The OKC Thunder are gearing up to defend their crown during the 2025-26 season, and, according to the odds-makers, should be viewed as the overwhelming favorites to take home their second consecutive Larry O'Brien Trophy.
However, the folks at Bleacher Report are more under the impression that, even if they wind up winning it all and become the first repeat champion the league has seen since 2018, "there's really nowhere to go but down."
Because of this, writer Grant Hughes has Oklahoma City taking somewhat of a step back this coming year, at least in the record department, as he predicts the club will finish with six fewer wins than they did last season.