Michael Stamps

Michael Stamps

Joined: Aug 20, 2024

Michael is a sophomore from Papillion, NE who is currently a student at the University of Missouri studying journalism. He covers the university’s football program at Missouri Tigers on SI and is the co-sports editor for The Maneater, the student publication for the university.

May 28, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the third quarter in game five of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) 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: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) celebrates after winning game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) celebrates after a play against the Indiana Pacers during the second half during game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) after winning game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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OKC's superstar delivered a memorable showing of games during that led to an NBA title.

Jun 4, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) and guard Luguentz Dort (5) during NBA Finals Media Day at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Retaining two of their key veterans may be a challenge in the 2025-26 offseason.

Jun 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) rebounds against the Indiana Pacers in the first quarter during game six of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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The Thunder are running it back with basically their same roster as last season, but should they have added more depth?

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) dribbles against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second half of game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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The total number of steals that the OKC Thunder secured throughout the entire 2024-25 NBA playoffs played a huge role in an eventual title win.

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) after winning game seven of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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One point in time over the last few years marked the true start of OKC's success.

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Thomas Sorber arrives before the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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OKC's most recent first-round pick has an interesting path to playing time this season.

Jun 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers during the first half of game six of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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Entering his third year in the NBA, the former Kentucky guard is ready to go to the next level as a two-way player.

Oct 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Malevy Leons (17) drives to the basket against Atlanta Hawks guard Keaton Wallace (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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After inking an Exhibit 10 deal, Leons now has to prove he can take another step.

Jun 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) 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

From re-signings to the NBA Draft, could the Thunder have done any better?

Dec 26, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The Thunder have two very capable young players to backup Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the second unit.

Apr 11, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) puts the ball up to the basket during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

There's a clear path for a second-year guard on OKC's roster to having a breakout season.

Apr 12, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) shoots a three-point basket as Milwaukee Bucks guard TyTy Washington Jr. (23) defends during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

A former OKC wing and NBA journeyman is taking another job in the Western Conference.