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The Oklahoma City Thunder continue their season on Sunday by wrapping up this two game road swing in Phoenix against the Suns. The OKC Thunder are riding a fou
The Thunder closed out 2025 with 86 wins, putting them in the same company as those Warriors and Bulls dynasties amid their pursuit of a second title. It's the fifth-most wins in a year by an NBA team, trailing only Stephen Curry's 2015 (88) and 2016 Warriors (87), the Phoenix Suns (88) in 2021, and Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls (89) in 1996.
However, after that record-tying start, the Thunder dropped four of their next six games – including three to the San Antonio Spurs, who handed OKC its first consecutive losses since April. Since those back-to-back defeats, the Thunder have won four straight following Friday’s rout.
Holmgren is also the betting favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year, currently a -195 favorite on FanDuel ahead of the Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo (+800), Houston’s Amen Thompson (+900), and Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert (+1500).
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander names his Oklahoma City Thunder Mount Rushmore
When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was asked to name the Oklahoma City Thunder Mount Rushmore, his answer was simple and revealing. Speaking on a Sports Illustrated show, Shai didn’t hesitate. It was a list rooted in impact, legacy, and honesty. It also quietly said a lot about how Shai understands Oklahoma City basketball and its history.
Sports Illustrated named Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander its 2025 Sportsperson of the Year, a legacy-level honor that raises OKC’s spotlight.
The OKC Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs face off tonight in NBA Cup action — here's the channel, schedule, streaming and more.
Oklahoma City has a chance to add another talented piece early in the 2026 NBA Draft, further bolstering a strong roster.