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As the Oklahoma City Thunder inch closer to its final celebration of winning the 2025 NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt declared October 21’s Opening Night as ‘OKC Thunder Day’ ahead of the upcoming regular season. Mayor Holt was unsure he’d see Thunder crowned champions before he died, he admitted over the summer. Now, […]

It might just be preseason, but whenever the best players square off against the best, they seem to kick their games into a higher gear. For both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo, this was certainly the case on Tuesday night as the Oklahoma City Thunder squared off against the Milwaukee Bucks in preseason action. With […]

It’s not quite clear whether or not Jalen Williams will be healthy enough for the Oklahoma City Thunder on opening night after he underwent wrist surgery this offseason. But this is the Thunder we’re talking about, so they’ll be more than alright even if Williams were to miss a few games to start the new […]

One could excuse Shai Gilgeous-Alexander if he were to at least take his foot off the gas pedal this preseason for the Oklahoma City Thunder. After all, he is coming off an incredible 2024-25 campaign that only a few players could realistically achieve: he was the regular-season MVP, won an NBA championship and the NBA […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says one championship isn’t enough for him, eyeing a potential dynasty. The Thunder, the NBA’s youngest team, on the heels of its first championship, has the potential to win multiple titles. As the league’s reigning MVP — Gilgeous-Alexander — leads the way, the opportunity isn’t lost on Shai, who […]

As the Los Angeles Clippers prepare to open the 2025-26 NBA season next week, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst believes they could pose a serious challenge in the Western Conference — if Kawhi Leonard remains healthy. During a recent episode of NBA Today, Windhorst discussed the Clippers’ outlook following their 102-94 preseason loss to the Denver Nuggets, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander agreed to a $285 million extension over the summer, securing his future with a franchise he led to its first championship following a legendary season. Gilgeous-Alexander achieved goals that only the greats reach: winning the scoring title, the MVP award, a championship, including the Finals MVP. The best part […]

The individual improvements that the Oklahoma City Thunder players made haven’t gone unnoticed by their head coach, Mark Daigneault, who highlighted a handful of his guys. There are plenty of takeaways from Thunder’s preseason, including centers Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams’ physiques entering training camp. On the floor, Daigneault recognizes Cason Wallace from a basketball standpoint, […]

From the outset, head coach Mark Daigneault says Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knew who he was destined to be in the NBA. It was inevitable. Gilgeous-Alexander is driven to surpass Kobe Bryant, which, for some, makes sense after winning his first championship. However, for Daigneault, none of this comes as a surprise for […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received his flowers from Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash. While Gilgeous-Alexander plans to add to his legacy, Nash says it’s already established as an inspiration to an entire generation in Canada. The two-time MVP, eight-time All-Star, and Canadien native has already anointed SGA the country’s GOAT. Nash addressed […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the cusp of his prime and arguably the face of the NBA, as he enters the upcoming season as a defending champion. Gilgeous-Alexander wants more than one championship. His path to be one of the league’s greatest to ever play has just begun as he reflected on […]

With fans locking in their predictions on Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and how he will play in the upcoming 2025-26 season, there is another discussion on him being the face of the NBA. As the Thunder finished up their first week of preseason, Gilgeous-Alexander is no doubt ready to succeed once again this […]

Amidst Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s pursuit of winning multiple championships to cement his legacy as one of the greatest, the career of Hall of Fame guard Kobe Bryant is a motivating factor. Bryant had a profound influence on the league’s MVP, as Gilgeous-Alexander talked about the late-great Kobe in a recent interview. Gilgeous-Alexander […]

As Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prepares for the 2025-26 season, hoping to achieve more success like last year, he recently talked about his tentative retirement plans. With speculation on the Thunder guard in Gilgeous-Alexander doing enough already for the Hall of Fame, there seems to be a set age at which the star […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder returned for the preseason as the defending champion gear up for the 2025-26 campaign. Continuing to grow as individuals and in unison was the underlying theme throughout training camp, as the Thunder is a rare case of a championship team bringing nearly every player back the following season to defend a […]

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chris Youngblood made the most of his opportunity in Saturday’s preseason matchup against the Indiana Pacers, as the undrafted shooter continued to impress head coach Mark Daigneault. In a game where the Thunder were without Isaiah Joe and Ajay Mitchell throughout the second half, Youngblood was the brightest spark off Daigneault’s […]

While some have suggested the Oklahoma City Thunder reunite with Russell Westbrook, the veteran guard who remains a free agent amid preseason, Hall of Fame forward Carmelo Anthony strongly disagrees. Last season, Westbrook, 36, proved he can still contribute to a championship-contending team such as the Denver Nuggets. Still, do the 2025-26 title-favorite defending champion […]

In a preseason NBA Finals rematch against the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder guards Ajay Mitchell and Isaiah Joe suffered injuries that ended their night in the first half of a 116-101 loss. Mitchell got the nod to start after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his preseason debut against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday. Ajay went off […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — From leading their high school to a state title to helping the Oklahoma City Thunder win its first championship in franchise history, Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams have enjoyed an incredible journey as teammates. During the offseason, their hometown of Fort Smith, Arkansas, hosted a parade celebrating Joe and Williams’ title. The […]

Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic stole the show during preseason highlights and addressed the champion Oklahoma City Thunder being favored in the Western Conference. Jokic and the Nuggets were the only Western Conference team to push the Thunder to the brink of elimination in their competitive semifinals series last season. Denver made offseason tweaks, which […]

There is no denying that the Oklahoma City Thunder are the favorites to win another championship entering the 2025-26 NBA season. What Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren accomplished, leading this young Thunder squad to a title, was remarkable, but now comes the challenging part of it all: attempting to defend this championship. As […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault provided an update on Jalen Williams’ right wrist injury before Thursday’s preseason matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. From wearing a brace on his shooting hand to sometimes being seen without it, Williams has shown steady progress in his recovery amid rehab. Daigneault delivered the latest […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tyrese Haliburton, Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Jaylen Brown have a few things in common. They’re among the best basketball players in the world, they each have their own unique personalities, and they were all able to show both of those in this season’s edition of Netflix’s Starting 5. […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the first time in the preseason, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault unleashed most of his starting lineup, as MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played at the Paycom Center for the first time since winning an NBA championship. Scoring 12 of his 16 points in the first quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander hit the ground […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder is heavily favored to win the 2026 NBA Finals in the association’s annual GM survey of all 30 teams. While analysts make bold predictions about the 2025-26 Thunder, including a 70-win regular season, Oklahoma City is picked to become the first repeat champions since 2017 ahead of the Golden State Warriors’ […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso knows what it’s like to enter training camp on an Exhibit-10 deal, he reminded everyone, as the undrafted two-time champion discussed what he sees in prospect Chris Youngblood. Youngblood strengthened his case for a two-way deal in the Thunder’s preseason opener against the Charlotte Hornets. He finished with 20 […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso gave reporters an inside look at what makes All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander such a special player. Ahead of Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder’s 2025-26 season, Caruso revealed why he thinks Shai is on the path toward a Hall of Fame career. For Caruso, Gilgeous-Alexander exudes greatness in his approach as a […]

Houston Rockets All-Star Kevin Durant will watch his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, raise its first championship banner on Opening Night. Durant is one of the greatest Thunder players in franchise history and just joined one of the better teams in the Western Conference, which is why Kevin isn’t surprised to see the NBA […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are less than two weeks away from kicking off their 2025-26 season with a home game against the Houston Rockets. Before that contest tips off, the Thunder will receive their championship rings for their NBA Finals victory last season. Needless to say, expectations for the Thunder are sky high heading into […]

All-Star Kevin Durant is excited to start a new chapter in his NBA career with the Houston Rockets, which officially begins against his former team, the champion Oklahoma City Thunder, at the Paycom Center on October 21. Ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, Durant confirmed a contract extension with the Rockets is on the horizon, as […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2025-26 NBA season with the rare combination of youth, chemistry, and championship experience. After capturing their first NBA title in franchise history last season, the Thunder now stand as the standard for sustainable team-building in the modern NBA. At the heart of that success is Jalen Williams, the smooth, […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic’s impressive training camp, he suffered an injury in his preseason debut against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. Topic underwent a testicular procedure and could miss up to six weeks. It’s a devastating blow for the second-year guard who missed all of his rookie season due to an ACL […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off its preseason with a 135-114 win on the road against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. After a competitive training camp for the champion Thunder, Oklahoma City saved its starters along with most of head coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation, which didn’t make the trip to Charleston, South Carolina. MVP Shai […]

The 2025-26 defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder wrapped up training camp ahead of its preseason, starting against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. Ahead of defending its first title in franchise history, the Thunder know the odds of repeating as champions are not in its favor, which is why it has to work even harder now […]

While Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander discussed his career goals beyond winning one championship, he also revealed his first impressions of playing alongside Nikola Topic. After missing his rookie season due to a torn ACL, Topic impressed Chet Holmgren amid pick-up games during the summer. Then, the 20-year-old impressed Gilgeous-Alexander ahead of his first […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2025-26 season as the defending NBA champions, coming off a historic 68-win campaign that culminated in their first title since relocating to Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, fresh off capturing MVP, Finals MVP, and the scoring title in the same season, stands as the cornerstone of a championship-caliber roster built […]

Ahead of defending the 2025 NBA title, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on his goals that go beyond winning his first championship. Will the Thunder repeat? That’s the question heading into the 2025-26 season. GM Sam Presti prioritizes growth over dynasty talk, as improving while defending a title has been the focus. Amidst […]

As Oklahoma City Thunder training camp winds down ahead of its first preseason game against the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sees vast improvements from Chet Holmgren and his teammates. Head coach Mark Daigneault says improvement is necessary for the Thunder ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, and Gilgeous-Alexander admits that’s what he sees […]

Three of Oklahoma City Thunder’s last four first-round picks have suffered from a season-ending injury before their rookie campaign, including this year’s 15th overall pick, Thomas Sorber, whom head coach Mark Daigneault discussed. Sorber sustained a torn ACL before training camp, the same injury that sidelined the Thunder’s 2024 first-round pick, Nikola Topic. Heading into […]