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13 September 2025

• [Daily Thunder] - Saturday Morning Cartoons: The Tonight Show
  Thunder fun for the weekend.
• [Fansided: Thunderous Intentions] - Thunder already have legacy-defining element of their potential dynasty
  The OKC Thunder have one key quality that should already be studied while they chase dynastic status.
• [USA Today: OKC Thunder Wire] - Ranking Western Conference centers: Where is Isaiah Hartenstein?
  Ranking Western Conference centers: Where is Isaiah Hartenstein?
• [Last Word on Sports] - Branden Carlson Contract on Focus for OKC Amidst Sorber Injury
  With , talks of a rotation overhaul are in place. While he is yet to suit up for the Thunder both in the Summer League and in the regular season, his absence matters a lot. That begins with , a big man who has already won a championship with them. Carlson is currently on a two-way deal with OKC, but Thomas Sorber's injury may change that in the coming season. See, the 2025 NBA champions don't have that much of a luxury when it comes to big men. They have as their main center---. was a , while . Other than that, OKC doesn't have much when it comes to big men on the roster. Branden Carlson Contract on Focus for OKC Amidst Sorber Injury The Thunder knew what they were doing . Before his injury, he was seen as a steal by the champs for his impressive value. Now it seems the team will continue with the same big man rotation for now. While waiting for those adjustments, it seems that from this. Branden Carlson's Contract with OKC Let's face it, two-way players aren't getting and rarely see teams upgrading their deals to standard contracts. Carlson is one of the most talented two-way players the Thunder have aboard this season. At the age of 26, the Thunder big man played his first season in OKC's championship year. Carlson went on to average 3.8 points per game on 7.7 minutes of action in 32 games. What's promising is that he's a 33.3% shooter from three. Carlson was signed by OKC to a two-way deal after Holmgren, Hartenstein, and Williams all experienced injuries last season. Of course, he was , the Thunder's G-League affiliate team. He was , each giving him a chance of proving his worth. On January 16th, Carlson was pivotal in the Thunder's home blowout win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The big man was showing sparks of hope off the bench, posting 11 points and 4 rebounds, making 3 threes. https://twitter.com/Thunder3peat/status/1965195583825801301 That would later reward him , which he signed on February 6th. In his final regular-season game, Carlson was making the most of his minutes and crushing the New Orleans Pelicans, posting 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks. That's a promising stat line for a young player who's a fit in the Thunder's core age. Can Branden Carlson Make the Most of the 2025-26 Season? Carlson is going to get a lot of playing time in the coming season. It's worth noting that will allow him to play more minutes in the four or five spot. This should give him a better case over , who is also . Carlson's shooting needs to improve overall, and his massive length allows him to set a more prominent role on the floor. This should put him on par with J-Will, who would be getting third-string minutes from the first two starting bigs. Carlson is keen on making improvements in his game, and it should help him earn his place in the squad. As a flexible big man who can both dominate the paint and shoot the ball from three, Carlson is definitely going to have a lot of fun in the coming season with more minutes. https://twitter.com/NBATV/status/1945255472086290544 At best, Carlson's contract situation should be a promising one this season, with a lot of expectations for him to grow and even become a permanent part of the OKC rotation. Carlson has a shot at landing a deal with one of the NBA's top contenders in the years to come. © Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images The post appeared first on .
• [USA Today: OKC Thunder Wire] - OKC Thunder jersey history No. 43 - Barry Clemens (1969-72)
  During his time suiting up for the Sonics, Clemens wore only jersey No. 43 and put up 7.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.
• [Oklahoma City Thunder Videos] - Plot twist: Nick Gallo’s got a mean fastball 👌⚾️
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• [Stillwater News Press] - PHOTO GALLERY: Pioneers pummel Plainsmen in home opener
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• [Forbes] - The Schedule Stretch That Could Define The Thunder’s Season
  An eight-game stretch just before the NBA All-Star Break could be the biggest of the OKC Thunder's season.
• [Fansided: Thunderous Intentions] - Cason Wallace is the perfect player to land historic and unexpected opportunity
  OKC Thunder guard Cason Wallace is being pegged as a potential fit for one of basketball's most cherished honors.
• [USA Today: OKC Thunder Wire] - Chet Holmgren reveals NBA 2K all-time starting lineup
  Chet Holmgren reveals NBA 2K all-time starting lineup.