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Alex Caruso’s Fiancee Embraces Painful Memories as His Success Brings Solace Amid Personal Loss

While Alex Caruso fought for the trophy, his fiancée was fighting her own grief. Read more on how the championship brought them comfort.
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Jaylin Williams’ Girlfriend Has No Words After Thunder’s $24 Million Decision

Jaylin Williams' massive $24 million update left his girlfriend speechless, as she had no words to express her emotions on Instagram.
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Dennis Schroder Confirms Pistons’ Offseason Stance Amid Free Agency Links to Warriors’ Rivals

Dennis Schroder raises worry about his status with the Detroit Pistons after revealing contract talks haven't progressed with Detroit Pistons
Dennis Schroder

Jade Jones Gets Emotional Over Fan Message as Tyrese Haliburton Finds New Source of Support

Tyrese Haliburton's girlfriend Jade Jones feels the emotions of fans as the Indiana Pacers star finds more support at home.
Tyrese Haliburton and Jade Jones

Ex-Warriors Star Protects Kendrick Perkins From Nasty Backlash After Amid Bill Simmons Feud

Kendrick Perkins' ESPN co-worker comes to the former player's defense days after the duo had a good laugh during the NBA Finals coverage
Kendrick Perkins, Bill Simmons

Draymond Green Casts Doubt on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as Adam Silver Puts OKC’s Future In Jeopardy

Draymond Green questions Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's place as the NBA's next superstar while Adam Silver's new CBA rules threaten OKC's future.
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2025 NBA Draft: All First Round Picks, Trades From Night 1

2025 NBA Draft delivers franchise-changing talent and blockbuster trades that will reshape the NBA landscape for years to come.
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Sam Presti Put OKC’s Future Over Kevin Durant’s Wishes as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Rise Finally Explained

Sam Presti choosing OKC over Kevin Durant laid the blueprint for greatness as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s rise gets its due.
Sam Presti, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Eases Woman’s Distress During Thunder Parade Amid Accusations Against Oklahoma

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander transforms teen's bubble gun into parade magic as 500,000 Thunder fans celebrate, silencing Oklahoma crowd critics.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Unseen Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Footage in Pacers Locker Room Surfaces After Tyrese Haliburton Confession

Wholesome visuals from Pacers locker room emerge after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's confession about Tyrese Haliburton's injury.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton

Not Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ex-OKC Star Credits 2 Thunder Stars For Title Win Amid Major Debate

Paul George shocks NBA fans by crediting two OKC stars, for Thunder's championship success. Get the full story now!
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Alex Caruso Finally Achieves What He Couldn’t With Lakers as Fiancée Haleigh Sends 2-Word Message

Alex Caruso's ultimate full circle moment as he gets what the Lakers couldn't offer as fiancee, Haleigh Broucher drops 2-word message.
Alex Caruso, Haleigh Broucher

Bronny James Reveals College Nearly Ruined NBA Dreams as LeBron James Addresses NIL Concerns

The surprise easiness to play in the NBA over the NCAA shocked Bronny James. But the NIL concerns are still worth mentioning for LeBron.
NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Portland Trail Blazers

How Much NBA Teams Earn in Playoffs Bonus? Full Prize Pool and Payout Breakdown

For players who have a relatively smaller contract, NBA playoffs bonuses for the teams can be a blessing. Read more for the details.
NBA: All Star-Practice

Stephen A. Smith Reveals Tyrese Haliburton’s Father’s Private Chat as Pacers Face Harsh Reality Check

Stephen A. Smith opens up about a heartfelt conversation with Tyrese Haliburton’s father after Game 7, as the Pacers face a brutal offseason.
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Drake Makes Feelings Clear Over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander After 6-Figure Blow During NBA Finals

Drake put significant money on the line in the NBA Finals for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander—what he did after losing might surprise you. Read more.

Mike Dunleavy Jr. Warns Thunder as NBA Finals’ Impact on Warriors Emerges

Explore how Mike Dunleavy Jr.'s warning to OKC reveals the NBA Finals' impact on the Warriors' upcoming season plans.
Mike Dunleavy Jr, Shai Gilgeous Alexander

Isaiah Hartenstein’s Wife Breaks Silence Over 1-YO Son’s Viral Moment Amid Thunder’s NBA Championship Celebration

After Isaiah Hartenstein's son stole the spotlight from the 2025 NBA Champions, it was his wife's turn to join the fun.
NBA: Finals-Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder

Adam Silver in Agreement With LeBron James While Casting Doubt Over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Co.

Despite echoing LeBron James’ call for nuance in judging greatness, Adam Silver stops short of naming Shai Gilgeous-Alexander NBA’s new face.
Adam Silver, LeBron James, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Hailey Summers Sends 1-Word Reply After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Emotional Message to Son

Hailey Summers' one-word Instagram reply to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s NBA championship win says it all. Get the full story now!
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Kevin Garnett Joins OKC Buzz as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Historic Feat Shakes Up the NBA

Kevin Garnett joins OKC buzz, after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic NBA feat, igniting excitement around the team's rise.
Kevin Garnett and Shai Gilgeous Alexander

“Could Care Less”: OKC Star Dismisses Kevin Durant Trade Buzz as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Suffers Disrespect

An NBA star's blunt response to trade rumors sparks reactions as MVP debate heats up, despite SGA landing OKC Thunder the championship.
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Stephen A. Smith Gives Rare Praise to LeBron James While Dismissing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Co

Stephen A. Smith has thrown shade on the new NBA Champions, the OKC Thunder, after he gave rare praise to LeBron James during an interview.
LeBron James, Stephen A. Smith, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Alex Caruso Clarifies Lakers Disrespect as OKC Mayor Shares Update on Title Parade After Controversy

Alex Caruso's sarcasm hasn't been taken well by Lakers fans, as the veteran guard had to clarify his words amid the title parade controversy.
NBA: Playoffs-Minnesota Timberwolves at Oklahoma City Thunder

Brian Windhorst Feels ‘Sick’ Over Tyrese Haliburton Injury After OKC Legend’s Achilles Warning Comes True

Brian Windhorst expresses his take on Tyrese Haliburton's devastating fall in NBA Game 7. Read how ex-OKC star predicted this earlier
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MRI Confirms Worst News for Tyrese Haliburton as Fans Pack Indiana Airport in Support

After Tyrese Haliburton's dream turned into dust against OKC in the finals, emerging medical reports send the Pacers unit into thoughts.
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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