The Thunder are still parked at the top of our NBA Power Rankings, and the star turn of one of their role players makes them even more dangerous.

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After the group stage standings are finalized, the six group winners and two wildcard teams. The 2025 NBA Cup semifinals and championship will be played in Las Vegas from Dec. 13-16. A financial bonus for the entire roster is on the line. Here's a look at the 2025 NBA Cup standings for West's Group A one week into the tournament:

The Thunder needed a handful of players to take on much bigger roles to keep this thing afloat until the calvary returned. And that’s exactly what they’ve gotten so far. At 10-1, Oklahoma City is the NBA’s best team,

Preview the Oklahoma City Thunder's NBA matchup with Golden State, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.

A few weeks into the season and we’re starting to get a clearer picture of where teams stand, and at the top of these rankings it is as expected with Oklahoma City and Denver. But then things get interesting.

The Oklahoma City Thunder handled the Sacramento Kings, 132-101, Friday night at Golden One Center in Sacramento, California, in the first round of the Emirates NBA Cup. The Thunder open their NBA Cup quest with a big win in a Group Stage Match. The Utah Jazz, Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves are the other three teams in Group West A.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gives a candid look into Oklahoma City's historic 2024-25 title run, expressing both pride and a drive for improvement.