Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate as their championship banner rises behind them during the championship ring and banner ceremony before the start of their game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Oct. 21, 2025.

The 2025-26 NBA season started Tuesday night in Oklahoma City as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder hosted Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.

Before tip-off, the Thunder celebrated their 2024-25 NBA championship season and raised their first title banner since the organization moved to Oklahoma City.

OKC players were greeted by NBA commissioner Adam Silver as they were introduced to the home crowd and received their championship rings.

Here's how the players reacted to the championship rings and banner being raised:

Thunder receive championship rings, raise title banner

Oklahoma City Thunder championship rings

Here's a detailed view of the Thunder's new bling:

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