
German guard Jack Kayil electing to stay in NBA Draft, won't play at Gonzaga in 2026-27
German guard Jack Kayil opts for NBA Draft, won't play at Gonzaga in 2026-27.
Dec 25, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives around San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
After completing another series sweep, the Oklahoma City Thunder have earned a mini-vacation. The reigning NBA champions took care of business with a 115-110 Game 4 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, they'll get around a week off before starting the 2026 Western Conference Finals.
The Thunder have won eight in a row to start the 2026 NBA playoffs. Six of those wins were by double-digit points. They completed two sweeps over the Phoenix Suns and Lakers. It's been a cakewalk, sure, but those are the perks of having the NBA's best regular-season record.
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves continue to fight it out on the other side of the bracket. The Spurs hold a 3-2 series lead. The Timberwolves will hope to force a decisive Game 7 when it hosts Friday's Game 6.
Until then, the NBA announced every Western Conference Final schedule scenario. Here's how it shakes out as the Thunder await their next playoff opponent. Every game will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock:
Jan 13, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams (8) grabs a loose ball in front of San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
If the Spurs beat the Timberwolves in Game 6:
If necessary*
Dec 25, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) shoots a three point basket as San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
If the Spurs beat the Timberwolves in Game 7:
If necessary*
Mar 15, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) reaches to steal the ball away from Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
If the Timberwolves beat the Spurs in Game 7:
If necessary*
This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Here is every Thunder, Spurs-Timberwolves Western Conference Finals schedule scenario

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