The Oklahoma City Thunder should head into 2016-17 with modest expectations, as they firmly shift their focus toward rebuilding.
With Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka gone, any realistic hope of a deep playoff run is vanished. Just making it to the postseason would be a terrific achievement for the Thunder, who have previously been recognized as perennial title contenders for several years.
The team is young and has plenty of potential, and Oklahoma City fans will still be entertained by Russell Westbrook's stardom on a regular basis. But before the season tips off, head coach Billy Donovan and the front office have some roster riddles to solve.
The Thunder are deep in the frontcourt, and a logjam seems nearly impossible to avoid. There are more openings in the backcourt and on the wing but fewer capable candidates to fill the roles. Injuries also shake things up, making roster balance that much more important heading into the regular season.
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