Spurs rivalry and Western Conference landscape

Oklahoma City Thunder

Opening night at Spurs; ESPN projects Spurs 62-20, Thunder 60-22 (2nd); power rankings place Thunder #3 behind Spurs and Knicks; Wembanyama rivalry; Northwest Division strengthening. 'Prove them wrong' motivation.

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Updated Aug 26, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder

3 moves that could make Thunder's path to Western Conference dominance steeper

ESPN projects OKC Thunder to finish in 2nd place in 2026-27 season