Western Conference · Northwest Division
GM: Sam Presti
Roster grades based on player performance, contract value, and fan sentiment.
18
Players
13
Transactions
9
Contracts Graded
*(15 active roster + 2 two-way contracts)
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Grade this team's roster:
The Oklahoma City Thunder are getting below-average value relative to their spending, earning a D+ CVI grade across 9 contracts evaluated. 5 contracts grade as positive value (B+ or better), while 2 fall below fair market value. The front office has demonstrated strong financial discipline, finding value throughout the roster. Salary obligations limit the team's flexibility, making it difficult to add impact players without creative financial maneuvering. Of 18 total rostered players, 9 have contracts eligible for CVI evaluation. The team will need some contracts to outperform their grades to justify the current spending level.
The Oklahoma City Thunder roster grades as elite overall, earning a A- Performance grade based on 17 graded players. The roster features 1 All-Star caliber performer (A-grade), providing a high-end talent foundation. 6 players grade as quality starters (B-range), 9 as rotation contributors (C-range), and 1 as depth or below (D/F-range). With a star and supporting pieces, the roster has the nucleus to compete, though depth remains a factor. An active season with 13 moves shows the front office is aggressively reshaping the roster. Overall, this is one of the stronger rosters in the NBA and should contend for a deep playoff run.
Fan and media sentiment around the Oklahoma City Thunder's season has been mixed, earning a C- overall sentiment grade. Of 7 graded moves, 1 received positive reactions, 4 were mixed, and 2 drew negative sentiment. The most well-received move was the Jaren McCain acquisition, which earned a A sentiment grade. The most criticized move was the Buddy Boeheim transaction, which received a D+ sentiment grade. Fan sentiment is split — some see a team on the rise, while others want bolder moves. How sentiment evolves will depend heavily on how new acquisitions perform early in the season.