PREVIOUS SEASON

In the 2024-25 season, youth was served in the NBA’s heartland.

The Oklahoma City Thunder became the second youngest team in NBA history to win a championship, with an average age of 25.2. That bested only the 1976-77 Portland Trail Blazers (24.2), who were led by their impressive collection of talent decades earlier.

Behind a historic season from Kia MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, standout campaigns from young forwards Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, and the addition of key veterans, the Thunder rolled to the NBA Finals and emerged as champions in a classic series with the Indiana Pacers.

The Thunder added to their young core in the offseason, acquiring veteran guard Alex Caruso from the Chicago Bulls in exchange for guard Josh Giddey. Shortly thereafter, they signed b

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