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.

Nov 9, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Nov 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) gets up injured after a play against the Houston Rockets in the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Nov 26, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault yells to his team during a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) reacts after a play against the Indiana Pacers during the second half of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Nov 23, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures to his team before a play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The injury reports for the Thunder and Timberwolves.

Nov 19, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team play against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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OKC is still dealing with injuries.

Apr 9, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) defends Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Evaluating the OKC Thunder injury report ahead of tonight’s game against the Kings.

Nov 17, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) shoots the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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LA continues to slide in the West as the Thunder ascend.

Nov 12, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA;Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team play against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Oklahoma City is set to take on New Orleans tonight.

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during a play against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The Thunder will take on the Hornets tonight, with both teams seeing starters out.

Nov 10, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward/guard Luka Doncic (77) brings the ball up the court during the second quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

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OKC will be without its top option to defend Luka Doncic versus the Lakers.

Clippers guard Bradley Beal (0) looks up at the scoreboard as he plays against the Suns during a game at the Mortgage Matchup Center on Nov. 6, 2025.

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Bradley Beal is set to miss the rest of the season, and it could directly affect OKC.

Nov 4, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) looks on against the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

OKC has seldomly been tested so far this season. Golden State will change that.

Oct 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team play against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oklahoma City will be without one of its top defensive options against Golden State.

Nov 9, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Oklahoma City, as expected, looks like the NBA’s best team.

Oct 23, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots the ball in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Both OKC and Memphis will have a myriad of players out tonight.