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Contending for a championship exacts a heavy price, and it’s the Oklahoma City Thunder’s turn to pay that exorbitant cost. On Sunday, two days before the 2026 NBA Draft, the Thunder pulled the trigger on a trade that would send Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks, as per Shams Charania of ESPN. The Hawks sent […] The post Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to Hawks ahead of NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Thunder are trading Aaron Wiggins to the Hawks for two second-round picks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports (via Twitter). Oklahoma City is facing a roster crunch and a rising payroll, leading to speculation that they’d move at least one or two players this offseason without taking back any salary. In exchange for Wiggins, they’ll acquire […]
The Oklahoma City Thunder 2026 offseason preview is here! Breaking down their cap space and tax situations, players under contract, free agents, extension candidates and much more!
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in trading for Lu Dort, but they would not have to give up too much for him. Dort has been one of the best defenders on the Oklahoma City Thunder during their dominant three year run as one of the best teams in the league. Oklahoma City fans […] The post Lakers Trade Package For Lu Dort Would Be Very Affordable appeared first on HEAVY .
The latest reporting on Isaiah Hartenstein further signals he'll remain with the Thunder. Here are the top veteran center alternatives the Celtics might pursue instead.
The Oklahoma City Thunder need to reset their roster this offseason, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may be ruining Sam Presti’s plan.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have a financial crunch coming, and Isaiah Hartenstein became locked in thanks to Chet Holmgren.
The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to make some roster moves, after getting swept out of the NBA Playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Los Angeles is ironically talking to the Thunder about a possible trade. “I’m also told that the Lakers have called the Thunder about swingman Lu Dort’s availability,” NBA insider Marc Stein […] The post NBA rumors: Lakers call Thunder about trade after getting swept by them appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Jared McCain knows how to make fans laugh. The Oklahoma City Thunder star was approached by a fan asking if he was the San Antonio Spurs’ Dylan Harper. Instead of correcting the fan for the mistaken identity, he played along with it. “Are you Dylan Harper,” the fan asks while her car window is rolled […] The post Thunder’s Jared McCain hilariously mistaken for Spurs’ Dylan Harper appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2026 NBA Draft in a dramatically different position than most lottery-adjacent teams. Unlike rebuilding franchises, the Thunder have already completed the difficult part of the process. Sam Presti’s patient rebuild has already produced an NBA championship. This talented young core is headlined by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen […] The post The player Thunder must not pick in 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
While free agency provides lots of uncertainty, there are two known facts heading into this upcoming summer. The Lakers have a lot of cap space and the Thunder need to shed salary. After years of building up a contender through the draft, Oklahoma City is now experiencing the hardships that come with the CBA. In […]
Thunder guard Lu Dort is tied to the Lakers with $17.22 million team option.
Instead of cutting costs by declining their $17.7MM team option on Luguentz Dort for next season, rival executives expect the Thunder to exercise that option and explore his value on the trade market, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto states that Dort has already been linked to the Lakers, who need to upgrade their […]
Lu Dort was an important part of the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2025 championship run, but he reportedly could be a target of the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason.
According to Michael Scotto, the Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as one of the teams being mentioned as a possible destination for Lu Dort if the Oklahoma City Thunder decide to explore trade options involving the veteran guard. As noted by Scotto, “Dort has a team option for $17.22 million for the upcoming season that […] The post Lu Dort on Lakers’ radar appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Oklahoma City Thunder should let Cason Wallace replace Lu Dort unless Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s wish is all that matters.
The Oklahoma City Thunder would wise to covet Aday Mara, but he's not even the only big man on his team they should be targeting.
The Los Angeles Lakers should explore how realistic the dream of reuniting with Alex Caruso is given the Oklahoma City Thunder's financial situation.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain remains grateful for his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers, which he’s made clear before, but a gift from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had him doubling down. Gilgeous-Alexander gifted his teammates watches after winning his second MVP award this season. McCain showed his appreciation for Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder in a new […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gift has Jared McCain thanking God for trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPo...
In the closing moments of a 127-114 win in Game 5, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain was fouled hard by San Antonio Spurs veteran Bismack Biyombo, which appeared to be an order called upon by All-Star Victor Wembanyama, who put the hit out. After a video of Wembanyama talking to his teammates when he […] The post Why Thunder’s Jared McCain didn’t ask for Victor Wembanyama’s jersey during WCF appeared first on ClutchPoints .
DHJ Quick Take: Oklahoma City Could Move Isaiah Joe as Detroit Eyes Shooting Isaiah Joe could be dealt this offseason as Oklahoma City manages luxury-tax and second-apron pressures, with Detroit among the teams interested in his shooting around Cade Cunningham. Isaiah Joe has surfaced as a potential trade candidate this offseason, with the Oklahoma City […]
The Oklahoma City Thunder need to trim payroll, which has fans wondering what is happening with Isaiah Hartenstein and his team option.
With the NBA Finals having a historic undertone, it was easy to forget that the Western Conference Finals were a thriller straight out of a movie. If that movie were a mob drama. The Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs didn’t just give us physicality and unpredictable back-and-forth. It also had some suspicious […] The post ‘I Was Going to Ask for His Jersey’: Jared McCain Says Victor Wembanyama “Sent a Hit” on Him During WCF Game appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Oklahoma City Thunder can’t keep three max salaries on their books, and the presence of Ajay Mitchell makes Jalen Williams more expendable.
With various reports indicating Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti is looking to move up in the 2026 NBA Draft, there are a plethora of prospects linked to the 2025 champion ahead of next week’s draft. After losing Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to All-Star Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, the […] The post 4 first-round prospects linked to Thunder ahead of 2026 draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .