Markieff Morris calls OKC Thunder favorites for 2026-27 NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 4:15 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Markieff Morris stated that the Oklahoma City Thunder remain the favorites for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season. The Thunder, who reached the Western Conference Finals but faced a loss, are viewed as strong contenders due to a young and hungry roster. Morris emphasized the impact of a healthy lineup led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and coach Mark Daigneault, noting that their previous championship win sets them up well. With the Spurs rising as competitors, the Thunder's potential resurgence is fueled by their desire for redemption after missing out on back-to-back titles.
- •Thunder lost to Spurs in the 2026 Western Conference Finals.
- •Morris believes a healthy Thunder can dominate the league.
- •OKC won the 2025 championship.
- •Gilgeous-Alexander leads a promising, young team.
- •Competition includes Spurs and defending champions Knicks.
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Markieff Morris thinks the OKC Thunder will remain the favorites in the 2026-27 season
"The Thunder might have lost in the 2026 Western Conference Finals, but it seems they are still set up well moving forward.
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