2026 OKC Thunder fan survey: Expectation is another 60-plus win regular season

As the 2026-27 regular season approaches, the Oklahoma City Thunder are poised to be a top contender for another championship run. Despite their cost-cutting summer, stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams are still among the league's most successful and decorated trio. Last season, the Thunder achieved a league-best 64-18 record but fell short in the Western Conference Finals due to injuries.

While these setbacks are now behind them, the focus now shifts to the upcoming season. A recent fan survey conducted by Thunder Wire revealed that 55% of fans expect the Thunder to win between 61-65 games in the upcoming season, a feat only accomplished by six other NBA teams in history. The Thunder's 2024-25 regular season saw them win 68 games, and their 2025-26 record was 64-18, both years marked by significant injury challenges, particularly for Holmgren and Williams.

However, Gilgeous-Alexander's consistent performance as a two-time MVP winner has been key to the team's success. If the remaining core players return to full health this upcoming season, it would be a remarkable achievement to win another 60-plus games. If this happens again, it would also be the team's fourth consecutive first seed in the playoffs, a historic record.