Oklahoma’s talent is obvious. But as the Sooners chase another Playoff run, Courtland Guillory and Eli Bowen share what makes this group click when the cameras are off.

The Thunder’s schedule is here, and some games carry more weight than others. Here are the 10 non-playoff matchups we’re circling entering the 2026-27 season.

The Thunder didn’t lose Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe because they suddenly became bad players. They lost them because they became exactly what Oklahoma City hoped they would become. In today’s NBA, developing talent comes with a price, and thanks to the league’s salary cap rules, the better you draft and develop, the harder it becomes to keep everyone together. It’s a reality that doesn’t sit well with fans, and honestly, it’s hard to argue with them.

Kenrich Williams is back in Oklahoma City, but his one-year deal has bigger implications than just adding another veteran to the roster. Here's what his signing means for the Thunder's salary cap, the second apron, Otega Oweh's contract situation, and why Oklahoma City isn't necessarily forced to make a trade.

OKC picking up Lu Dort’s option and declining Kenrich Williams’ option is less about valuing one player over the other and more about the reality of the second apron.

The Oklahoma City Thunder selected Aday Mara with the No. 12 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, adding more size, rim protection and long-term upside to one of the deepest young rosters in the NBA.

Sam Presti's end-of-season press conference was about much more than a Game 7 loss. From injuries and roster decisions to trade rumors and the narratives surrounding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Presti offered a candid look at where the Thunder stand and where they go from here.

Stephen Curry's reported 10-year, $400 million-plus deal with Li-Ning isn't just one of the biggest sneaker contracts ever. It may be a glimpse into the future of athlete branding, where superstars operate less like endorsers and more like business partners with global influence.

The Oklahoma City Thunder's season ended one win short of the NBA Finals, but this wasn't a story about failure. It was a reminder that Oklahoma City has officially entered a new phase, where potential no longer matters and championships become the standard.

The Oklahoma City Thunder moved within one win of the NBA Finals after a 127-114 Game 5 victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Behind strong performances from Alex Caruso, Jared McCain and the Thunder’s frontcourt, OKC’s depth once again proved to be the difference in the Western Conference Finals.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have cruised through the playoffs with an 8-0 record, but the San Antonio Spurs present a completely different challenge. Behind Victor Wembanyama, a dangerous supporting cast, and a regular-season edge over OKC, San Antonio may be the one team built to truly test the Thunder’s championship core.

The Lakers spent an entire series trying to disrupt Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and force Oklahoma City’s role players to beat them. Instead, the Thunder exposed just how deep and dangerous they’ve become. Behind the emergence of Ajay Mitchell and a relentless bench unit, OKC swept Los Angeles and advanced to its second straight Western Conference Finals.

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Los Angeles Lakers 125-107 in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead, and it didn’t start out pretty. OKC didn’t have its best first half. The offense felt off at times, and the Lakers’ defensive pressure on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did exactly what it was supposed to do: make things uncomfortable. But this team finds different ways to win.

In what was arguably OKC’s sloppiest performance of the playoffs, the Lakers were worse. The Thunder still found a way to handle Los Angeles 108-90, taking a 1–0 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals. Personally, I’d point to the slow start. After a week off following the sweep of the Phoenix Suns, that question of rest versus rhythm showed up early.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have handled business in the first round once again, but this postseason feels different. With familiar stars leading the way, it’s second-year guard Ajay Mitchell, has emerged as a main difference-maker, proving his growth in moments that matter most.

As the Mavericks enter the final week of their season, Kyrie Irving is still invested in guiding teammates like Cooper Flagg.

The Thunder may finish with a slightly worse record than last season, but don’t let that fool you. Through injuries, lineup changes, and expanded roles, OKC has quietly become a more complete and dangerous team heading into the postseason.

Isaiah Hartenstein visited Star Spencer High School on Tuesday afternoon, on behalf of Skechers and his foundation, and donated $15,000 to the school and basketball program.

By DJ Armstead Daniel Dixon coached his final home game of the season for the Oklahoma City Blue, a 120-105 loss. Dixon joined the Thunder as an assistant coach in 2022 before being named head coach of the Blue on Aug. 28, 2025, replacing Kameron Woods, who is now an assistant with the Thunder. Before transitioning to coaching, Dixon spent three seasons in the G League as a player with the Maine Red Claws, Phoenix Suns, and Chicago Bulls affiliates.

Continental Resources claims naming rights to Oklahoma City’s new state-of-the-art arena, set to finish construction in the summer of 2028.

The Thunder are rolling, and not just stacking wins, they’re tightening their grip on the league.

How Big League City Outdoor Media is turning Oklahoma City’s biggest sports moments into larger-than-life projections across the city.

Four cities in five nights. The Oklahoma City Thunder conquered all four. From the classic inside Paycom Arena, to the two snoozers in Dallas and Chicago, to the thriller inside Manhattan’s Madison Square Garden, the Thunder handled business in style, quieting the chatter that the San Antonio Spurs were closing in on the top seed in the Western Conference. At this point, there’s not much left to say about the consistency of the reigning MVP.

By DJ Armstead Nikola Topic wrapped up his third G League appearance with the Oklahoma City Blue, finishing with 18 points, 8 assists, and 3 rebounds. The 6-foot-6 point guard from Serbia continued to show why the Thunder are excited about his long-term development. “I thought he battled every minute he was in the game,” Blue head coach Daniel Dixon said.

Breaking down the full All-Star experience through the lens of the reporter covering it.

First there was access, but for Black athletes, that wasn't enough. Ownership became the standard.

The Oklahoma City Thunder needed a response, and on Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Cleveland, they found it through two very different but equally important performances. Coming off a frustrating loss, OKC got back on track in a big way, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 136-104 and improving to 36-8 on the season. But this win was not defined by the final score as much as it was by…

Much has been made of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s historic start to the season, but plenty has unfolded beneath the surface. A 24-1 run, two Jalen Williams injuries, an extended absence from Isaiah Hartenstein, and a steady rotation of nagging issues have all shaped the journey. On Monday afternoon, that journey pauses for something bigger. On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Thunder take the floor for a 1:30 PM matinee against Cleveland, a day that asks players to reflect not just on basketball, but on legacy, purpose, and responsibility beyond the game.

Despite a record-setting start to the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder have spent the last three weeks reminding us of a simple truth: they are not invincible. That reality does not mean OKC is no longer the NBA’s best team or that they are suddenly unfit for another title run. They are still very much championship-caliber. But a 3–4 stretch over their last seven games, including three losses to the San Antonio Spurs, has exposed something talent alone cannot mask.

Converse Basketball just added another creative mind to its roster, and the signing feels like a family reunion. Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker is officially joining the Converse family, brought in by none other than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the brand’s Creative Director for Converse Basketball and one of the most influential tastemakers in the league. For Nickeil, this isn’t just a shoe deal.

Isaiah Hartenstein is adding another win to his résumé, this time off the court. The Thunder big man has officially signed with Skechers Basketball, joining a roster stacked with NBA and WNBA talent. Hartenstein will take the floor in the brand’s SKX NEXUS™, Skechers’ newest performance shoe built for speed, stability, and support. Known for its focus on comfort and control, the NEXUS seems like a natural fit for a player who thrives on efficiency and team play.

If I told you the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder would shoot 31.5 percent from three to start the season, Jalen Williams wouldn’t play a single minute through the first seven games after follow-up surgery on his injured wrist, and Chet Holmgren would miss three of those seven games with back soreness, would you believe me if I said that team was 7-0; the last undefeated team in the NBA?

In the 41 games Ajay logged during his rookie season, most were optimistic. Most saw the potential. But I don’t think anyone had “double figures in his first five games” on their bingo cards for Year Two.

The FBI held a press conference this morning unveiling details of an extensive sports gambling and game-rigging operation that has sent shockwaves through the sports world and beyond. According to the FBI, current and former NBA players and coaches Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones are among 30 individuals arrested in a scheme that spanned more than a decade across 11 states.

I grew up in a city where a trip to Harkins Theatre felt like the big outing. That was Oklahoma City to a kid born in the 90s. Simple, quiet but full of proud civilians. Fast forward to last night. The skyline feels taller, the options are louder, and the headliner is a championship banner rising inside the Ford, or, I mean Paycom Center.

The NBA season is officially here, and expectations couldn't be higher across the league, especially in Oklahoma City. As teams reload and contenders rise, Suave Report's own Calif Poncy and Addam Francisco dive into their predictions for the 2025-26 season, breaking down everything froim MVP favorites to breakout stars and postseason surprises. Will the Thunder repeat as champions? Which teams are primed to shock the league?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is pulling off the impossible: MVP-level game, NBA champion pedigree, best point guard in the league, and the biggest fashion icon — all at once. He doubled down on that claim today, previewing what looks to be his next Shai 001 colorway: an all-white stunner that turned heads before he even touched the floor. I caught the moment by the back door of the interview room.

Jalen Williams isn’t just a sidekick anymore. His third season mirrored the same steps Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took before his MVP leap: All-Star, All-NBA, All-Defense, and a growing off-court prof…

Sterling Shepard contemplated retirement before signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2024 campaign. Between injuries, life’s circumstances, and already having a fruitful eight-year career, retirement seemed like a realistic option for the Oklahoma City native. But everything changed when “Shep” got the call from his college quarterback, Baker Mayfield, about teaming back up. Long story short, Shep delayed full-on dad mode and mornings on the golf course to lace ’em up again.

Arcadia, Oklahoma native James Woodard is headed back to Germany to play for Oldenburg.

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone just did something that reminds us why she’s in her own lane, literally and figuratively.

With grueling rehearsals, a diverse group and nerves that sharpen focus, the Pride is set to carry its sound and its culture onto the biggest stages .

Just eight weeks after hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy, the Oklahoma City Thunder now have their eyes on a fresh slate of games for the 2025-26 season — one that includes a massive Opening Night matchup to relaunch “NBA on NBC” after a 23-year break, an ESPN debut on the network’s opening night, plus marquee showdowns on Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Jr.

Oklahoma City’s vision for the future became a little more real on Wednesday. For the first time, the public got a glimpse of what the new downtown arena — future home of the NBA champion Thunder — is expected to look like. Mayor David Holt revealed the renderings during his annual State of the City address, joined by architect David Manica, who walked the crowd through the early conceptual design for the $900 million venue.

The NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off their 2025 Summer League campaign in familiar fashion, opening the first leg in Salt Lake City, Utah.

“I thought about that little kid—the one who dreamed of moments like this,” said Sorber, braces flashing after being drafted by OKC. “And my family too.” At just 19, Sorber already embodies the Thunder’s values: humility, work ethic, and culture fit—on and off the court.

Thomas Sorber’s story runs deeper than basketball.

Through patience, culture, and cold-blooded execution, OKC proved that small-market greatness isn’t a myth. This is how a team forged through loyalty and vision became NBA champions.

Face2Face isn’t just spinning tracks—they’re building culture, creating community, and making sure everyone feels the beat. From themed nights to their Juneteenth event, here’s how they’re flipping the script in OKC.

Oklahoma City just delivered on one of its biggest promises yet — keeping the Thunder home for the long haul. After two years of conversations, planning, and a massive show of public support, Mayor David Holt announced that the Thunder and the City have officially signed a new lease agreement that keeps the team in OKC through at least 2053. The 115-page “arena use license agreement” locks in the Thunder’s commitment to play in the city’s forthcoming downtown arena for the next 25 years, with financial penalties exceeding $1 billion if they leave early.