Four of the biggest storylines from the Thunder preseason as the 2025 Finals champion begin its title defense on Opening Night.

The defending NBA Champions, Oklahoma City Thunder, travel to Fiserv Forum to face the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night on Peacock at 8 p.m. ET.

The Milwaukee Bucks faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in a preseason game heavily impacted by injuries. The Thunder were significantly shorthanded with

Oklahoma City fell short of a title last season. No, not the Larry O'Brien—they won that, and for the first time in franchise history. But before they got there

Milwaukee waived two players with guaranteed contracts to sign two with partially guaranteed deals. What does this mean for the Bucks?

Chet Holmgren's availability for the Oklahoma City Thunder's preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks is uncertain due to ongoing shoulder soreness. The team is prioritizing his long-term health, especially after a previous hip fracture.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are attempting to defend their title in the midst of the parity era which has fallen on the NBA for the first time in league history.

The Milwaukee Bucks will conclude their preseason on Tuesday, set to host the OKC Thunder at Fiserv Forum. So far, Milwaukee has been unbeatable, carrying a perfect 3-0 record into the matchup.

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The Bucks traded AJ Johnson, their first-round pick in 2024, to Washington along with Khris Middleton last February and waived 2023 second-round pick Chris Livingston on Oct. 16, which leaves the team with just one original draft pick on their roster in Giannis Antetokounmpo (No. 15, 2013).