The Oklahoma City Thunder's 2025-26 season ended with a loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals, with a final score of 103-111 on 2026-05-31.
What happened?
The Thunder's offseason was marked by significant changes, including the trades of Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, and Luguentz Dort, in an effort to avoid the second apron and retain their core players. These moves were financially motivated, as the team's extensions for Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren triggered in July, leading to a need to slash the tax bill and cost-control the current roster. General manager Sam Presti stated that the savings generated this summer will be re-allocated to future teams, providing extra breathing room to extend core young players like Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell.
Why it matters for Oklahoma City Thunder
The loss of Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, and Luguentz Dort will likely impact the Thunder's depth, as they were all significant contributors to the team's success. However, the team did retain center Isaiah Hartenstein and guard Kenrich Williams, and also acquired two top 20 draft picks, which should help to mitigate the losses. The Thunder's big three, consisting of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, will be crucial in leading the team to another deep run in the playoffs.
What comes next?
The Thunder's recent form has been inconsistent, with a record of 1W-0D-4L in their last 5 games, and they have lost their last 4 games. Despite this, the team is still primed for a deep run in the playoffs, led by their talented core players and with the additions of new players through the draft. The team's roster and depth chart have been updated, with the new additions and subtractions, and can be found on the team's official website. For more information on the Oklahoma City Thunder's schedule, standings, and stats, visit their official website or check out our own data pages. The Thunder will look to bounce back from their recent losses and make a strong push for the playoffs in the 2026-27 season.
