Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant has insisted that his side can rise to the challenge of reaching the playoffs next season.

The Thunder failed to make the post-season in the last campaign, despite posting a 45-37 record, as they placed ninth in the Western Conference.

Durant said at an event in Spain: "I think we have a really good team. We have to come together and play as one which is harder than people realise.

"We're ready to take on the challenge. We're under the radar a little bit right now and that's exactly where we want to be."

Durant missed the majority of last season due to a foot injury.