As things currently stand, the OKC Thunder are the top seed in the entire league at 21-1, are on pace to re-set the NBA record for wins in a single season, and are tabbed as the far and away favorites to win the 2026 NBA Finals.
However, the right (or, in this case, wrong) move involving Giannis Antetokounmpo could throw a real curveball at the defending champ's repeat aspirations.
Thunder title repeat could be directly impacted by Giannis trade
Wednesday afternoon, the trade rumor mill started spinning out of control when ESPN insider Shams Charania broke the news that the Milwaukee Bucks were holding conversations with the two-time MVP about his relationship going forward with the organization.