The Oklahoma City Thunder and guard Cason Wallace have begun negotiations on a rookie-scale contract extension, with talks starting around $25 million per year, according to The Stein Line . "Sources say talks between Wallace's camp and the Thunder have begun in the $25 million range in average annual value," Marc Stein and Jake Fischer reported, adding that recent deals for Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels and Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun have helped establish the market. Wallace is ...
Preseason stat sheets can be notoriously misleading, but coaching staffs look for structural shifts rather than final scores. For the Zion Williamson-led do-or-die New Orleans Pelicans, the early October exhibitions against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Miami Heat have provided one key data point. Jamahl Mosley’s switch to an ‘All Crash’ mode instead of going […]
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the 14th player in NBA history to win back-to-back MVP awards on May 17, 2026. He did it after leading Oklahoma City to the 2025 championship. That is a two-year run most superstars never get close to. Now comes the question that defines legacies: can SGA make it three straight? “I shouldn’t […]
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The Atlanta Hawks will soon take on the Oklahoma City Thunder - a matchup that will feature a fascinating battle between rookies.
The OKC Thunder put on a jaw-dropping preseason showcase that gave fans a new perspective on the team's roster.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has taken a leading role in preparing the franchise for the 2026-27 NBA season following a busy offseason. The Lakers made substantial roster changes after their second-round playoff elimination against the Oklahoma City Thunder, bringing in nine new players. Doncic reportedly had considerable influence on the team’s roster decisions, […]
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Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has opened up about the disappointment of missing last season’s playoffs because of a hamstring injury, admitting that the experience has provided additional motivation ahead of the new campaign. Doncic suffered a strained left hamstring during a regular-season game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 2. The injury […]
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Jalen Williams made his Jalen Williams preseason debut on Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks, and the box score offered an early signal that his...
Lights. Camera. Action. After nearly six months, the Phoenix Suns are set to play their first game tonight at the Mortgage Matchup Center since their Game 4 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the First Round of the Western Conference Playoffs last season. At 7:30 Arizona Time, they’ll tango against the San Antonio Spurs […]
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder rookie center Aday Mara is making headway following his first two NBA preseason games. He hasn’t missed yet, adding 34 points on 15-for-15 shooting, plus 15 rebounds, five assists, and four blocks for Oklahoma City. When Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted Mara for his gains between summer league […]
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is arguably the most successful player on the Oklahoma City Thunder right now. He could even add more to his résumé, as he is still in his prime. He has already won two Most Valuable Player awards and steered the team to a 2025 NBA championship. The best part about this is that [...]
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Kevin Durant thinks Russell Westbrook had plenty of gas left in the tank.
The NBA preseason is underway, which means it’s also time for everybody’s favorite October exercise; Ranking teams before the games actually count. Here’s the complete 1-through-30 order, along with a quick Hoops Wire thought on each. 1. Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off another MVP season, and Oklahoma City remains loaded despite some offseason changes. […]
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OKC Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could find his production in one particular area of play significantly boosted by Aday Mara's arrival.
Thunder rookie Aday Mara has been a preseason standout, and this could spell trouble for the Timberwolves.
OKC Thunder rookie Bennett Stirtz is clearly grateful to have a guy like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on his side.
The OKC Thunder are argued to have played a significant role in LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason.
With Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz off to strong preseason starts, it looks like the Oklahoma City Thunder knocked another draft out of the park.
Aday Mara has already given the OKC Thunder a glimpse of what their offense lacked last season.
The Milwaukee Bucks edged the Oklahoma City Thunder 128-126 in a dramatic preseason matchup Wednesday night, with rookie guard Brayden Burries playing a key role in the contest. Milwaukee selected Burries with the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after his time at the University of Arizona, and his performance offered an early [...]
OKLAHOMA CITY — When Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain asked how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trains during the offseason, he was invited to join him in Toronto over the summer. The third-year guard didn’t hesitate, taking the offer and spending a week in Toronto, Canada, with the two-time MVP. McCain’s entering the Thunder’s 2026-27 season inspired. […]
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John Hollinger of The Athletic lists 10 under-the-radar players who could swing their respective teams’ seasons. Hawks guard Dyson Daniels, whose shaky jump shot makes him a tricky offensive fit, is one player Hollinger will be closely monitoring in 2026/27. Peyton Watson (Cavaliers), Tobias Harris (Spurs), Collin Murray-Boyles (Raptors) and Cason Wallace (Thunder) are among […]
Luka Doncic fully regrets forcing his way to play for the Los Angeles Lakers amid hamstring issues. Particularly, in an interview with Sports Illustrated, Doncic took full accountability for worsening the injury during the Lakers' late-season matchup back in April against the Oklahoma City Thunder. "When it comes to my spirit of trying to win, I am just stubborn. I felt a little bit in the first half that I should have just stopped," Doncic said. "I should have come out. I think we had a...