fans have been able to count on James Harden to light up the scoreboard every night of the season. Even better, Harden's signature sneaker line with adidas is just as reliable.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 2

Is it Too Late for Ousmane Dieng to Save his OKC Thunder Future?

Oklahoma City doesn’t have much to worry about this offseason, but next season will determine one player’s future. After winning the team’s first NBA title last season, the Thunder have decided to effectively run back the same roster for 2025-26.

Chet Holmgren News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / September 2

Can Chet Holmgren Claim His First NBA Defensive Player of the Year?

Chet Holmgren has already solidified himself as a defensive powerhouse, but can he earn the hardware to show for it? During the 2024-2025 NBA season, Holmgren only played 32 regular-season games due to a right hip injury he suffered against the Golden State Warriors in November.

Chet Holmgren News / The SportsRush / September 2

Chet Holmgren Laments Over Past Year’s Injuries, Provides Update On Offseason Work

Since entering the NBA, Chet Holmgren has endured an injury-riddled career, and after missing more than half of the 2024–25 season, he’s determined to bounce back stronger.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander destroys youth camper with savage poster dunk

The whole world is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s oyster at the moment. He has already secured his legacy, winning the 2025 NBA MVP and the 2025 NBA championship with the Oklahoma City Thunder while nabbing NBA Finals MVP honors in the process.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 31

Why OKC Thunder’s Offense Could Lead the Way in 2025-26

It was the perfect storm for the Oklahoma City Thunder a season ago. Led by an MVP, rising stars, and the perfect supporting cast, Oklahoma City was able to raise its first banner in franchise history.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 31

OKC Thunder 2024-25 Season in Review: Jalen Williams

Third-year forward Jalen Williams proved himself as an invaluable No. 2 option on a championship team last season, providing secondary scoring and versatile defense while playing as hard as anyone else on the court.

Nikola Topic News / Athlon Sports / August 31

Thunder Predicted to Trade Nikola Topic to Raptors for Ex-South Carolina Standout

It has been a quiet offseason thus far for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they have made minimal moves after winning the championship last season. Oklahoma City has not made any additions to their roster outside of their two selections in the 2025 NBA Draft that they used on Thomas Sorber and Brooks Barnhizer.

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These 5 Players Could Stand in the Way of SGA Winning Back-to-Back MVPs

An MVP award was only the first part of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's magical run to cap of the 2024-25 NBA season. The Thunder's superstar won Western Conference MVP and NBA Finals MVP while leading Oklahoma City to the franchise's first title.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / August 31

A Season-Shifting Trade: How Alex Caruso's Arrival, Josh Giddey's Departure Molded Championship Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder's past season may have not felt like a drastic change from the season prior to outside perspectives looking in, but there was one move in the offseason that altered the dynamic of this team heading in.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Sneakers on SI / August 31

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Signature Sneakers Finally Drop This Week

The 2024-25 NBA season was the year of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Not only did Gilgeous-Alexander win the MVP award and lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a title, but he did it all in his first signature Converse basketball shoe.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / August 30

Is Thunder Veteran’s DPOY Campaign For Real?

The driving force behind the Oklahoma City Thunder’s success is largely the titillating triumvirate of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Last Word On Sports / August 30

SGA MVP Campaign: What Does the Star Guard Need to Improve?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander surely had a blockbuster season last year. Going up for a triple-MVP feat in the Thunder’s championship season is historic. The OKC guard won the season MVP, WCF MVP, and the Finals MVP in a single run.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / The SportsRush / August 29

Jalen Williams Asserts Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Had Finals MVP Locked Down Despite His Game 5 40-Point Outburst

When the OKC Thunder won the 2025 NBA Finals, it was a shoe-in that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would be the Finals MVP. However, there were a few moments where it looked like SGA’s teammate Jalen Williams was just as deserving, especially after his big 40-point Game 5 performance.