# What Questions MUST BE ANSWERED For OKC Thunder THIS SEASON?

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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: 2026-09-04T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Oklahoma City Thunder face a critical crossroads: can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams take this revamped roster to another NBA Finals? Major offseason moves, including the loss of Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe, raise tough questions about depth and regular season resilience. Who claims the vacant starting spot—defensive ace Cason Wallace or playmaker AJ Mitchell—and which young prospects will crack Mark Daigneault’s rotation? Rylan Stiles and Brendan Rahbar spotlight Chet Holmgren’s anticipated leap after last year’s playoff stumbles, the impact of the Clippers’ unprecedented NBA penalties, and the ongoing arms race with Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs. Can the Thunder’s youthful core fill the void left by veteran departures? Are the Spurs the only true obstacle left in the West? Get expert insights, hot takes, and predictions for OKC’s biggest season yet.

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