The 2022-23 NBA season for the Oklahoma City Thunder showcased a young team trying to establish its identity while rebuilding. Under the guidance of head coach Mark Daigneault, the Thunder aimed to develop their young talent and gather experience for future success. Despite not being playoff contenders, the season was marked by crucial growth and flashes of potential.
Key player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerged as a standout performer, proving himself as one of the league’s rising stars. His ability to drive the offense and improve defensively was a highlight for the Thunder. Josh Giddey, in his sophomore year, continued to develop as a versatile playmaker, contributing significantly in terms of assists and rebounds.
Rookie Chet Holmgren, the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, was sidelined for the season due to a foot injury, delaying his much-anticipated debut. This was a setback for the team, as they had hoped to integrate his unique skill set into their lineup. Despite this, other young players like Luguentz Dort and Tre Mann were given opportunities to step up and showcase their skills.
The Thunder ended the season with a record that did not qualify them for the playoffs, but the focus remained on player development and future potential. With a plethora of draft assets and promising young talent, the Thunder’s long-term outlook remains optimistic as they continue to build towards becoming a competitive force in the NBA.
- Regular Season Record: 40-42
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Oklahoma City Thunder Roster and Stats for 2022-23 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 68 | 31.4 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 34.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Josh Giddey | 76 | 16.6 | 7.9 | 6.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 32.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jalen Williams | 75 | 14.1 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 35.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Luguentz Dort | 74 | 13.7 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 33.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Isaiah Joe | 73 | 9.5 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 40.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Aleksej Pokusevski | 34 | 8.1 | 4.7 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 36.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Kenrich Williams | 53 | 8.0 | 4.9 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 37.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Tre Mann | 67 | 7.7 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 31.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dario Šarić | 20 | 7.3 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 39.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Aaron Wiggins | 70 | 6.8 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 39.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jeremiah Robinson-Earl | 43 | 6.8 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jared Butler | 6 | 6.2 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Mike Muscala | 43 | 6.2 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 39.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jaylin Williams | 49 | 5.9 | 4.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 40.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Darius Bazley | 36 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 40.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Lindy Waters III | 41 | 5.2 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 35.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Ousmane Dieng | 39 | 4.9 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 26.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Eugene Omoruyi | 23 | 4.9 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 25.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Olivier Sarr | 9 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 12.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Oklahoma City Thunder 2022-23 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2022-23 season for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2022 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 115-108 | |
| Oct 22, 2022 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 122-117 | |
| Oct 23, 2022 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 116-106 | |
| Oct 25, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 108-94 | |
| Oct 27, 2022 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 118-110 | |
| Oct 29, 2022 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 117-111 | |
| Nov 01, 2022 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 116-108 | |
| Nov 03, 2022 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 122-110 | |
| Nov 05, 2022 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 108-94 | |
| Nov 07, 2022 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 112-103 | |
| Nov 09, 2022 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 136-132 | |
| Nov 11, 2022 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 132-113 | |
| Nov 13, 2022 | @ New York Knicks | W 145-135 | |
| Nov 14, 2022 | @ Boston Celtics | L 126-122 | |
| Nov 16, 2022 | @ Washington Wizards | W 121-120 | |
| Nov 18, 2022 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 121-110 | |
| Nov 21, 2022 | vs. New York Knicks | L 129-119 | |
| Nov 23, 2022 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 131-126 | |
| Nov 25, 2022 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 123-119 | |
| Nov 26, 2022 | @ Houston Rockets | L 118-105 | |
| Nov 28, 2022 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | L 105-101 | |
| Nov 30, 2022 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 119-111 | |
| Dec 03, 2022 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 135-128 | |
| Dec 05, 2022 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 121-114 | |
| Dec 07, 2022 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 123-102 | |
| Dec 10, 2022 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 110-102 | |
| Dec 12, 2022 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 121-114 | |
| Dec 14, 2022 | vs. Miami Heat | L 110-108 | |
| Dec 16, 2022 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 112-110 | |
| Dec 17, 2022 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 115-109 | |
| Dec 19, 2022 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 123-121 | |
| Dec 21, 2022 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 101-98 | |
| Dec 23, 2022 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 128-125 | |
| Dec 27, 2022 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 130-114 | |
| Dec 29, 2022 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 121-113 | |
| Dec 31, 2022 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 115-96 | |
| Jan 03, 2023 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 150-117 | |
| Jan 04, 2023 | @ Orlando Magic | L 126-115 | |
| Jan 06, 2023 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 127-110 | |
| Jan 08, 2023 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 120-109 | |
| Jan 10, 2023 | @ Miami Heat | L 112-111 | |
| Jan 12, 2023 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 133-114 | |
| Jan 13, 2023 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 124-110 | |
| Jan 15, 2023 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 112-102 | |
| Jan 18, 2023 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 126-106 | |
| Jan 20, 2023 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 118-113 | |
| Jan 22, 2023 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 101-99 | |
| Jan 25, 2023 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 137-132 | |
| Jan 27, 2023 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 112-100 | |
| Jan 30, 2023 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 128-120 | |
| Feb 01, 2023 | @ Houston Rockets | L 112-106 | |
| Feb 04, 2023 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 153-121 | |
| Feb 06, 2023 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 141-114 | |
| Feb 07, 2023 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 133-130 | |
| Feb 10, 2023 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 138-129 | |
| Feb 13, 2023 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 103-100 | |
| Feb 15, 2023 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 133-96 | |
| Feb 23, 2023 | @ Utah Jazz | L 120-119 | |
| Feb 24, 2023 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 124-115 | |
| Feb 26, 2023 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 124-115 | |
| Feb 28, 2023 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 123-117 | |
| Mar 01, 2023 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 123-117 | |
| Mar 03, 2023 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 130-103 | |
| Mar 05, 2023 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 129-119 | |
| Mar 07, 2023 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 137-128 | |
| Mar 08, 2023 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 132-101 | |
| Mar 11, 2023 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 110-96 | |
| Mar 12, 2023 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 102-90 | |
| Mar 14, 2023 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 121-107 | |
| Mar 16, 2023 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 128-111 | |
| Mar 19, 2023 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 124-120 | |
| Mar 21, 2023 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 101-100 | |
| Mar 23, 2023 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 127-105 | |
| Mar 24, 2023 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 116-111 | |
| Mar 26, 2023 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 118-112 | |
| Mar 28, 2023 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 137-134 | |
| Mar 29, 2023 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 107-106 | |
| Mar 31, 2023 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 121-117 | |
| Apr 02, 2023 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 128-118 | |
| Apr 04, 2023 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 136-125 | |
| Apr 06, 2023 | @ Utah Jazz | W 114-98 | |
| Apr 09, 2023 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 115-100 |