The Oklahoma City Thunder just granted nearly $800 million in contract extensions, but they are not in financial trouble. General Manager Sam Presti just delivered long-term planning, and the reigning NBA champions are avoiding the second apron tax problems that crippled other teams.

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s championship season comes after years of highs and lows for the team. Three members of the News On 6 Sports staff have been covering the Thunder since the team first arrived in Oklahoma City in 2008.

Both teams look to bounce back after opening losses, with V.J. Edgecombe coming off an impressive 28-point debut for Philadelphia.

Kourtney Kellar Hartenstein, wife of NBA champ Isaiah Hartenstein, returns as a ring girl for the Taylor vs. Serrano fight.

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Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the cover athlete of NBA 2K26 following the Thunder's win.According to NBA, SGA will be featured on th

Nikola Topic and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder test out their summer league squad against the Utah Jazz tonight, live from Salt Lake City.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, in partnership with Simple Modern, hosted a Thunder Youth Basketball Hustle Camp in Lawton.