OKC Thunder Preseason: What to know against the Spurs

Brody Bitters

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Oklahoma City Thunder basketball is finally back! While it may just be the preseason, Thunder and NBA fans alike can now tune in and watch their favorite players take the court for the first time during the 2024/25 season. For the Thunder's first official preseason game, here are some details to know:

Who are the Thunder playing? 

The Thunder will be facing the San Antonio Spurs today, October 7, at 7:00 PM CDT in San Antonio. Fans can also catch the game on NBA TV and Bally Sports Oklahoma. 

Who will be playing for the Thunder?

Because it is preseason, it is normal for high-caliber players to rest a couple of games or sit out for the preseason in order to be at full strength for the regular season. For this game, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort will be resting. As for the injuries, Jaylin Williams is out with a hamstring injury, Kenrich Williams is recovering from knee surgery, and rookie Nikola Topic will be out the whole season with an ACL injury.

As for notable players out for the Spurs, center Victor Wembanyama and point guard Chris Paul will not be playing in tonight's game. 

What to look for as a Thunder fan?

With the majority of the roster looking to playing against the Spurs, Thunder fans should keep an eye out for new acquisitions Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso. Tonight's matchup will be the first time the two players will be playing with the Thunder, so it will be interesting to see how they will be integrated within the lineups.

Another player to keep an eye out for is Ousmane Dieng. He is coming off of winning the NBA G League championship and being awarded the Finals MVP, so it should be fun to see how Dieng's improved play transitions to the NBA with potentially more meaningful minutes.

 

 

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Brody Bitters

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Brody Bitters is a graduate from Butler University, where he studied Sports Media and Strategic Communications for four years. Brody previously worked as a sports reporter in Zanesville, Ohio, where he covered all things athletics from high school football, baseball, and track & field to the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Brody played basketball, football, and soccer and is a diehard Buckeye. Moreover, Brody is a massive fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Broncos, which appear random on paper, but have very specific and unique backstories.