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NBA Playoffs Schedule: Lakers vs. Wolves and Other First Round Matchups With Timings, Bracket and More Key Details

All you need to know about the 2025 NBA Playoffs schedule, matchups, key players, seeding, TV info, and game times.
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Before Shai Gilgeous Alexander and Jaylen Brown, Ex-Warriors Star Took $15 Million Discount To Save 4%

Gilbert Arenas divulges his decision to drop his agent, coming at a time which seems eerily familiar to Shai Gilgeous Alexander's decision.
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Ex-Warriors Star Puts Nikola Jokic’s MVP Chances in Jeopardy with Stinging Truth amid Triple-Double Milestone

Ex Golden State Warriors Player shares bold take on Shai Gilgeous Alexander vs. Nikola Jokic on the MVP race
NBA: Denver Nuggets at Golden State Warriors

Nico Harrison Receives Solution to End Mavs’ Dismay as Proposed Trade Rescues American Billionaire From Ugly Situation

An ESPN analyst provides a solution to Nico Harrison after Luka Doncic's trade, which can also solve the issues for another team's owner
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JJ Redick Admits to Worrying Thunder Strategy As Lakers Locker Room Accuses Referee of Vendetta Against Luka Doncic

JJ Redick shares concerns on Oklahoma City Thunder's strategic execution as Lakers locker room hints at personal discord in Luka Doncic case.
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Is LeBron James Playing Tonight Against Mavericks? Exploring Lakers Injury Report Ahead of Luka Doncic’s Revenge Game

Is LeBron James suiting up tonight vs. the Mavericks? Here's a look at the Lakers' injury status before Luka Doncic’s big return.
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Luka Doncic Ejected: Calls Mount Against NBA Refs After Official Punishes Lakers Star for Unnecessary Gesture

Luka Doncic’s ejection sparks outrage as fans slam NBA refs for tossing the Lakers star over a celebratory shout.
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers

Stephen A. Smith’s Absence Leads to Chaos at ESPN as LeBron James’ Friend Nearly Quits After Lakers Disrespect

Shannon Sharpe and Kendrick Perkins get into a heated debate regarding the Lakers win over Thunder in Stephen A. Smith's absence.
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Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Playing Tonight Against Lakers? Exploring OKC Thunder’s Injury Report Ahead of Revenge Game for MVP Favorite

Will MVP frontrunner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander be there to enact his revenge against the Lakers after a crushing loss to them in their last game
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NBA Community Scorns Shai Gilgeous-Alexander After Hard to Believe Stat in Lakers Loss

NBA World slams Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after he puts up rare stat against the Lakers amid heated MVP race with Nikola Jokic
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Luka Doncic Reveals JJ Redick’s Message for OKC Game as National Reporter Reveals Lakers HC’s Anger

Luka Doncic shares JJ Redick’s fiery message before the OKC clash, while a national reporter exposes the Lakers coach’s frustrated outburst.
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JJ Redick Jumps in Anger at Austin Reaves Even as Lakers Dominate OKC in Oklahoma

JJ Redick exploded in anger at Austin Reaves during the Lakers’ dominant win over OKC, demanding more aggression

LeBron James Complains to Lakers Broadcasters Mid-Game After NBA Officials Change Their Mind vs OKC

LeBron James' complaints during the game helped him in turning the decision of NBA refs against the OKC Thunder.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Orlando Magic

Luka Doncic Comes Clean Over Personal Struggles as Lakers Star Clears Stance on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP Bid

Luka Doncic reveals motivation to overcome recent struggles as he makes major MVP remark for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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JJ Redick Fears for Immediate Future as HC Confirms Change in Lakers Locker Room Ahead of NBA Playoffs

JJ Redick expresses immediate concern about Lakers' upcoming road trip as unique expectations emerge ahead of Thunder clash
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Boston Celtics

Will Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Play Tonight vs Rockets? Thunder Injury Report Ahead of Top of the Table Clash

OKC hunts win No. 65 against Houston! Shai’s on fire, but can the Rockets fight back without suspended Dillon Brooks?
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Who Are Jalen Williams’ Parents Ronald and Nicole Williams? All About the OKC Star’s Family & Other Details Revealed

Discover Jalen Williams' family story, from his parents' military background to his bond with NBA brother Cody Williams.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Faces Major Disrespect From NBA Announcer as OKC Thunder Get Warriors & Celtics Warning

After a difficult night against the Pitons, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had to face the fury of a renowned analyst. Read more here.
NBA: Toronto Raptors at Oklahoma City Thunder

Chet Holmgren’s Net Worth in 2025: OKC Star’s Salary, Contract, Endorsements & Other Details Revealed

Are you curious about Chet Holmgren’s 2025 earnings? Here’s a look at his NBA salary, endorsements, and rising fortune.
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Why Isn’t Chet Holmgren Playing Tonight vs Pacers? Thunder Drop Major Injury Update on 7’1 Star

OKC Thunder suffer massive setback as Chet Holmgren gets ruled out for tonight's Pacers clash following concerning update
NBA: Orlando Magic at Oklahoma City Thunder

What Happened to Alex Caruso? Thunder Face Massive Blow After Injury Exit vs Grizzlies

Find out what happened to Alex Caruso after he was forced to exit the Thunder-Grizzlies game prematurely due to injury.
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Jaylin Williams Net Worth in 2025: OKC Thunder Star’s Salary, Contract, Endorsements & More Details Revealed

All you need to know about Jaylin Williams' NBA contract with the OKC Thunders, net worth, brand deals, and more explored inside.
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Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Playing Tonight? All Details On OKC’s Injury Report Ahead of Memphis Grizzlies Clash

Shai-Gilgeous Alexander has been in stunning form this season, but will he be available to suit up against the Grizzlies? Find out here!
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Ernie Johnson Could Dampen Charles Barkley’s Hype For OKC With Blunt Take

Ernie Johnson's honest take on OKC might give tension to the NBA legend Charles Barkley, who previously expressed his admiration
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OKC Thunder Injury Report: Is Chet Holmgren Playing Tonight vs Kings?

Ahead of the Thunder's clash with the Kings, we look at the availability of forward Chet Holmgren and others from the OKC lineup.
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Ty Lue Makes Statement on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander After Clippers Fall to Thunder in Controversial Loss

Tyronn Lue praised Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after the Clippers' heartbreaking 103-101 loss to the Thunder, calling him an "MVP for a reason."
NBA: Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder

About Oklahoma City Thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder 2021: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report

The Oklahoma City Thunder compete in the NBA as part of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference. Right now, OKC is the only team representing the state of Oklahoma in all the North-American professional sports leagues. 

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The OKC logo is designed to bring relevance to the state and all its residents. It is a simplistic shield-like structure that contains the phrase ‘OKC’ on top of a basketball. The phrase ‘Thunder’ is arched above the shield to complete the design. The logo contains the team’s primary colors blue, yellow, and sunset orange. 

Since 2008, Oklahoma City Thunder has been playing their home games at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Similar to other ones, this arena too serves as a multi-purpose venue for concerts and live events. The structure can hold about 18,200 people during NBA games. 

Oklahoma City Thunder: Owner and Top Executives

The Oklahoma City Thunder is owned by an investment group called the Professional Basketball Club LLC. Just as their name suggests, the PBC also owns OKC’s G-League affiliate, Oklahoma City Blue.

The group’s chairman is Clay Bennett, a wealthy businessman. This is not Bennett’s first ownership duty in the NBA, as he was a part-owner of the San Antonio Spurs in the mid-90s. 

Sam Presti holds the office of the General Manager of the franchise. Presti is a long-serving member, as he’s been at the position since 2007. Furthermore, just a year after he was hired as the GM, Presti was also handed the role of Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. 

History

OKC, as it is now known, was a different team back then. They were originally founded as the Seattle SuperSonics, as a part of the NBA’s expansion during the 1967-68 season, along with the San Diego Rockets.

The Sonics struck gold just a decade after they were formed. Back-to-back finals appearances established their legacy in the association. The Sonics reached the finals in 1978 and 1979, where they met the Washington Bullets on both occasions. 

An initial loss was overturned the following year as they triumphed over the Bullets 4-1 in the finals series to win their first-ever NBA championship. 5x All-Star Dennis Johnson was named the Finals MVP for his incredible scoring. 

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The Sonics never seemed to lose their touch or fade away from the league. They remained to be a constant presence in the playoffs, and several talented players joined the franchise to add to its legacy. 

The 1995/96 Sonics team was incredibly special. Future Hall of Famer Gary Payton led the team to its first finals in 17 years but ended up losing to Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Following this season, the Sonics experienced a slight drop, but it was only for a few years as they acquired a special pick in 2007. 

The team signed Kevin Durant with the second overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft, and he enabled them to become title contenders once again. Just a year after signing Durant, the franchise relocated to Oklahoma City from Seattle. 

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Durant spent nine years with the team and took them to one finals trip in 2011 alongside Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Durant inarguably goes down as one of the all-time greats of the franchise as he averaged a mammoth 27.4 points a game during his stint. 

Oklahoma City Thunder: Mascot and Uniforms

Oklahoma City Thunder has an official mascot who goes by the name, ‘Rumble the Bison.’ The Thunder has an intriguing back story for Rumble as to how he got acquainted with the team. 

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The Bison was allegedly struck by lightning, giving him the power of the Gods, which enabled him to walk on two legs. He roamed around the hills of the state, seeking a similar company, and that is when the Thunder moved to Oklahoma. Thus, a new bond was formed. 

OKC’s primary colors have remained the same: Blue, Yellow, White, and Sunset. These three colors shine bright in their uniforms, be it any edition. 

Since Nike took over the NBA jersey deal, OKC has generally worn “white” for their Association uniforms, Blue for the Icon edition, and so on.

Team’s Sponsors

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores is the main jersey sponsor of the Oklahoma City Thunder. One could see the team endorsing the brand through the patches in their uniform. It is a truck stop and a convenience store that is vastly spread around the United States with over 500 shops spanning 41 states.

OKC also has partnerships with Uber, Zaxby’s, OU Medicine, and other prominent companies. 

Achievements and History

Founded 

1968
Conference

Western

Division 

Northwest
General Manager 

Sam Presti

Head Coach 

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Arena 

Chesapeake Energy Arena

Championships (1)

(1979)
Conference Titles (4)

(1978, 1979, 1996, 2012)

Division Titles (11)

(1979, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2005, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016)
Website

www.nba.com/thunder

Oklahoma City Thunder 2021 roster

Trevor ArizaSF6-8215June 30, 1985
7Darius BazleyPF6-8208June 12, 2000
9Moses Brown  (TW)C7-2245October 13, 1999
6Hamidou DialloSG6-5202July 31, 1998
5Luguentz DortSG6-3215April 19, 1999
2Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderSG6-6180July 12, 1998
15Josh HallSF6-9190October 8, 2000
3George HillPG6-4188May 4, 1986
42Al HorfordC6-9240June 3, 1986
44Justin JacksonSF6-8220March 28, 1995
Ty JeromeSG6-5195July 8, 1997
11Théo MaledonPG6-4175June 12, 2001
12Darius MillerSF6-6225March 21, 1990
33Mike MuscalaC6-10240July 1, 1991
17Aleksej PokusevskiPF7-0190December 26, 2001
22Isaiah RobyPF6-8230February 3, 1998
34Kenrich WilliamsPF6-6210December 2, 1994
Omer YurtsevenC7-0264June 19, 1998