When the Mavericks lost an eight-point lead to Oklahoma City in the final two minutes last October, it was clear the Thunder were not going to be a pushover. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerged as a superstar and guided them to 40 wins and a play-in berth. They did this without second-overall pick Chet Holmgren in a pretty well-rounded Western Conference. Now they have expectations, and if all goes well, they’re going to meet them.
Oklahoma City Thunder (Over/Under 44.5 Wins)
Key Adds - Chet Holmgren, Davis Bertans, Victor Oladipo
Key Losses - N/A
The Thunder were in an ideal spot last season: lots of young pieces, unlimited future assets, and nothing to lose.