1. Oklahoma City Thunder

2024-25 record: 68-14, first in the Northwest

Head coach: Mark Daigneault, sixth season with the Thunder (211-189 record)

Coming and going: The biggest moves the NBA Champions made this offseason was locking down stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams to long-term extensions. They also re-signed Ajay Mitchell and extended Jaylin Williams. The only offseason departure was Dillon Jones, who was traded to Washington to free up a roster spot for 15th-overall pick Thomas Sorber. Sorber, though, later suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament that will keep him out for the season. Nikola Topic, who missed last season with a torn ACL after being the 12th overall pick in 2024, will make his debut this season.

Numbers to crunch: The Thunder out

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