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The Thunder’s Biggest Issue After Their Salary-Shedding Summer, According to an NBA Scout

A look back at the Oklahoma City Thunder’s offseason through the eyes of an NBA scout.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 26

As ESPN cuts familiar faces, its retreat from serious NBA coverage is complete

As ESPN cuts expert voices and rewards viral argument, fans who want to understand basketball are building a smarter conversation elsewhere

The Guardian - US · Aug 15

NBA Draft Winners and Losers: What the Thunder’s Draft Could Mean for OKC’s Key Players

A look at the biggest winners and losers from the 2026 NBA draft with all 60 picks in the rearview.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 25

Isaiah Hartenstein, Lu Dort Want to Stay With Thunder Amid Uncertain Future: Here’s What Makes Sense for OKC

Sam Presti has some decisions to make and negotiating to do with Thunder players who have team options for next season.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 1

Who Is Luke Kornet? Victor Wembanyama's Backup Jokes About Outlasting LeBron James

Luke Kornet stepped out of Victor Wembanyama's shadow with a crucial Game 7 chasedown block for the San Antonio Spurs, even drawing tongue‑in‑cheek comparisons to LeBron James.

International Business Times UK · May 31

The Thunder are dethroned, shameless and wildly unpopular. They’re still a great basketball team

The reigning champions were beaten in an epic series by the San Antonio Spurs. There’s no reason to believe they won’t challenge for years to come though

The Guardian - US · May 31

Thunder Offseason Preview: Critical Summer Lies Ahead for OKC After Game 7 Loss to Spurs

The Thunder will have to make tough decisions on a couple key players this summer as the core of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams gets increasingly expensive.

Sports Illustrated · May 31

Luke Kornet’s Epic Block to Seal Spurs’ Trip to NBA Finals Now Part of Franchise’s Rich Playoff Lore

Luke Kornet’s amazing chase-down block in the fourth quarter should go down in Spurs’ playoff history as an all-time great play.

Sports Illustrated · May 31

The Spurs Had Their Crowd, Their Stars and Their Moment—Then the Thunder Responded

The Thunder erased a quick 15-0 deficit to take Game 3 and control of the Western Conference finals.

Sports Illustrated · May 23

Gilgeous-Alexander, bench propel Thunder past Spurs

The Oklahoma City Thunder lead the San Antonio Spurs for the very first time in the Western Conference series finals with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander big again.

AAP · May 23