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Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jack Simone"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Thunder losing out on Yaxel Lendeborg now looks even worse amid offensive struggles</title><link>https://thunderousintentions.com/okc-thunder-losing-out-on-yaxel-lendeborg-now-looks-even-worse?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Mark Nilon</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6hqrbncbk</guid><description>Yaxel Lenderbord would have been an absolute gem for the OKC Thunder amid their early season injury woes.</description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 23:24:33 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6379,h_3588,x_0,y_127/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/157/01m6hqvwe80t3mfxgyep.jpg" caption="Nov 1, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg (1) gestures after making a three-point basket against the LA Clippers during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Mark Nilon"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Thunder already planning ahead for next summer with Nikola Topic option decision</title><link>https://thunderousintentions.com/okc-thunder-already-planning-ahead-next-summer-nikola-topic-option?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Mark Nilon</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6f68jvqk7</guid><description>The OKC Thunder clearly had future savings on their mind when they declined Nikola Topic&#39;s fourth-year option.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 23:31:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6000,h_3375,x_0,y_282/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/157/01m6f7bsx0ftrwr10z7m.jpg" caption="Apr 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic (44) against the Phoenix Suns during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Mark Nilon"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Thunder just shut the door on Russell Westbrook reunion hope in the most exciting way</title><link>https://thunderousintentions.com/okc-thunder-just-shut-door-russell-westbrook-reunion-hope-most-exciting-way?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Mark Nilon</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m6etncbt0t</guid><description>The OKC Thunder are planning to bring Russell Westbrook&#39;s No. 0 back to the Paycom Center... but not on the hardwood.</description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 19:52:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3992,h_2245,x_0,y_168/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/157/01m6etv3yvdgeqx2t0kx.jpg" caption="Mar 29, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) looks up during overtime at Amway Center.  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Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Mark Nilon"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Thunder hold preexisting loopholes that make DPE restrictions a non-issue</title><link>https://thunderousintentions.com/okc-thunder-preexisting-loophole-that-make-dpe-restrictions-non-issue?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Mark Nilon</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5zdbx9a17</guid><description>The OKC Thunder don&#39;t have to limit themselves to a DPE&#39;s restrictions when they have TPEs waiting in the chamber.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 20:17:23 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5328,h_2997,x_0,y_201/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/157/01m5zdftkwdr5sv8ygcj.jpg" caption="Thunder general manager Sam Presti speaks during an introductory press conference for the 2024 Thunder draft picks at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City on Saturday, June, 29, 2024. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Mark Nilon"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Final window for Russell Westbrook reunion was just opened for Thunder</title><link>https://thunderousintentions.com/okc-thunder-final-window-russell-westbrook-reunion-was-just-opened?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Mark Nilon</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5z1wakpes</guid><description>The OKC Thunder may now have the perfect excuse to reunite with Russell Westbrook... should he be willing.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:01:37 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5078,h_2856,x_0,y_504/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/157/01m5z22d3y3hkjw1kkh9.jpg" caption="Nov 7, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) stands on the court before the start of the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. 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Bellchamber"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>CBA 101: Are the Thunder allowed to trade for Lu Dort again?</title><link>https://thunderousintentions.com/cba-101-are-thunder-allowed-to-trade-for-lu-dort-again?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Josh Cornelissen</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5xkqvsazb</guid><description>Can the Oklahoma City Thunder trade for Lu Dort back to replace the injured Cason Wallace? 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