Evaluating the primary offensive pieces in Oklahoma City.
On this episode, the crew takes a deep dive into one of the biggest questions facing the Oklahoma City Thunder entering the new season: where will the scoring come from after losing Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Joe, and Lu Dort?
Those departures leave behind a meaningful number of shots, points, and offensive possessions, creating opportunities throughout the roster. The guys break down which players are most likely to see their scoring roles expand and whether the biggest jump comes from an established member of the core or one of Oklahoma City's younger players. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren will still drive the offense, but the discussion focuses on how much more each may be asked to carry and which role players can step into the gaps around them.
To make the exercise more concrete, the crew projects the Thunder's scoring rotation in two very different situations. First, they look at an early-season matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, where the regular-season rotation should be deeper and developmental opportunities more available. That creates room for younger players to earn shots, grow into larger roles, and potentially emerge as unexpected offensive weapons.
Then the conversation shifts to a hypothetical Western Conference Finals matchup against the San Antonio Spurs. In that environment, the rotation tightens dramatically, possessions become more valuable, and some players who receive regular-season opportunities could see their roles shrink. The guys debate who becomes more important offensively, who gets more shots in a slower playoff setting, and which players could be squeezed out entirely.
Ultimately, the episode is about whether Oklahoma City can replace the scoring it lost without disrupting what already makes the offense elite. The Thunder still have plenty of talent, but how those offensive responsibilities are redistributed could be one of the defining storylines of the season and a major factor in whether OKC can make another championship run.
