It has been a dominant start for the Oklahoma City Thunder to begin the season. After an offseason full of trades, big signings, and draft picks, the organization received plenty of props. The hype machine was running rampant for the Thunder — still the youngest team in the NBA — and rightfully so.

The 2024-25 Thunder are also the first team in franchise history since the 2011-12 OKC squad to start their season at 5-0. That roster — headlined by Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden — went to the NBA Finals and lost to the Miami Heat in five games.

Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic suffered a major loss. Fresh off his career game, Paolo Banchero will miss significant time with a torn oblique. The Philadelphia 76ers continue to provide drama with Joel Embiid's confrontation with a local media member.