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Branden Carlson will continue to wear the Oklahoma City Thunder uniform after signing a new two-way contract on Tuesday after showing solid progress during the 2024-25 season. Carlson’s path to his current position does not reflect a typical rookie experience. He went undrafted from the University of Utah in 2024 and spent a few weeks […]

After scoring a playoff career-high 40 points against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams had plenty to say amid injury. However, he kept it to himself. One win away, leading the Indiana Pacers 3-2, at the time, from capturing a championship in only his third […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams says fans are lucky his GM Sam Presti revealed Williams’ injured hand; otherwise, he was planning on keeping the news to himself. After suffering a right-hand injury in a regular-season game against the Phoenix Suns in April, Jalen says playing with the injury throughout the playoffs had happened before, […]

After winning an NBA MVP, a Western Conference Finals MVP, an NBA championship trophy, and an NBA Finals MVP, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the cover athlete for the all new NBA 2K26, which launches this fall. NBA 2K made the news official on Tuesday afternoon. The generational run continues ⚡️ […]

Journeyman Isaiah Hartenstein signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder the summer before its most unprecedented campaign in franchise history and is now receiving praise from All-Stars such as LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Add Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash to the conversation as the three discussed how Hartenstein was a key catalyst on the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder recently held their championship parade after winning the Larry O’Brien Trophy with a young roster anchored on players with talent, length, and versatility. News flash: They’re about to add another one. After sitting out his entire rookie year with an ACL injury, Nikola Topic finally made his much-anticipated debut for Oklahoma […]

As the Thunder ride the momentum of a historic championship, General Manager Sam Presti faces one last decision in this 2025 offseason: should the team add a complementary veteran piece? They’ve already locked in their core through massive extensions for Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, Jaylin Williams, and Ajay Mitchell, and bolstered the roster with talented rookies from […]

After winning the 2025 NBA Finals, most fans are anticipating another dominating campaign for the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2025-26. Thunder GM Sam Presti can take his victory lap this summer. From the blockbuster Paul George trade for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and turning one of those draft picks into All-Star Jalen Williams after selecting Chet Holmgren […]

Decades before Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti tailored his franchise’s first championship team, he was laying down tracks for his first rap album as an undergrad at Boston’s Emerson College. During the 2025 championship run, podcast host Pablo Torre unearthed a jazz-rap album on Pablo Torre Finds Out, bringing “Milk Money” — the Thunder […]

Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2024 second-round pick, Ajay Mitchell, showed the significant strides he’s made with a rookie campaign under his belt. The champion guard shined in a 92-80 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. After the Thunder’s 15th overall pick, Thomas Sober inked a four-year rookie deal, he was forced to sit out while recovering from […]

Before the Oklahoma City Thunder signed Thomas Sorber to a multi-year deal, head coach Mark Daigneault revealed his first impressions of the 15th overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft. Daigneault highlighted the kinds of qualities the Thunder look for in a young prospect. For Daigneault, Sorber’s reputation and approach make him an ideal prospect […]

The long-awaited debut of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 2024 first-round pick, Nikola Topic, headlined the team’s Summer League opener against the Memphis Grizzlies in Utah. After signing Thomas Sorber to a multi-year deal, the Thunder got a first glimpse of its No. 12th overall pick in last year’s draft. Topic’s first bucket came when he […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s 15th overall pick in this year’s draft, Thomas Sorber, took in his first glimpse of Thunder playoff basketball at the Paycom Center in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. “The crowd was electric that day,” Sorber said. After leaving a lasting impression on the 19-year-old prospect, […]

Recently, the Oklahoma City Thunder hoisted the first NBA championship trophy in franchise history thanks to a Game 7 win over the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. It was a resounding vindication that had been defying the odds all year. One of the main sources of doubt regarding this Thunder team was their youth–in […]

With the championship-winning Oklahoma City Thunder enjoying the offseason, it’s crucial to look at the aspects that have led the team to a title, including one key acquisition being big man Isaiah Hartenstein. As the Thunder lock in their players on new contracts, with possibly Hartenstein shortly, the center also speaks on originally coming to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Lu Dort felt the difference when his team’s back was against the ropes in their seven-game series against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals. The Thunder faced many hurdles en route to their second championship in franchise history, first since they moved from Seattle to Oklahoma City, as Dort […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder finished off a dominant season by winning the 2025 NBA championship. Mark Daigneault’s team was led by 2025 MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, All-NBA forward Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren. While the team played through bumps and bruises, Williams finally got surgery for a right wrist injury suffered during the Thunder’s postseason run. […]

A full decade after leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant knows his tenure with the team did not meet expectations. However, more than anything else, Durant believes his team exceeded expectations early and peaked too soon. While Durant acknowledged the success of the young 2024-2025 Thunder team, he believes his era prepared the organization […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star and 2024-25 NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has just signed a lucrative contract extension with the team that has made league history. With all the dust settling from their recent championship, Gilgeous-Alexander will put pen to paper on a four-year, $285 million contract extension with the Thunder, according to Shams Charania of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder just won the NBA Finals. The team has the deepest roster in the NBA, but the rich could get richer this offseason. LeBron James might be a trade candidate this offseason, and the Thunder will have the firepower to outbid every other team in the league for his services if they […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti addressed the media following his team’s championship victory, the first in franchise history, on Monday. Presti revealed Jalen Williams will undergo wrist surgery among other things, such as the Thunder’s offseason direction as Oklahoma City will look to defend its first title in 2025-26. For Presti, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams needs right wrist surgery after winning the NBA title, general manager Sam Presti announced at his end-of-season availability right before free agency. “Jalen Williams, Dub, is going to have surgery on that wrist” Presti said. “I want to just acknowledge for a second how impressed I am with him. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Upon arriving in Oklahoma City for his first season with the Thunder, Alex Caruso noticed new buildings surrounding familiar roads on the outskirts of downtown. These roads led Alex to his first NBA contract nine years ago while playing for head coach Mark Daigneault in the G League. After earning his second […]

Center Jaylin Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder reportedly agreed to a $24 million contract extension. In his third season, Williams recorded three triple-doubles for the Thunder. He’s also carved out a unique role as a two-way third-string center with a strong voice and leadership presence in the locker room. Filling in for injured starting […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder turned Sunday into a crucial workday. Locking in new contracts. The NBA Finals champions presented a $24 million deal to Jaylin Williams Sunday. But didn’t stop signing checks after. ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania revealed who signed next with OKC. “The Oklahoma City Thunder intend to sign guard Ajay Mitchell to […]

LeBron James has spent each of the last seven seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. When he joined the team, it was widely assumed that the all-time great wouldn’t have many great years left. Instead, the best small forward ever has defied Father Time and is slated to play in a record 23rd NBA season. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, fresh off a breakthrough NBA Finals run, face a pivotal offseason. With a young, talented core led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder are positioned to remain contenders for years to come. But as the Western Conference arms race intensifies, standing pat could mean falling behind. For […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are bringing back a piece of their bench unit after winning the 2025 NBA championship. Jaylin Williams has agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract extension with OKC, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, who reported that, as part of the deal, the Thunder declined Williams’ team option, which would have guaranteed […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder have been partying it up in the wake of their 2025 NBA Finals victory over the Indiana Pacers. However, on Saturday, Gilgeous-Alexander took a quick break from his celebrations to take a hilarious jab at his former teammate, San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul. Gilgeous-Alexander and Paul spent […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder quickly shifted to building the roster mode following their victory parade. The NBA Finals champions had 24 hours to prepare for the Wednesday NBA Draft. OKC did indeed make one intriguing selection. Taking Nique Clifford at No. 24 overall out of Colorado State. But the thoughts of Clifford teaming with Shai […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder just won their first championship in the Oklahoma-era, but they got right to work with the NBA offseason and free agency period on the horizon. The Thunder’s first order of offseason business was a trade with the Washington Wizards involving Dillon Jones, as per Shams Charania of ESPN. In addition to […]

Boston Celtics legend and NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce recently praised Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren with a notable comparison to six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippen. Pierce made the comments on a new episode of KG Certified with former teammate Kevin Garnett, where he evaluated Holmgren’s impact on the Thunder’s championship roster. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have captured their first NBA championship, but Sam Presti and the front office are already plotting how to extend this window and build a dynasty. With a roster loaded with young talent, a deep war chest of draft picks, and financial flexibility, OKC is uniquely positioned to pursue bold moves. Here […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are currently on cloud nine after finally bringing home the 2025 NBA Championship. Although there have been plenty of doubters throughout the season, winning the championship was a huge silencer. The Thunder basically started from scratch in forming this championship squad. But thanks to the brilliance of general manager Sam Presti, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder won their first championship in franchise history and shattered records on their way to the 2025 NBA title, defeating the Indiana Pacers in a hard-fought Game 7. However, Sam Presti and company are already in action this offseason, to improve the current roster to create a dynasty. The OKC front office […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso says Aaron Wiggins stole the show before Tuesday’s championship celebration parade. Wiggins’ speech kicked off the Thunder’s celebratory festivities at the Paycom Center before the start of the parade. In a special send off for season ticket holders, team and front office’s friends and family, Aaron’s […]

Not all celebrations are equal, and Oklahoma City Thunder star Alex Caruso seemed underwhelmed by the champagne showers after winning the NBA Finals. The team had trouble popping the champagne. Given that he was previously an NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, he had to teach his teammates how to do it. Speaking to […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso revealed his Game 7 injury from the NBA Finals, the two-time veteran reflected on his championship journeys. Upon capturing his first title with the Los Angeles Lakers, Caruso didn’t get the opportunity to celebrate via parade due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This time, […]

There were multiple trades that took place during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, and one of those trades involved the Oklahoma City Thunder and Sacramento Kings. The Kings moved into the first round of by acquiring the No. 24 overall pick from the Thunder. The Kings then used their newly acquired first […]