Media Day, 2026: “We are still the Oklahoma City Thunder.”

The Oklahoma City Thunder held their 2026-27 Media Day following a difficult offseason and a 2026 Western Conference Finals loss to the Spurs. Head coach Mark Daigneault and players echoed general manager Sam Presti's theme of internal improvement after trading away Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, and Lu Dort for draft picks. Guard Alex Caruso summarized the team's identity heading into the season by asserting that they fundamentally remain the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed the roster turnover, noting the emotional difficulty of losing key teammates while sharing optimism about Jared McCain's role and Chet Holmgren's growth. Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder also anticipate a significant boost from Jalen Williams returning from injury to anchor the squad.