US EditionThunder Look Like Contenders for Years to Come
- The Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals in a thrilling seven-game series against the Indiana Pacers, securing their first NBA title in OKC.
- This championship followed a three-year rebuild after winning only 24 games, driven by GM Sam Presti's promise to prioritize young talent and multiple high-value draft picks.
- The Thunder's roster features young starters all under 28, includes Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and benefits from deep, aggressive defense led by key defenders like Lu Dort and Alex Caruso.
- Gilgeous-Alexander acknowledged that the team has significant potential to improve, and he described teammate Williams as a rare talent, highlighting both their swift achievement and future possibilities.
- The Thunder are widely viewed as favorites to contend in the coming seasons, with management, coaching, and fans confident this uncommon team can sustain success despite inevitable changes.
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Which team has the best shot at knocking off the new NBA champs?
NBA fans and media pundits are declaring the newly minted Oklahoma City Thunder the next NBA dynasty. They are the youngest team to win the NBA championship in 48 years, with only two players on the roster over 27 years old. Why will the Thunder repeat as champions? Why not? General manager Sam Presti joked after winning the title that none of the players knew how to open a champagne bottle because they were too young to drink. Sportsbooks agree…
The Press of Atlantic City
Thunder look like contenders for years to come
OKLAHOMA CITY — The promise came three years ago from Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti. It might have been overlooked for a couple of reasons. One, the Thunder were awful at the time. Two, he was speaking Latin.
Thunder Making Calls To Trade Up From No. 15, No. 24
The Oklahoma City Thunder were making calls on Tuesday trying to move up as they currently own the No. 15 and No. 24 selections in Wednesday's draft. The Thunder have a surplus of future picks and have traded up in the past to target specific players. "Do you know that yesterday the Thunder were making calls to move up in the draft? " said Brian Windhorst on First Take. "On the parade day. They have two [first round] picks. Because they know som…
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