Derek Parker

Derek Parker

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Derek Parker covers the National Basketball Association and has brought On SI five seasons of coverage across several different teams. He graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2020 and has experience working in print, video, and radio.

Oct 28, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; \Oklahoma City Thunder guard Bennett Stirtz (14) looks to pass as Dallas Mavericks guard Marcus Sasser (8) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Oct 20, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) warms up before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Mar 23, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Dalen Terry (14) dribbles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Oct 20, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) warms up before the game against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Sep 28, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Thomas Sorber (12) poses for a photo during Oklahoma City Thunder Media Day at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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How the contract decisions of McCain, Topic and Sorber will affect OKC moving forward.

Oct 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) runs down the court against the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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OKC is set to face Houston tonight, still reeling due to injury.

Mar 29, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ochai Agbaji (30) warms up before a game against the Sacramento Kings at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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The Thunder have officially added Ochai Agbaji to the roster.

Oct 26, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) walks down the court during the second half of a game against the Phoenix Suns at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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OKC has listed seven players on it injury report.

Oct 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) walks down the court during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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OKC guard Cason Wallace has suffered a left labrum tear that will require surgery.

Oct 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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OKC has listed five players in total on its injury report.

Oct 25, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) dribbles down the court against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Players around the league sent support to Thunder star Jalen Williams following a leg injury.

Oct 22, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) reacts after a basket against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Oklahoma City star Jalen Williams suffered an injury Sunday night.

Sep 28, 2026; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Brandon Ingram (7) during media day at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

OKC is set to take on LA tonight in its third game of the season.

Apr 7, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Micah Peavy (14) shoots the ball against Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

OKC has reportedly added a wing to it's two-way spot.

Sep 28, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topić (44) poses for a photo during Oklahoma City Thunder Media Day at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

OKC will take on Denver tonight in its second game of the season.

Oct 20, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) in the first half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

How social media reacted to Oklahoma City spoiling San Antonio's home opener.