Mara is set to contend with Jaylin Williams for the backup center job behind Isaiah Hartenstein during training camp.
Nesmith continued to establish himself as one of Indiana's most valuable two-way wings during the 2025-26 season, but injuries limited him to 45 regular-season appearances.
Sheppard continued to provide valuable depth on the wing during the 2025-26 campaign, carving out minutes with his perimeter shooting and defensive effort.
Walker took another step forward during his third NBA season, earning a larger role in Indiana's rotation thanks to his defensive versatility and improving offensive game.
Siakam remained one of Indiana's most productive players in 2025-26, providing consistent scoring, rebounding and veteran leadership during a rebuilding campaign.
McConnell continued to provide steady production off Indiana's bench during the 2025-26 campaign, serving as one of the league's most reliable reserve point guards
According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, the Thunder's decision to part with Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort creates a clearer path for McCain to earn immediate rotation minutes.
According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, Oklahoma City's offseason roster shakeup opened additional opportunities in the backcourt after the departures of Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort.
Holmgren could be in line for an even larger offensive role after Oklahoma City's offseason roster shakeup, according to Bryan Toporek of Forbes.
According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, Oklahoma City's decision to trade Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort was driven largely by financial considerations, creating a larger opportunity for Wallace entering 2026-27.
| SCORING | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | FTM | |
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 38 | 32.5 | 5.8 | 6.6 | 1.9 | 8.4 |
| J. Williams | Jalen Williams | 36 | 20.9 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 3.3 |
| C. Holmgren | Chet Holmgren | 32 | 16.3 | 9.0 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 3.2 |
| L. Dort | Luguentz Dort | 29 | 9.0 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.0 |
| A. Caruso | Alex Caruso | 23 | 7.6 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| C. Wallace | Cason Wallace | 24 | 6.5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| I. Hartenstein | Isaiah Hartenstein | 21 | 6.3 | 7.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| A. Wiggins | Aaron Wiggins | 12 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| I. Joe | Isaiah Joe | 10 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| K. Williams | Kenrich Williams | 9 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
PLAYERS LISTED AS OUT OR DOUBTFUL:No Key Player Injuries *Questionable players are included in the projection. | |||||||
| SCORING |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander |
| Jalen Williams |
| Chet Holmgren |
| Luguentz Dort |
| Alex Caruso |
| Cason Wallace |
| Isaiah Hartenstein |
| Aaron Wiggins |
| Isaiah Joe |
| Kenrich Williams |
| MIN | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | FTM |
| 38 | 32.5 | 5.8 | 6.6 | 1.9 | 8.4 |
| 36 | 20.9 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 1.8 | 3.3 |
| 32 | 16.3 | 9.0 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 3.2 |
| 29 | 9.0 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.0 |
| 23 | 7.6 | 3.2 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 24 | 6.5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 |
| 21 | 6.3 | 7.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| 12 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| 10 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| 9 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
