The Oklahoma City Thunder, who are in rebuild mode, will have the toughest opening month in the 2019-2020 season.

Per Yaya Dubin of nbathlete.com, based on winning percentage, the Thunder are scheduled to face the best teams from last season.

The Thunder will open the season against the Utah Jazz at Salt Lake City, followed by a home stretch against the Washington Wizards and the Golden State Warriors. They'll then head to Texas to face the Houston Rockets then go back home to match up against the Portland Trail Blazers.

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It's going to be a matter of wait-and-see if the Thunder squad led by head coach Billy Donovan can squeeze out some wins given their tough schedule. From the looks of it, their chances are slim.

The organization has pressed the reset button this summer after Paul George forced his way out of Oklahoma City. After trading George to the Los Angeles Clippers for a record amount of picks, they parted ways with Russell Westbrook and sent the All-Star guard to the Houston Rockets for Chirs Paul and picks.

Paul — who is now the team's star and elder statesman — will have his hands full fitting into the OKC system as well as keeping his new teammates motivated.