Thunder evaluate potential Summer League stars for roster spots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 4:12 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder are assessing players from their Summer League roster as they finalize preparations for the 2026-27 NBA season. While their roster appears mostly set following trades, there is still a potential opportunity for players to secure contracts. Payton Sandfort and Anthony Pritchard are among those catching attention for their performances, with Sandfort needing to improve his shooting efficiency after struggling from the arc. Steven Ashworth also recorded a notable scoring game in Las Vegas, adding to the discussion. The Thunder’s final roster decisions, including possible two-way contracts, indicate a strategic evaluation process.
- •Thunder have one open roster spot after offseason trades.
- •Payton Sandfort shot only 29.2 percent from three-point range.
- •Anthony Pritchard’s overall contributions highlighted his potential.
- •Steven Ashworth scored 22 points in his final Summer League game.
- 4:12 AMYahoo Sports — 1 undrafted Thunder 2026 NBA Summer League star who could make roster
"The Thunder's two-way contract positions may be filled, but these 3 players could end up changing OKC's mind.
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