Their top three players are all between the ages of 23 and 26, and none of them are going anywhere. Few teams in history have ever been this well-positioned for sustained winning, even if we exist in an era designed to discourage sustained winning.

Dynasties in the NBA don't grow on trees. It's a tough thing to achieve, especially in an age where player movement is as swift as ever. The Oklahoma City Thun

One of their only accolades left to accomplish, the Oklahoma City Thunder will hope to capture the 2025 NBA Cup. They fell short of the mid-season tournament title last season with a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2024 NBA Cup Finals.

The Thunder’s 2025 offseason showed restraint and loyalty but highlighted the mistake of overlooking a glaring weakness in 2025 free agency.

Dieng currently holds down a standard roster spot ahead of the final season of his rookie deal. With Dillon Jones being sent to Washington to clear a spot for Thomas Sorber, it appeared that Dieng might be safe.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder was never too inexperienced after all. It was who it thought it was. An NBA champion.