Oklahoma City Thunder

It would have been easy for Dejounte Murray to sit out all of last season while recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, but the Pelicans guard explains in an interview with Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype why it was important for him to return to action. More than a year elapsed from the time Murray suffered […]

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - APRIL 12: Koby Brea #14 of the Phoenix Suns sets the play in front of Brooks Barnhizer #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center on April 12, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by William Purnell/Getty Images) | Getty Images There are things in ...

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star forward Chet Holmgren didn’t attempt a field goal in the second half of Game 7’s 111-103 loss in the 2026 Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. With Jalen Williams sidelined, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the defending champions needed him offensively, but he failed to rise to the occasion. Holmgren’s bounce-back […] The post Why Thunder fans’ disappointment in Chet Holmgren is valid, but redemption is within reach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first title defense ended in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. The odds of the 2026-27 Thunder winning a second title in three years remain high. Even Spurs’ Dylan Harper admitted the Thunder are tougher when Williams is […] The post 4 Thunder storylines to look forward to in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Phoenix Suns star Dillon Brooks feels his team's first-round sweep by the Oklahoma City Thunder might have been the start of a new rivalry between him and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

The San Antonio city council has denied a motion from mayor Gina Ortiz Jones to reopen $489MM in funding for a new downtown arena to a public vote, according to Jared Weiss of The Athletic. The Spurs intend to cover $500MM of the cost for their $1.3 billion arena, with the city nearly matching that […]

The Cavaliers, Nuggets and Clippers have agreed on a trade that will send Peyton Watson to Cleveland and Max Strus to Los Angeles, sources told ESPN.

The Kings will be working out a group of veterans in the coming days, the Stein Line’s Jake Fischer reports (via Twitter). The workouts will begin on Thursday with 32-year-old point guard Cameron Payne. The 11-year veteran played 22 games last season for the Sixers following a productive 2024/25 campaign with the Knicks that included […]

LOS ANGELES — The Oklahoma City Thunder entered last season with a great chance at repeating as NBA Champions, but unfortunately fell short of their goal at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander repeated as MVP of the league, the Thunder will look to Chet Holmgren to take a big jump […] The post Exclusive: Chet Holmgren ‘on the court all summer’ preparing for 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Will weakened depth cost the Thunder in the upcoming season? We're looking at the offseason and previewing the 2026-27 season.

Kevin Durant’s legacy continues to be a talking point among fans on social media, especially in the aftermath of Russell Westbrook’s retirement. Durant memorably left Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016, when he signed with the Golden State Warriors to form a super team. This negatively affected how fans perceived Durant’s legacy, although […] The post Bucks’ Kyle Kuzma rips critic in defense of Kevin Durant’s legacy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

After a summer of not-insignificant moves aimed at keeping the team’s budget under control, the Thunder will enter the 2026/27 season looking to regain their status as top dog in the league. The team is not without questions to answer, though, and that is not exclusive to proving that they can find enough answers to beat […]

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - APRIL 25: Collin Gillespie #12 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball ahead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half in Game Three of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center on April 25, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (P...

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti is widely regarded as one of the best in the business. He has maintained the success of the Thunder with his smart moves, forward-thinking approach, and bold vision. Presti has not been afraid to roll the dice, trusting his instincts with every decision. He has continually given previously […] The post Thunder player lands GM job with college basketball program appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Isaiah Hartenstein will not play for the German national team this summer due to an ankle injury. The German Basketball Federation made the decision after consulting with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Hartenstein will remain with the team for the Turkish Airlines Supercup this August. Hartenstein averaged 9.2 points and 9.4 rebounds for the Thunder last year.

The Indiana Pacers were just one game away from winning the NBA Finals two seasons ago when they faced the Oklahoma City Thunder. In Game 7, Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles after dealing with a strained calf throughout the series, and it was tough for the Pacers to overcome his absence. Haliburton recently spoke about […] The post Tyrese Haliburton’s NSFW callout of Kendrick Perkins for saying he should sit NBA Finals Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Oklahoma City Thunder went 64-18 last season. Their win total was greater than any other team in the NBA, and the then-defending champions followed up a successful regular season with a deep postseason run in which they went all the way to Game 7 in the Western Conference Finals. Even so, the lack of […] The post Thunder 2026-27 NBA season predictions after schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APRIL 12: CJ Huntley #22 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 12, 2026 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander overtook the Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokić for the title of No. 1 player in NBA 2K27 at launch.

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