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Thunder lock in Hartenstein with 3-year extension to 2028-29
2026-free-agency14 days ago

Thunder lock in Hartenstein with 3-year extension to 2028-29

The Oklahoma City Thunder reportedly re-signed center Isaiah Hartenstein to a three-year, $75 million extension that will keep him in OKC through the 2028-29 season; the deal adds to the core built for a title run, with Hartenstein having averaged 11.2 PPG in the Thunder’s championship season and 9.2 PPG on strong shooting this past year. The Thunder have also traded bench players Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe this offseason as they reshape the roster.

via NBA.com|
#2026-free-agency#basketball#contract-extension
Thunder Lock in Hartenstein with $75M Extension Through 2028-29
sports14 days ago

Thunder Lock in Hartenstein with $75M Extension Through 2028-29

The Oklahoma City Thunder reached a three-year, $75 million extension with Isaiah Hartenstein, keeping him in OKC through the 2028-29 season for a total of about $134 million with the franchise and a mutual option for 2028. The deal includes a 15% trade kicker, comes as OKC navigates a high-payroll and second-apron constraints with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams on max deals, and follows Hartenstein’s strong 2024-25 seasons in which he averaged around 11 points and 10 rebounds.

via Bleacher Report|
#contract-extension#isaiah-hartenstein#nba-salary-cap
Thunder add Mara and Stirtz to fuel championship pursuit
sports16 days ago

Thunder add Mara and Stirtz to fuel championship pursuit

OKC drafted Aday Mara at No. 12 and moved up to No. 16 to select Bennett Stirtz, aiming to strengthen rim protection and playmaking on rookie-scale deals as they chase another deep playoff run. Mara adds versatile frontcourt size with elite reach and elbow-pass potential; Stirtz brings high-IQ, pick-and-roll scoring and shooting, though defense and strength aren’t elite. Neither is likely to play major minutes right away, but both fit Presti’s plan to add ready-made contributors and depth.

via FanSided|
#aday-mara#bennett-stirtz#nba-draft-2026
Thunder land Stirtz as Grizzlies slide to No. 21 in draft-night swap
sports17 days ago

Thunder land Stirtz as Grizzlies slide to No. 21 in draft-night swap

The Grizzlies traded the No.16 pick Bennett Stirtz to the Thunder in exchange for Oklahoma City’s No.17 pick and two future second-rounders (2030 and 2033). Stirtz, a 2026 Iowa guard known for scoring and playmaking but with defensive questions, heads to OKC as part of a move to augment a young Thunder roster. Memphis then moved down again, from No.17 to No.21, in a separate deal with Detroit.

via Hoops Rumors|
#bennett-stirtz#draft-night-trade#memphis-grizzlies
OKC cap crunch, Morant market, and five lingering draft questions
sports17 days ago

OKC cap crunch, Morant market, and five lingering draft questions

After the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft produced no established players changing hands, five offseason questions dominate: how OKC will manage a front‑court logjam and a cap crunch with Aday Mara on board; whether Ja Morant’s point-guard market has shifted with a surge of rookie guards; if any first‑rounder could be traded for Jaylen Brown or Kawhi Leonard; and whether the league missed its window to move Trey Murphy, leaving a fluid, trade‑driven path ahead rather than instant blockbuster moves.

via CBS Sports|
#ja-morant#nba#nba-draft
Giannis Trade Buzz Intensifies as Heat, Celtics Eye Bold Moves
sports25 days ago

Giannis Trade Buzz Intensifies as Heat, Celtics Eye Bold Moves

NBA trade chatter centers on Giannis Antetokounmpo—with the Heat and Celtics linked to moves and Milwaukee weighing the right package; Celtics wary and Jaylen Brown’s future could factor in any deal; Chet Holmgren is reportedly not available; Hornets discussing a frontcourt upgrade and Domantas Sabonis talks with Sacramento but reluctant to part with two first-rounders; Grizzlies eye a second lottery pick and the Thunder’s No. 17 pick could change hands as draft-night activity heats up.

via Hoops Rumors|
#boston-celtics#chet-holmgren#giannis-antetokounmpo
Thunder Weighs Roster Crunch After Deep Playoff Run
sports1 month ago

Thunder Weighs Roster Crunch After Deep Playoff Run

Oklahoma City faces a crowded, expensive roster after its playoff run, with Chet Holmgren still viewed as a franchise pillar, Alex Caruso a long‑term core piece, and Isaiah Hartenstein likely to return depending on whether the team exercises his $28.5M option. Lou Dort’s status is less clear as wing depth grows, possibly making him the odd man out, especially with Caruso and rookie Cason Wallace stepping up. The Thunder may decline Kenrich Williams’ option, explore trading guaranteed contracts like Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins to gain cap space, and even consider moving up in the draft. ESPN notes that draft-day decisions and a looming 2027 financial reckoning—driven by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s super‑max—will heavily shape their off-season moves.

via Hoops Rumors|
#alex-caruso#chet-holmgren#isaiah-hartenstein
Wembanyama Sparks Spurs to Finals, Forcing OKC to Reevaluate Culture
sports1 month ago

Wembanyama Sparks Spurs to Finals, Forcing OKC to Reevaluate Culture

Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs past the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, signaling a new era for Spurs and sending them to the NBA Finals at age 22. The upset is framed as a culture-shift moment for OKC, with looming payroll concerns as Holmgren and Williams transitions take effect, and it sets the stage for a growing Spurs–Thunder rivalry that could reshape the Western Conference for years.

via Air Alamo|
#basketball-culture#nba-finals#oklahoma-city-thunder
Thunder weighs bold 3‑team swap to slow Wembanyama, Holmgren heads to Boston
sports1 month ago

Thunder weighs bold 3‑team swap to slow Wembanyama, Holmgren heads to Boston

A speculative three‑team deal would send Chet Holmgren to Boston in exchange for Derrick White, Collin Murray-Boyles, and Baylor Scheierman plus future picks, while Toronto receives Sam Hauser and additional firsts and OKC gains shooting, payroll relief, and new pieces to chase a championship window against Wembanyama. The piece notes the move is unlikely and hinges on financial flexibility and fit, but it serves to explore how OKC might contend in the Wembanyama era.

via FanSided|
#chet-holmgren#nba-rumors#oklahoma-city-thunder
Thunder Rally Around Holmgren After Rough Playoff Showing
sports1 month ago

Thunder Rally Around Holmgren After Rough Playoff Showing

Thunder coach Mark Daigneault and star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander publicly back Chet Holmgren after a challenging seven-game series against Victor Wembanyama, highlighting his importance to OKC’s structure and the team’s success. The front office is also weighing Holmgren’s future as extensions loom for Wallace, while Nikola Topic discusses how overcoming ACL injury and cancer has prepared him to contribute moving forward.

via Hoops Rumors|
#cason-wallace#chet-holmgren#nikola-topic
Holmgren Struggles Define Thunder's Western Conference Final Collapse
sports1 month ago

Holmgren Struggles Define Thunder's Western Conference Final Collapse

Holmgren struggled throughout the Thunder's Western Conference finals against the Spurs, averaging 10.7 points and 7.1 rebounds with a sharp drop in shooting (51.0% FG, 27.3% 3P) and posting a 4-point, 1-for-2 Game 7 that epitomized the series; his performance contrasts with his earlier playoff showing against the Lakers and raises questions about his fit as OKC's cornerstone as he begins a five-year, $239.25 million contract.

via Sports Illustrated|
#chet-holmgren#nba-playoffs#oklahoma-city-thunder
Thunder Back Chet Holmgren After West Finals Exit to Spurs
sports1 month ago

Thunder Back Chet Holmgren After West Finals Exit to Spurs

OKC’s off-season began with a show of support for Chet Holmgren after a Game 7 loss to the Spurs in the West Finals. Holmgren posted a breakout season (career highs around 17.1 PPG and 8.9 RPG) and earned All-NBA and All-Defensive honors while teammates, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, stressed that “We need Chet.” The Spurs’ victory over Holmgren’s Thunder, highlighted by a dominant Wembanyama run, signals a budding West rivalry and a moment for OKC to regroup as they look to build around Holmgren next season.

via NBA.com|
#chet-holmgren#nba-playoffs-2026#oklahoma-city-thunder
SGA Shines in Game 7 but Thunder Fall to Spurs
sports1 month ago

SGA Shines in Game 7 but Thunder Fall to Spurs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and handed nine assists in Game 7, but the Thunder were edged out by the Spurs. Oklahoma City played shorthanded due to injuries to Jalen Williams (hamstring) and Ajay Mitchell (calf), which limited their ceiling, though coach Mark Daigneault praised the team's resilience and signaled confidence in a healthier roster for 2026–27. Williams’ health would have mattered, Cason Wallace delivered late, and SGA credited San Antonio’s cohesive, well-coached play as a key factor in the win.

via Hoops Rumors|
#basketball#nba#oklahoma-city-thunder