Latest news and updates about the Thunder
It’s difficult to envision something happening that hasn’t occurred yet. At the same time, everything becomes clearer after the fact. This phenomenon is seen with recent NBA champions, a list that the Cleveland Cavaliers should join next June. Going into last season, the Oklahoma City Thunder were questioned for their youth and inability to replicate […]
From Fear The Sword | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Houston Rockets fell to the Oklahoma Cty Thunder on Tuesday night, losing 125-124 in overtime in the season opener, allowing the defending champs to come from behind, and allowing some boneheaded plays to end their night on a sour note. First, Kevin Durant fouled Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 2.3 second remaining in the second overtime, […]
From The Dream Shake | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Michael Jordan is BACK! The GOAT made his debut for the new NBA on NBC at halftime of the season opener between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets. Jordan’s segment , “MJ: Insights To Excellence,” will air throughout the season during certain NBA on NBC broadcasts. NBC’s last NBA rights deal ended following the 2001-02 season, but they were the main broadcast partner of The Association during Jordan and the Bulls’ dynasty run. “We have an obligation to pay it forward...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 5 reads
Houston Rockets vs Oklahoma City Thunder October 21, 2025 @ 6:30pm CST Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma TV: NBC/Peacock Online: Rockets App Gametime: 630PM CST Probable Starting Lineups Rockets: Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith Jr., Alperen Sengun, Steven Adams Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Alex Caruso, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein
From The Dream Shake | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
I guess NBC couldn’t wait any longer to celebrate its official return to the NBA universe! With hours to go before the meeting between the Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder, the network released what appears to be its opening for tonight’s broadcast. It will be the first NBA game televised on their airwaves in two decades, so they fittingly called upon some familiar faces to help them usher in a new era. The intro sequence starts with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trying to answer ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
Herald How ex-Knicks head coach helped Celtics in ‘awesome’ preseason visit Globe Coach who ended Celtics’ 2024-25 season paid Boston a visit during practice Will Jaylen Brown’s hamstring injury keep him out of Celtics season opener? Which Celtics newcomers will carve out roles? Meet the five players who must step up this season. Can the Thunder repeat? Will the Celtics make the playoffs? Globe’s writers predict the 2025-26 NBA season. Tom Thibodeau offers Celtics a view of themselve...
From CelticsGreenBlog.com celtics fans only! | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The 2025-26 NBA regular season starts today with the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Houston Rockets at 7:30 p.m. ET followed by the Los Angeles Lakers hosting the Golden State Warriors at 10 p.m. ET. So let’s take one last look at some NBA power rankings before the season tips off. John Schuhmann of NBA.com […]
From Bullets Forever | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
NBA Opening Night has arrived! The new NBA season tips off tonight with a pair of games. First, the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder will welcome Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets. Then, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors pay a visit to Los Angeles to take on the Lakers. For tonight’s NBA action, Bleacher Nation Fantasy is providing a Steph Curry bonus pick! In this post, we’ll talk a bit about the offer as well as a few other options for tonight’s action. For ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The Thunder are 7-point favorites in this matchup, which will begin the 2025-26 season for both teams. The matchup has a point total of 227.5. Our computer predictions below will help you decide what are the best bets available for Tuesday’s game. How to Bet on Thunder vs. Rockets Pick the Thunder (-7) to Cover The Thunder beat the spread 54 times in 82 games ...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 1 read
Tonight begins the most anticipated season in Houston Rockets history since the 2017-18 season that saw Chris Paul force his way out of Los Angeles for the chance to play with James Harden. This version of the Rockets doesn’t have a Harden-level superstar, but they have an exciting young core and a head coach that […]
From The Dream Shake | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
Gonzaga had 11 Zags listed on an NBA opening day roster in 2024-25, so the 2025-26 season will have the exact amount. Here are all those who have been groomed by coach Mark Few over the years: Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren Sacramento Kings’ Domas Sabonis Indiana Pacers’ Andrew Nembhard Orlando Magic’s Jalen Suggs Los […]
From The Slipper Still Fits | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
A familiar face will help NBC welcome back the NBA during Tuesday’s opening night doubleheader. Following a two-decade-long hiatus, the network will officially take over as the league’s primary partner and kick off a new season by broadcasting Rockets-Thunder and Warriors-Lakers. As if the return of the famous partnership wasn’t highly anticipated enough, NBC announced a handful of months back that legend Michael Jordan would join the team as a special contributor . Exactly what that woul...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
They may sound like sports cliches – but for the Brooklyn Nets – imitation is the highest form of flattery. And there’s no need to reinvent the wheel when the defending NBA champions just laid out the formula. When the Brooklyn Nets recently hired Oklahoma City Thunder director of amateur scouting Acie Law IV to […]
From NetsDaily | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Oklahoma City Thunder edged out the Milwaukee Bucks 116-112 in an exciting preseason contest tonight, crushing Milwaukee’s chance at finishing undefeated in the tune-up games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with 23 points in 19 minutes, while Branden Carlson added 17 points and some crucial second-half play. Cole Anthony dropped 21 for the Bucks, and […]
From Brew Hoop | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
The Milwaukee Bucks look to complete an undefeated preseason with a win against reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at Fiserv. After beating the Chicago Bulls 127–121 on Sunday, the Bucks sit at 3–0, while the Thunder are currently 2–2 with a game to come against the Denver Nuggets. Where We’re At Giannis trade […]
From Brew Hoop | about 2 months ago | 2 reads
What: Charlotte Hornets at Oklahoma City Thunder When: 8:00pm Eastern Where: Paycom Center; Oklahoma City, OK How to watch: FanDuel Sports Network The Hornets and Thunder are playing the classic preseason home and home with three days of rest in between. The Thunder took the first meeting decisively even though they didn’t play any of […] The post Hornets vs Thunder: Preseason preview and game discussion part two first appeared on At The Hive .
From At The Hive | about 2 months ago | 3 reads
What: Charlotte Hornets vs Oklahoma City Thunder When: 5:00pm Eastern Where: North Charleston Coliseum, Charleston, SC How to watch: Hornets.com, the Hornets App Injuries: Hornets: Josh Green-out (shoulder), Grant Williams-out (knee) Thunder: Jalen Williams-out (wrist), Kenrich Williams-out (knee) We made it! Charlotte Hornets basketball is back, even if it is only preseason for right now. […] The post Hornets vs Thunder: Preseason preview and discussion first appeared on At The Hive .
From At The Hive | 2 months ago | 1 read
a restricted free agency update, which by its nature is not much
From Blog a Bull | 4 months ago | 2 reads
After leading by as many as 10 points early, the New Orleans Pelicans were routed by the Oklahoma City Thunder, 95-81, dropping the Pelicans to 0-4 in the NBA 2K26 Summer League. New Orleans led 20-10 early, but Oklahoma City dominated the final three quarters. Although the team drastically cut down the turnovers from Tuesday […]
From The Bird Writes | 5 months ago | 2 reads
Is Russell Westbrook really that good? Russell Westbrook isn’t very good: No, I don’t watch every Oklahoma City Thunder game, but it’s beginning to feel like Russell Westbrook is detrimental to his teammates and perhaps even a choke artist. He whines to refs way too much, starts a beef with almost every other superstar when his play doesn’t back up his mouth, and most of all, he doesn’t understand the fact that he isn’t a good shooter. No player in the NBA frustrates me more than Russell Wes...
From Sonics Rising | over 6 years ago | 1 read