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Sports · Basketball · published 2026-08-26 · via Yahoo Sports

ESPN forecasts Thunder as runner-up for next season

ESPN's projections place the Oklahoma City Thunder second in the 2026-27 season. The forecast builds on the team's recent momentum. No further details were provided in the brief report.

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The brief projection from ESPN arrives amid a period of sustained success for the Oklahoma City franchise. The photo accompanying the report shows Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wearing an MVP patch from an October 2025 contest against Houston, underscoring the guard's individual recognition during the team's recent run. The forecast of a second-place finish builds on that momentum, though the report offers no specifics on roster moves, conference competition, or the methodology behind the projection. In the broader NBA landscape, early-season projections from major outlets often shape fan expectations and front-office discussions, even when they carry limited detail.

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This projection could influence how fans, media, and even

Expanded detail and Context are AI-generated analysis; the linked article remains the authoritative source.
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