As we close the door on another exciting NBA season, our writers reflect on what to expect this offseason, and put down the groundwork for what should be another competitive, unpredictable 2025-26 season. Oklahoma City Thunder2024-25 record: 68-14Previous rank: 1Result: NBA Finals champions2025 draft picks: No. Minnesota Timberwolves2024-25 record: 49-33Previous rank: 11Result: Eliminated in Western Conference finals2025 draft picks: No. Instead, Houston added Kevin Durant on the last day of the NBA season, sending Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and draft picks -- including No. Los Angeles Lakers2024-25 record: 50-32Previous rank: 6Result: Eliminated in first round2025 draft picks: No.