Thunder consider trade of Jalen Williams for top draft assets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 5:09 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder may trade All-NBA guard Jalen Williams as part of a proposed three-team deal that includes the Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies. In this scenario, the Thunder would receive the No. 3 pick along with several players and assets in exchange for Williams. The Thunder were recently eliminated in the Western Conference Finals and are looking to retool for next season. Williams's future with the team is uncertain, particularly with an expensive contract extension set to begin this summer after a season marked by injuries.
- •Thunder eliminated by Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.
- •Williams has missed significant games due to injury this past season.
- •Proposed trade would send Williams to the Pistons.
- •Thunder would receive No. 3 pick and multiple players in return.
- •Williams's $239 million extension begins this summer.
- 5:09 PMYahoo Sports — Blockbuster trade idea sees Thunder part with star guard for premium draft asset
"This massive trade idea sees the Oklahoma City Thunder part ways with their All-NBA guard for a top-three pick.
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