The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball team based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They were established in 2008 after relocating from Seattle where they were known as the SuperSonics.

The Oklahoma City Thunder were established as the Seattle SuperSonics in 1967 before relocating to Oklahoma City in 2008.

The Oklahoma City Thunder were formerly known as the Seattle SuperSonics before relocating in 2008, with a rich history in the NBA including a championship in 1979.

Howard Schultz owned the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2001 to 2006, playing a role in the team's management and operations during his ownership.

The Paycom Center, originally known as the Ford Center, opened on June 8, 2002. It was designed to accommodate luxury buildouts for a professional sports franchise.

The Oklahoma City Thunder relocated from Seattle to Oklahoma City in 2008, marking a significant change in the team's history and location.

Kevin Durant, one of the most notable players in the history of the Oklahoma City Thunder, was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in 2007 before the team relocated to Oklahoma City the following year.

A city ballot initiative on March 4, 2008, approved funding for $101 million in improvements to the arena and a separate practice facility for a relocated franchise.

The Seattle SuperSonics, an NBA team established in 1967, relocated to Oklahoma City on July 3, 2008, following a settlement between the ownership group led by Clay Bennett and lawmakers in Seattle. The move came after a lawsuit and marked the beginning of the team's new era as the Oklahoma City Thunder.

On September 3, 2008, the name, logo, and colors for the Oklahoma City franchise were unveiled to the public. The name 'Thunder' was chosen in reference to Oklahoma's location in Tornado Alley and the U.S. Army's 45th Infantry Division, the Thunderbirds.

The Thunder played their first preseason game in Billings, Montana on October 8, 2008, against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The game ended in an 88–82 loss for the Thunder.

On October 14, 2008, the Thunder played their first game at the Ford Center against the Los Angeles Clippers. This marked an important milestone for the team in their new home.

The first regular-season game of the Oklahoma City Thunder played at the Ford Center against the Milwaukee Bucks on October 29, 2008 was aired in high definition on KSBI, marking a milestone for the team's television broadcasts.

On November 2, 2008, the Thunder secured their first win of the season by defeating the Timberwolves. This victory improved their record to 1–3 for the season.

On November 22, 2008, the Thunder made the decision to fire head coach P. J. Carlesimo and assistant Paul Westhead after a series of losses. Assistant coach Scott Brooks took over on an interim basis.

Rumble the Bison was introduced as the Oklahoma City Thunder mascot in February 2009 during halftime of a game against the New Orleans Hornets. Rumble went on to win the 2008–2009 NBA Mascot of the Year.

On November 22, 2008, the Oklahoma City Thunder decided to fire head coach P. J. Carlesimo and assistant Paul Westhead after a series of losses. Assistant coach Scott Brooks took over on an interim basis, marking a significant change in the team's coaching staff.

On December 22, 2009, the Oklahoma City Thunder made a significant roster change by trading for Eric Maynor from the Utah Jazz. Maynor quickly became the backup point guard for the team, replacing Kevin Ollie.

On April 22, 2010, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured their first playoff win in Oklahoma City by defeating the defending-champion Los Angeles Lakers 101–96. This victory marked a significant milestone for the team.

On August 3, 2010, the Oklahoma City Thunder signed a new exclusive multi-year agreement with Fox Sports Oklahoma, marking the end of the team's broadcasts on KSBI and beginning a new era in their television coverage.

The Thunder advanced to the Western Conference Finals after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies in a seven-game series. Kevin Durant scored 39 points in the clinching Game 7.

Despite a hard-fought battle, the Thunder fell to the Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Finals. They lost in overtime in Game 4, unable to hold a 15-point lead.

After the Thunder's win over the Utah Jazz on February 11, 2012, Scott Brooks was selected as the head coach for the Western Conference All-Star squad for the 2012 NBA All-Star Game in Orlando, Florida.

The Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals to advance to the 2012 NBA Finals. Kevin Durant led the team with 34 points in Game 6.

The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a 4-1 defeat in the 2012 NBA Finals, marking a significant moment in their history.

In the 2012 NBA Finals, the Thunder won the first game against the Miami Heat but lost the series in five games. It was a tough battle against the eventual champions.

On October 22, 2012, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced Lesley McCaslin as the new Thunder sideline reporter, adding a new member to their broadcasting team.

The Oklahoma City Thunder traded James Harden, along with other players, to the Houston Rockets for Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb, and draft picks after failing to sign Harden to a contract extension.

On November 8, 2012, the Oklahoma City Thunder unveiled an alternate uniform featuring only navy blue and white colors with vertical wordmarks.

On April 26, 2013, Russell Westbrook, a key player for the Oklahoma City Thunder, suffered a torn meniscus injury.

Scott Brooks was fired as the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 22, 2015.

On July 21, 2014, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced that Long would not return to be its TV color commentator on Fox Sports Oklahoma, leading to a change in the team's broadcasting lineup.

On September 17, 2014, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced that Michael Cage, a 15-year NBA veteran, would be the new color analyst for TV broadcasts, joining Brian Davis and Matt Pinto in the team's television coverage.

On March 1, 2015, the Oklahoma City Thunder unveiled a white uniform with sleeves, featuring the Thunder partial logo in the center of the chest and bolts in light blue and sunset colors on the shorts.

Billy Donovan was hired as the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 30, 2015, marking his first major NBA coaching job.

On July 7, 2015, Kevin Durant officially joined the Warriors in free agency, a move that was heavily criticized by the public and NBA analysts. The decision was likened to LeBron James' departure from Cleveland to join the Miami Heat in 2010.

On September 25, 2015, the Oklahoma City Thunder unveiled a sunset-colored uniform with the Oklahoma City abbreviation 'OKC' in navy block letters trimmed in white.

The Thunder faced a blown 3-1 lead in the playoffs, leading to a significant event in their postseason journey.

In the summer of 2016, the Thunder faced a monumental decision as Serge Ibaka bid farewell. With Kevin Durant's free agency looming and Russell Westbrook's future uncertain, Oklahoma City had to navigate through a period of uncertainty.

On July 4, 2016, Kevin Durant made the decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder. This departure marked a significant moment in the team's history as Durant opted not to re-sign with the Thunder, impacting the franchise's future.

On August 4, 2016, Russell Westbrook agreed to a 3-year extension to remain with the Thunder. He was averaging 31 points, 11.3 assists, and 10.8 rebounds, becoming the first player since Oscar Robertson to average a triple-double in a season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, with Domantas Sabonis as a member, qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the sixth seed in the 2016-2017 season.

In a surprising move on July 1, 2017, the Oklahoma City Thunder made a bold trade by acquiring disgruntled superstar Paul George from the Indiana Pacers. This trade was a strategic attempt to convince George to stay with the Thunder instead of pursuing a future with the Los Angeles Lakers, as he was set to become a free agent the following season.

On July 6, 2017, the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired four-time All-Star forward Paul George in a trade with the Indiana Pacers. This move aimed to strengthen the team and provide support for Russell Westbrook.

On September 25, 2017, the Thunder acquired ten-time All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony from the New York Knicks in exchange for players and a draft pick.

On September 29, 2017, Russell Westbrook signed a five-year $205 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder under the league's new supermax provision, seemingly committing to the team for the long term.

The Thunder collaborated with Nike to introduce the 2017-18 'City' uniform, featuring a grey base with sunset orange and blue lines inspired by the team's uptempo style.

After starting the season with an 8–12 record, the Thunder improved to 20–15 with a 124–107 win over the Toronto Raptors on December 27. George scored 33 points against the Raptors and went 7 of 10 from 3-point range, tying the Thunder record for 3-pointers in a game.

Oklahoma City Thunder played a game with an unknown team and won with a score of 100-105.

On July 1, 2018, the one-year experiment with Paul George joining the Oklahoma City Thunder proved to be successful, showing positive results for the team.

On July 6, 2018, Paul George re-signed with the Oklahoma City Thunder, solidifying his commitment to the team. This re-signing was a significant moment for the Thunder's roster stability.

Immanuel Quickley was drafted on January 21, 2019.

An injury occurred on February 26, 2019, which had a significant impact on the Thunder team, potentially altering their dynamics and performance.

On March 20, 2019, the Oklahoma City Thunder officially retired jersey number 4 in honor of Nick Collison, who played for the team from 2003 to 2018.

Paul George was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers on July 3, 2019, after a disappointing playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers. This move marked the end of his time with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Paul George thanked the Oklahoma City Thunder organization, fans, management, and friends within the organization for their support and care during his time with the team. He expressed his love for the city and the bond he formed with his teammates.

On July 10, 2019, Paul George was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Danilo Gallinari, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and future draft picks.

After the trade of George, Westbrook was moved to Houston, reuniting with Harden. Oklahoma City acquired Chris Paul, two first-round picks (2024, 2026), and two pick swaps (2021, 2025).

On July 16, 2019, the Thunder traded Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets for Chris Paul, future draft picks, and pick swaps.

Tre Mann was drafted on January 25, 2020.

On November 11, 2020, Mark Daigneault was promoted to head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Alperen Sengun was drafted on January 18, 2021.

On July 27, 2021, it was announced that Paycom acquired the naming rights for the arena, renaming it Paycom Center for a 15-year period.

On August 6, 2021, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signed a 5-year maximum contract extension worth $172 million with the Thunder.

On December 2, 2021, the Thunder lost on the road to the Memphis Grizzlies by 73 points, 79–152, marking the largest loss in NBA history.

Josh Giddey became the second player in NBA history to record a double-double while going scoreless, following Norm Van Lier.

Josh Giddey became the youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double at 19 years and 84 days, surpassing LaMelo Ball's record.

On February 14, 2022, Josh Giddey became the 7th rookie in NBA history to achieve back-to-back triple-doubles, with the second one coming in Chicago the day before.

On February 16, 2022, Josh Giddey, at 19 years old, joined Oscar Robertson as the only rookies in NBA history to achieve three consecutive triple-doubles.

On March 21, 2022, Tre Mann set a Thunder rookie record by scoring 35 points on 13-20 shooting, including 7 three-pointers. He also scored 23 points in a single quarter, setting a new Thunder rookie record.

On March 28, 2022, all five Thunder starters made two or more 3-pointers in a game for the first time in OKC history.

On April 1, 2022, Jaylen Hoard became the sixth Thunder player to achieve a 20-rebound game.

Aleksej Pokuševski became the 12th youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double on April 3, 2022, with 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists at 20 years and 98 days old.

On April 5, 2022, Jaylen Hoard became the seventh player in OKC history to achieve a 20-point, 20-rebound game and the fifth to have multiple 20-rebound performances.

On August 11, 2022, the NBA retired Bill Russell's No. 6 for all its member teams.

On August 25, 2022, it was announced that Chet Holmgren would miss the entire 2022–23 NBA season due to a Lisfranc injury in his foot that occurred during a Pro-am game.

On March 31, against the New York Knicks, the Thunder officially clinched a playoff berth with a 113–112 victory, their first since the 2019–20 season.

Oklahoma City announced plans to build a new downtown arena for the Thunder at a cost of at least $900 million, with an estimated opening in 2029. The team's owner requested most of the funding from the city, leading to a referendum where voters agreed to pay $850 million.

In January 2024, the Oklahoma City Thunder reached an agreement with Griffin Media to air a package of eight Friday night games on local over-the-air stations within the team's territory for the remainder of the 2023–24 NBA season, expanding the reach of their broadcasts.