Oklahoma City Thunder Team Review: 2024 - 2025 Season. 

2024 - 25 Record: 60 - 22 

Season Highlight: 

The Oklahoma City Thunder put together an unreal season, one that truly stacked up in the win column and solidified them as one of the league’s most consistent forces. The clear highlight was taking out the #1 seed in the Western Conference, a massive accomplishment no matter how you slice it. The West might not be the gauntlet it once was, but finishing at the very top still takes elite execution, depth, and chemistry, all of which OKC had in spades.

Their success was built around a dynamic one-two punch of Anthony Edwards and Stephen Curry, who perfectly balanced each other’s games, the youthful explosion and all-around dominance of Ant combined with the timeless shooting and leadership of Steph. Anchoring the middle, DeAndre Ayton provided reliable interior scoring and rebounding, while Alex Caruso brought his trademark defensive grit, often taking on the opposition’s toughest assignments. The result was a well-rounded team that played hard, played smart, and earned every win on their way to the top.

Season Lowlight: 

The season lowlight ties directly into the season highlight. When you finish as the #1 seed in the Western Conference, expectations naturally skyrocket, a deep playoff run becomes the standard. Unfortunately for the Thunder, that dream ended abruptly with a first-round exit at the hands of a battle-tested New Orleans Pelicans squad, led by GM Leeroy and superstar Luka Dončić.

It was a tough pill to swallow. The Thunder had everything you’d want on paper, two elite stars in Anthony Edwards and Stephen Curry, a solid supporting cast, and strong momentum heading into the postseason. But sometimes, talent alone isn’t enough. It felt like a case of being outmaneuvered by a more experienced GM who knew how to make the right adjustments when it mattered most. GM James has often taken a “set and forget” approach, trusting his lineup to handle business, but in this series, that hands-off style may have been what cost him.

Best Trade: 

Thunder Receive:  DeAndre Ayton 

Thunder Send: Onyeka Okongwu, DeAndre Hunter, second round pick 

Onyeka has been an absolute beast for pretty much his entire NSL run so far. For an undersized center, he continues to punch above his weight and prove how valuable he can be in 2K. De’Andre Hunter is a steady, above-average rotation piece who gives you reliable two-way production, and let’s be honest, a second-round pick is mostly just GM point fodder at this stage.

So when the opportunity came up to bring in a former #1 overall pick for a relatively cheap price, it was a no-brainer. Despite his ups and downs in the real NBA, DeAndre Ayton is a major asset in 2K, capable of dominating inside and anchoring a frontcourt. He was fantastic for the Thunder last season and now looks to be finding his groove in LA with the Lakers. If Ayton can keep his motor running and tap into that full potential, this deal could go down as a huge win for OKC in the next few seasons.

Worst Trade: 

Thunder Receive: Amir Coffey, Colby Jones 

Thunder Send: Davion Mitchell

It’s actually pretty hard to pick a “worst trade” for the Thunder, simply because they didn’t make many moves throughout the season. The only other one that really comes close would be the Marvin Bagley and a first for Brandon Clarke deal, and honestly, I’m not sure there’s enough of a gap between those two players to justify giving up a first. But back to this trade.

Davion Mitchell looks to have found a solid home in Miami and is really starting to flourish. He’s still that tough, gritty defender everyone expected him to be coming out of college, and he’s finally carving out his lane. Amir Coffey and Colby Jones are serviceable players, decent rotation guys, but they’re not exactly moving the needle. From a pure contribution standpoint, Davion feels a level or two ahead, which makes this trade look a little light in hindsight.

Free Agency: 

The Thunder enter a new era with Cake Bandito taking over as GM following the offseason departure of GM James. And let’s just say, he didn’t waste any time making his mark. One of his first big moves was pulling the trigger on a blockbuster deal, sending Stephen Curry out in exchange for De’Aaron Fox and a collection of depth pieces. It’s a bold start, but one that shows Cake Bandito is ready to shape this roster in his own vision.

When it comes to free agency, though, he’s taking a more measured approach. On a recent podcast, he made it clear he doesn’t plan to be a major player this year, opting instead to sit back, observe, and see how the market shakes out. It’s a fair strategy, free agency can be a wild, sometimes overwhelming experience. 

Star: Anthony Edwards

Anthony Edwards - Anthony Edwards has quickly established himself as the clear centerpiece of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Still only in the early stages of his prime, he’s already taken the leap from promising young star to legitimate franchise leader. Edwards brings a blend of athleticism, shot creation, and confidence that few players can match, and in 2K, that skill set translates perfectly, he’s the kind of player who can carry an offense when needed but also make the right reads to get teammates involved.

For OKC, Edwards represents both the present and the future. He sets the tone on both ends of the floor with his intensity and competitiveness, and his chemistry with the roster continues to grow. There’s no question that the Thunder run through him now, and as he keeps developing his all-around game, it feels like this team’s ceiling will only continue to rise right alongside him.

Draft Grades: 

N/A

From what I can see the Thunder were not a player in the draft this season, unless there is a trade to go through at a later date that sends them a young prospect, therefore they get an N/A for their draft. 

The Lineup: 

C: DeAndre Ayton / Adem Bona 

PF: Deni Avdija / Kevin Love

SF: Anthony Edwards / Terance Shannon

SG: Quentin Grimes / Lindy Waters

PG: DeArron Fox / Anfernee Simons 

That starting 5 has some serious two - way ability about them, scoring, defence, rebounding, it is a unit that makes a lot of sense on paper and one i’m sure will make a lot of sense from a 2k perspective.  These Knicks are ready to go! 

Season Prediction: 56 - 26