The Oklahoma City Thunder were one of the most active teams on the trade market this offseason as they needed to clear space under the second apron to avoid incurring heavy luxury tax penalties. Nonetheless, regardless of whether or not this Thunder team had outgrown the three contributors they traded, namely Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe, […]
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Peyton Watson came to the league without much fanfare, something that is expected as he did not have a stellar career with the UCLA Bruins where he spent just one season before getting to the pro ranks. He was drafted by the OKC Thunder and was immediately traded to the Denver Nuggets. Most observes saw [...]
Other teams continue to set the market by extending young guards, and the OKC Thunder could find themselves priced out of theirs.
Charles Barkley does not view the Houston Rockets as a serious threat in the Western Conference entering the 2026-27 NBA season, instead pointing to the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs as the teams positioned to control the conference for years to come. During a recent interview with Kyle Odegard of Casino Guru News, […]
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The Oklahoma City Thunder need a strong (or at least a healthy) showing from Jalen Williams in the preseason.
Enes Kanter Freedom strongly criticized Kevin Durant’s response to the WNBA controversy before bringing up his former teammate’s Thunder exit.
Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has sharply criticized his former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Kevin Durant after KD dismissed the political debate surrounding the WNBA as "noise." Durant addressed the issue during Houston Rockets media day, praising the growth of the WNBA and saying his focus remains on basketball rather than the political arguments surrounding the league. "All that stuff is noise, man. WNBA is flourishing," Durant said. "Look what these women are doing. Look at the m...
With one spot left to fill, the OKC Thunder must learn how their conference rival was able to fill their roster on such a heavy discount.
OKC Thunder guard Cason Wallace is viewed as a player to "keep an eye on" as being next in line for an ongoing trend.
Trae Young has a knack for goading defenders into committing fouls and reaching the free-throw line, but even the Washington Wizards star was surprised by an encounter he had with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander early last season. During a game between the Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder — he was traded to Washington in January — […]
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Many NBA teams can look you in the eye and say they have talented bench units, and they’d be right. The Oklahoma City Thunder, with Ajay Mitchell, Jared McCain, and Jaylin Williams; the New York Knicks, with Deuce McBride, Landry Shamet, and Jose Alvarado; and the San Antonio Spurs, with Keldon Johnson and Dylan Harper, […]
The recent Brandon Ingram report only strengthens the idea that the OKC Thunder could greatly benefit from their 2027 pick-swap with the Clippers.
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Here are the biggest strengths and weaknesses the Thunder are bringing into 2026-27 as they try to get back to the Finals and win another ring.
Trae Young goes against the grain when it comes to assessing the biggest criticism of OKC Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game.
If Cason Wallace earns a big payday, the Oklahoma City Thunder will be in a bad second-apron spot next summer.
Trae Young says his departure from Atlanta was something he had already come to believe was necessary, but he was determined to avoid an ugly separation from the franchise. Young’s perspective was influenced by growing up in Oklahoma City and watching how fans responded when Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook eventually left the Thunder. Those […]
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Victor Wembanyama couldn't even surpass OKC Thunder role player Alex Caruso in a highly impactful on-court metric last season.
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young reflected on his Atlanta Hawks days, talking about president of basketball operations Onsi Saleh and how leaving on good terms mattered to Trae. After watching what happened with Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Young hoped to maintain a relationship similar to Westbrook’s, who’s revered by Thunder fans in […]
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The Indiana Pacers superstar Tyrese Haliburton last played for his NBA franchise in the 2024-25 season, when he led them all the way to the Finals. While the Pacers ended up losing the Oklahoma City Thunder, Haliburton did win the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, despite the minimal playing time. Post-tournament, Haliburton posted […]
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Reflecting on his 4-1 first-round playoff defeat against the New York Knicks, former Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young says the rowdy fans were an added motivator in the best-of-7 series. Young took a shot at the Knicks fanbase during the playoffs last season, siding with the Oklahoma City Thunder fans amidst their Game 7 against […]
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The Oklahoma City Thunder need Chet Holmgren to take another leap in 2026-27, but it's important to remember why he's a potential star in the first place.
Julius Randle apparently borrowed one of LeBron James' well-known playoff habits during the Minnesota Timberwolves' postseason run. The former New York Knicks All-Star began arriving at arenas several hours before tip-off for big playoff games, a routine he said was inspired by James. "When the Timberwolves were playing against the Thunder, Julius Randle was – Julius actually maybe told other people this too, but I asked him about it – he told me that LeBron inspired him to this," ...
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain has kept himself busy with his teammates this summer, including All-Star Chet Holmgren, ahead of his first full season in Oklahoma City. And with Holmgren’s $250 million max contract extension kicking in the 2026-27 season, the All-NBA forward has a little extra money to spend. So, he took Jared […]
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The latest prediction of an expansion draft could put even more pressure on OKC Thunder rookie Bennett Stirtz to find his footing in the NBA.