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Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added another leadership role this offseason as Team Canada builds toward the next Olympic cycle. The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gets Major Basketball News Amid Thunder Offseason appeared first on HEAVY .
For most NBA teams, trading away two rotation players for a handful of future second-round picks might be a bad thing. For the Oklahoma City Thunder, however, it may have saved them roughly $165 million. Within the space of a few days, the Thunder traded Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks and Isaiah Joe to […] The post How The Oklahoma City Thunder Saved $165 Million This Week appeared first on HEAVY .
Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns to the basketball court for Canada’s men’s national basketball team’s FIBA qualifiers this summer. It’ll be the first time Gilgeous-Alexander has played since losing Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to the San Antonio Spurs. Gilgeous-Alexander will be joined by his cousin, Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker, […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander among NBA stars playing for Canada in FIBA qualifiers appea...
The Oklahoma City Thunder could have even more competition in the West next year.
The LA Lakers were swept by the OKC Thunder in their Western Conference semifinals contest. One name that received the most criticism was Deandre Ayton, whose effort at center, particularly in Game 3, where he recorded just one rebound in 24 minutes, prompted a call for a replacement. The franchise cornerstone reportedly agrees with that, […] The post “No A-List Center Out There”: Luka Doncic and Lakers Get Harsh Reality Check Over Key Priority appeared first on EssentiallySports .
As the Detroit Pistons traded for Isaiah Joe from the Oklahoma City Thunder, there are reports about how the deal impacts the team’s chances to pursue other top options in the backcourt. While rumors around the Pistons will continue after the trade for Joe, this NBA insider discusses the ramifications of how the team would […] The post NBA rumors: What Pistons-Thunder Isaiah Joe trade means for Tyler Herro, Norman Powell appeared first on ClutchPoints .
After posting the league’s best record at 64-18, the Thunder picked up three players in this week’s draft who they believe will make them even better, writes Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman. Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz and Otega Oweh were introduced Friday at a press conference in Oklahoma City. Mara, a 7’3″ center, was the […]
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The Detroit Pistons’ acquisition of Isaiah Joe may have created another roster question as the franchise continues reshaping its backcourt ahead of free agency. According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, veteran sharpshooter Duncan Robinson has emerged as a player whose future is now uncertain after Detroit acquired Joe from the Oklahoma City Thunder in […] The post Pistons rumors: Detroit player in question after Isaiah Joe trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Detroit Pistons' acquisition of Isaiah Joe in a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder could end up being their biggest move for shooting help this offseason.
The Oklahoma City Thunder drafted a dominant center, putting Chet Holmgren's spot in danger.
More NBA trade rumors were converted into actual NBA trades, and we have an update on the targets around the league. The post NBA Trade Rumors: More Thunder Deals Coming & Big Board Update appeared first on HEAVY .
Isaiah Hartenstein is staying in Oklahoma City for the long term after agreeing to a new contract that keeps one of the NBA’s top defensive centers with the Thunder through the 2028-29 season. NBA insider Shams Charania reported Friday that Hartenstein intends to sign a new three-year extension worth $75 million in new money. The […] The post Thunder secure Isaiah Hartenstein with new $75M extension appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Oklahoma City Thunder fans got great news when it comes to retaining one of their core players in big man Isaiah Hartenstein this offseason. Hartenstein completed the eighth season of his NBA career, his second with the Thunder. He played a key role in helping the franchise win their first-ever NBA championship in 2025 after […] The post Isaiah Hartenstein to sign 3-year extension with Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Despite their roster getting more expensive with three players on max contracts, the Oklahoma City Thunder are keeping Isaiah Hartenstein through at least the 2028-29 season.
The Thunder will turn down Isaiah Hartenstein‘s $28.5MM team option for the 2026/27 season in order to sign the big man to a new three-year, $75MM contract, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter links). According to Charania, the deal will feature a 15% trade kicker and will include a “mutual” option on the third year […]
When Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti traded up to No. 16 in this year’s draft to select Bennett Stirtz, many viewed it as the team’s replacement for Isaiah Joe. Three days removed from the 2026 draft, the Thunder traded Joe to the Detroit Pistons for draft capital. Facing the media for the first time […] The post Thunder GM Sam Presti’s honest take on trading up to No. 16 to draft Bennett Stirtz appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Isaiah Joe has been traded by the Oklahoma City Thunder. The post Isaiah Joe, former Arkansas guard, traded to Detroit Pistons appeared first on Saturday Down South .
NBA trades and signing rumors continue today as teams negotiate with their own free agents and try to squeeze in last-minute deals under the 2025-26 cap (or make pacts to swap players after the July moratorium ends and the 2026-27 fiscal year begins). The Oklahoma City Thunder will hold onto big man Isaiah Hartenstein who […]
On Wednesday evening, Lamar Wilkerson did not get selected in the 2026 NBA Draft.He is coming off a very strong season for the Indiana Hoosiers where he averaged 20.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 46.3% from the field and 37.8% from three-point range in 32 games.OKC Thunder Sign […] The post Oklahoma City Thunder Sign 21 PPG Scorer After NBA Draft appeared first on HEAVY .
The Isaiah Joe trade puts the OKC Thunder one step closer to fulfilling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's special request for the offseason.
Reports that the Los Angeles Lakers are targeting a certain Oklahoma City Thunder player are troublesome to fans.
The OKC Thunder parted ways with bench sharpshooter Isaiah Joe, trading him to the Detroit Pistons for two second-round draft picks on Saturday morning. While it may be hard for Thunder fans to bid goodbye to an adored role player, the trade still brings good news to the team, more than the draft capital they […] The post OKC Thunder Gets Good News After Isaiah Joe Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
The Dallas Mavericks missed the chance to trade for one of the top volume 3-point shooters in the NBA, as the Oklahoma City Thunder traded Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons. Dallas desperately needs more shooting, and Joe would've been a great addition.
The Thunder saved roughly $150 million in luxury tax penalties after trading Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins this offseason.