2025–26 Oklahoma City Thunder season

2025–26 Oklahoma City Thunder season
Division champions
Head coachMark Daigneault
General managerSam Presti
OwnersProfessional Basketball Club LLC
Clay Bennett (chairman)
ArenaPaycom Center
Results
Record55–15 (.786)
PlaceDivision: 1st (Northwest)
Conference: 1st (Western)

Stats at Basketball Reference
Local media
TelevisionFanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma
Griffin Media/Gray Media[a] (4 regular season simulcasts)
RadioKWPN and WWLS-FM

The 2025–26 Oklahoma City Thunder season is the 18th season of the franchise in Oklahoma City and the 59th in the National Basketball Association (NBA). For the second time in franchise history, and the first since relocating to Oklahoma City, the Thunder entered the season as the defending NBA champions, having defeated the Indiana Pacers in seven games in the previous year's NBA Finals.[1] The Thunder started the season 24–1, tying the 2015–16 Golden State Warriors team for the best 25-game start in NBA history. However, they failed to improve on their 68–14 record from the previous season following a loss to the Detroit Pistons on February 25.

Previous season

The Thunder finished the 2024–25 season with a 68–14 record, placing first in the Northwest division and securing the top seed in the Western Conference for the second consecutive year. In the playoffs, the Thunder swept the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round, defeated the Denver Nuggets in seven games in the second round, and won the Western Conference Finals in five games against the Minnesota Timberwolves, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time since the 2011–12 season. The Thunder went on to win the championship by defeating the Indiana Pacers in seven games.

With a loss to the Detroit Pistons on February 25, the Thunder have failed to improve on their 68–14 record from previous championship season. Regardless, the Thunder clinched their 3rd straight playoff berth following a 113-108 victory against the Orlando Magic.

Offseason

Draft

Round Pick Player Position Nationality College
1 15 Thomas Sorber Center United States Georgetown
1 24 Nique Clifford Shooting Guard United States Colorado State
2 44 Brooks Barnhizer Small Forward United States Northwestern

The Thunder entered the draft with two first-round selections and one second-round pick, all acquired through previous trades. The team's late first-round pick was obtained via a pick swap with the Los Angeles Clippers, stemming from the trade that brought Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the Thunder.[2][3]

Roster

Players Coaches
Pos. No. Player Height Weight DOB From
G 23 Brooks Barnhizer (TW) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 227 lb (103 kg) 2002-03-02 Northwestern
C 15 Branden Carlson (TW) 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 236 lb (107 kg) 1999-06-14 Utah
G 9 Alex Caruso 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 1994-02-28 Texas A&M
G 5 Luguentz Dort 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 222 lb (101 kg) 1999-04-19 Arizona State
G 2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1998-07-12 Kentucky
F/C 55 Isaiah Hartenstein 7 ft 0 in (2.13 m) 267 lb (121 kg) 1998-05-05 Germany
F/C 7 Chet Holmgren 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) 213 lb (97 kg) 2002-05-01 Gonzaga
G 11 Isaiah Joe 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 178 lb (81 kg) 1999-07-02 Arkansas
G 3 Jared McCain 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 2004-02-20 Duke
G 25 Ajay Mitchell 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 2002-06-25 UC Santa Barbara
G/F 14 Payton Sandfort (TW) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 2002-07-12 Iowa
C 12 Thomas Sorber  6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 268 lb (122 kg) 2005-12-25 Georgetown
G 44 Nikola Topić (GL) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 218 lb (99 kg) 2005-08-10 Serbia
G 22 Cason Wallace 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 2003-11-07 Kentucky
G 21 Aaron Wiggins 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1999-01-02 Maryland
F 8 Jalen Williams  6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 2001-04-14 Santa Clara
F 6 Jaylin Williams 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 241 lb (109 kg) 2002-06-29 Arkansas
G/F 34 Kenrich Williams 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 207 lb (94 kg) 1994-12-02 TCU
Head coach
Assistant(s)

Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • (GL) On assignment to G League affiliate
  • (TW) Two-way affiliate player
  • Injured

Roster
Updated: March 18, 2026

Standings

Division

Northwest DivisionWLPCTGBHomeRoadDivGP
nwOklahoma City Thunder5515.78629‍–‍726‍–‍811–370
psMinnesota Timberwolves4327.61412.024‍–‍1219‍–‍159–670
psDenver Nuggets4228.60013.019‍–‍1323‍–‍156–570
Portland Trail Blazers3436.48621.018‍–‍1616‍–‍205–670
oUtah Jazz2049.29034.512‍–‍228‍–‍271–1169

Conference

Western Conference
#TeamWLPCTGBGP
1nwOklahoma City Thunder *5515.78670
2psSan Antonio Spurs *5118.7393.569
3psLos Angeles Lakers *4425.63810.569
4psMinnesota Timberwolves4327.61412.070
5psHouston Rockets4127.60313.068
6psDenver Nuggets4228.60013.070
7psPhoenix Suns3930.56515.569
8Los Angeles Clippers3435.49320.569
9Portland Trail Blazers3436.48621.070
10Golden State Warriors3336.47821.569
11Memphis Grizzlies2444.35330.068
12New Orleans Pelicans2446.34331.070
13Dallas Mavericks2347.32932.070
14oUtah Jazz2049.29034.569
15oSacramento Kings1852.25737.070

Game log

Preseason

2025 preseason game log
Total: 4–2 (Home: 2–0; Road: 2–2)
Preseason: 4–2 (home: 2–0; road: 2–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
1 October 5 @ Charlotte W 135–114 Aaron Wiggins (23) Malevy Leons (11) Nikola Topić (7) North Charleston Coliseum
11,371
1–0
2 October 6 @ Dallas L 89–106 Brooks Barnhizer (16) Barnhizer, Dieng (7) Ousmane Dieng (6) Dickies Arena
12,159
1–1
3 October 9 Charlotte W 122–116 Isaiah Joe (19) Cason Wallace (10) Cason Wallace (8) Paycom Center
0
2–1
4 October 11 @ Indiana L 101–116 Chris Youngblood (25) Brooks Barnhizer (11) Dieng, Mitchell, Youngblood (3) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
11,311
2–2
5 October 14 @ Milwaukee W 116–112 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (23) Brooks Barnhizer (12) Aaron Wiggins (7) Fiserv Forum
12,489
3–2
6 October 17 Denver W 94–91 Ousmane Dieng (17) Jaylin Williams (7) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (5) Paycom Center
0
4–2
2025–26 preseason schedule

Regular season

2025–26 game log
Total: 55–15 (Home: 28–6; Road: 26–8)
October: 6–0 (home: 3–0; road: 3–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
1 October 21 Houston W 125–124 (2OT) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (35) Isaiah Hartenstein (9) Tied (5) Paycom Center
18,203
1−0
2 October 23 @ Indiana W 141–135 (2OT) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (55) Isaiah Hartenstein (14) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (5) Gainbridge Fieldhouse
17,274
2–0
3 October 25 @ Atlanta W 117–100 Chet Holmgren (31) Chet Holmgren (12) Ajay Mitchell (7) State Farm Arena
16,450
3–0
4 October 27 @ Dallas W 101–94 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (23) Isaiah Hartenstein (12) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (8) American Airlines Center
19,303
4–0
5 October 28 Sacramento W 107–101 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31) Isaiah Hartenstein (14) Aaron Wiggins (6) Paycom Center
18,203
5–0
6 October 30 Washington W 127–108 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31) Jaylin Williams (9) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (7) Paycom Center
18,203
6–0
November: 14–1 (home: 7–0; road: 7–1)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
7 November 2 New Orleans W 137–106 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (30) Isaiah Hartenstein (14) Hartenstein, Mitchell (8) Paycom Center
18,203
7–0
8 November 4 @ L.A. Clippers W 126–107 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (30) Isaiah Hartenstein (7) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (12) Intuit Dome
17,195
8–0
9 November 5 @ Portland L 119–121 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (35) Isaiah Hartenstein (11) Cason Wallace (5) Moda Center
16,822
8–1
10 November 7 @ Sacramento W 132–101 Isaiah Hartenstein (33) Isaiah Hartenstein (19) Ajay Mitchell (10) Golden 1 Center
15,767
9–1
11 November 9 @ Memphis W 114–100 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (35) Isaiah Hartenstein (13) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (6) FedExForum
14,532
10–1
12 November 11 Golden State W 126–102 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (28) Chet Holmgren (11) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (11) Paycom Center
18,203
11–1
13 November 12 L.A. Lakers W 121–92 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (30) Isaiah Hartenstein (8) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (9) Paycom Center
18,203
12–1
14 November 15 @ Charlotte W 109–96 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (33) Isaiah Hartenstein (11) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (7) Spectrum Center
19,469
13–1
15 November 17 @ New Orleans W 126–109 Chet Holmgren (26) Chet Holmgren (9) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (8) Smoothie King Center
13,757
14–1
16 November 19 Sacramento W 113–99 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (33) Isaiah Hartenstein (12) Ajay Mitchell (6) Paycom Center
18,203
15–1
17 November 21 @ Utah W 144–112 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31) Hartenstein, Jaylin Williams (6) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (8) Delta Center
18,186
16–1
18 November 23 Portland W 122–95 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (37) Isaiah Hartenstein (15) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (7) Paycom Center
18,203
17–1
19 November 26 Minnesota W 113–105 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (40) Isaiah Hartenstein (7) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (6) Paycom Center
18,203
18–1
20 November 28 Phoenix W 123–119 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (37) Chet Holmgren (8) Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams (8) Paycom Center
18,203
19–1
21 November 30 @ Portland W 123–115 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (26) Chet Holmgren (9) Gilgeous-Alexander, Mitchell, Jalen Williams (5) Moda Center
17,597
20–1
December: 8–4 (home: 6–2; road: 2–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
22 December 2 @ Golden State W 124–112 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (38) Jaylin Williams (9) Jalen Williams (6) Chase Center
18,064
21–1
23 December 5 Dallas W 132–111 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (33) Holmgren, Jalen Williams (8) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (6) Paycom Center
18,203
22–1
24 December 7 @ Utah W 131–101 Holmgren, Jalen Williams (25) Chet Holmgren (9) Jalen Williams (8) Delta Center
18,186
23–1
25 December 10 Phoenix W 138–89 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (28) Chet Holmgren (8) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (8) Paycom Center
18,203
24–1
26 December 13 San Antonio L 109–111 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (29) Caruso, Hartenstein (8) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (5) T-Mobile Arena
18,519
24–2
27 December 17 L.A. Clippers W 122–101 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (32) Tied (7) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (6) Paycom Center
18,203
25–2
28 December 19 @ Minnesota L 107–112 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (35) Alex Caruso (12) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (7) Target Center
18,978
25–3
29 December 22 Memphis W 119–103 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (31) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (10) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (8) Paycom Center
18,203
26–3
30 December 23 @ San Antonio L 110–130 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (33) Isaiah Hartenstein (12) Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams (8) Frost Bank Center
19,133
26–4
31 December 25 San Antonio L 102–117 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (22) Hartenstein, Holmgren (12) Jalen Williams (6) Paycom Center
18,203
26–5
32 December 28 Philadelphia W 129–104 Chet Holmgren (29) Chet Holmgren (9) Jalen Williams (6) Paycom Center
18,203
27–5
33 December 29 Atlanta W 140–129 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (39) Tied (9) Jalen Williams (7) Paycom Center
18,203
28–5
34 December 31 Portland W 124–95 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (30) Chet Holmgren (10) Jalen Williams (7) Paycom Center
18,203
29–5
January: 9–6 (home: 4–3; road: 5–3)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
35 January 2 @ Golden State W 131–94 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (30) Chet Holmgren (15) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (7) Chase Center
18,064
30–5
36 January 4 @ Phoenix L 105–108 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (25) Chet Holmgren (9) Jalen Williams (7) Mortgage Matchup Center
17,071
30–6
37 January 5 Charlotte L 97–124 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (21) Chet Holmgren (6) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (6) Paycom Center
18,203
30–7
38 January 7 Utah W 129–125 (OT) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (46) Chet Holmgren (12) Jalen Williams (8) Paycom Center
18,203
31–7
39 January 9 @ Memphis W 117–116 Jalen Williams (26) Kenrich Williams (8) Jalen Williams (10) FedExForum
15,717
32–7
40 January 11 Miami W 124–112 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (29) Chet Holmgren (10) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (8) Paycom Center
18,203
33–7
41 January 13 San Antonio W 119–98 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (34) Holmgren, Jaylin Williams (10) Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaylin Williams (5) Paycom Center
18,203
34–7
42 January 15 @ Houston W 111–91 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (20) Chet Holmgren (9) Jalen Williams (10) Toyota Center
18,055
35–7
43 January 17 @ Miami L 120–122 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (39) Chet Holmgren (11) Jaylin Williams (4) Kaseya Center
19,704
35–8
44 January 19 @ Cleveland W 136–104 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (30) Chet Holmgren (8) Ajay Mitchell (9) Rocket Arena
19,432
36–8
45 January 21 @ Milwaukee W 122–102 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (40) Kenrich Williams (8) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (11) Fiserv Forum
16,594
37–8
46 January 23 Indiana L 114–117 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (47) Chet Holmgren (13) Gilgeous-Alexander, Williams (4) Paycom Center
18,203
37–9
47 January 25 Toronto L 101–103 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (24) Chet Holmgren (10) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (6) Paycom Center
18,203
37–10
48 January 27 New Orleans W 104–95 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (29) Chet Holmgren (14) Jaylin Williams (5) Paycom Center
18,203
38–10
49 January 29 @ Minnesota L 111–123 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (30) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (6) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (8) Target Center
18,012
38–11
February: 8–4 (home: 4–2; road: 4–2)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
50 February 1 @ Denver W 121–111 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (34) Wallace, Wiggins (6) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (13) Ball Arena
19,900
39–11
51 February 3 Orlando W 128–92 Isaiah Joe (22) Hartenstein, Holmgren (10) Isaiah Hartenstein (10) Paycom Center
18,203
40–11
52 February 4 @ San Antonio L 106–116 Kenrich Williams (25) Jaylin Williams (12) Aaron Wiggins (12) Frost Bank Center
18,354
40–12
53 February 7 Houston L 106–112 Cason Wallace (23) Chet Holmgren (14) Isaiah Hartenstein (11) Paycom Center
18,203
40–13
54 February 9 @ L.A. Lakers W 119–110 Jalen Williams (23) Chet Holmgren (10) Hartenstein, Wallace (6) Crypto.com Arena
18,519
41–13
55 February 11 @ Phoenix W 136–109 Jalen Williams (28) Jay. Williams, K. Williams (6) Isaiah Hartenstein (6) Mortgage Matchup Center
17,071
42–13
56 February 12 Milwaukee L 93–110 Isaiah Joe (17) Chet Holmgren (13) Chet Holmgren (4) Paycom Center
18,203
42–14
All-Star Game
57 February 20 Brooklyn W 105–86 Jared McCain (21) Isaiah Hartenstein (8) Cason Wallace (6) Paycom Center
18,203
43–14
58 February 22 Cleveland W 121–113 Isaiah Joe (22) Chet Holmgren (15) Cason Wallace (10) Paycom Center
18,203
44–14
59 February 24 @ Toronto W 116–107 Cason Wallace (27) Hartenstein, Holmgren (9) Cason Wallace (6) Scotiabank Arena
19,153
45–14
60 February 25 @ Detroit L 116–124 Jaylin Williams (30) Jaylin Williams (11) Aaron Wiggins (6) Little Caesars Arena
20,062
45–15
61 February 27 Denver W 127–121 (OT) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (36) Chet Holmgren (21) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (9) Paycom Center
18,203
46–15
March: 9–0 (home: 4–0; road: 5–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
62 March 1 @ Dallas W 100–87 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (30) Chet Holmgren (9) Cason Wallace (8) American Airlines Center
18,900
47–15
63 March 3 @ Chicago W 116–108 Jared McCain (20) Jaylin Williams (16) Jaylin Williams (6) United Center
18,561
48–15
64 March 4 @ New York W 103–100 Chet Holmgren (28) Chet Holmgren (8) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (8) Madison Square Garden
19,812
49–15
65 March 7 Golden State W 104–97 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (27) Jaylin Williams (14) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (5) Paycom Center
18,203
50–15
66 March 9 Denver W 129–126 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (35) Jaylin Williams (12) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (15) Paycom Center
18,203
51–15
67 March 12 Boston W 104–102 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (35) Chet Holmgren (9) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (9) Paycom Center
18,203
52–15
68 March 15 Minnesota W 116–103 Chet Holmgren (21) Isaiah Hartenstein (12) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (10) Paycom Center
18,203
53–15
69 March 17 @ Orlando W 113–108 Shai Gilegous-Alexander (40) Chet Holmgren (12) Isaiah Hartenstein (8) Kia Center
18,846
54–15
70 March 18 @ Brooklyn W 121–92 Jared McCain (26) Tied (7) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (6) Barclays Center
17,548
55–15
71 March 21 @ Washington Capital One Arena
72 March 23 @ Philadelphia Xfinity Mobile Arena
73 March 25 @ Boston TD Garden
74 March 27 Chicago Paycom Center
75 March 29 New York Paycom Center
76 March 30 Detroit Paycom Center
April: 0–0 (home: 0–0; road: 0–0)
Game Date Team Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance
Record
77 April 2 L.A. Lakers Paycom Center
78 April 5 Utah Paycom Center
79 April 7 @ L.A. Lakers Crypto.com Arena
80 April 8 @ L.A. Clippers Intuit Dome
81 April 10 @ Denver Ball Arena
82 April 12 Phoenix Paycom Center
2025–26 season schedule

NBA Cup

The groups were revealed during the tournament announcement on July 9, 2025

West Group A

Pos Team Pld W L PF PA PD Qualification
1 Oklahoma City Thunder 4 4 0 512 437 +75 Advanced to knockout rounds
2 Phoenix Suns 4 3 1 463 432 +31
3 Minnesota Timberwolves 4 2 2 479 434 +45
4 Utah Jazz 4 1 3 433 518 −85
5 Sacramento Kings 4 0 4 430 496 −66
Source: NBA

Injuries

Player Duration Injury Games missed
Start End
Thomas Sorber September 4, 2025 Torn Right ACL Surgery
Kenrich Williams September 29, 2025 November 25, 2025 Arthroscopic Left Knee Surgery 18
Nikola Topić October 6, 2025 February 8, 2026 Testicular Surgery 54
Isaiah Joe October 20, 2025 October 30, 2025 Left Knee Contusion 5
Jalen Williams October 20, 2025 November 27, 2025 Right Wrist Surgical Recovery 19
Alex Caruso October 22, 2025 October 28, 2025 Concussion Protocol 3
Cason Wallace October 23, 2025 October 25, 2025 Left Knee Sprain 1
Chet Holmgren October 28, 2025 November 4, 2025 Left Back Soreness 4
Luguentz Dort November 5, 2025 November 15, 2025 Right Upper Trap Strain 5
Chet Holmgren November 5, 2025 November 7, 2025 Low Back Sprain 1
Aaron Wiggins November 7, 2025 December 13,2025 Left Adductor Strain 16
Jaylin Williams November 15, 2025 November 17, 2025 Left Shoulder Soreness 1
Isaiah Hartenstein November 28, 2025 December 13, 2025 Right Soleus Strain 6
Alex Caruso November 30, 2025 December 10, 2025 Right Quad Soreness 4
Luguentz Dort December 2, 2025 December 10, 2025 Right Adductor Strain 2
Isaiah Joe December 5, 2025 December 17, 2025 Left Knee Soreness 4
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander December 7, 2025 December 10, 2025 Left Elbow Bursitis 1
Isaiah Hartenstein December 17, 2025 December 19,2025 Right Soleus Injury Management 1
Jaylin Williams December 17, 2025 January 17, 2026 Right Heel Burstis 11
Aaron Wiggins December 19, 2025 December 23, 2025 Right Adductor Soreness 2
Alex Caruso December 22, 2025 December 23, 2025 Right Middle Finger Soreness 1
Ousmane Dieng December 22, 2025 January 10, 2026 Right Calf Strain 11
Ajay Mitchell December 23, 2025 December 27, 2025 Concussion Protocol 2
Isaiah Hartenstein December 29, 2025 January 29, 2026 Right Soleus Strain 16
Alex Caruso January 5, 2026 January 9, 2026 Lower Back Soreness 2
Chet Holmgren January 8, 2026 January 10, 2026 Bilateral Shins Soreness 1
Cason Wallace January 8, 2026 January 10, 2026 Left Great Toe Soreness 1
Luguentz Dort January 13, 2026 January 15, 2026 Left Foot Soreness 1
Jalen Williams January 18, 2026 February 8, 2026 Right Hamstring Strain 29
Alex Caruso January 19, 2026 February 3, 2026 Right Adductor Strain 6
Jaylin Williams January 21, 2026 January 23, 2026 Left Gut Contusion 1
Ajay Mitchell January 22, 2026 March 9, 2026 Abdominal Strain 20
Aaron Wiggins January 23, 2026 January 25, 2026 Right Groin Soreness 1
Cason Wallace January 27, 2026 January 29, 2026 Left Hip Soreness 1
Alex Caruso February 4, 2026 February 6, 2026 Right Adductor Injury Management 1
Luguentz Dort February 4, 2026 February 6, 2026 Right Patellofemoral Joint Inflammation 1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander February 4, 2026 February 27, 2026 Abdominal Strain 8
Isaiah Hartenstein February 4, 2026 February 6, 2026 Right Eye Corneal Abrasion 1
Chet Holmgren February 4, 2026 February 6, 2026 Low Back Spasms 1
Branden Carlson February 12, 2026 February 19, 2026 Low Back Spasms 1
Isaiah Hartenstein February 12, 2026 February 19, 2026 Right Soleus Injury Management 1
Jalen Williams February 12, 2026 Right Hamstring Strain
Alex Caruso February 21, 2026 February 24, 2026 Left Ankle Sprain 1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander March 3, 2026 March 4, 2026 Abdominal Strain Injury Management 1
Isaiah Hartenstein March 3, 2026 March 4, 2026 Right Soleus Injury Management 1
Alex Caruso March 7, 2026 March 12, 2026 Left Hip Contusion 2
Isaiah Hartenstein March 7, 2026 March 15, 2026 Left Calf Contusion 3
Chet Holmgren March 7, 2026 March 12, 2026 Flu 2
Isaiah Hartenstein March 18, 2026 Left Soleus Injury Management

Transactions

Trades

Date Trade Ref.
June 25, 2025 To Sacramento Kings
To Oklahoma City Thunder
[4]
June 28, 2025 To Oklahoma City Thunder
To Washington Wizards
[5]
February 4, 2026 To Charlotte Hornets
To Oklahoma City Thunder
[6]
[7]
To Philadelphia 76ers
To Oklahoma City Thunder
[8]
[9]
To Oklahoma City Thunder
To Utah Jazz
  • Cash considerations
[10]
  1. ^ Oklahoma City will receive the pick if it's No. 17–30, otherwise they receive two 2027 second-round picks.
  2. ^ Oklahoma City traded Ousmane Dieng to Charlotte, which then flipped him to Chicago. This was originally reported to be a three-team trade but was made official as two separate trades.
  3. ^ The more favorable of the picks originally belonging to Atlanta and Miami.
  4. ^ The most favorable of the picks originally belonging to Houston, Indiana, Miami, and Oklahoma City.

Free agency

Re-signings

Date Player Contract
June 29, 2025 Jaylin Williams[11] Multi-Year
June 29, 2025 Ajay Mitchell[12] Multi-Year
July 8, 2025 Branden Carlson[13] Two-Way Contract

Subtractions

Date Player Reason New team
June 28, 2025 Colby Jones[14] Waived Detroit Pistons
July 3, 2025 Adam Flagler Free Agent San Antonio Spurs
July 8, 2025 Alex Ducas[15] Free Agent Brisbane Bullets

References

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  3. ^ "2025 NBA Draft Order: Picks 1-59". NBA.com. May 12, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  4. ^ "Thunder Selects Thomas Sorber in the 2025 NBA Draft". Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  5. ^ "Thunder Completes Trade With Washington Wizards". NBA.com. June 28, 2025. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  6. ^ "Hornets Acquire Ousmane Dieng And 2nd Round Pick From Thunder". NBA.com. February 4, 2026. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  7. ^ "Thunder Acquires Mason Plumlee". NBA.com. February 4, 2026. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  8. ^ "Thunder Selects Thomas Sorber in the 2025 NBA Draft". NBA.com. June 26, 2025. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  9. ^ "Kings Acquire Draft Rights to Nique Clifford". NBA.com. June 25, 2025. Retrieved June 26, 2025.
  10. ^ "Utah Jazz Complete Trade with Oklahoma City Thunder". NBA.com. February 4, 2026. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  11. ^ "Thunder Signs Jaylin Williams to Multi-Year Contract Extension". okcthunder.com. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  12. ^ "Thunder Signs Ajay Mitchell to Multi-Year Contract". nba.com/thunder. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
  13. ^ "Thunder Signs Branden Carlson to a Two-Way Contract". okcthunder.com. Retrieved September 29, 2025.
  14. ^ "Detroit Pistons Sign Guard Colby Jones". www.gleague.nba.com/. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
  15. ^ "Bullets sign NBA Champion". www.nbl.com.au. Retrieved July 31, 2025.

Notes

  1. ^ Includes: