Oklahoma City Thunder 2026/27 Season Outlook

Oklahoma City Thunder shake up their rotation as financial decisions force key departures. Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren keep the Thunder in championship contention despite the loss of Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins? Josh Lloyd and Rylan Stiles break down the impact of Sam Presti’s cost-saving trades, analysing the Thunder’s new-look depth chart and the increased pressure on young talents like Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, and rookie Bennett Stirtz. The discussion covers concerns about playoff depth, Holmgren’s mentality after a tough postseason, and the looming luxury tax dilemma. Will ownership make the investments needed to sustain a dynasty, or is Oklahoma City’s title window already under threat? The Thunder’s capacity to adapt offensively and replace elite perimeter defence could determine their fate in the competitive Western Conference.   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMto play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.