Oklahoma City Thunder faces offseason challenges after Western Conference finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 9:33 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder's season ended with a seven-game battle against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference finals. The series showcased the Thunder's resilience, pushing through injuries to key players. However, the offseason will focus on whether stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can improve, particularly in countering the Spurs' defensive schemes led by Victor Wembanyama. The Thunder seek to address their performance as they prepare for the next season, aiming to bolster their playoff prospects.
- •Thunder pushed Spurs to seven games in the Western Conference finals.
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander logged 8.9 assists per game in the series.
- •Ten rotation players missed at least 10 games during the season.
- •Oklahoma City won 64 games despite injury challenges.
- •Improvements in perimeter shooting are needed for key players.
- 9:33 PMYahoo Sports — The Thunder must find answers for Victor Wembanyama — and it starts with the MVP
"Oklahoma City's long offseason will require some deep soul-searching.
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