The 2025-26 NBA Western Conference is characterized by a number of hopeful contenders aiming to catch the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder, as the reigning champions, won the previous season by an impressive 16 games and possess a deep roster. Their only notable addition is first-round pick Nikola Topic. Teams are categorized into tiers based on their potential to challenge the Thunder, with an emphasis on veteran teams looking to remain competitive and emerging young teams poised for rapid improvement.
The defending champs, the Oklahoma City Thunder, won the West by a record 16 games last season and have a sustainable roster built to repeat.
The Thunder didn't add any new players through trades or free agency, boasting the league's deepest rotation which is set to get better this season.
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