Atlanta (1-1) earned a 111-107 road win over Orlando on Friday. The Hawks have plenty of Oklahoma connections such as Norman native Trae Young and former Thunder forward Vit Krejci. More: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fuels epic Thunder win vs Pacers in 2OT with career-high 55 points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder kicked off their season on a high note with a victory over the Houston Rockets in the opener. The night was even more special as Shai held his first championship ring during the team’s championship banner ceremony.

The team’s top four options are all sidelined with injuries — just one game into the 2025-26 season. Already, they’re without Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles rehab), T.J. McConnell (left hamstring strain),

Shoes are deeply rooted in basketball culture. NBA stars have long donned signature shoes as a way to market themselves, their brand, connect with fans and infl

The two faced off in last season's Western Conference finals with Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder not only winning the series but ultimately the 2025 NBA championship. They are also the top shoe endorsers for Adidas and Converse, two brands competing for the market share with Nike, although Converse is part of Nike's larger umbrella.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in a career-high 55 points as the Thunder outlasted the Indiana Pacers 141-135 on Thursday in what was Oklahoma City’s second straight double-overtime victory to begin the season.

Chet Holmgren scored 31 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 and the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the second half for a 117-100 victory over the short-handed Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night.