Thunder prepare for preseason with intentional schedule strategy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder will play five preseason games from October 6 to October 15, featuring two back-to-back sets. Mark Daigneault explained that the schedule design allows for selective participation from high-minute players. Key players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are expected to play in only select games. The preseason opener is set for October 6 against the New Orleans Pelicans at the BOK Center. Daigneault aims for the team to develop younger talent while maintaining the health of core players during these exhibition games.
- •Thunder's preseason includes five games spanning October 6-15.
- •First game against New Orleans Pelicans on October 6 in Tulsa.
- •Daigneault emphasizes selective playing time for high-minute players.
- •Back-end roster players expected to get significant playing time.
- 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — Mark Daigneault reveals how OKC Thunder will handle 2026-27 NBA preseason
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