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List of Oklahoma City Thunder seasons

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The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball team based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They play in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and are a member of the NBA Western Conference's Northwest Division. The Thunder were founded in 1967 as the Seattle SuperSonics as one of two franchises that joined the NBA in the 1967–68 season. The SuperSonics moved to Oklahoma City after the 2007–08 season. The records from the decades the team was in Seattle are still attached to the Oklahoma City history, but will be transferred back to a new Seattle SuperSonics team when and if NBA expansion there is approved.

Overall, the Thunder have qualified for the NBA playoffs on ten occasions after being relocated from Seattle (22 times as the SuperSonics). They reached the Western Conference finals seven times, reaching the NBA Finals in 1978, 1979, 1996 and 2012, winning their only championship in the 1979 NBA Finals against the Washington Bullets while in Seattle.

Table key

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ASG MVP All-Star Game Most Valuable Player
COY Coach of the Year
DPOY Defensive Player of the Year
Finish Final position in league or division standings
GB Games behind first-place team in division[a]
L Number of regular season losses
EOY Executive of the Year
FMVP Finals Most Valuable Player
JWKC J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship
MIP Most Improved Player
ROY Rookie of the Year
SIX Sixth Man of the Year
SPOR Sportsmanship Award
W Number of regular season wins

Seasons

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NBA champions Conference champions Division champions Playoff berth Play-in berth
Season Team Conference Conf.
Finish 		Division Div.
Finish 		Wins Losses Win% GB Playoffs Awards Head coach
Seattle SuperSonics
1967–68 1967–68[b] — — Western 5th 23 59 .280 33 Al Bianchi
1968–69 1968–69 — — Western 6th 30 52 .366 25
1969–70 1969–70 — — Western 5th 36 46 .439 12 Lenny Wilkens
1970–71 1970–71 Western 8th Pacific 4th 38 44 .463 10 Lenny Wilkens (ASG MVP)
1971–72 1971–72 Western 6th Pacific 3rd 47 35 .537 22
1972–73 1972–73 Western 8th Pacific 4th 26 56 .317 34 Tom Nissalke
Bucky Buckwalter
1973–74 1973–74 Western 6th Pacific 3rd 36 46 .439 11 Bill Russell
1974–75 1974–75 Western 4th Pacific 2nd 43 39 .524 5 Won First round (Pistons) 2–1
Lost Conference semifinals (Warriors) 4–2[1]
1975–76 1975–76 Western 3rd Pacific 2nd 43 39 .524 16 Lost conference semifinals (Suns) 4–2[2] Slick Watts (JWKC)
1976–77 1976–77 Western 7th Pacific 4th 40 42 .488 13
1977–78 1977–78 Western 4th Pacific 3rd 47 35 .549 11 Won First round (Lakers) 2–1
Won Conference semifinals (Trail Blazers) 4–2
Won Conference finals (Nuggets) 4–2
Lost NBA Finals (Bullets) 4–3[3] 		Bob Hopkins
Lenny Wilkens
1978–79 1978–79 Western 1st Pacific 1st 52 30 .634 — Won conference semifinals (Lakers) 4–1
Won Conference finals (Suns) 4–3
Won NBA Finals (Bullets) 4–1 [4] 		Dennis Johnson (FMVP) Lenny Wilkens
1979–80 1979–80 Western 3rd Pacific 2nd 56 26 .683 4 Won First round (Trail Blazers) 2–1
Won Conference semifinals (Bucks) 4–3
Lost Conference finals (Lakers) 4–1[5]
1980–81 1980–81 Western 10th Pacific 6th 34 48 .415 23
1981–82 1981–82 Western 3rd Pacific 2nd 52 30 .634 5 Won First round (Rockets) 2–1
Lost Conference semifinals (Spurs) 4–1[6]
1982–83 1982–83 Western 4th Pacific 3rd 48 34 .585 10 Lost First round (Trail Blazers) 2–0[7] Zollie Volchok (EOY)
1983–84 1983–84 Western 5th Pacific 3rd 42 40 .512 12 Lost First round (Mavericks) 3–2[8]
1984–85 1984–85 Western 10th Pacific 4th[c] 31 51 .378 31
1985–86 1985–86 Western 11th Pacific 5th 31 51 .378 31 Bernie Bickerstaff
1986–87 1986–87 Western 7th Pacific 4th 39 43 .476 26 Won First round (Mavericks) 3–1
Won Conference semifinals (Rockets) 4–2
Lost Conference finals (Lakers) 4–0[10] 		Dale Ellis (MIP)
Tom Chambers (ASG MVP)
1987–88 1987–88 Western 7th Pacific 3rd 44 38 .537 18 Lost First round (Nuggets) 3–2[11]
1988–89 1988–89 Western 4th Pacific 3rd 47 35 .573 10 Won First round (Rockets) 3–1
Lost Conference semifinals (Lakers) 4–0[12]
1989–90 1989–90 Western 9th Pacific 4th 41 41 .500 22
1990–91 1990–91 Western 8th Pacific 5th 41 41 .500 22 Lost First round (Trail Blazers) 3–2[13] K. C. Jones
1991–92 1991–92 Western 6th Pacific 4th 47 35 .573 10 Won First round (Warriors) 3–1
Lost Conference semifinals (Jazz) 4–1[14] 		K. C. Jones
Bob Kloppenburg
George Karl
1992–93 1992–93 Western 3rd Pacific 2nd 55 27 .671 7 Won First round (Jazz) 3–2
Won Conference semifinals (Rockets) 4–3
Lost Conference finals (Suns) 4–3[15] 		George Karl
1993–94 1993–94 Western 1st Pacific 1st 63 19 .768 — Lost First round (Nuggets) 3–2[16] Bob Whitsitt (EOY)
1994–95 1994–95 Western 4th Pacific 2nd 57 25 .695 2 Lost First round (Lakers) 3–1[17]
1995–96 1995–96 Western 1st Pacific 1st 64 18 .780 — Won First round (Kings) 3–1
Won Conference semifinals (Rockets) 4–0
Won Conference finals (Jazz) 4–3
Lost NBA Finals (Bulls) 4–2[18] 		Gary Payton (DPOY)
1996–97 1996–97 Western 2nd Pacific 1st 57 25 .695 — Won First round (Suns) 3–2
Lost Conference semifinals (Rockets) 4–3[19]
1997–98 1997–98 Western 2nd Pacific 1st[d] 61 21 .744 — Won First round (Timberwolves) 3–2
Lost Conference semifinals (Lakers) 4–1[21]
1998–99[e] 1998–99 Western 9th Pacific 5th 25 25 .500 10 Hersey Hawkins (SPOR) Paul Westphal
1999–00 1999–2000 Western 7th Pacific 4th 45 37 .549 22 Lost First round (Jazz) 3–2[23]
2000–01 2000–01 Western 10th Pacific 5th 44 38 .537 12 Paul Westphal
Nate McMillan
2001–02 2001–02 Western 7th Pacific 4th 45 37 .549 16 Lost First round (Spurs) 3–2[24] Nate McMillan
2002–03 2002–03 Western 10th Pacific 5th 40 42 .488 19 Ray Allen (SPOR)
2003–04 2003–04 Western 12th Pacific 5th[f] 37 45 .451 19
2004–05 2004–05 Western 3rd Northwest 1st 52 30 .634 — Won First round (Kings) 4–1
Lost Conference semifinals (Spurs) 4–2[26]
2005–06 2005–06 Western 11th Northwest 3rd 35 47 .427 9 Bob Weiss
Bob Hill
2006–07 2006–07 Western 14th Northwest 5th 31 51 .378 20 Bob Hill
2007–08 2007–08 Western 15th Northwest 5th 20 62 .244 35 Kevin Durant (ROY) P. J. Carlesimo
Oklahoma City Thunder
2008–09 2008–09[g] Western 13th Northwest 5th 23 59 .280 31 P. J. Carlesimo
Scott Brooks
2009–10 2009–10 Western 8th Northwest 4th[h] 50 32 .610 3 Lost First round (Lakers) 4–2[28] Scott Brooks (COY) Scott Brooks
2010–11 2010–11 Western 4th Northwest 1st 55 27 .671 — Won First round (Nuggets) 4–1
Won Conference semifinals (Grizzlies) 4–3
Lost Conference finals (Mavericks) 4–1[29]
2011–12[i] 2011–12 Western 2nd Northwest 1st 47 19 .712 — Won First round (Mavericks) 4–0
Won Conference semifinals (Lakers) 4–1
Won Conference finals (Spurs) 4–2
Lost NBA Finals (Heat) 4–1 		James Harden (SIX)
Kevin Durant (ASG MVP)
2012–13 2012–13 Western 1st Northwest 1st 60 22 .732 — Won First round (Rockets) 4–2
Lost Conference semifinals (Grizzlies) 4–1
2013–14 2013–14 Western 2nd Northwest 1st 59 23 .720 — Won First round (Grizzlies) 4–3
Won Conference semifinals (Clippers) 4–2
Lost Conference finals (Spurs) 4–2 		Kevin Durant (MVP)[31]
2014–15 2014–15 Western 9th Northwest 2nd 45 37 .549 6 Russell Westbrook (ASG MVP)
2015–16 2015–16 Western 3rd Northwest 1st 55 27 .671 — Won First round (Mavericks) 4–1
Won Conference semifinals (Spurs) 4–2
Lost Conference finals (Warriors) 4–3 		Russell Westbrook (ASG MVP) Billy Donovan
2016–17 2016–17 Western 6th Northwest 2nd 47 35 .573 4 Lost First round (Rockets) 4–1 Russell Westbrook (MVP)
2017–18 2017–18 Western 4th Northwest 2nd 48 34 .585 1 Lost First round (Jazz) 4–2
2018–19 2018–19 Western 6th Northwest 4th 49 33 .598 5 Lost First round (Trail Blazers) 4–1
2019–20[j] 2019–20 Western 5th Northwest 2nd 44 28 .611 1.5 Lost First round (Rockets) 4–3
2020–21[k] 2020–21 Western 14th Northwest 5th 22 50 .306 30 Mark Daigneault
2021–22 2021–22 Western 14th Northwest 5th 24 58 .293 13
2022–23 2022–23 Western 10th Northwest 3rd 40 42 .488 40
2023–24 2023–24 Western 1st Northwest 1st 57 25 .695 — Won First round (Pelicans) 4–0
Lost Conference semifinals (Mavericks) 4–2 		Mark Daigneault (COY)

All-time records

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Note: Statistics are correct as of the conclusion of the 2023–24 NBA season.

Statistic Wins Losses Win%
Seattle SuperSonics regular season record (1967–2008) 1,745 1,585 .524
Oklahoma City Thunder regular season record (2008–present) 725 551 .568
All-time regular season record 2,470 2,136 .536
Seattle SuperSonics post-season record (1967–2008) 107 110 .493
Oklahoma City Thunder post-season record (2008–present) 64 62 .508
All-time post-season record 171 172 .499
All-time regular and post-season record 2,641 2,308 .534

Notes

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  1. ^ The formula is:
  2. ^ The team began as the Seattle SuperSonics.
  3. ^ Though the SuperSonics had the same record as the Los Angeles Clippers in the Pacific Division, the SuperSonics won the tiebreaker and finished fourth.[9]
  4. ^ Though the SuperSonics had the same record as the Los Angeles Lakers in the Pacific Division, the SuperSonics won the tiebreaker and finished first.[20]
  5. ^ Due to a lockout, the season did not start until February 5, 1999, and all 29 teams played a shortened 50 game regular season schedule.[22]
  6. ^ Though the SuperSonics had the same record as the Golden State Warriors in the Pacific Division, the SuperSonics lost the tiebreaker and finished fifth.[25]
  7. ^ The team relocated to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and became the Oklahoma City Thunder prior to the season.
  8. ^ Though the Thunder had the same record as the Portland Trail Blazers in the Pacific Division, the Thunder lost the tiebreaker and finished fourth.[27]
  9. ^ Due to a lockout, the season did not start until December 25, 2011 and all 30 teams played a shortened 66 game regular season schedule.[30]
  10. ^ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the season was suspended from March 11 to July 30, 2020, and the regular season was shortened to 72 games for the Thunder.
  11. ^ Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the season did not start until December 22, 2020, and all 30 teams played a shortened regular season schedule of 72 games.

References

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General
  • "Oklahoma City Thunder". Basketball-Reference. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
Specific
  1. ^ "1974–75 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  2. ^ "1975–76 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  3. ^ "1977–78 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  4. ^ "1978–79 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  5. ^ "1979–80 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  6. ^ "1981–82 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  7. ^ "1982–83 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  8. ^ "1983–84 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  9. ^ "1984–85 NBA season Summary". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
  10. ^ "1986–87 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  11. ^ "1987–88 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  12. ^ "1988–89 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  13. ^ "1990–91 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  14. ^ "1991–92 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  15. ^ "1992–93 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  16. ^ "1993–94 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  17. ^ "1994–95 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  18. ^ "1995–96 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  19. ^ "1996–97 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  20. ^ "1997–98 NBA Season Summary". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
  21. ^ "1997–98 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  22. ^ Donovan, John (February 4, 1999). "Let the semi-season begin: Expect injuries, intensity and a new champion in '99". CNN Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on June 19, 2001. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
  23. ^ "1999–00 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  24. ^ "2001–02 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  25. ^ "2003–04 NBA Season Summary". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
  26. ^ "2004–05 Seattle SuperSonics Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  27. ^ "2009–10 NBA Season Summary". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
  28. ^ "2009–10 Oklahoma City Thunder Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  29. ^ "2010–11 Oklahoma City Thunder Roster and Statistics". basketball-reference.com. Retrieved April 15, 2012.
  30. ^ Beck, Howard (November 28, 2011). "Two Exhibition Games for N.B.A. Teams". The New York Times. Retrieved November 28, 2011.
  31. ^ "Thunder's Kevin Durant wins 2013–14 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player Award". NBA.com. May 6, 2014. Archived from the original on May 7, 2014. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
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