OKC Thunder prepares for 2026 NBA offseason after playoffs exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:02 AM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder was eliminated in the Western Conference finals by the San Antonio Spurs, losing the series 4-3. They will head into the 2026 offseason with three draft picks: No. 12, 17, and 37. The upcoming period includes significant contract decisions, particularly concerning players such as Lu Dort, who is expected to have his $18.2 million option declined. The focus will also be on maintaining their core, led by two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who averaged 31.1 points this past season.
- •Thunder lost 4-3 to Spurs in Western Conference finals.
- •Draft picks include No. 12, 17, and 37 in 2026.
- •Lu Dort's $18.2 million team option likely to be declined.
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won regular-season and Finals MVP.
- •Alex Caruso and Branden Carlson are restricted free agents.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder roster primer: Draft picks, contracts heading into 2026 NBA offseason
"The Oklahoma City Thunder was eliminated in the Western Conference finals. Here's a look at its roster, contracts and draft picks entering the 2026 offseason.
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