Spurs and Thunder evaluated as top NBA teams ahead of 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
As the 2026-27 NBA season approaches, a debate arises between the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs regarding which team is superior. The Thunder finished last season with the best net rating and a championship, but the Spurs eliminated them in the Western Conference Finals. Both teams made offseason moves, with the Spurs maintaining their roster and adding Tobias Harris, while the Thunder lost key players due to salary cap constraints. Analysts believe the Spurs may have the upper hand based on their recent performance and upcoming projections.
- •Thunder finished 2025-26 with a net rating of +11.1.
- •Spurs eliminated Thunder in the Western Conference Finals 4-3.
- •Spurs signed Tobias Harris to a two-year deal.
- •Thunder lost Luguentz Dort and others due to salary cap issues.
- •ESPN projects Spurs to lead the league at 62-20.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder Or Spurs: Who Really Has The Best Team In The West?
"Here is our analysis of whether the Spurs or Thunder really have the best team in the West after ESPN published their own projections.
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