Breaking Down The Thunder’s Subtle Yet Pivotal Offseason Thus Far
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – MAY 13: Jaylin Williams (6) of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates a three … More pointer by Jalen Williams (8) during the fourth quarter of OKC’s 112-105 win over the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) Denver Post via Getty Images Given that the Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2025 NBA Finals and were set to carry all 15 of that roster’s players under contract into the 2025-26 season, the expectation was that it would be a relatively quiet offseason. That’s been the case relative to many other teams, who have been busy making splashy trades and signing pieces in free agency. Still, it’s been a quietly productive early part of the offseason for Oklahoma City. In the first 10 days following Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Oklahoma City has actually been quite busy. Sustaining success means never slowing down and continually finding ways to enhance a team’s chances of winning in the future. Here’s a recap of what the Thunder has accomplished in the first week and a half of the offseason: 2025 NBA Draft: Landing Thomas Sorber and Brooks Barnhizer It started with the 2025 NBA Draft, which brought two new players to Oklahoma City. Thomas Sorber was selected with the No. 15 overall selection, followed by Brooks Barnhizer at No. 44 overall. Sorber will be signed to a standard rookie deal as part of the 15-man roster, while Barnhizer is expected to be on a two-way contract. The 2025 NBA Draft also included a trade for the Thunder, as Oklahoma City flipped the No. 24 pick to the Sacramento Kings. In return, the Thunder received a 2027 San Antonio Spurs first-round pick from the Kings, protected 1-16, via the…
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