Where Do Individual OKC Thunder Players Rank Among the Postseason's Best?

The Thunder's roster is stacked with talent that could once again take them all the way.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 11:09pm

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The NBA postseason has officially started, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for their playoff run. CBS Sports writer Sam Quinn ranked the top 50 players who could impact the postseason, and several Thunder players made the list, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Alex Caruso, and Isaiah Hartenstein.

Why it matters

The Thunder have a talented roster that could make a deep playoff run, and this ranking provides insight into how individual players are viewed heading into the postseason. It also highlights the depth and versatility of the Thunder's roster, with multiple players capable of making a significant impact.

The details

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was ranked second overall, behind only Nikola Jokic, in the 'best of the best' tier. Chet Holmgren was ranked 15th and in the 'best No. 2's in the playoffs' tier, while Jalen Williams was ranked in the middle of the list at No. 23 in the 'prime' tier. Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein were also included, ranked 45th and 48th respectively in the lower tiers.

  • The NBA postseason has officially started with the NBA Play-In Tournament already underway.
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The players

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Thunder's star player, ranked second overall in the 'best of the best' tier by CBS Sports writer Sam Quinn.

Chet Holmgren

The third-year Thunder big man, ranked 15th and in the 'best No. 2's in the playoffs' tier.

Jalen Williams

The Thunder guard, ranked 23rd in the 'prime' tier, has had an injury-plagued season but has the opportunity to prove himself in the postseason.

Alex Caruso

The veteran Thunder guard, ranked 45th and in the 10th tier, has struggled with consistent scoring this season but is known for his impact in big games.

Isaiah Hartenstein

The Thunder center, ranked 48th and in the 11th tier, is valued for his physical play and rebounding.

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What’s next

The chance to prove this list wrong is approaching fast, and OKC will have to be ready for that challenge.

The takeaway

The Thunder have a deep and talented roster that could make a deep playoff run, with several players ranked among the top postseason performers. However, the team will need to prove the media wrong and show that their players deserve even higher rankings as they look to make a championship push.