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OKC Thunder reshape roster with trades and draft picks this offseason

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:27 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

OKC Thunder reshape roster with trades and draft picks this offseason

Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder have made significant roster changes this offseason as they prepare for the 2026 NBA season. Notable trades include sending Aaron Wiggins and Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks and Isaiah Joe to the Detroit Pistons, each in exchange for second-round picks. The Thunder also selected three players in the 2026 NBA Draft: Aday Mara at #12, Bennett Stirtz at #16, and Otega Oweh at #41. In free agency, Oklahoma City attempted to sign Spencer Jones, but Denver matched the offer. The offseason also saw the retirement announcement of Russell Westbrook, marking a notable moment for the franchise despite not being directly related to team activities.

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Key Details

•Traded Aaron Wiggins to Atlanta for two second-round picks.
•Selected Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz, and Otega Oweh in the 2026 NBA Draft.
•Signed Brooks Barnhizer, Otega Oweh, and Josh Dix to two-way contracts.
•Isaiah Joe traded to Detroit for two second-round picks.
•Lu Dort traded to Atlanta for three second-round picks.

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What they're saying

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From blockbuster trades sending core veterans to Atlanta to the arrival of 7’3” draftee Aday Mara, catch up on every roster move reshaping Oklahoma City’s future.
— Yahoo Sports

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