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Oklahoma City Thunder's trade assets viewed as among NBA's elite

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 4:56 AM

Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Oklahoma City Thunder's trade assets viewed as among NBA's elite

Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder possess one of the deepest pools of trade assets in the NBA as of August 8, 2026. Following a disappointing postseason where they lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, their focus shifts to leveraging their versatile roster. Key players include Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while the team also holds a significant number of draft picks. General manager Sam Presti faces decisions that could shape the team's future, recognizing opportunities for internal improvement or potential trades to enhance their competitiveness.

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•Thunder lost to the Spurs in seven games during the Western Conference Finals.
•Oklahoma City has an array of promising assets, including Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.
•The team holds 11 second-round picks and several first-rounders over the next seven seasons.
•General manager Sam Presti can opt for internal growth or pursue key trades this season.

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4:56 AMYahoo Sports — Thunder Trade Assets Still Considered Amongst NBA’s Strongest

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The Oklahoma City Thunder currently carry the burden of being the eighth straight NBA champion that did not defend their title.Oklahoma City fell in seven games to the San Antonio Spurs in May’s Western Conference Finals. This result wasn’t expected for the regular season juggernaut, but the Spurs came through in the most crucial moments.A […] The post Thunder Trade Assets Still Considered Amongst NBA’s Strongest appeared first on HEAVY.
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