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4 players Thunder GM Sam Presti needs to keep for the 2026-27 season

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the offseason with the expectation that a thorough roster evaluation is in order, considering two max deals — All-Star Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams — will go into effect, forcing the front office to make difficult decisions. To avoid luxury tax penalties, such as the dreaded second apron, Thunder GM […] The post 4 players Thunder GM Sam Presti needs to keep for the 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Thunder Notes: Holmgren, Giannis, J-Dub, Wiggins, Joe, More

The Thunder aren’t going to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and they aren’t going to trade away Chet Holmgren, according to Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman (subscriber link). As Mussatto explains, while head of basketball operations Sam Presti isn’t afraid to pull the trigger on major trades, he doesn’t act impulsively. The Spurs deserved to beat […]

Gilbert Arenas weighs in on Chet Holmgren trade calls

It’s no secret that Chet Holmgren struggled in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs. Almost as soon as the Oklahoma City Thunder were eliminated, many individuals were claiming OKC should trade the 7-foot-one big man. Former NBA point guard Gilbert Arenas joined the discourse on Thursday. However, Arenas defended Holmgren and said […] The post Gilbert Arenas weighs in on Chet Holmgren trade calls appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA rumors: Thunder, Bulls, Hornets trying to trade up into top 10 of draft

The Oklahoma City Thunder are looking to retool this offseason after a tough Game 7 loss at home to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. The good news for the Thunder is that they have plenty of assets at their disposal, including two picks in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. Recently, ClutchPoints […] The post NBA rumors: Thunder, Bulls, Hornets trying to trade up into top 10 of draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Thunder rumors: Cason Wallace gets $108 million new contract prediction from cap expert

On the heels of losing Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti is expected to make difficult decisions this offseason, including a potential contract extension for Cason Wallace. After earning All-Defensive Second Team honors following a breakout campaign, Wallace is eligible for a contract […] The post Thunder rumors: Cason Wallace gets $108 million new contract prediction from cap expert appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama promises to ‘figure it out’ after poor Game 1 shooting

The Victor Wembanyama hype has reached the stratosphere as the San Antonio Spurs reached the NBA Finals in Wemby’s first playoff run — dispatching of the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the process. But it became rather evident in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks that even someone as […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama promises to ‘figure it out’ after poor Game 1 shooting appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Adam Silver points to Las Vegas, Seattle amid upcoming NBA expansion vote

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver addressed several topics on Wednesday night in San Antonio ahead of the 2026 NBA Finals, including the ongoing discussions about expansion franchises for the cities of Las Vegas and Seattle. In March, the NBA Board of Governors approved a vote to begin exploring the possibility of adding two new expansion franchises […] The post Adam Silver points to Las Vegas, Seattle amid upcoming NBA expansion vote appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Scheduling and streaming could limit NBA Finals viewership

Coming off a strong Conference Finals viewership, the NBA has high expectations for the 2026 NBA Finals. However, viewership may not be as high as some think. The seven-game Western Conference Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder averaged 10.83 million viewers across NBC (8.50M) and Peacock (2.33M). That’s good for the…

Skip Bayless blows up Lu Dort’s desire to retire with Thunder

NBA analyst and Oklahoma City native Skip Bayless responded to Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Lu Dort’s desire to spend his entire career with the only NBA team he’s ever played for. After the Thunder lost Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to the San Antonio Spurs, many believe that Dort’s days with the Thunder […] The post Skip Bayless blows up Lu Dort’s desire to retire with Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Warriors’ Draymond Green rips calls for Thunder to trade Chet Holmgren

Since the Oklahoma City Thunder were eliminated from the Western Conference Finals by the San Antonio Spurs, Chet Holmgren has become the topic of discussion. After struggling against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, some, like Kendrick Perkins, for example, believe OKC should trade Holmgren due to his poor play in the WCF. Well, Golden State […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green rips calls for Thunder to trade Chet Holmgren appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Thunder ratings lead NBA as teams navigate uncertain local TV future

The Oklahoma City Thunder averaged 1.8 million viewers this season, according to Nielsen, a figure that rivals or exceeds the ratings for many nationally televised NBA games and comes as many NBA teams look for new local TV homes. The entire 2025-26 NBA regular season averaged 1.78 million viewers across ABC, ESPN, NBC, and Prime…