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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Sport
Ryan Baldi

Oklahoma City Thunder are the team of the future. But where will they play?

Chet Holmgren is one of a number of talented players coming through for the Thunder
Chet Holmgren is one of a number of talented players coming through for the Thunder. Photograph: Rick Bowmer/AP

The Oklahoma City Thunder have one of the most promising cores of young players in the NBA. Led by 25-year-old All-Star guard Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, they also boast 2023 Rookie of the Year runner-up Jalen Williams, gifted 20-year-old Australian point guard Josh Giddey and highly touted 21-year-old seven-footer Chet Holmgren, who will debut this coming season.

What’s more, the wheeling and dealing of general manager Sam Presti in the trade market over recent seasons has seen them accumulate a bounty of 15 first-round picks to be redeemed over the next seven years.

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