This year’s iteration of the OKC Thunder will be extremely different than previous seasons. An OKC club without Russell Westbrook will take some getting used to as it represents the first time in 12 seasons the Brodie won’t be gracing the Cheasapeake hardwood other than as a visitor.
Assets obtained via the two superstar trades are expected to begin the season with the club although Chris Paul and Danilo Gallinari may end up on the trade block before the deadline. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will initially serve as the cornerstone of the R and R era.