# NBA Win Total DRAFT | Will OKC Thunder Repeat as TOP SEED?

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Podcast: [Locked On Thunder - Daily Podcast On The Oklahoma City Thunder](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-thunder-daily-podcast-on-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-620343)
Published: 2026-09-17T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Oklahoma City Thunder remain the top pick in the NBA Win Total Draft—can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and company secure a third straight first seed? Rylan Stiles and Brandon Rahbar debate the Thunder’s regular-season dominance, San Antonio Spurs’ rising potential, and whether contenders like the Philadelphia 76ers, Detroit Pistons, and New York Knicks can close the gap. Key talking points include how team culture and injury risks factor into win projections, why the reigning champion Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics may face tougher paths, and which squads could surprise or disappoint. Regular season strategies, breakout stars, and roster shakeups—from the Cleveland Cavaliers’ James Harden addition to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ LaMelo Ball gamble—are all in focus. Who emerges as a dark horse in this season’s win race? Tune in for expert NBA analysis and spirited debate.

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