Oklahoma City Thunder enter 2025-26 as preseason frontrunners, reuniting the core that powered a historic 68-win run and locking in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren with new extensions. They’ll command national TV attention in 34 games—the most alongside a small handful of teams—setting the stage for fantasy-friendly pace and scoring. Two Milwaukee Bucks meetings (Jan 21 on ESPN, Feb 12 on Amazon Prime) shape a marquee narrative as Giannis Antetokounmpo remains a league pillar even as Milwaukee reshapes around Turner after the Lillard cap-maneuver.

Giannis’ dominance anchors the Bucks, while Milwaukee’s strategic moves inject intrigue into frontcourt dynamics. For fantasy, OKC’s star trio remains atop targets, Turner’s arrival adds frontcourt upside for Milwaukee, and the Lillard exit fuels midseason chatter and potential landing spots. The schedule magnifies these storylines, making Thunder–Bucks a must-watch and a fertile testing ground for rostering and weekly gambles.