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OKC Thunder waives Payton Sandfort, retains him for Summer League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 7:14 PM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

OKC Thunder waives Payton Sandfort, retains him for Summer League

Summary

The OKC Thunder waived Payton Sandfort on July 2 but will include him on their Summer League roster. Sandfort, a 6-foot-7 guard who joined the Thunder after going undrafted in 2025, had a productive stint with the G League's OKC Blue, averaging 11.3 points and 6 rebounds. He signed a two-way contract in March, contributing 8.8 points in four games at the end of the regular season. The Thunder's Summer League campaign starts against the Memphis Grizzlies on July 5.

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By the Numbers

•Sandfort averaged 11.3 points and 6 rebounds with the OKC Blue.
•He signed a two-way contract with the Thunder in March.
•Oklahoma City starts Summer League against Memphis on July 5.
•The Thunder has one open two-way contract spot after waiving Sandfort.

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