The OKC Thunder continue to dominate the NBA, as evidenced by their league-leading 21-1 record, a comfortable 4.5-game lead in the Western Conference standings.
The narrative early in the year was that they were playing well despite Jalen Williams' injury-induced absence. Now, with Williams back in the fold, the Thunder are fully reaching their potential -- and that's a scary thought for the rest of the NBA.
Williams is one of the best players on the roster, and he, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Chet Holmgren make up one of the best big threes in the game today.
OKC's depth is crucial, though, as players such as Alex Caruso and Ajay Mitchell have made significant impacts throughout the 2025-26 campaign.