The OKC Thunder’s Tough Financial Decisions Have Only Just Begun

The OKC Thunder’s Tough Financial Decisions Have Only Just Begun

The OKC Thunder, who once seemed poised to become a dynasty, now face significant financial challenges threatening their roster.

Thunder’s cost-cutting moves reportedly about budget, not second apron

The Thunder won the NBA championship in 2025 and contended again last season. Keeping that championship-level roster together is another matter. According to Fred Katz of The Athletic, Oklahoma City’s decisions to move Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe this offseason weren’t primarily about avoiding second-apron restrictions. Instead, ownership is operating within a budget in one of the NBA’s smallest markets, making the moves largely …

Thunder Notes: Roster Opening, Summer League, Budget

The Nuggets chose to match the Thunder’s offer sheet to restricted free agent Spencer Jones. So what will the Thunder do now regarding their open roster spot? The Oklahoman’s Justin Martinez speculates that they’ll either keep the spot open entering this season or promote one of their two-way players.  Second-round guard Otega Oweh could earn his way into that conversation and recently-waived guard Payton Sandfort could also be a snug fit, since…

Bullets linked to Summer League standout Jaylin Williams in potential final signing

Bullets close in on Summer League standout to complete roster