Oklahoma City Thunder
Season Preview & Projections

Predictions

• The Thunder will be frisky and compete for a playoff spot through January before going full fire sale mode at the Trade Deadline
• Chris Paul will have a resurgence as OKC's primary ball handler, putting up 18 PPG / 4 RPG / 9 APG before being traded to Miami
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will thrive under Paul's brief tutelage. SGA will make a leap to a line of 16 PPG / 4 RPG / 5 APG as he takes over the reins after Paul's trade
• Danilo Gallinari will also have a strong first half before being traded to the Trail Blazers
• Steven Adams will also be traded. He will be sent to the Clippers
• The Thunder and coach Billy Donovan will mutually agree to part ways at the end of the year, as the Thunder begin their full rebuild