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Oklahoma City Thunder

Western Conference · #1 seed · 12 players

#1Power rank
64–18Record
+11.1Net rating
119Pts scored
107.9Pts allowed
A+Grade
25%Title odds
Roster

12 players — ranked by the Balladex model, with MVP odds for contenders. Tap any player for the full story.

Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderShai Gilgeous-AlexanderGuard · #2 · 31.1 / 4.3 / 6.612%MVPChet HolmgrenChet HolmgrenForward · #7 · 17.1 / 8.9 / 1.71%MVPIsaiah HartensteinIsaiah HartensteinCenter · #55 · 9.2 / 9.4 / 3.5→ProfileJalen WilliamsJalen WilliamsForward · #8 · 17.1 / 4.6 / 5.5→ProfileCason WallaceCason WallaceGuard · #22 · 8.6 / 3.1 / 2.6→ProfileAjay MitchellAjay MitchellGuard · #25 · 13.6 / 3.3 / 3.6→ProfileAday MaraAday MaraCenter · #13→ProfileAlex CarusoAlex CarusoGuard · #9 · 6.2 / 2.8 / 2→ProfileBennett StirtzBennett StirtzGuard · #31→ProfileBrooks BarnhizerBrooks BarnhizerForward · #23 · 1.7 / 2 / 0.6→ProfileOtega OwehOtega OwehGuard · #52→ProfileThomas SorberThomas SorberCenter · #12 · 7.7 / 7 / 1.6→Profile
Oklahoma City Thunder full roster with per-game stats
PlayerPos#PPGRPGAPGMVP
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderGuard#231.14.36.612%
Chet HolmgrenForward#717.18.91.71%
Isaiah HartensteinCenter#559.29.43.5—
Jalen WilliamsForward#817.14.65.5—
Cason WallaceGuard#228.63.12.6—
Ajay MitchellGuard#2513.63.33.6—
Aday MaraCenter#13————
Alex CarusoGuard#96.22.82—
Bennett StirtzGuard#31————
Brooks BarnhizerForward#231.720.6—
Otega OwehGuard#52————
Thomas SorberCenter#127.771.6—
Team Leaders

Who leads Oklahoma City Thunder by last-season per-game average.

Scoring · PPG

1Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderShai Gilgeous-Alexander Guard31.1PPG2Chet HolmgrenChet Holmgren Forward17.1PPG3Jalen WilliamsJalen Williams Forward17.1PPG

Rebounding · RPG

1Isaiah HartensteinIsaiah Hartenstein Center9.4RPG2Chet HolmgrenChet Holmgren Forward8.9RPG3Thomas SorberThomas Sorber Center7RPG

Playmaking · APG

1Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderShai Gilgeous-Alexander Guard6.6APG2Jalen WilliamsJalen Williams Forward5.5APG3Ajay MitchellAjay Mitchell Guard3.6APG
Upcoming live

Next games, live from the league schedule.

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vsPelicansTue, Oct 6vsBucksWed, Oct 7@HawksMon, Oct 12vsPacersTue, Oct 13@RocketsThu, Oct 15@SpursTue, Oct 20
Season Outlook
PROJECTION

2026-27 outlook

70–12
Title contender
Net+12.8
Off rtg118.4
Def rtg105.7
Pace100.4
99%
Playoff odds
#1 seed projected

This roster projects better than last season (+1.7 net from player trajectories), with the core on the rise.

Projected leaders
Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderShai Gilgeous-Alexander36.2 pts · 4.4 reb · 7.8 ast▬ steadyJalen WilliamsJalen Williams22.2 pts · 5.1 reb · 6.1 ast⤴ bounce-backChet HolmgrenChet Holmgren19.9 pts · 9.8 reb · 1.8 ast▬ steady
83% model confidence · anchored to NBA Stats API · 2025-26 + roster trajectory · updated 2026-08-14
Team DNA · Chemistry & balance
75
Balance
score

Balladex grades this a strong, cohesive roster (75/100). It's built on scoring balance and chemistry (temperament mix). The thinnest areas are rim protection & size — the first places a contender would look to upgrade.

Shot creation & scoring85
Playmaking72
Spacing & shooting63
Perimeter defense71
Rim protection & size52
Scoring balance95
Leadership86
Chemistry (temperament mix)87
StrengthsScoring balanceChemistry (temperament mix)LeadershipShot creation & scoring
GapsRim protection & size

Balladex Team DNA — computed from every player's on-court ratings and off-court archetype, minutes-weighted. Illustrative model.

Roster DNA

Jalen WilliamsJalen WilliamsTwo-Way Wing · Secondary CreatorConnectorChet HolmgrenChet HolmgrenStretch Big · Rim ProtectorSteadyShai Gilgeous-AlexanderShai Gilgeous-AlexanderTwo-Way Superstar · Elite ScorerAlphaCason WallaceCason Wallace3-and-D Guard · Ball HawkSteadyThomas SorberThomas SorberDeveloping rim-runner & rookie bigSteadyAjay MitchellAjay MitchellCombo Guard · Downhill ScorerSparkAlex CarusoAlex CarusoDefensive Connector · Champion GlueVetBrooks BarnhizerBrooks BarnhizerDepth wing prospectSteadyIsaiah HartensteinIsaiah HartensteinPlaymaking Center · ScreenerVetAday MaraAday MaraProspect big — rim runner / rprotectSteadyBennett StirtzBennett StirtzLead-guard prospectSteadyOtega OwehOtega OwehDepth guard prospectSteady
Team Anthem✦ Custom-generated
Rumble
Rising heartland-trap · 140 BPM · Youthful, thunderous
A gathering storm on the plains, climbing to a thunderclap.
HIGHLIGHTS

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Shot Profile · where they live on the floor
Offense · where they score most
Hottest: Rim 38% · Paint 13%
Rim — 38% of scoring, 32% of shots, ×1.20 efficiencyCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shots, ×1.10 efficiencyWing 3 (L) — 9% of scoring, 9% of shots, ×0.99 efficiencyTop of key 3 — 10% of scoring, 10% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyWing 3 (R) — 9% of scoring, 9% of shots, ×0.99 efficiencyCorner 3 (R) — 5% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.10 efficiencyMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiencyPaint — 13% of scoring, 16% of shots, ×0.81 efficiencyMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiency
  • Rim38%
  • Paint13%
  • Top of key 310%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
Defense · where opponents score most
Hottest: Rim 44% · Paint 15%
Rim — 44% of scoring, 37% of shots, ×1.19 efficiencyCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shots, ×1.09 efficiencyWing 3 (L) — 7% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyTop of key 3 — 8% of scoring, 8% of shots, ×0.97 efficiencyWing 3 (R) — 7% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.98 efficiencyCorner 3 (R) — 4% of scoring, 4% of shots, ×1.09 efficiencyMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiencyPaint — 15% of scoring, 18% of shots, ×0.80 efficiencyMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 7% of shots, ×0.75 efficiency
  • Rim44%
  • Paint15%
  • Top of key 38%
Projected from this roster's rim protection & perimeter-defense ratings. Not tracked data.
Team News
transactionJun 26, 2026
Thunder trade Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons
Oklahoma City sent elite shooter Isaiah Joe to Detroit for two future second-round picks, giving the 60-win Pistons instant floor-spacing around Cade Cunningham while the champion Thunder managed their books.
Isaiah JoeNBA.com ↗
transactionJun 22, 2026
Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks
Oklahoma City dealt championship wing Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta for two future second-round picks, trimming a projected luxury-tax bill while the Hawks added a proven 3-and-D contributor around Jalen Johnson.
Aaron WigginsESPN ↗
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