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Russell Westbrook’s emotional reaction to Thunder announcing jersey retirement

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Future Hall of Fame guard Russell Westbrook responded to the Oklahoma City Thunder retiring his No. 0 jersey when the team faces defending champion New York Knicks on February 7 at Paycom Center. Thunder GM Sam Presti teased Westbrook’s retirement ceremony ahead of the 2026-27 season, when Russell announced his retirement. Westbrook is honored to […] The post Russell Westbrook’s emotional reaction to Thunder announcing jersey retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder to retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0

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The Oklahoma City Thunder announced plans to retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 at the Paycom Center this season. The Thunder cemented those plans for February 7, when they’ll host the defending champion New York Knicks at the Paycom Center. After Thunder GM Sam Presti’s emotional reaction Westbrook’s retiremement announcement, fans knew there would most likely […] The post Thunder to retire Russell Westbrook’s No. 0 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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OKC Thunder Set For Jared McCain-Like Trade, Insider Says

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to make a Jared McCain-like trade this season, targeting a cost-controlled young player on a rookie deal rather than a high-salary star. This comes after the team suffered horrific injury luck with the setbacks on Jalen Williams, Cason Williams, Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso. ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel reported […] The post OKC Thunder Set For Jared McCain-Like Trade, Insider Says appeared first on HEAVY.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at loss for words after Chet Holmgren injury adds to Thunder’s brutal pile-on

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have been hit as hard as any team in recent NBA history by the injury bug in the first week of the 2026 NBA season, recently losing Chet Holmgren for the foreseeable future with a knee issue. Holmgren joins Cason Wallace and Jalen Williams as long-term injury absences for the Thunder, […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at loss for words after Chet Holmgren injury adds to Thunder’s brutal pile-on appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: Add Trey Murphy III, Kings youngster to Thunder trade target list

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After reports linked New Orleans Pelicans forward Herb Jones to the Oklahoma City Thunder as a potential trade target following devastating injuries to Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, Oklahoma City is reportedly also considering Trey Murphy III. As the NBA world continues to speculate about OKC, including a potential Thunder reunion with Memphis Grizzlies’ Ty […] The post NBA rumors: Add Trey Murphy III, Kings youngster to Thunder trade target list appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder Make Key Signing as Injuries Continue to Mount

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are undergoing major in-season changes less than two weeks into the year. Oklahoma City is seeking to win a second NBA title in three years, but injuries are getting in the way. This includes serious ailments that are impacting Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. How do the Thunder operate during a […] The post Thunder Make Key Signing as Injuries Continue to Mount appeared first on HEAVY.

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Rockets star Kevin Durant admits true feelings on Thunder’s 2025 title run

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Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant may have left the Oklahoma City Thunder a decade ago, but the former MVP still felt a sense of pride watching his former franchise and its community celebrate the 2025 NBA championship. During a recent interview with ESPN’s Baxter Holmes and David Seronick, Durant opened up about watching Oklahoma City […] The post Rockets star Kevin Durant admits true feelings on Thunder’s 2025 title run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA rumors: 2 Clippers named as Thunder trade targets in addition to Herb Jones, Ty Jerome

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After the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first loss of the season in a 120-96 blowout to the Dallas Mavericks, will GM Sam Presti make a move for either New Orleans Pelicans’ Herb Jones or Memphis Grizzlies’ Ty Jerome sooner rather than later? The injuries continue to stack up for the Thunder, as Alex Caruso and Chet […] The post NBA rumors: 2 Clippers named as Thunder trade targets in addition to Herb Jones, Ty Jerome appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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GM Sam Presti teases ‘next steps’ for Thunder after Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace injuries

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OKLAHOMA CITY — As the NBA world speculates about what Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti has up his sleeve after long-term injuries sidelined Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, it’s still too early to tell. Ty Jerome has already been linked to the Thunder as a potential reunion. The LA Clippers’ need for assets makes […] The post GM Sam Presti teases ‘next steps’ for Thunder after Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA team addresses potential Russell Westbrook signing

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Are the banged-up Oklahoma City Thunder eyeing a reunion with former NBA Most Valuable Player Russell Westbrook? Not really, according to Thunder general manager Sam Presti. “I haven’t thought about anything relative to the roster spot,” Presti told reporters when asked about the potential of his team luring Westbrook to unretire and run it back … The post NBA team addresses potential Russell Westbrook signing appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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The ‘odd’ tidbit that gives Thunder guard Cason Wallace 1 sliver of hope to return from injury this season

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After Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti confirmed Cason Wallace will undergo surgery for a torn left shoulder labrum, he couldn’t offer a timetable for his return from injury. Jalen Williams will undergo a season-ending surgery for a fractured fibula and dislocated left ankle, but is there hope for Wallace to make a return before […] The post The ‘odd’ tidbit that gives Thunder guard Cason Wallace 1 sliver of hope to return from injury this season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder Linked to Potential Reunion With NBA’s Hottest Scorer After Major Injuries

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NBA insiders float a surprising Thunder reunion as Oklahoma City explores its options after two devastating injuries. The post Thunder Linked to Potential Reunion With NBA’s Hottest Scorer After Major Injuries appeared first on HEAVY.

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NBA rumors: The Stein Line speculates about Thunder’s Ty Jerome trade interest after brutal injury luck

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As Ty Jerome continues to have a stellar start to the season with the Memphis Grizzlies, Marc Stein speculates about whether Ty Jerome could be the piece that Oklahoma City needs to contribute to winning. The Thunder suffered two grueling injury losses in forward Jalen Williams and guard Cason Wallace, leading many to believe Thunder […] The post NBA rumors: The Stein Line speculates about Thunder’s Ty Jerome trade interest after brutal injury luck appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The trade Thunder must make after Jalen Williams’ devastating injury casts pall over season

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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams most likely played his last game of the 2026-27 season, as his devastating ankle injury changes the team’s outlook. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s sobering message after Williams’ gruesome injury, that Oklahoma City is “not doing great,” is a transparent reflection of how emotional the players are in dealing with […] The post The trade Thunder must make after Jalen Williams’ devastating injury casts pall over season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder GM Sam Presti’s Response to Jalen Williams Injury Captures OKC’s Priorities

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The Oklahoma City Thunder had a basketball game to finish, but Sam Presti’s attention went toward Jalen Williams. During the aftermath of Williams’ injury against the Los Angeles Clippers, Oklahoma City’s general manager came down to check on him. It was a personal response during a night that quickly became about much more than winning. […] The post Thunder GM Sam Presti’s Response to Jalen Williams Injury Captures OKC’s Priorities appeared first on HEAVY.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s rise challenges the NBA’s rush to judge young stars

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had reasons to look around and wonder when his turn would come. Luka Doncic already collected All-NBA honors. Trae Young took Atlanta into the conference finals. Ja Morant reached the playoffs. Meanwhile, an injured Gilgeous-Alexander watched Oklahoma City lose its way to a 22-50 finish. Those differences described where four young guards stood […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s rise challenges the NBA’s rush to judge young stars appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder news: Sam Presti used The Tortoise and the Hare to turn Shai Gilgeous-Alexander into an MVP, NBA champion

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A tortoise statue shares space with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s trophies at home. For the Oklahoma City Thunder star, that gift from general manager Sam Presti represents a lesson that arrived long before the championship. Speaking to ESPN before Oklahoma City’s opener against San Antonio, Gilgeous-Alexander recalled visiting Presti’s office expecting a substantial reading assignment. Instead, the […] The post Thunder news: Sam Presti used The Tortoise and the Hare to turn Shai Gilgeous-Alexander into an MVP, NBA champion appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Insider Reveals Thunder Draft Day Plan To Add Potential Superstar Alongside SGA

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The OKC Thunder remained the most intriguing team in the NBA Draft next month, despite currently playing in the Western Conference Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.  Regardless of the result of their postseason run, the Thunder has the chance to further improve their roster by drafting a potential superstar in the draft.  According to […] The post Insider Reveals Thunder Draft Day Plan To Add Potential Superstar Alongside SGA appeared first on HEAVY.

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Celtics urged to follow Thunder model with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown

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The Boston Celtics will have a few eyes on them this offseason as they look to wash the bad taste out of their mouth from losing in the first round of the playoffs this season. While it doesn’t seem like the Celtics need to make any dire moves, there’s also a chance that they could […] The post Celtics urged to follow Thunder model with Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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E60’s ‘The Oklahoma Standard’ tells OKC’s NBA triumph following an infamous tragedy

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Sports are often praised for their healing power, but they can’t solve life’s major problems. Still, they can offer a unifying bond in difficult times. This idea of unity and rallying together is especially evident in Oklahoma City, a sports city unlike any other — not only in the NBA, but across all major sports…

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3 Thunder early 2026 NBA Draft targets with lottery pick they just got from Clippers

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The Oklahoma City Thunder’s trade of Paul George to the LA Clippers is the gift that keeps giving after their 126-121 Play-In Tournament loss to the Golden State Warriors ended their 2025-26 campaign. By not reaching the playoffs, the Clippers forfeit their first-round pick to the Thunder. The defending champion Thunder now has three first-round […] The post 3 Thunder early 2026 NBA Draft targets with lottery pick they just got from Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s intriguing perspective before Thunder title defense

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While gearing up for his first-round best-of-7 series, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put the Oklahoma City Thunder’s title defense into perspective. While the defending champions await its first-round opponent, which will be determined on Friday between the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns in the Play-In Tournament, Gilgeous-Alexander reminded reporters of the long road that […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s intriguing perspective before Thunder title defense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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