Thunder assess trade candidates ahead of 2026-27 NBA training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 6:38 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare for the 2026-27 NBA training camp, speculation arises regarding potential trade candidates. The team became active in the offseason, trading Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins to avoid luxury tax penalties, saving approximately $317 million. With a roster viewed as championship-contending, general manager Sam Presti is unlikely to make significant mid-season moves. Players like Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace may be considered for trades due to their upcoming contract situations. Insight into potential options reflects the challenges posed by the current collective bargaining agreement and the financial commitments to key players.
- •Thunder traded Dort, Joe, and Wiggins to avoid luxury tax penalties.
- •The team saved around $317 million in payroll obligations.
- •General manager Sam Presti unlikely to make mid-season trades.
- •Chet Holmgren's performance raises trade speculation.
- •Cason Wallace expected to be a starter but may face contract decisions.
- 6:38 AMYahoo Sports — 4 Thunder on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp
"The Oklahoma City Thunder were one of the most active teams on the trade market this offseason as they needed to clear space under the second apron to avoid incurring heavy luxury tax penalties. Nonetheless, regardless of whether or not this Thunder team had outgrown the three contributors they traded, namely Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron […] The post 4 Thunder on hottest trade candidate seats entering 2026-27 NBA training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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