Current 2025-26 OKC Thunder depth chart after offseason moves

The Oklahoma City Thunder, following their NBA championship win, are prioritizing continuity in their roster for the 2025-26 season, aiming to become rare repeat champions. Their offseason focused on securing core players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren to long-term contracts, with minimal changes planned, primarily at the end of the bench.

Projecting the depth chart reveals Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the undisputed starting point guard. He is the franchise cornerstone coming off a historic individual season where he won MVP, Conference Finals MVP, NBA Finals MVP, and the scoring title. The backup point guard spot is a competition; Ajay Mitchell is seen as potentially more immediately ready due to experience, while rookie Nikola Topic offers significant long-term potential.

At shooting guard, Lu Dort is the projected starter. As one of the longest-tenured Thunder players, Dort is coming off a career-best season that earned him his first All-Defensive Team selection. He is renowned as one of the league's top one-on-one defenders and has developed into a reliable outside shooter, solidifying his years-long role in the starting lineup. Depth behind Dort includes Cason Wallace, Alex Caruso, and Isaiah Joe.