No bitterness was shown. While Giddey admitted it was difficult to feel neutral, he was ultimately happy to see the Thunder win an NBA championship. His relationships with several former teammates surfaced when they went back and forth with the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals.

The first week of the NBA season is in the books and the Oklahoma City Thunder look like a threat to be the NBA's first repeat champions since 2018.

After the first week of NBA basketball to kick off a brand new season, the reigning champions are still unbeaten. It hasn’t been easy, though, and Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma City Thunder received their NBA championship rings before their season opener against the Houston Rockets.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, center, looks to pass the ball away from Charlotte Hornets forwards Miles Bridges, left, and Tidjane Salaün, right, during the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in Oklahoma City. Credit: AP/Nate Billings Last season: 68-14, won NBA championship.

Former Duke and NBA player Kyle Singler has been charged with assaulting his girlfriend in front of their young child.

Oklahoma City Thunder release injury report with Chet Holmgren out and Alex Caruso returning ahead of matchup with Sacramento Kings.