Thunder forcing Bennett Stirtz to play out of his comfort zone (and it's paying off)
The OKC Thunder are forcing Bennett Stirtz to play a role that's "a little new for him." So far, it hasn't hindered his on-court impact one bit.
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Early Pelicans overreactions signal need to make trade to avoid Western Conference basement fate
Technically, the New Orleans Pelicans opened the Jamahl Mosley era with a preseason win. Nothing except the lack of quit in the comeback win (116-110) should have made anyone comfortable. Well, maybe those Zion Williamson three-pointers should be a talking point, but the halftime score (67-52) against the Oklahoma City Thunder reserves received the most […] The post Early Pelicans overreactions signal need to make trade to avoid Western Conference basement fate appeared first on ClutchPoints .
How Mark Daigneault identified Thunder rookie’s ‘best day’ after preseason debut
After Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault highlighted rookie Aday Mara’s growth ahead of their preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, fellow first-round pick Bennett Stirtz thrived in Tuesday’s 116-110 loss. Stirtz led the shorthanded Thunder, playing without most of their starters and members of Daigneault’s rotation, with a team-high 15 points on […] The post How Mark Daigneault identified Thunder rookie’s ‘best day’ after preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPo...
Brooks Barnhizer offers glimmer of hope that Thunder future may still be bright
Brooks Barnhizer took no time to make his presence felt heading into year two with the OKC Thunder.
Thunder sign Anthony Pritchard to Exhibit 10 contract
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed guard Anthony Pritchard to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to RealGM. The move was reported Wednesday, October 7, with Oklahoma City creating a roster spot for Pritchard by waiving guard Robert McCray V from his own Exhibit 10 contract. Pritchard is expected to join the Oklahoma City Blue following […] The post Thunder sign Anthony Pritchard to Exhibit 10 contract appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Nikola Topic was clearly the biggest loser of Thunder's preseason opener
Nikola Topic is set to face far more competition in the OKC Thunder backcourt rotation than some may have initially believed.
Iman Shumpert makes plea to Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball after wild SGA take had everybody calling him ‘dumb’
After LaMelo Ball made his Minnesota Timberwolves debut in a 116-97 preseason win against the Milwaukee Bucks, Iman Shumpert made a Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander take about the veteran guard. For Shumpert, All-Star Anthony Edwards is the missing piece Ball needs to be an elite NBA guard. Shumpert believes Ball teaming up with Edwards […] The post Iman Shumpert makes plea to Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball after wild SGA take had everybody calling him ‘dumb’ appeared first on Clutch...
Bennett Stirtz's continued emergence grants the Thunder a hidden rotational weapon
The Oklahoma City Thunder have a hidden weapon developing in Bennett Stirtz.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Preseason Preview & Game Thread: Baby steps
The Milwaukee Bucks play the Oklahoma City Thunder for game two of their preseason campaign tonight. The Bucks fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a disappointing first outing where their lacklustre defence was put on full display, especially in transition. That said, the game also included some real positive flashes from Brayden Burries and Nate […]
NBA Teams Ready to Throw $30M at Cason Wallace as Thunder Face Major Threat
The Oklahoma City Thunder spent much of the offseason making difficult financial decisions. Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins were all moved in separate trades, with the franchise taking back future draft capital instead of players. But those moves were about more than simply cutting salary. They also opened the door for Cason Wallace. […] The post NBA Teams Ready to Throw $30M at Cason Wallace as Thunder Face Major Threat appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is clear winner of Thunder's first preseason game
Even though he didn't play in their preseason opener, OKC Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is trending up after the team's bout against the Pelicans.
Cason Wallace Could Land $30 Million-Plus Annual Deal If He Enters Restricted Free Agency
OKC could stand to lose Cason Wallace next year as suitors are reportedly prepared to offer him nearly $30 million annually.
Aday Mara's preseason debut proves he was missing one specific thing in Summer League
The OKC Thunder are now giving Aday Mara what he severely lacked during Summer League.
Bennedict Mathurin leads Pelicans past Thunder
Bennedict Mathurin scored 13 points to lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 116-110 preseason victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday at the BOK Center in Tulsa. The Pelicans trailed 67-52 at halftime but used a 38-point third quarter to cut the deficit to 93-90 entering the final period. New Orleans then completed […] The post Bennedict Mathurin leads Pelicans past Thunder appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Thunder’s Aday Mara humbled by incredible career outlook from teammate
The Oklahoma City Thunder opened their account in preseason on Tuesday with a contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. For this contest, OKC held out most of their key players, including their big three in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams, which opened up opportunities for their other guys to get some burn. One […] The post Thunder’s Aday Mara humbled by incredible career outlook from teammate appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Victor Wembanyama Put on Notice After 7’2″ Thunder Star Turns Heads in Preseason Debut
The OKC-Spurs rivalry is about to be super-sized. After using the draft night to lean into the ‘Wemby-stopper’ moniker, Aday Mara just showed sparks of what that will look like on Tuesday night as the 7’2 Spanish center made his highly anticipated preseason debut. The 21-year-old rookie put on an absolute clinic in just the […] The post Victor Wembanyama Put on Notice After 7’2″ Thunder Star Turns Heads in Preseason Debut appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Zion Williamson’s explosive first preseason bucket will have fans feeling optimistic
The New Orleans Pelicans visited the Oklahoma City Thunder at BOK Center on Tuesday in the preseason, and Zion Williamson did not waste time in treating the crowd to a rim-rattling play. In their second possession, Williams received a pass from Herbert Jones at the top of the key. Seeing a huge gap in the […] The post Zion Williamson’s explosive first preseason bucket will have fans feeling optimistic appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Thunder’s Mark Daigneault highlights Aday Mara as biggest offseason riser
Ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s preseason opener against the New Orleans Pelicans, head coach Mark Daigneault discussed the growth he’s seen in rookie Aday Mara. Thunder rookie Mara is projected to shine defensively for Oklahoma City. It’s one of the biggest reasons he was selected 12th overall in this year’s draft. Before Mara’s Thunder […] The post Thunder’s Mark Daigneault highlights Aday Mara as biggest offseason riser appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Oklahoma City Thunder Star Drops Stern Warning for the Rest of the League Ahead of 2026-27 Campaign
Even as the reigning back-to-back NBA MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander feels he still has more room to improve. During a recent media availability, the Oklahoma City Thunder guard reflected on how he got better this offseason. Gilgeous-Alexander also talked about the Oklahoma City Thunder’s current core. He looks forward to leading the group this upcoming season, [...]
Thunder rookie set to play first Oklahoma home game in over 2 years
OKC Thunder don't need to play at Paycom Center for it to be considered a homecoming for rookie Otega Oweh.
Thunder will get instant feedback on Bennett Stirtz gamble in first preseason game
The OKC Thunder are banking on Bennett Stirtz to produce, and they will learn some valuable information about him in their first preseason game.
Thunder Sign Anthony Pritchard To Exhibit 10 Contract
The Thunder have signed free agent guard Anthony Pritchard to a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract, the team announced today. A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Pritchard went undrafted out of Central Michigan in 2025 and spent his first professional season with the Thunder’s G League affiliate, the Oklahoma City Blue. In 39 total appearances for the […]
Cason Wallace has $30M reasons not to extend with Thunder this year
Recent speculation could lead Cason Wallace to believe that failing to reach an extension with the OKC Thunder this offseason could be a good thing.
Rival teams could put Thunder at risk of losing key All-Defensive guard
The Oklahoma City Thunder are facing a difficult decision regarding a potential contract extension for key guard Cason Wallace . The All-Defensive guard is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is eligible to sign a rookie-scale extension. However, keeping Wallace long term could become complicated, especially with rival teams reportedly prepared to offer him more than $30 million per year if he reaches restricted free agency next offseason. "Whether or not the Thunder can ink Wal...
Lu Dort wants Canadian gold medal over Hawks championship
The Atlanta Hawks got their preseason slate underway on Monday night with a home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. The Hawks had some key players out of the lineup for this one, including wing Lu Dort, whom the team acquired from the Oklahoma City Thunder this offseason during that team’s fire sale. Recently, Dort appeared […] The post Lu Dort wants Canadian gold medal over Hawks championship appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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