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Every morning the Thunder Nightly Desk publishes The Bricktown Brief, plus the day's specials: the week ahead, the cap sheet, a player in focus, the rumors checked against the numbers, the archives. Injury updates land within 20 minutes of the official report, game recaps within 20 minutes of the final. Every name and number in these pieces is checked against the club's data before publication.

The Bricktown Brief

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From the Archives: The Harden Trade, Dallas and a Roster Built for LossesFrom the archives · Tue, Oct 27A 4-0 start without two starters rests on a franchise habit: value found in the draft and down the bench.
Rumor Check: What Holds Up After the Williams and Wallace BlowRumor check · Tue, Oct 27Caruso's Ankle Thins a 4-0 Thunder Rotation Before DallasMorning · Tue, Oct 27Thunder by the Numbers: A Defense Carrying a Thinner RosterBy the numbers · Mon, Oct 26Around the Beat: Coverage Turns to Life Without WilliamsAround the beat · Mon, Oct 26Williams Injury Reframes a 3-0 Start Before SunsMorning · Mon, Oct 26Thunder Beat Clippers 108-101 and Hold the Three Seed at 2-0Postgame · Sun, Oct 25Aday Mara and the Value of a Quiet Rookie SeasonPlayer focus · Sun, Oct 25Thunder Cap Watch: Between the Tax Line and the Top ApronCap watch · Sun, Oct 25Oweh Is Gone, Peavy Is In, and a Thinned Clippers Roster VisitsMorning · Sun, Oct 25Rumor Check: Peavy, Wallace and What the Cap Sheet AllowsRumor check · Sat, Oct 24Week Ahead: Short-Handed Clippers, a Back-to-Back, Then Dallas and HoustonWeek ahead · Sat, Oct 24The Streak, the Bigs and the Tax Bill: What OKC Coverage Is ChasingAround the beat · Fri, Oct 23Can the Thunder's Second Wave Carry a Title Defense at $214.8M?The big question · Fri, Oct 23Gilgeous-Alexander's Streak Ends, and the Thunder Defense Takes Over at 2-0Morning · Fri, Oct 23Thunder Trail 48-44 at the Half, Then Pull Away From Denver, 96-84Postgame · Thu, Oct 22Kenrich Williams at $5.0M: The Veteran Wing Who Has to Keep ShootingPlayer focus · Thu, Oct 22Cap Watch: $214.8M, Past the First Apron, Short of the SecondCap watch · Thu, Oct 22Topic and Sorber Ruled Out Again as Jokic Brings Denver to PaycomMorning · Thu, Oct 22Week Ahead: Denver at Home, a Back-to-Back, Then the Road in DallasWeek ahead · Wed, Oct 21McCain's 6-of-8 Night Turns a Second-Quarter Surge Into a 1-0 StartPostgame · Tue, Oct 20From the Archives: October 21 and a Champion Still Built YoungFrom the archives · Wed, Oct 21The Big Question: Can the Champions Afford Their Own Depth?The big question · Tue, Oct 20By the Numbers: What 11.1 and $214.8M Say Before San AntonioBy the numbers · Tue, Oct 20Holmgren Clears, Topic and Sorber Sit as the Opener ArrivesMorning · Tue, Oct 20Rumor Check: Wallace's Extension Is Solid, Oweh's Injury Is SettledRumor check · Mon, Oct 19Around the Beat: Wallace's Deal, Roster Churn, Spurs OpenerAround the beat · Mon, Oct 19Wallace's Extension Arrives One Night Before the OpenerMorning · Mon, Oct 19From the Archives: The Trade That Still Funds Oklahoma City's PicksFrom the archives · Sun, Oct 18Topic's Ten Games Left One Real Signal: He Can PassPlayer focus · Sun, Oct 18

Injury updates

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OutChet HolmgrenChet Holmgren out vs Mavericks with right knee issueTue, Oct 27Day-To-DayAjay MitchellAjay Mitchell questionable vs Mavericks with an ankle issueTue, Oct 27OutAlex CarusoAlex Caruso ruled out at Mavericks with a right ankle injuryTue, Oct 27Day-To-DayChet HolmgrenChet Holmgren day-to-day for Thunder at Mavericks with a knee issueTue, Oct 27Day-To-DayAlex CarusoAlex Caruso day-to-day with right ankle sprain ahead of Mavericks gameTue, Oct 27OutJalen WilliamsJalen Williams out vs Mavericks with dislocated ankle, fractured fibulaTue, Oct 27NTOutNikola TopicNikola Topic off injury report for Thunder vs Suns after back issueMon, Oct 26TSOutThomas SorberThomas Sorber listed out vs Suns with a knee issueMon, Oct 26ClearedJaylin WilliamsJaylin Williams cleared vs Suns after Day-To-Day tagMon, Oct 26NTClearedNikola TopicNikola Topic cleared for Thunder vs Suns after back, torso issueMon, Oct 26TSClearedThomas SorberThomas Sorber cleared vs Suns after being listed outMon, Oct 26OutCason WallaceCason Wallace out vs Suns with a left shoulder issueMon, Oct 26

Roster moves

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MPFA → OKCMicah PeavyMicah Peavy Joins the Oklahoma City Thunder RosterSun, Oct 25OKC → FAOtega OwehOtega Oweh Leaves the Oklahoma City Thunder RosterSun, Oct 25LWOKC → FALamar WilkersonThunder Waive Rookie Guard Lamar WilkersonSun, Oct 18NJOKC → FANate JohnsonNate Johnson Leaves Oklahoma City Thunder RosterSun, Oct 18OKC → FADariq WhiteheadDariq Whitehead Leaves the Thunder RosterSun, Oct 18BBOKC → FABuddy BoeheimBuddy Boeheim Leaves Thunder RosterSun, Oct 18CTOKC → FAChristoph TillyChristoph Tilly Off the Roster After Thunder Waive Four Camp InviteesSun, Oct 18BBFA → OKCBuddy BoeheimBuddy Boeheim joins the Oklahoma City Thunder rosterSat, Oct 17LWFA → OKCLamar WilkersonLamar Wilkerson Joins Oklahoma City Thunder RosterFri, Oct 16NJFA → OKCNate JohnsonNate Johnson Joins Oklahoma City Thunder RosterFri, Oct 16FA → OKCDariq WhiteheadDariq Whitehead Joins Oklahoma City Thunder RosterFri, Oct 16AHOKC → FAAndrew HolifieldAndrew Holifield Leaves Thunder RosterFri, Oct 16

Game recaps

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PHX @ OKCMon, Oct 26Mitchell scores 30, Thunder win the paint 50-38 to beat Suns and go 4-0LAC @ OKCSun, Oct 25Thunder turn 26 Clippers turnovers into a 108-101 win and stay unbeatenDEN @ OKCThu, Oct 22Thunder pull away in the third quarter and force 22 Nuggets turnoversOKC @ SASTue, Oct 20Thunder win 31-16 second quarter, hold off Spurs 116-104OKC @ HOUThu, Oct 15Rockets bury Thunder behind 68 bench points, 17 threesIND @ OKCTue, Oct 13Thunder survive 20-point hole, beat Pacers 114-112 in overtimeOKC @ ATLMon, Oct 12Hawks' Bench Outscores Thunder's 60-20, Holds Off Late OKC PushMIL @ OKCWed, Oct 7Bucks Erase 24-Point Deficit, Stun Thunder 128-126 in PreseasonNOP @ OKCTue, Oct 6Pelicans' Bench Outscores Thunder 75-51 in Preseason Comeback WinHOU @ OKCTue, Oct 21Thunder Survive Sengun's 39, Outlast Rockets 125-124 in Double OT

Earlier from the desk

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October2026 · 57 pieces
MorningSun, Oct 18Four Out, One In, Then Out Again Before the OpenerBy the numbersSat, Oct 17By the Numbers: Oklahoma City's Bill, Margin and MinutesCap watchSat, Oct 17Cap Watch: The Thunder's $216.2M Bill and What It BuysMorningSat, Oct 17Thunder Reshape the Roster: Three In, Three Out Before the OpenerRumor checkFri, Oct 16Rumor Check: Mara's Eligibility Flag and Oweh's Paper TrailAround the beatFri, Oct 16Around the Beat: Title Odds Meet the Bill, Oweh's Exit Opens a LaneMorningFri, Oct 16Two New Names Join the Injury List Five Days Before the OpenerPostgameThu, Oct 15Thunder Fall 89-116 to Rockets as Two Separate Runs Bury ThemPlayer focusThu, Oct 15Jared McCain's Case for a Real Bench Role in Oklahoma CityWeek aheadThu, Oct 15The Week Ahead: One Preseason Finale, Then a Season That CountsMorningThu, Oct 15Oweh's Rookie Year Ends Before the Opener Even TipsCap watchWed, Oct 14Cap Watch: Oklahoma City's Bill Already Clears Two LinesThe big questionWed, Oct 14The Big Question: Can Oklahoma City Afford to Keep Winning?MorningWed, Oct 14Five Players Target Thursday's Return as Oweh Injury Report LandsPostgameTue, Oct 13Thunder Beat Pacers 114-112 Playing Through Zero RestFrom the archivesTue, Oct 13From the Archives: Oct. 13 Links a 1967 Loss to Tonight's Pacers RematchBy the numbersTue, Oct 13By the Numbers: What Oklahoma City's Bill Actually BuysMorningTue, Oct 13Thunder's Rotation Lines Up for a Pacers Rematch of Last Season's FinalsPostgameMon, Oct 12Thunder Fall to Hawks, 110-113, as Reserves Fill the FloorWeek aheadMon, Oct 12The Week Ahead: Rested Thunder Open at Hawks, Real Record Waits for SpursRumor checkMon, Oct 12Rumor Check: The Exhibit 10 Reports Still Haven't ClosedMorningMon, Oct 12RealGM: Thunder, Wallace Discussing Extension Near $25M a YearThe big questionSun, Oct 11The Big Question: Can Oklahoma City Afford to Stay This Deep?Around the beatSun, Oct 11Around the Beat: Dort's Exit, JWill's Debut, Mara HypeMorningSun, Oct 11Eight Thunder Starters Tagged Day-to-Day Ahead of Hawks TripFrom the archivesSat, Oct 10From the Archives: Harden's Trade and the Bill Due NowBy the numbersSat, Oct 10Thunder By The Numbers: Payroll, Net Rating, Record and Scoring LoadMorningSat, Oct 10Four Hurt Thunder All Target the Same Return Date: October 12Rumor checkFri, Oct 9Rumor Check: Two Exhibit 10 Deals, One Presti Interview, Mostly NoisePlayer focusFri, Oct 9Alex Caruso's Minutes Spike Signals His Real Value Beyond the Box ScoreMorningFri, Oct 9SGA Buys Into Atletico Madrid While Four Thunder Sit Day-To-DayAround the beatThu, Oct 8Mara's Perfect Night, Stirtz's Split ReviewsCap watchThu, Oct 8Cap Watch: Oklahoma City's Payroll Past the Tax LineMorningThu, Oct 8Mara Goes Perfect, Thunder Blow a Second Straight Big LeadPostgameWed, Oct 7Thunder's Closing Group Can't Hold 22-Point Lead, Fall 126-128 to BucksWeek aheadWed, Oct 7Thunder's Preseason Week: Bucks Tonight, Then Hawks, Pacers, RocketsThe big questionWed, Oct 7Is Oklahoma City's Apron Bill Worth the Title Defense?MorningWed, Oct 7Eight Regulars Clear Rest Tag Before Bucks Preseason GamePostgameTue, Oct 6Thunder Blow 24-Point Lead, Fall 110-116 to Pelicans in PreseasonPlayer focusTue, Oct 6Jaylin Williams: The Shooting Leap Oklahoma City Needs to HoldFrom the archivesTue, Oct 6From the Archives: The Harden Trade and the Apron Bill NowMorningTue, Oct 6Six Rotation Pieces Join Rest List Before Pelicans Preseason OpenerCap watchMon, Oct 5Cap Watch: Oklahoma City's Bill Keeps ClimbingBy the numbersMon, Oct 5By the Numbers: Scoring, Defense, Age and Draft CapitalMorningMon, Oct 5Sorber, Oweh Eye October 6 as Wallace Enters Extension TalkWeek aheadSun, Oct 4Week Ahead: Three Preseason Games Before the Trip to San AntonioThe big questionSun, Oct 4The Big Question: Can an Apron-Level Payroll Repeat?MorningSun, Oct 4A Quiet 36 Hours, and a Margin Worth a Second LookFrom the archivesSat, Oct 3From the Archives: The Thread From Westbrook to the Core NowRumor checkSat, Oct 3Rumor Check: What's Confirmed, What's Still OpenMorningSat, Oct 3Two Return Targets Line Up With October 6By the numbersFri, Oct 2By the Numbers: Thunder Payroll, Net Rating and Last Season's Margin SqueezeAround the beatFri, Oct 2Around the Beat: A Frontcourt Logjam, a Wallace Signal, Mitchell's ClearanceMorningFri, Oct 2Clean Bill: Mitchell and Hartenstein Clear Ahead of Thunder CampPlayer focusThu, Oct 1Hartenstein's Efficiency Case for a Bigger WorkloadCap watchThu, Oct 1Cap Watch: Thunder Payroll Lands Between the Two ApronsMorningThu, Oct 1Preseason Clock Starts Ticking Toward October 6
September2026 · 52 pieces
Rumor checkWed, Sep 30Rumor Check: Sorting September's Confirmed Moves From Open QuestionsThe big questionWed, Sep 30The Big Question: Too Deep For The Cap Sheet?MorningWed, Sep 30Pick-Swap Value Rises as Four Thunder Names Eye OctoberAround the beatTue, Sep 29Around the Beat: Clearance, Competition, and the Next SGA DealWeek aheadTue, Sep 29Pelicans and Bucks Open a Two-Game Preseason Look This WeekMorningTue, Sep 29Four Names Point to the Same Date on the Thunder CalendarPlayer focusMon, Sep 28Player Focus: Ajay Mitchell Chases a Bigger Role in a Crowded BackcourtCap watchMon, Sep 28Cap Watch: Oklahoma City Pays Above Both ApronsMorningMon, Sep 28Thunder Make It Official: A 21-Man Camp RosterThe big questionSun, Sep 27The Big Question: Is Oklahoma City's Title Window Worth Its Tax Bill?From the archivesSun, Sep 27From the Archives: The 2012 Harden Trade Still Shapes How Thunder Build CampMorningSun, Sep 27Three Names Join on Camp Deals, Preseason Slate Locks InBy the numbersSat, Sep 26By The Numbers: Reading Oklahoma City's Offseason MathRumor checkSat, Sep 26Rumor Check: What Four Reports on OKC Actually SayMorningSat, Sep 26Jalen Williams Clears the Injury List Before CampAround the beatFri, Sep 25Presti's Finances Talk, Wallace Buzz, and the Fight for the Last Roster SpotPlayer focusFri, Sep 25The Defense Behind Cason Wallace's Modest Price TagMorningFri, Sep 25Presti Calls Money, Not the Tax Line, Oklahoma City's Real LimitFrom the archivesThu, Sep 24From the Archives: The Trade That Built the Thunder's Title WindowCap watchThu, Sep 24Cap Watch: Oklahoma City Sits Above the Lower ApronMorningThu, Sep 24Wallace's Late Surge Sets the Bar for CampBy the numbersWed, Sep 23By the Numbers: OKC's Payroll, Pace and Efficiency Marks Before CampRumor checkWed, Sep 23Rumor Check: Two Reports the Roster Already ConfirmedMorningWed, Sep 23No New Moves, But Oklahoma City's Pick Stack Keeps GrowingAround the beatTue, Sep 22Around the Beat: The Math Behind Wallace, Holmgren and Two ReturnsPlayer focusTue, Sep 22Jalen Williams: What OKC's $41.5 Million Wing Needs To ProveMorningTue, Sep 22Five Return Dates, One Target: The Oct. 6 Preseason OpenerCap watchMon, Sep 21Cap Watch: Oklahoma City's Bill Already Clears the First ApronThe big questionMon, Sep 21The Big Question: Can OKC Pay the Bill and Still Win It Twice?MorningMon, Sep 21Thunder Camp Opens With Five Hurt And A Slate Now Locked InFrom the archivesSun, Sep 20From The Archives: A Franchise Built Twice By The DraftBy the numbersSun, Sep 20By The Numbers: Where OKC Stands Before Camp Tips OffMorningSun, Sep 20Camp Chatter Turns To Mitchell As The Preseason Slate Comes Into ViewPlayer focusSat, Sep 19Chet Holmgren Enters Year Three as OKC's Two-Way FulcrumRumor checkSat, Sep 19Rumor Check: One Deal Confirmed, One Departure, No Room For MoreMorningSat, Sep 19Tilly's Deal Gets A Number As Five Names Chase An Oct. 1 ReturnCap watchFri, Sep 18Cap Watch: The Second Apron Is Next Season's Real TestThe big questionFri, Sep 18The Big Question: How Long Can Oklahoma City Pay For This Group?MorningFri, Sep 18Thunder Camp Rolls On, Beat Debates the Frontcourt's Long GameFrom the archivesThu, Sep 17From The Archives: The Thunder Once Let A Star Walk To Avoid This BillBy the numbersThu, Sep 17Thunder By The Numbers: The Price Of Staying TogetherMorningThu, Sep 17Thunder Camp Opens With Five Names on the Trainer's ListRumor checkWed, Sep 16Rumor Check: One Signing Confirmed, One Bound for BeijingAround the beatWed, Sep 16Fringe Battles And Development Bets Fill The BeatMorningWed, Sep 16Thunder Swap Fringe Pieces Before Camp OpensPlayer focusTue, Sep 15Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Carries an Extension That Keeps ClimbingCap watchTue, Sep 15Cap Watch: Thunder Payroll Pushes Toward the Second ApronMorningTue, Sep 15Thunder Add Cristoph Tilly on Exhibit 10 DealMorningMon, Sep 14Five Players Day-To-Day as Thunder Set October ScheduleThe big questionSun, Sep 13The Big Question: How Long Can Oklahoma City Afford This Exact Core?From the archivesSun, Sep 13From the Harden Trade to a Banner: How Presti's Assets Built This CoreMorningSun, Sep 13Thunder Enter September on the Clock, Financially and Physically