OKC Thunder has a solid roster for the 2024-25 NBA season opener

The Oklahoma City Thunder begin their 2024-25 season on Thursday, October 24 in Denver, taking on the Nuggets in a nationally televised game on TNT. This is one of the most anticipated seasons in Thunder history, with Oklahoma City considered a top contender in the West and a chance to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy in June.

This preseason, the Thunder experienced many roster changes but still relied on internal development.

Superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, fresh off his second straight season as a top-five MVP finisher, is the frontrunner for the Bricktown Ballers. He’s flanked by two rising stars in Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams who will take another step, possibly an All-Star step.

This offseason, top executive Sam Presti signed Isaiah Hartenstein to a three-year, $87 million contract to lure him away from the bright lights of New York and ease Oklahoma City’s court woes. This move follows the trade of former No. 6 overall pick Josh Giddey for defensive ace Alex Caruso.

With three draft picks taken in the 2024 NBA Draft to complement a talented young core, the Oklahoma City Thunder will enter the start of the 2024-25 NBA season as follows.

Shai Gilgeous Alexander
Jalen Williams
Isaiah Hartenstein
Lu There
Isaiah Joe
Chet Holmgren
Aaron Wiggins
Alex Caruso
Cason Wallace
Kenrich Williams
Jaylin Williams
Ousmane Dieng
Dillion Jones
Alex Reese
Nikola theme***
Adam Flagler**
Alex Ducas**
Ajay Mitchell**

***Out for the season, ACL injury
**Bilateral contract

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