OKC Thunder sign Buddy Boeheim and waive Dariq Whitehead ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder made two roster moves on October 17, 2026, signing Buddy Boeheim to an Exhibit-10 deal while waiving Dariq Whitehead. These transactions come as part of the team's efforts to manage their G League rights before the 2026-27 season. Whitehead, a first-round pick in 2023, has faced injury setbacks. Boeheim, previously with the Thunder on a two-way deal, is expected to continue with the G League's OKC Blue. The Thunder are also considering how to fill the potential vacancy left by Otega Oweh, who is out for the season.
- •Thunder sign Buddy Boeheim, waiving Dariq Whitehead.
- •Whitehead was a 2023 first-round pick, struggled with injuries.
- •Boeheim returns to the team after previous G League stints.
- •Rosters adjustments are ongoing as the season approaches.
- •Thunder must address Otega Oweh's season-ending injury.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder make 2 more roster moves ahead of 2026-27 Opening Night
"Oklahoma City Thunder make 2 more roster moves ahead of 2026-27 Opening Night.
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