The Oklahoma City Thunder are the betting favorites in the Western Conference, led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but their NBA Cup loss to the Milwaukee Bucks revealed critical flaws, including the lack of a true co-star for Gilgeous-Alexander. Jalen Williams has shown potential but struggled in key moments, raising questions about his consistency and ability to create scoring opportunities. The Thunder’s roster lacks consistent secondary shot creation and may need to make a trade to address their need for more shooting and size, with potential targets including Herb Jones, Pascal Siakam, John Collins, and Collin Sexton.
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