Their top three players are all between the ages of 23 and 26, and none of them are going anywhere. Few teams in history have ever been this well-positioned for sustained winning, even if we exist in an era designed to discourage sustained winning.

Chris Youngblood scored 19 points in his first Summer League start, leading the Thunder to a 90-81 victory over the Nets on July 10.

The Thunder announced its 2025-26 preseason schedule on Friday, but OKC will not play its usual game in Tulsa due to scheduling obstacles.

Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren brought the Oklahoma City Thunder a title this season, and now the team has secured its three stars for the long haul.

During his time suiting up for the Thunder, Muscala wore only jersey Nos. 33 and 50, and put up 6.5 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.

The Thunder brass has no interest in talking dynasty. But talk is cheap. Action over words. And what action! Shai Gilgeous-Alexander last week. Chet Holmgren, Wednesday. Jalen Williams, Thursday. All have signed or agreed to contract extensions that tie them to the Thunder through at least summer 2031.

The Thunder made three lottery selections in the 2022 NBA Draft: Chet Holmgren at No. 2, Jalen Williams at No. 12 and, one pick before J-Dub, Ousmane Dieng at No. 11.