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May 26, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) reacts after a basket during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in game five of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Thunder are banking on one major Jared McCain development in make-or-break campaign

G.C. Bellchamber

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10:00 AM CDT

Former Thunder standout inching himself dangerously close to polarizing NBA record

Mark Nilon

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6:00 AM CDT

Russell Westbrook just made his intentions to extend playing career abundantly clear

Mark Nilon

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Aug 9, 2026

Thunder could be in serious trouble with latest Ausar Thompson prediction

Zane Gelphman

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Aug 9, 2026

Dec 28, 2018; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates a shot against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

3 Former Thunder cornerstones still stuck in free agency without a home

Maxwell Ogden

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Aug 8, 2026

Apr 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) screams after dunking against the Phoenix Suns in the first half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Thunder must lean on underrated Jalen Williams skill to kick off bounce-back season

Mark Nilon

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Aug 8, 2026

Mar 17, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after making a basket against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Wild revelation completely cancels out biggest Thunder criticism

Mark Nilon

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Aug 7, 2026

Apr 8, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after a missed basket in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Thunder could be biggest winners of all from latest Kawhi Leonard scandal

Mark Nilon

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Aug 7, 2026

Aug 6, 2026; Camden, NJ, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaylen Brown speaks with the media during his introductory press conference at the Francis J. Myers Recreation Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Jaylen Brown just unintentionally reminded everyone why Thunder are so special

Mark Nilon

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Aug 7, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort

Lu Dort delivers painful reminder of second apron horrors with heartfelt goodbye

Zane Gelphman

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Aug 7, 2026

Mar 27, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) reacts after a play against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Ajay Mitchell's next leap could be his last with Thunder

G.C. Bellchamber

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Aug 7, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) during the second quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Undeniable Ajay Mitchell truth has flown wildly under the radar

Mark Nilon

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Aug 7, 2026

May 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) reacts to a shot by forward Luguentz Dort (5) in the third quarter against San Antonio Spurs during game one of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Jalen Williams clearly trying to shed 'injury-prone' label with latest social post

Mark Nilon

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Aug 6, 2026

Mar 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is guarded by New York Knicks guard Mikal Bridges (25) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Thunder have a painfully obvious season-opening matchup (and it's not the Spurs)

Mark Nilon

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Aug 6, 2026

Jan 23, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) reacts after a play against the Indiana Pacers during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Cason Wallace breakout is far from a guarantee for Thunder

Mark Nilon

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Aug 6, 2026

May 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts in the second quarter against the San Antonio Spurs during game seven of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Thunder still hold the ultimate trump card with dynasty hopes on the line

G.C. Bellchamber

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Aug 6, 2026

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant's latest 76ers take suggests he still can't accept own Thunder betrayal

Zane Gelphman

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Aug 6, 2026

Mar 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) reacts after a play against the Detroit Pistons during overtime at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Cason Wallace granted opportunity to fulfill major goal (and faces immense pressure)

Mark Nilon

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Aug 6, 2026

Sam Presti, Thunder General Manager, has his end-of-season media access, Monday, June 8, 2026.

Thunder may have already added final piece to roster without even realizing it

Mark Nilon

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Aug 5, 2026

Jan 26, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) celebrates with guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during a break in the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

New SGA development could make Isaiah Hartenstein even more valuable

Mark Nilon

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Aug 5, 2026

Jan 9, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) reacts during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Jalen Williams must play for his national reputation this season

Mark Nilon

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Aug 5, 2026

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA;Iowa Hawkeyes guard Bennett Stirtz (14) reacts after beating the Nebraska Cornhuskers during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

Thunder have already carved out a role for Bennett Stirtz (if he can claim it)

G.C. Bellchamber

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Aug 5, 2026

May 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) react to a play during the second half in game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Thunder need Ajay Mitchell to help Chet Holmgren avoid continued problem

Jack Simone

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Aug 5, 2026

Mar 17, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after making a basket against the Orlando Magic in the fourth quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

SGA receives kill-shot counter to never ending foul-baiting complaints

Mark Nilon

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Aug 4, 2026

Sam Presti, Thunder General Manager, has his end-of-season media access, Monday, June 8, 2026.

Thunder are in frighteningly unique position heading into championship-or-bust season

Mark Nilon

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Aug 4, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) on the court against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images

Cason Wallace is at a major disadvantage that may hold him back from winning MIP

Mark Nilon

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Aug 4, 2026

Jan 4, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Chet Holmgren quietly outlines the Thunder's most daunting task of the offseason

G.C. Bellchamber

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Aug 4, 2026

Jul 11, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren looks on before Nikita Krylov fights Robert Whittaker in a light heavyweight bout during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Thunder just put serious pressure on Chet Holmgren (and he's ready for the challenge)

Mark Nilon

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Aug 4, 2026

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