OKC 2025-2026 Games Thread; "The Title Defense"

[Dadouv47]

Looks like Ajay is fine and Hartenstein out for a while. I think we will likely lose some games because of Hart being out. Love Chet but having a good back up big is so important to this team.

I always think the Clippers are gonna start winning games but it feels like they are totally broken now. The fun part is that we got unlucky in our rebuild with draft picks (Houston swap that didn't convey to get Suggs or Kuminga; Philly pick last season etc.). Would be fun to get something juicy.

[Dadouv47]

tough to complain about a 20-1 team but our offense is trash lately. SGA's impact on offense is still underrated somehow because this team wouldn't be able to compete without him.

[Kizz Fastfists]

tough to complain about a 20-1 team but our offense is trash lately. SGA's impact on offense is still underrated somehow because this team wouldn't be able to compete without him.

Some people just can't allow themselves to be happy. OKC is 20-1 with a top 25 player missing all but 2 games. They are setting a point differential record. They are the best defensive team in the league. They have yet to have their starting 5 play a game together this season. Imagine what a disaster it could be if in addition to that the team didn't have a top 5 player. If they didn't have SGA they wouldn't be a contender. Like Boston without Tatum and the Bulls without Jordan.

If there is something to complain about I promise I will let you know. If you really want to nitpick; they could use another big man. Presti tried to address that in the draft, but injuries will happen. It's not a serious thing, like it was two years ago, but it is the closest thing to something worth complaining about there is. Another ball handler? Topic will be on the court at some point...maybe...another thing Presti thought he had under control, but unforeseen injury strikes again.

[bbms]

i was wrong about ajay the guy is pretty good. he's a bit overrated offensively but he definitely can play to okc's defensive level.

[Dadouv47]

tough to complain about a 20-1 team but our offense is trash lately. SGA's impact on offense is still underrated somehow because this team wouldn't be able to compete without him.

Some people just can't allow themselves to be happy. OKC is 20-1 with a top 25 player missing all but 2 games. They are setting a point differential record. They are the best defensive team in the league. They have yet to have their starting 5 play a game together this season. Imagine what a disaster it could be if in addition to that the team didn't have a top 5 player. If they didn't have SGA they wouldn't be a contender. Like Boston without Tatum and the Bulls without Jordan.

If there is something to complain about I promise I will let you know. If you really want to nitpick; they could use another big man. Presti tried to address that in the draft, but injuries will happen. It's not a serious thing, like it was two years ago, but it is the closest thing to something worth complaining about there is. Another ball handler? Topic will be on the court at some point...maybe...another thing Presti thought he had under control, but unforeseen injury strikes again.

it's funny coming from you but you are right

I just think we moved the ball better earlier this season and was hoping a bit more from JDub so far but can't blame him since he didn't play since June.

[falcolombardi]

Every time i take a peek online in twitter or reddit or social media it blows my mind how traumatized everyine is by okc lmao

Every bad call or moderately high ft game by shai is a referendum on the league being fixed for oklahoma of all teams

[Devilanche]

tough to complain about a 20-1 team but our offense is trash lately. SGA's impact on offense is still underrated somehow because this team wouldn't be able to compete without him.

Some people just can't allow themselves to be happy. OKC is 20-1 with a top 25 player missing all but 2 games. They are setting a point differential record. They are the best defensive team in the league. They have yet to have their starting 5 play a game together this season. Imagine what a disaster it could be if in addition to that the team didn't have a top 5 player. If they didn't have SGA they wouldn't be a contender. Like Boston without Tatum and the Bulls without Jordan.

If there is something to complain about I promise I will let you know. If you really want to nitpick; they could use another big man. Presti tried to address that in the draft, but injuries will happen. It's not a serious thing, like it was two years ago, but it is the closest thing to something worth complaining about there is. Another ball handler? Topic will be on the court at some point...maybe...another thing Presti thought he had under control, but unforeseen injury strikes again.

it's funny coming from you but you are right

I just think we moved the ball better earlier this season and was hoping a bit more from JDub so far but can't blame him since he didn't play since June.

Still early in the season. Let it all play out and the team gels more with the current standards of everyone.

Our trade deadline move is probably moving Dieng with a second and signing the best free agent big for rest of season as insurance.

Optimistic at the growth Mitchell and Jaylin has shown.

Does Topic and Sorber come back this season? I doubt they will be useful contributors even if they do.

[Dadouv47]

Some people just can't allow themselves to be happy. OKC is 20-1 with a top 25 player missing all but 2 games. They are setting a point differential record. They are the best defensive team in the league. They have yet to have their starting 5 play a game together this season. Imagine what a disaster it could be if in addition to that the team didn't have a top 5 player. If they didn't have SGA they wouldn't be a contender. Like Boston without Tatum and the Bulls without Jordan.

If there is something to complain about I promise I will let you know. If you really want to nitpick; they could use another big man. Presti tried to address that in the draft, but injuries will happen. It's not a serious thing, like it was two years ago, but it is the closest thing to something worth complaining about there is. Another ball handler? Topic will be on the court at some point...maybe...another thing Presti thought he had under control, but unforeseen injury strikes again.

it's funny coming from you but you are right

I just think we moved the ball better earlier this season and was hoping a bit more from JDub so far but can't blame him since he didn't play since June.

Still early in the season. Let it all play out and the team gels more with the current standards of everyone.

Our trade deadline move is probably moving Dieng with a second and signing the best free agent big for rest of season as insurance.

Optimistic at the growth Mitchell and Jaylin has shown.

Does Topic and Sorber come back this season? I doubt they will be useful contributors even if they do.

I'm only pissed because we would be a lock to be the best team in history with Poku but now we might only be a top 3 team of the last two decades.

I think we are moving Dieng at every deadline/offseason and it never happens so time will tell.

Fair to mention Jaylin. He's doing really well.

Sorber isn't coming back this season. We have no clue about Topic but I don't think so. I actually think we should trade Topic IF he wants that (his health and willingness in first place during his recovery) because he has more value to another team than OKC. We need ball handlers but Ajay is for real so it might be a wise decision to do it in the offseason depending on Topic health.

[Devilanche]

I'm only pissed because we would be a lock to be the best team in history with Poku but now we might only be a top 3 team of the last two decades.

I think we are moving Dieng at every deadline/offseason and it never happens so time will tell.

Fair to mention Jaylin. He's doing really well.

Sorber isn't coming back this season. We have no clue about Topic but I don't think so. I actually think we should trade Topic IF he wants that (his health and willingness in first place during his recovery) because he has more value to another team than OKC. We need ball handlers but Ajay is for real so it might be a wise decision to do it in the offseason depending on Topic health.

Will be up there with those early Bostons team will Poku for sure.

I see Dieng as the placeholder for next year draft pick. Him being moved earlier or not depends on whether we have a need somewhere that roster spot can backfill.

Topic has been unlucky whereby he probably missing 1.5 to 2 season worth so if he does show potential .. he need show it back as soon as he’s back. And might be hard here.

[bbms]

harden low key playing like the worst defender in the league per xrapm behind only zach lavine and some teenagers. thank you, you bearded legend.

[bbms]

lmaoooooooo i'm loving a small portion of clippers fans to ask for them to tank so the thunder can **** the league and the lakers

hope this can turn into a real thing in their attendance

[Clav]

in my times of struggle, thunder basketball win for me
steals and blocks and rotations, let it be, let it be

[Kizz Fastfists]

With LAC letting CP3 go I wonder if OKC could bring him back for his final run. CP3 would give OKC another ball handler off the bench in case of emergency. I'm not assuming CP3 would be in the playoff rotation. He could replace Dieng as a useful player in that roster spot for the regular season. CP3 played his rookie season in OKC, it was the year the Hornets were in OKC due to Katrina, so you'd be letting CP3 finish where he started. I believe CP3 was significant in SGA's development and it would be a thank you to bring him back to where his career started and potentially end it with finally getting a ring.

I'm not expecting any move that would change the playoff rotation. If Topic recovers enough to resume basketball drills he could benefit, as any young PG, from CP3 being around and giving him advice. It could also be an audition for a coaching role next season for CP3. I've said before I believe CP3 will be a great coach if he wants to be.

[bbms]

if cp3 wants i'd be down. i doubt he'd do harm in the film room with the guards.

doubt he would crack the rotation though. the level is very high, don't think he can keep up defensively.

[Dadouv47]

if cp3 wants i'd be down. i doubt he'd do harm in the film room with the guards.

doubt he would crack the rotation though. the level is very high, don't think he can keep up defensively.

same but we never know if Ajay gets injured or if he sucks in the POs si I wouldn't mind.

Don't think he would help us that much but not a negative either.

[Dadouv47]

Not related to the Thunder but Giannis trade might happen pretty soon and it's gonna be a problem. We match up really bad against him. Knicks would be a threat.

[Clav]

I do expect Giannis to be traded but I'm just unsure the entire mechanics of this deal. I had a 'crazy trade idea' preseason that was LeBron/Giannis and one of Miami or Cleveland as the 3rd team. Would be a salary clearing deal with one of the 3 teams to basically get LeBron for one year, and picks and players to the Bucks of a healthy variety. The costs match pretty close but Cavs are a 2nd apron team so it's a complicated thing.

what is everyone else's crazy idea for this ?

Regardless, I do think teams have to inquire, ATL, HOU, SAS, POR maybe.... NOLA, maybe.... East teams like NYK, ORL, might not have picks to do it. CLE is messy as stated above. All these East teams would be good and their picks would harder for the Bucks to maximize. They are kind of in a tough spot but hold a good hand with Giannis anyways, he's still a top-5 player to me. NYK is his preferred location I would garner but who knows, if you're the Bucks are you accepting Towns and pieces, or OG and pieces for Giannis ? Unsure it gets it done.

OKC has picks and using Hartenstein +extra as salary it basically can happen, but I just don't see us doing such a deal after winning it last year. Bucks surely are asking for Holmgren or Jdub as a part of this deal, because X draft picks are just chances, they'd need a real player too. Also, our future cap sheet with GA, whew.

[Dadouv47]

I do expect Giannis to be traded but I'm just unsure the entire mechanics of this deal. I had a 'crazy trade idea' preseason that was LeBron/Giannis and one of Miami or Cleveland as the 3rd team. Would be a salary clearing deal with one of the 3 teams to basically get LeBron for one year, and picks and players to the Bucks of a healthy variety. The costs match pretty close but Cavs are a 2nd apron team so it's a complicated thing.

what is everyone else's crazy idea for this ?

Regardless, I do think teams have to inquire, ATL, HOU, SAS, POR maybe.... NOLA, maybe.... East teams like NYK, ORL, might not have picks to do it. CLE is messy as stated above. All these East teams would be good and their picks would harder for the Bucks to maximize. They are kind of in a tough spot but hold a good hand with Giannis anyways, he's still a top-5 player to me. NYK is his preferred location I would garner but who knows, if you're the Bucks are you accepting Towns and pieces, or OG and pieces for Giannis ? Unsure it gets it done.

OKC has picks and using Hartenstein +extra as salary it basically can happen, but I just don't see us doing such a deal after winning it last year. Bucks surely are asking for Holmgren or Jdub as a part of this deal, because X draft picks are just chances, they'd need a real player too. Also, our future cap sheet with GA, whew.

i'm not sure. I think he's going to a big market team OR the Spurs.

The spurs would be a nightmare and I hope he won't be traded there. Worst case scenario for OKC.

I'm fine with the Knicks even if I would be very scared to face them with Giannis in the Finals.

Don't want the Lakers to have a Luka/Giannis duo but unlikely to happen since they don't have enough picks even if Austin Reaves trade value is good.