The Lakers are on the rise while things have quickly gone south for the Mavericks. Breaking down the West one month post-trade deadline.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will enter the 2024-25 season as a serious title contender. After a first-seed finish last year, they are at the infancy stages of a championship window. From a two-way player to a rotation piece,

With all those parameters in mind, the Oklahoma City Thunder were ranked atop as it rosters the best deal in the league. Aaron Wiggins was listed as No. 1. The 25-year-old had his cheap team option declined earlier this offseason so OKC could sign him to a five-year, $47 million deal.

Oklahoma City aims to prolong its six-game home win streak with a victory against Minnesota. Monday's meeting is the first of the season between the teams.