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• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Expected To Urge Thunder To Keep Luguentz DortShai Gilgeous-Alexander plans to privately urge Oklahoma City Thunder management to retain Luguentz Dort this offseason, sources familiar with his thinking told ESPN, even as the franchise's rapidly escalating payroll makes every roster decision more financially fraught. Dort, who shares the distinction of being the longest-tenured Thunder player alongside Gilgeous-Alexander, holds a team option o...2026Read about Shai Gilgeous Alexander -
• Sam Presti Uses 'Method Acting' Process To Evaluate How Players Fit Thunder CultureThe Oklahoma City Thunder have swept the Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Lakers in the first two rounds of the playoffs and enter the Western Conference finals as the clear favorite to repeat as NBA champions. General manager Sam Presti, who dismantled the roster after the Russell Westbrook and Paul George era and rebuilt it from scratch in a way that has become the model for many other franchises ac...2026Click for news about Oklahoma City Thunder -
• 2026 NBA Draft Lottery On-Stage, Drawing Room, Media Representatives AnnouncedThe attendees for the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on Sunday in Chicago has been announced by the league. The Washington Wizards, Indiana Pacers and Brooklyn Nets share a 14 percent chance of securing the No. 1 overall pick. The Utah Jazz and Sacramento Kings have an equal chance of No. 1 at 11.5 percent. The Jazz have never moved up in the lottery. The team winning the lottery in each of the past two s...2026See more articles Indiana Pacers -
• From tragedy to triumph, the Thunder and their fans bond and put Oklahoma City on the world stage
Isaiah Hartenstein never expected a museum visit to be life-altering. Before the 7-foot center even signed his free agent contract with Oklahoma City two years ago, Thunder general manager Sam Presti told him onboarding would include a trip to the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, the site where 168 people were killed on April 19, 1995. Presti requires new players to go so they can und...2026Continue with Isaiah Hartenstein
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• From tragedy to triumph, the Thunder and their fans bond and put Oklahoma City on the world stage
Isaiah Hartenstein never expected a museum visit to be life-altering. Before the 7-foot center even signed his free agent contract with Oklahoma City two years ago, Thunder general manager Sam Presti told him onboarding would include a trip to the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, the site where 168 people were killed on April 19, 1995. Presti requires new players to go so they can und...2026See more Isaiah Hartenstein
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• Patrick Dumont Optimistic About Mavs' Future With 'Generational Talent' Cooper FlaggDallas Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont expressed confidence Sunday that 19-year-old Cooper Flagg gives the franchise a foundation to compete for championships, even as the franchise closes the season firmly in the lottery and faces critical decisions on basketball leadership and a new arena. "Having a generational talent like Cooper Flagg should give everyone confidence, our fans, our team, that...2026See more articles Patrick Dumont -
• Bob Myers Emerges As Most Frequently Mentioned Mavericks GM CandidateFormer Golden State Warriors president Bob Myers has surfaced as the most commonly cited target in the general manager search of the Dallas Mavericks, according to league sources. Myers currently serves as president of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, overseeing consulting roles across multiple pro sports franchises. Myers has already declined overtures from the Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks a...2026See more articles Bob Myers -
• Thunder Surface In Trade Rumors Targeting Center PositionSam Presti and the front office of the Oklahoma City Thunder typically handle their business in stealth mode, but they have surfaced in some level of trade conversations heading into the February 5th NBA trade deadline with the possibility of targeting a center. "Here's an interesting name: Isaiah Hartenstein," said Brian Windhorst on The Hoop Collective Podcast. "He's got a team option next year ...2026Visit the page Oklahoma City Thunder -
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: There's No Drama Around ThunderThe Oklahoma City Thunder have opened their championship defense with an 11-1 record, the best start in the franchise's 18-year Oklahoma City tenure. Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder's young core are determined to avoid a championship hangover while managing new expectations as defending champions. Gilgeous-Alexander told ESPN the team has room for improvement despite last seas...2025See also Shai Gilgeous Alexander -
• Thunder’s Nikola Topic Undergoing Treatment For Testicular CancerNikola Topic, the Thunder‘s lottery pick in the 2024 draft, is being treated for testicular cancer, general manager Sam Presti announced on Thursday, per Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman. According to Presti, Topic has begun chemotherapy and there’s no timeline for his return to the court. However, Presti added that doctors are “extremely positive” about […]...2025Read about Nikola Topic
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Sam Presti trade rumors, contract, salary
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• Nikola Topic Being Treated For Testicular CancerNikola Topic is currently being treated for testicular cancer and has no timetable for his return to play. Topic underwent a testicular procedure in early October and was ruled out for at least six weeks. Topic is undergoing chemotherapy and doctors are "extremely positive" about his long-term prognosis, according to Sam Presti. Topic missed his entire rookie season in 2024-25 due to a torn ACL. T...2025See more Nikola Topic -
• Thunder’s Nikola Topic undergoing treatment for testicular cancerNikola Topic, the Thunder‘s lottery pick in the 2024 draft, is being treated for testicular cancer, general manager Sam Presti announced on Thursday, per Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman....2025See also Nikola Topic -
• Thunder’s Nikola Topic is already looking like Sam Presti’s latest draft day steal
In the 2025 postseason, the Thunder went an impressive 16-7 en route to winning the NBA Finals. It was a dominant year for Oklahoma City, and they won the franchise’s first NBA title. The Thunder have started their summer league play, and one player stands out among the rest. Nikola Topic is technically a rookie […] The post Thunder’s Nikola Topic is already looking like Sam Pr...2025Continue with Nikola Topic
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• Thunder Sign Jaylin Williams to Three-Year, $24M Contract Extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed forward/center Jaylin Williams to a multi-year contract extension, Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced Sunday. Jaylin Williams’ New Deal Carries An Average Annual Salary Of $8 Million According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Williams is signing a new three-year, $24 million contract extension with the Thunder after […...2025Check it out Jaylin Williams
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• 2025 NBA Draft: Thunder reportedly look to trade into top 10 with two first-round picksFresh off their first title, Sam Presti has his eye on adding more young talent...2025 -
• Sam Presti's Contractual Status With Thunder One Of NBA's Biggest Unknowns
Sam Presti is expected to remain with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the long-term even though his contractual status is one of the bigger unknowns in the NBA. Presti was hired by the then-Seattle Supersonics in 2007 when he was just 29 years old after making his mark with the San Antonio Spurs. "People have been trying to steal Sam Presti for about a decade and a half. Generally with most executi...2025Read about Oklahoma City Thunder
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• Jared McCain, Zion Williamson Among On-State Representatives For 2025 NBA Draft LotteryThe NBA will hold its 2025 NBA Draft Lottery at 7:00 PM on Monday in Chicago. The presumptive first overall pick will be Duke's Cooper Flagg. Each team will send one representative for the on-state televised portion of the lottery along with a separate representative to witness the actual drawing in a sequestered room. The Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets each have a 14 percent ...2025Check it out Jared McCain -
• Thunder sign Ajay Mitchell to multi-year contract
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed guard Ajay Mitchell to a multi-year contract, it was announced yesterday by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. In 34 games (one start) this season, Mitchell is averaging 6.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 16.5 minutes. He is one of two rookies this season shooting … Continue reading "Thunder sign Ajay Mitchell to multi-year...2025See also Ajay Mitchell
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• Thunder sign Branden Carlson to Two-Way Contract
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed center Branden Carlson to a Two-Way Contract, it was announced yesterday by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Carlson (7-0, 220) has appeared in 15 games for the Thunder this season after originally being signed on November 16, 2024. The Utah native scored a career-high 11 points … Continue reading "Thunder sign Branden Carlson to ...2025See more articles Branden Carlson
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• Pelicans trade Daniel Theis to Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder has acquired center Daniel Theis and a 2031 second-round draft pick in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans for cash considerations, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Theis [tice] (6-8, 254) has appeared in 411 career games (160 starts) and averaged 7.1 points … Continue reading "Pelicans trade Daniel Theis to Thunde...2025Continue with Oklahoma City Thunder
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• Thunder, Hornets Swap Future Second Round Picks
The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired the Denver Nuggets’ 2030 second-round draft pick from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for the Phoenix Suns’ 2029 second-round draft pick, Thunder Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti announced Monday night. This means Charlotte controlled Denver’s 2030 second-round pick and traded that to Oklahoma City for Phoenix’s 2029 […]...2025See also Round Picks
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• Thunder sign Branden Carlson to second 10-day contract
The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed center Branden Carlson to a second 10-day contract, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Carlson (7-0, 220) has appeared in 13 games for the Thunder this season after originally being signed on November 16. The Utah native scored a career-high 11 points … Continue reading "Thunder sign Branden Carlson to seco...2025Check it out Branden Carlson
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• Alex Caruso Confident In Odds Of Long-Term Deal With ThunderOn Saturday, Alex Caruso became eligible to sign an extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder worth up to $81.1 million over our seasons. Caruso said it "would be awesome" to sign with the Thunder long-term. Caruso will be a free agent next offseason if he is unable to agree to an extension. Caruso is represented by Greg Lawrence. "Obviously this is a place that I think is ascending and that's som...2024See more Alex Caruso -
• Teams Allowed To Protect Up To Six Players In WNBA Expansion DraftThe WNBA will hold its first expansion draft in 16 years on Dec. 6th when the Golden State Valkyries assemble their roster. Golden State can pick one player from each team and will not be limited by a salary cap, but they will need to be compliant with the cap by February. Teams will have the ability to protect six players on their rosters. The list will include every player a team holds the right...2024 -
• Sam Presti Lobbies NBA To Change Expansion Draft Rules
Sam Presti spoke about the NBA considering a change to its expansion draft rules where each team is only allowed to protect a maximum of eight players who are either under contract or are restricted free agents. Given the age and depth of the Oklahoma City Thunder core, they could be a team that is adversely impacted by the ability to protect only eight players. "The thing to note about the rules ...2024See also Oklahoma City Thunder
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• Bulls Notes: Giddey, LaVine, DeRozan, Waters, Draft, Williams
New Bulls guard Josh Giddey said that both he and Thunder executive Sam Presti agreeed it was best for him to be traded, rather than accepting a second-unit role, K.C.Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago writes. “Obviously, I came off a tough year. My role shifted a little bit,” Giddey said. “I was playing a lot […]...2024Read about Josh Giddey
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• Northwest Notes: Caruso, Giddey, Jazz Draft, Smith
Thunder general manager Sam Presti commented on the one-for-one swap of Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso on Friday morning. Presti was already transparent with his thought process in a statement, but followed up his thoughts to reporters. “The opportunity to add Caruso is really unique,” Presti said, per The Oklahoman’s Justin Martinez. “Fortunately, everything lined […]...2024Click for news about Josh Giddey
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• Oklahoma City Thunder Head Coach Mark Daigneault Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife
After enduring years of rebuilding as the leading man of Sam Presti’s hunt for draft capital, Head Coach Mark Daigneault is finally getting the chance to coach some winning basketball. As it stands, the Oklahoma City Thunder are second in the Western Conference, and they have the statistical indicators of a team that looks like a […] The post Oklahoma City Thunder Head Coach Mark Daign...2023Continue with Oklahoma City Thunder
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• Community Shootaround: OKC Thunder
For the last few seasons, the Thunder have been a paper tiger. Top executive Sam Presti built a head-spinning stash of future draft picks through his wheeling and dealing. Oklahoma City is still owed 10 future first-rounders and even more second-round picks – it could easily create two additional teams in the next couple of […]...2023
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• Northwest Notes: Thunder, McDaniels, Jazz Staff, Edwards, Towns
The Thunder have plenty of draft assets and young players to dangle for a proven star. However, GM Sam Presti doesn’t believe this is the right time to make that kind of trade, according to Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman. Presti wants to see his young team develop more with what they have before taking […]...2023Check it out Justin Martinez