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Oklahoma City ThunderGrading Chet Holmgren's Thunder max contract extension worth up to $250 million

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren agreed to a five-year extension worth $250 million, which surprised some, as Holmgren will earn an annual salary of over $41 million after missing three months of the 2024-25 campaign. That figure leaps to over $51 million on the backend of year four and five of the season. The […]

Oklahoma City ThunderWhy Thunder's over $800 million in max contracts won't lead to second apron nightmare

Teams around the NBA have been deathly afraid of the second apron tax penalty, and for good reason. Over the years, we have seen numerous franchises torn apart by the financial restrictions placed upon them by the league’s new CBA. Many are pointing to the Oklahoma City Thunder, who just won the 2025 NBA Finals, […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThe next move Thunder will make after Chet Holmgren's max contract

The Oklahoma City Thunder are securing the long-term future of their franchise this offseason. Earlier today, OKC and Chet Holmgren agreed to a five-year maximum rookie contract extension, which could, if certain conditions are met, be worth up to nearly $250 million. But the Thunder, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania says, are turning their attention […]

Oklahoma City ThunderChet Holmgren agrees on max contract extension worth up to $250 million

Chet Holmgren has only been with the Oklahoma City Thunder for two seasons, and he is already an NBA champion and one of the best players on the team. The Thunder have quickly built an elite young core that seems destined for sustained success, and they are locking their players in. Holmgren and OKC agreed […]

Oklahoma City ThunderOklahoma City Thunder 2025 NBA Draft grades for each pick

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 […]

Oklahoma City ThunderPaul Pierce praises Thunder's Chet Holmgren with Scottie Pippen comparison

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. […]

Oklahoma City ThunderBest Thunder roster moves that led to the 2025 NBA championship, ranked

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, […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Chet Holmgren grabs attention with IG post after NBA Finals

Chet Holmgren grabbed the attention of fans with a social media post following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA Finals victory. Holmgren had a solid performance in the deciding Game 7 on Sunday night. In 31 minutes of action, he finished with 18 points, eight rebounds, five blocks, and a steal. He shot 6-of-8 from the […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren in line for $247 million contract extensions

OKLAHOMA CITY — Fresh off their first NBA championship, the future looks brighter than ever for Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. Wrapping up their third NBA season by helping the Thunder win its first title in franchise history, Williams was driven to tears after Game 7. Then, after many setbacks that […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Jalen Williams gets philosophical while reflecting on title run

As the Oklahoma City Thunder won the championship after beating the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, one of the driving forces behind the team’s success, besides Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is his partner in crime, Jalen Williams. With the Thunder star emotional after the title win, he would reflect on the season as […]

Oklahoma City ThunderHow Jalen Williams called his Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shot in 2022

The story of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and the Oklahoma City Thunder is just being written. Over the last three seasons, these two young stars have forged an unbreakable bond and are the driving forces behind their organization’s rise. Now, they can call themselves NBA champions after winning Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals […]

Oklahoma City ThunderHow Thunder forward Chet Holmgren's injury battle makes NBA title even more sweet

OKLAHOMA CITY — After winning the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers, 4-3, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren delivered a memorable line amidst celebrating the franchise’s first championship. It was related to his hip injury sustained during the regular season and the lengthy road to recovery that followed. Holmgren missed 50 games, returning […]

Oklahoma City Thunder4 bonkers records Thunder set in championship season

The Oklahoma City Thunder etched their names into the NBA record books. They capped off their 68-14 campaign with a 103-91 victory over the Indiana Pacers, snatching Game 7 inside the Paycom Center. OKC’s 2024-25 team now rearranges this league list. The Thunder joins the 1968 Philadelphia 76ers as 68-win teams who won the title. […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Chet Holmgren drops the mic with awesome NBA Finals speech

Fresh off earning his first NBA championship, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren left no doubt he earned it the hard way. Standing before fans and teammates after the Thunder’s Game 7 victory, the towering 7-foot-1 dropped one of the most memorable acceptance speeches of the season. “I’ve been through so much personally this year. […]

Oklahoma City ThunderChet Holmgren makes wild NBA Finals Game 7 history

As the Oklahoma City Thunder inch closer to winning an NBA championship, they have Chet Holmgren to thank for that. Chet Holmgren has been a game-changing force on the defensive end in the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers, and in Game 7 he set a Finals record with blocks, as per StatMuse. With five […]

NBANBA hypes Pacers vs. Thunder with 9-minute 'Game 7: The movie'

Roundball fans will fire up the televisions or smart phones for Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The Sunday evening contest will crown a first time champion between either the Indiana Pacers or Oklahoma City Thunder. Climactic sequences are imminent inside the Paycom Center. Making the game feel like a movie. Well, the NBA got […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Chet Holmgren makes big promise for bounce back in Game 7

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren vowed to bounce back from Game 6 of the NBA Finals, where he finished with four points on 2-of-9 shooting against the Indiana Pacers. After a 108-91 loss on the road, Holmgren promised to be better in a do-or-die Game 7 at the Paycom Center for […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder X-factor that will determine NBA Finals Game 7 vs. Pacers

The Oklahoma City Thunder collected 68 resounding victories in the regular season. But none of those wins matter if they don’t play their best 48 minutes of basketball on Sunday. The Indiana Pacers will unleash every ounce of energy left in this epic NBA Finals matchup. Both teams have exchanged blow after blow. Even unlikely […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Chet Holmgren dishes on mentality for Game 7 vs Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren addressed his mindset heading into Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers. After the Thunder surrendered Game 6 in a 108-91 loss at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Oklahoma City is on the brink of elimination for the first time in the NBA Finals. Holmgren, who’s confident […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's NBA Finals vs. Pacers eerily similar to Nuggets series

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost their chance to land the championship in six games due to a 91-108 loss at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Pacers overcame a slow start to produce a familiar team performance as Pascal Siakam led the way with a double-double, with Obi Toppin top-scoring with 20 points off the bench. The […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Chet Holmgren makes promise after 4-point night in Game 6 vs. Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS — After a 108-91 loss in Game 6 of the NBA Finals to the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren vows to turn things around in a do-or-die Game 7 matchup. Holmgren finished with four points on 2-of-9 attempts in Thursday’s loss. He also challenged his teammates to be better as the […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder most to blame for loss to Pacers in NBA Finals Game 6

The Oklahoma City Thunder entered Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Thursday, hoping to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy as NBA Champions. Not only did they not win the game, but the Thunder were soundly beaten in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, 108-91. Even that final score is not truly indicative of how one-sided the […]

Oklahoma City ThunderChet Holmgren's honest message before NBA Finals Game 6

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a chance to win the NBA title in Game 6 on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers. Thunder forward Chet Holmgren isn’t letting a tweaked ankle from Game 5 keep him down.  Instead, he is channeling his focus towards the task at the end, and that is winning it all on […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder rumors: What rival execs 'assume' about Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren

The Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from winning the NBA Finals, and it took a complete team effort for them to even get this far. Of course, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the star player on the team and has led to some of their biggest wins this postseason, but it’s also been players such […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Chet Holmgren reveals special relationship with draft classmate Jalen Williams

OKLAHOMA CITY — Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams were both selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2022 NBA Draft. Holmgren, the second overall pick, has grown close to his draft classmate over the past three seasons. Williams’ historic 40-point performance in Game 5 pushed the Thunder an inch closer to winning a title. […]

Indiana PacersAaron Nesmith puts Chet Holmgren on poster with insane putback

The Indiana Pacers will be facing elimination following their 120-109 Game 5 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals. One thing the Pacers have going for them is Game 6 will be on their home court. And in the midst of the Pacers trying to spark a late rally in Game 5, […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Chet Holmgren downplays tweaked ankle with cryptic Game 5 update

OKLAHOMA CITY — How Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren’s body responds in the opening frame of Game 5 will be the actual test in finding out his condition against the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals. Holmgren, who tweaked his ankle at least twice in the Thunder’s 111-104 win that evened the series, 2-2, […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Chet Holmgren earns major praise for Game 4 defense

The Oklahoma City Thunder came into Game 4 of the NBA Finals knowing they needed a win to regain control of the series. Facing a hostile crowd and a red-hot Indiana Pacers team, the young Thunder squad found themselves once again leaning on their rising defensive anchor. And Chet Holmgren delivered exactly what they needed. […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Chet Holmgren issues stern challenge to teammates after Game 3 loss

INDIANAPOLIS — Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren held no punches following Game 3’s 116-107 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Before Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the Thunder’s adjustments ahead of Game 4, Holmgren was the first player for Oklahoma City to approach the podium during postgame availability. When a reporter asked Holmgren what was lacking from […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Chet Holmgren reveals key to locking up Myles Turner

In an NBA Finals series that features two towering bigs in Indiana Pacers All-Star Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren revealed the keys to limiting the starting center’s production. After Draymond Green debated Holmgren’s importance to the Thunder in contrast to Alex Caruso, Holmgren discussed what goes into limiting Turner. […]

Oklahoma City ThunderWarriors' Draymond Green drops Alex Caruso over Chet Holmgren NBA Finals take

Amid the NBA Finals, Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green delivered an intriguing take on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso that could surprise Chet Holmgren fans. After winning Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers, Holmgren revealed Caruso as his reliable GOAT. Then, Green pinned them against one another. In terms of who’s most important […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals 'special thing' about Chet Holmgren

OKLAHOMA CITY — After winning Game 2 123-107 to even their NBA Finals series, 1-1, against the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted Chet Holmgren’s bounce-back. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault had faith in Holmgren’s response to an abysmal performance in the series opener. For Gilgeous-Alexander, he knew an impressive night from […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder center Chet Holmgren's hilarious reaction to Alex Caruso 'disrespect'

The Oklahoma City Thunder have evened up the 2025 NBA Finals after taking a 123-107 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 on Sunday night. They began to pull away towards the end of the first quarter, with Chet Holmgren seizing the momentum in OKC’s favor after scoring seven straight points — setting the […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder star Chet Holmgren's big bounce-back catches Mark Daigneault's attention

Chet Holmgren delivered a solid performance to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Indiana Pacers 123-107 in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Sunday night. This prompted praise from head coach Mark Daigneault. In 28 minutes of action, Holmgren finished with 15 points, six rebounds, an assist, and a block. He shot […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Chet Holmgren sends warning about NBA Finals Game 2 lineup change

OKLAHOMA CITY — After blowing a 15-point lead in Game 1’s 101-100 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren hopes to bounce back in Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Holmgren’s six-point and six-rebound performance in his NBA Finals debut didn’t sit well with the third-year forward. Chet also addressed head […]

Oklahoma City ThunderThunder's Chet Holmgren admits what he must fix after NBA Finals Game 1 stinker

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a 101-100 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren finished with six points, six rebounds, and one block in his NBA Finals debut. For a starter who averaged 18.0 points in the Western Conference Finals, it wasn’t an ideal start. You could say the same about his […]

Oklahoma City ThunderHow Thunder utilize 'pressure' from Pacers loss as 'privilege' before NBA Finals Game 2

OKLAHOMA CITY — It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that the Oklahoma City Thunder played one of their worst games of the entire season in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 38 points, and the Thunder’s elite defense forced 25 turnovers. However, the Indiana Pacers, who led for […]

Oklahoma City ThunderWhy Mark Daigneault isn’t concerned over Chet Holmgren’s Game 1 struggles

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault addressed Chet Holmgren’s struggles in Game 1 of the NBA Finals and delivered a strong defense of the 23-year-old big man while acknowledging the team’s overall underwhelming effort. Ahead of Sunday night’s Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers, Daigneault spoke with ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel and other members of […]

NBA6 NBA teams that never drafted with the first overall pick

With the 2025 NBA Draft just around the corner, NBA teams picking in the lottery are penciled to select the best talent available to upgrade their respective rosters. Although the NBA Draft lottery has been an annual event since 1985, believe it or not, there are still a handful of franchises who have yet to […]

Oklahoma City ThunderStephen A. Smith sends fiery message to Thunder before NBA Finals

Stephen A. Smith pulled up to the Paycom Center dressed in all white. But the verbose ESPN personality was in a fiery mood ahead of the NBA Finals. And not because his beloved New York Knicks aren’t in it — but in sending a fiery message to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Western Conference champs […]

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