The 2025-26 NBA season begins with a heavy championship favorite, a growing pack of potential contenders, and three teams that are clearly tanking for a loaded 2026 NBA Draft lottery. This feels like it has the potential to be one of the most exciting seasons in recent memory, and it begins with everyone chasing the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Thunder have dynasty potential with the reigning MVP (who doubles as this year’s favorite) leading basketball’s best ‘big three.’ The Thunder were dominant on their way to 68 wins last season, but their playoff run was far less impressive even as it ended with a championship. No NBA team has won
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