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Oklahoma City Thunder season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

The Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2025 NBA Finals. Last season, however, the San Antonio Spurs won the West. Can OKC return to form?

Oklahoma City Thunder season preview: Lineup, roster and prediction

The Oklahoma City Thunder, with most of their core returning, are set to make another push for an NBA title. The team's success will largely depend on key players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, and the contributions of their role players. Oklahoma City finished the last season with a record of 64-18, first in the Western Conference.

They were eliminated in the Western Conference Finals by the San Antonio Spurs, losing the series 3-4. Coach Mark Daigneault is in his seventh season with the team. The Thunder are projected to have a record of 65-17 and their odds for winning the title stand at +260 according to BetMGM.

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