Oklahoma City says focus is on improving, not the Spurs

The Thunder entered the 2026 season with a 64–18 record, holding the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and the league’s top power ranking. Their net rating of +11.1 and a 7–3 finish over the last ten games underline a strong overall performance, even though they have dropped two straight games recently.

Despite the disappointment of a Western Conference Finals exit to the Spurs last year, the organization emphasized that its priority is continued improvement rather than dwelling on that loss. General manager Sam Presti has expressed optimism about the young core’s future and does not anticipate a downturn even with recent departures, suggesting the team will maintain its competitive trajectory as the season progresses.