| Team Information |
| Founded |
1967 |
| Ground |
Paycom Center |
| Owner(s) |
Professional Basketball Club LLC (Clay Bennett, Chairman)
|
| City |
Oklahoma City, OK |
| Nickname |
The Thunderbirds |
| Conference |
Western Conference |
| Division |
Northwest Division |
The Oklahoma City Thunder, established in 2008, have rapidly ascended as one of the NBA’s most promising franchises. Under the leadership of General Manager Sam Presti and head coach Mark Daigneault, the team has cultivated a dynamic roster centered around emerging stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. In the 2024–25 season, the Thunder achieved a franchise-record 68–14 regular-season record, securing the top seed in the Western Conference and clinching home-court advantage throughout the playoffs .
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered an MVP-caliber performance, capturing his first scoring title with an average of 30.1 points per game . Jalen Williams, who earned his first All-Star selection, emerged as a breakout star, notably scoring a career-high 41 points in a March victory over the San Antonio Spurs .
As of May 13, 2025, the Thunder are engaged in a high-stakes second-round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets, trailing 2–1 . With a blend of youthful talent and seasoned leadership, Oklahoma City is poised to make a significant impact in the NBA’s future.
