Summary
The Oklahoma City Thunder will play against the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA preseason game at the Paycom Center. The Thunder are entering their first home game since winning the NBA championship, while the Hornets are looking to improve after a loss in their previous meeting.
Key Facts
- The game is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET at Paycom Center.
- The Thunder recently won their first NBA title and have signed key players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren to long-term contracts.
- Serbian rookie Nikola Topić will miss several weeks due to a medical procedure; he also missed last season with a knee injury.
- The Charlotte Hornets signed veterans Spencer Dinwiddie and Mason Plumlee and are $22 million under the spending limit known as the "first apron."
- The Hornets acquired Collin Sexton and Pat Connaughton and drafted Ron Knueppel and Liam McNeeley.
- The Hornets lost their previous game against the Thunder 135-114.
- The Thunder lost their recent game to the Dallas Mavericks 106-89.
- LaMelo Ball's health remains uncertain as he has played in less than half of the potential games over the past three seasons.
