Thunder's forgotten championship threat will soon return with a vengeance

Jan 29, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts to a Minnesota Timberwolves play in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images | Matt Blewett-Imagn ImagesThe Oklahoma City Thunder have a number of championship threats to face this season. Although they Thunder still sit atop the Western Conference, the Denver Nuggets have looked absolutely lethal offensively without their full lineup available. What happens when everyone gets healthy?

Other teams such as the San Antonio Spurs, the Houston Rockets, and the Minnesota Timberwolves will also be looking to dethrone them. Although there's reason to doubt each…