Oklahoma City Thunder

Last season: 68-14, won NBA championship.

COACH: Mark Daigneault (6th season, 211-189).

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 21 vs. Houston.

DEPARTURES: G Dillon Jones.

ADDITIONS: G Nikola Topic, G Brooks Barnhizer.

BetMGM championship odds: 2.4-1

What to expect

The Thunder are one of the league’s youngest teams and their best days might be ahead of them. All the main pieces from the championship-winning squad are back. Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is only 27. Jalen Williams was a first-time All-Star last season, and he has improved significantly each season. Chet Holmgren is one of the best defenders in the league when healthy. All three signed extensions in the offseason, taking away what could have been a significant distraction. Nearly the entire bench returns too,

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