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LeBron James supports Thunder as championship contenders this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 11:57 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

LeBron James supports Thunder as championship contenders this season

Summary

LeBron James expressed confidence in the Oklahoma City Thunder during a recent podcast. Despite their exit in the Western Conference Finals last season, James believes the Thunder remain a serious threat for the 2026-27 NBA championship. He cautioned against underestimating the team, which has a solid roster despite offseason changes. Injuries affected the Thunder's playoff performance last year, and a healthy squad could lead to significant success. The Thunder aim to capitalize on their recent championship momentum.

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Status Watch

•Thunder lost to the Spurs in seven games in the Western Conference Finals last season.
•LeBron James believes the Thunder should not be overlooked this season.
•The team remains competitive despite trading key rotation players.
•Injuries to Jaylen Williams and Ajay Mitchell affected last season's playoffs.
•The Thunder won their first NBA title in 2025.

Latest Updates

11:57 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James isn’t writing off Thunder just yet

What they're saying

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The Oklahoma City Thunder were unable to defend their title last season as they were dethroned by the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals in seven games. But with the dawn of a new season upon us, count new Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James as someone who still believes that the Thunder are a serious threat for an NBA championship […] The post LeBron James isn’t writing off Thunder just yet appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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