There's no much movement in the West with a formation of super team so I think Thunders will make it to the playoffs even at the rank 8th.
Also there's are times when Durant is out of the game and sometimes off night and Westbrook do the monster performance instead.
I agree. And holding 8th spot in the West is kinda difficult only for those West teams that don't even have a superstar.
The case is different in terms of OKC. Im really sure they will make it to the top 8 with their current rosters.
For now, its hard to predict if they can make the playoffs because they are in the west. But knowing Westbrook, I think he will dominate this season and if the new players adjusted quickly to westbrook, they will be good.
If you look at the brighter picture, I see it's not that hard to predict that OKC will landed on the playoffs. OKC is not only Durant. Just because Durant left, OKC will be nothing and even can't make it to top 8 in the West? Of course no.
The only concern here is the absence of Westbrook. He must maintained it's healthy status and try to avoid injuries which is unexpected because OKC has terrible stats without Durant and Westbrook alone on the floor.