The Oklahoma City Thunder made headlines during the 2024-25 NBA season with their dominance. They eliminated several powerhouse teams in the playoffs and ultimately secured the championship by defeating the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals.
While the team celebrated their well-deserved success, an unexpected revelation emerged on social media. According to Berry Tramel of the Tulsa World, the franchise may soon have new ownership.
“A source close to Thunder Chairman Clay Bennett told the Tulsa World that the rising value of NBA franchises makes it quite likely that the Thunder’s partners will want to sell soon. And now that a championship parade has come to downtown OKC, there is one fewer reason for the ownership group to retain the franchise. Apart from bringing an NBA franchise to their home state, the owners have achieved the ultimate goal, winning the O’Brien Trophy.” Via Berry Tramel of the Tulsa World.
JOB FINISHED 🏆
— ESPN (@espn) June 23, 2025
The Thunder have brought a championship to Oklahoma City for the first time! ⚡ pic.twitter.com/LVEDrd3WGa
Tramel noted that the Clay Bennett ownership group might be interested in selling the franchise. However, the owners could wait until the Thunder’s new $1 billion arena opens in 2028, which will be a significant event for the franchise, the city, and the state.
Thunder’s Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Hits Major Career Achievement
The Thunder’s star, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, was the dominating force behind the team’s success this season. His consistent performance led him to clinch both the NBA MVP and NBA Finals MVP awards. Additionally, he recently achieved another significant milestone in his career.
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“BREAKING: NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed to a four-year, $285 million super maximum contract extension with the championship Oklahoma City Thunder through 2030-31, sources tell ESPN. This is now the richest annual salary for a player in league history.” ESPN’s Shams Charania wrote in his recent reports.
BREAKING: NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed to a four-year, $285 million super maximum contract extension with the championship Oklahoma City Thunder through 2030-31, sources tell ESPN. This is now the richest annual salary for a player in league history. pic.twitter.com/eptbVjUo6j
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2025
And now that a championship parade has come to downtown OKC, there is one fewer reason for the ownership group to retain the franchise. Apart from bringing an NBA franchise to their home state, the owners have achieved the ultimate goal: winning the O’Brien Trophy.
Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 32.7 points, 6.4 assists, and 5.0 rebounds in 76 games this season.
