DORT, JOE, WIGS GONE? OKC Thunder 2026-2027 Roster possibilities; Final thoughts on season……

DORT, JOE, WIGS GONE for 2026-2027?

Not happy with the loss to the Spurs, but the Thunder gave it their all, and it was not to be the year to repeat.  With the injuries to Ajay Mitchell and Jalen Williams,  the team’s consistency on offense not up to snuff, and a lack of not getting the right combinations on the floor in the SAS series, were drawbacks for this edition of the team on Reno Street.  Do not blame Mark Daigneault as he worked his lineups the best he could see fit. Maybe a little more scoring punch and getting Chet more involved would have helped. Sure, the fans and Thunder Nation did not like how the big guy played in Game 7, but it was not his fault entirely.  Next year will bring another chase for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. 

Look for some changes in the roster in 2026-2027.  Sam Presti will work his magic, and I have no problem with what he will do this summer.  Personally speaking, I know that he will construct a team in the Association, with the Spurs, the Celtics, the Knicks, and, surprise, the Pacers as the other contenders for a championship in 2027.   

Roster changes for 2026-2027:  Gone:  Dort, Wiggins, Barnhizer, Sanford,  Carlson, Joe

New: One or two drafted rookies, 2 unknowns

Trade bait:  Everyone but SGA, Chet and JDub

Starting lineup for 2026-2027:

Ajay Mitchell

SGA

Jalen Williams

Cason Wallace

Chet Holmgren

Off the bench in rotation:

Alex Caruso

Jared McCain

Jalin Williams

Isaiah Hartenstein

Kendrich Williams

Tommy Sorber

Additional roster:

Nickola Topic

Drafted player (could be in rotation)

Drafted player

Plus two for 2-way