Thunder lock in long-term future in Oklahoma City with new arena agreement

On Tuesday, the Oklahoma City Council approved a new 25-year lease agreement with the Thunder, ensuring the team will continue playing in the city through at least 2053. The vote finalizes nearly two years of negotiations following a public vote to build a …

Oklahoma City's Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander enter NBA Finals lore with Game 5 scoring spree

OKLAHOMA CITY – Jerry West and Elgin Baylor did it often. Kyrie Irving and LeBron James did it a couple of times. Magic Johnson and Jamaal Wilkes were among those who did it once. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please …

In Oklahoma, Juneteenth highlights tribal slavery descendants' fight for recognition and citizenship

Juneteenth may mark the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas found out they had been freed, but thousands of people in Oklahoma are still fighting for full citizenship in the tribal nations that once held their ancestors in bondage. Several …

Oklahoma City Thunder could have opportunity to redevelop current site of Paycom Center

The future of the current Paycom Center site could become clearer following an Oklahoma City Council meeting on Tuesday. On the agenda are several items related to the new nearly billion-dollar arena slated for construction on the current site of the old …

In Oklahoma, Juneteenth highlights tribal slavery descendants’ fight for recognition and citizenship

Thunder vs. Pacers: Has Oklahoma City finally figured out how to defeat Indiana in the NBA Finals?

All series long, Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has described the task of slowing the Oklahoma City Thunder — a heavy betting favorite from the start of the 2025 NBA Finals — as a "daunting" one. "The magnitude of the challenge with …

Deer rescued from tank at Oklahoma wastewater plant

June 17 (UPI) -- Firefighters in Oklahoma conducted an "unusual rescue" when a deer was found struggling in a tank at a wastewater treatment plant. The Owasso Fire Department said on social media that firefighters responded to the local …

No. 33-ranked Chase Foster talks Villanova, Maryland, Oklahoma State

After spending his junior year at Bradenton (Fla.) IMG Academy and coming back from injury, 2026 forward Chase Foster is finding his footing again on the hardwood. The four-star recruit is an intriguing talent with size, length, and a versatile set of …

Oklahoma City Thunder are a dynasty in making and will end NBA's age of parity

Meanwhile, the window might be closing for the Pacers. Yes, the Eastern Conference looks there for the taking again next year, but this is a far older team than the Thunder. Can they get to the Finals two years in a row with Pascal Siakam (great in Game 5) …

Oklahoma Poison Center warns parents of outdoor dangers; here's what to know

With more kids heading outside to enjoy the summer, the Oklahoma Poison Center says it wants to remind parents of the dangers of being outdoors. Ranging from bites to accidents, the Oklahoma Poison Center said that while people are soaking up sunshine, so …