OKC Thunder's Sam Presti talks changes as team prepares for a new season

Thunder GM Sam Presti expects OKC to be 'exceptional' team even after major offseason moves

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Thunder Masterfully Navigate NBA Rules While Keeping Core Intact This Offseason

The Oklahoma City Thunder are now less than one week away from ushering in training camp.The Thunder head into the 2026-27 season with designs of winning a second NBA title in three seasons.While winning another title requires a months-long grind, it’s difficult to count out Sam Presti and the roster at this stage.Read more on […]

Sam Presti Discusses The Oklahoma City Thunder Next Chapter

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sam Presti doesn’t believe the Oklahoma City Thunder arrived at this point because of one decision. There wasn’t one trade, one draft pick, one contract or one moment that suddenly turned the organization into a championship contender. Instead, the Thunder have spent years making small decisions that eventually became much bigger ones. That was the message Presti delivered Thursday during his annual preseason press conference, an…

OKC Thunder's Sam Presti talks changes as team prepares for a new season

Thunder general manager Sam Presti shared his thoughts on offseason changes and the team's future as Oklahoma City gets ready for basketball season.

Sam Presti believes Thunder can improve further

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti believes his championship core has not yet reached its ceiling, even after another deep postseason run. “I think the team last year had another level to it,” said Presti. “I think we could have got to another level. But I think in due time, like I said earlier, […]

Sam Presti believes reshaped Thunder can be even better

The Thunder traded away three important rotation players this offseason. Sam Presti still believes they have a chance to be better. Oklahoma City’s longtime basketball operations chief said Thursday that last season’s team never completely reached its ceiling. “I think the team last year had another level to it,” Presti said during his annual preseason […]