OKC Thunder waive Otega Oweh following Achilles injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026
The OKC Thunder waived two-way guard Otega Oweh after he ruptured his Achilles tendon during a preseason game against the Indiana Pacers on October 13. Oweh, drafted 41st overall in 2026, underwent successful season-ending surgery the day after the injury. This setback may affect his plans to remain with the organization, although he might still sign with the OKC Blue in the G League while recovering. OKC Thunder will fill Oweh's two-way contract spot by signing Micah Peavy, the No. 40 pick from the 2025 NBA Draft, who played last season with the New Orleans Pelicans.
- •Oweh ruptured his Achilles on October 13 during preseason.
- •He underwent successful surgery the next day.
- •OKC drafted Oweh with the 41st pick in 2026.
- •Micah Peavy will take over Oweh's two-way contract.
- •Peavy averaged 4.3 points with the Pelicans last season.
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder waives two-way guard Otega Oweh after Achilles injury
"The OKC Thunder announced Saturday it waived Otega Oweh after he ruptured his Achilles tendon in the preseason.
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