As the NBA trade deadline nears, the Oklahoma City Thunder should focus on touching up the corners — if that. No need to fundamentally change the painting. The Thunder have been the league's best team this season.

The Oklahoman answered the most relevant trade deadline questions in Oklahoma City as Thursday's 2 p.m. deadline looms.

Notice at the trade deadline, the teams at the top of this ranking are relatively quiet with their moves. Their front offices already did the work, now everyone is trying to catch them. 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (39-9,

Since the start of February, the Oklahoma City Thunder has been on a tear. A 34-point victory over the Sacramento Kings, a 29-point win over the Milwaukee Bucks

Alexander reached the half-century mark. The MVP candidate scored 50 points against the Phoenix Suns in another blowout win. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 50 points on 18-of-29 shooting,

The game is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans looking to watch this NBA game can do so for free by using DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial and $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available.

Chet Holmgren is set to return to the Oklahoma City Thunder lineup Friday night for the first time since suffering a hip fracture in November, according to an ESPN report.

As the Thunder continue their push for a deep playoff run, Holmgren’s growth and consistency will be key. If he continues to elevate his game, the Thunder could find itself not just as a playoff team, but as a legitimate championship contender for the foreseeable future.