Udonis Haslem warns the Oklahoma City Thunder about how every other team in the NBA will be motivated to contain their dominance in the 2025-26 season.

Oklahoma City’s title defense features marquee matchups, heavy national TV exposure, and challenging road swings from October to April.

May 26, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8), forward Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) talk to the media after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in game four of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. — Source: © Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder built a reputation as a defensive powerhouse, and their offseason trade for Alex Caruso only strengthens that identity. Widely regarded as one of the league’s top perimeter defenders, Caruso joined forces with Lu Dort and rising star Cason Wallace to form one of the stingiest defensive units in the NBA.

Just a few seasons ago, you had to squint really hard to find a nationally televised game on Oklahoma City’s schedule. And rightfully so — as a small market NBA

Fans strongly reacted to the major disparity in national TV games between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers.

NBA legend Robert Horry pokes fun at the fact that Alex Caruso will be more cemented in the Thunder's history than Kevin Durant.