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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is clear winner of Thunder's first preseason game Even though he didn't play in their preseason opener, OKC Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is trending up after the team's bout aga...

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Aday Mara's preseason debut proves he was missing one specific thing in Summer League The OKC Thunder are now giving Aday Mara what he severely lacked during Summer League.

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Multiple OKC Thunder Rookies Shine in 2026 Preseason Opener Multiple first-year players turned in solid performances in Oklahoma City's first preseason game.

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Second-Year Wing Logs Strong Performance in OKC Thunder Preseason Opener Brooks Barnhizer notched an encouraging performance in Oklahoma City's first preseason game.

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Jaron Pierre Jr. on rookie debut, preseason win | Pelicans at Thunder 10/6/26

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Pelicans Preseason Highlights vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 10/6/26

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OKC Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans | Preseason | Game Highlights | October 6, 2026

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Post Game Media Availability | Preseason | October 6, 2026 | OKC Thunder

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OKC Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans | Preseason | Game Highlights | October 6, 2026

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Bennedict Mathurin On-Court Interview | Pelicans vs. Thunder 10/6/26

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Aday Mara - Swats three shots in 18 minutes Mara recorded 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 18 minutes in Tuesday's 116-110 preseason loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Oklahoma City's No. 12 overall selection from the 2026 NBA Draft is loaded with upside, but he'll have a tough time finding consistent minutes while Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein are healthy. That said, he could make for an intriguing plug-and-play option on the nights the Thunder opt to rest some of their vets.

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PELICANS at THUNDER | NBA PRESEASON FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 6, 2026

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LIVE: Pelicans vs. Thunder Postgame Interviews 10/6/2026

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Aday Mara is proving exactly why the Jazz shamelessly tanked last season The Oklahoma City Thunder got their hands on Aday Mara because of the Los Angeles Clippers. The Utah Jazz were in danger of doing the same t...

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OKC Thunder Announce Starting Lineup vs. Pelicans in Preseason Opener The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the New Orleans Pelicans as the two sides get together to open up the NBA Preseason in Tulsa, Ok. Th...

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Kenrich Williams - Getting start Tuesday Williams is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact The Thunder are resting all of their regular starters for this pre-season opener, and Williams will benefit from that to get the nod at power forward. The veteran will play in his ninth season in the NBA and seventh with the Thunder, and should have the same depth role he's had throughout his career in OKC.

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Bennett Stirtz - Starting Tuesday Stirtz will start in Tuesday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Stirtz is getting the start with Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace and Alex Caruso all sitting out Tuesday's exhibition. Stirtz played well for the Thunder at Summer League, so it'll be interesting to see what he can do against tougher competition in the preseason.

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Jared McCain - Starting against Pelicans McCain will start in Tuesday's preseason game against New Orleans, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact With the Thunder sitting their usual starters, McCain will start versus the Pelicans. The 22-year-old appeared in 30 regular-season games for Oklahoma City during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 10.4 points and 2.1 rebounds over 18.0 minutes per contest.

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Ajay Mitchell - Starting Tuesday Mitchell is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Pelicans, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact The Thunder are holding out all five of their usual starters for Tuesday's preseason opener. Joining Mitchell in the first unit for Tuesday's exhibition will be Jared McCain, Bennett Stirtz, Kenrich Williams and Aday Mara.

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Aday Mara - Starting preseason opener Mara is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pelicans, Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact The Thunder are resting several key rotation members, meaning Mara will get the nod at center. The rookie was the 12th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and will battle Jaylin Williams for the backup center role behind Isaiah Hartenstein, so a strong preseason will be key to winning that gig.

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LIVE: Pelicans vs. Thunder Pregame w/ Jamahl Mosley 10/6/2026

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Thunder rookie set to play first Oklahoma home game in over 2 years OKC Thunder don't need to play at Paycom Center for it to be considered a homecoming for rookie Otega Oweh.

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Jaylin Williams - Sitting out Tuesday Williams (heel) won't play in Tuesday's preseason opener against the Pelicans, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

Impact Williams is sitting out the first leg of this back-to-back set with heel soreness. Wednesday's tilt against the Bucks is his next chance to play.

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Thunder will get instant feedback on Bennett Stirtz gamble in first preseason game The OKC Thunder are banking on Bennett Stirtz to produce, and they will learn some valuable information about him in their first preseason g...

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Cason Wallace has $30M reasons not to extend with Thunder this year Recent speculation could lead Cason Wallace to believe that failing to reach an extension with the OKC Thunder this offseason could be a goo...

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