Thunder keep final roster spot open for flexibility this offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:25 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder opted to leave their last roster spot vacant after the Denver Nuggets matched their offer for Spencer Jones. This move allows Thunder management, led by Sam Presti, to maintain roster flexibility and assess their current players in the early season. Keeping this spot open is seen as a strategic decision, enabling the team to respond quickly to trade opportunities or veteran buyouts as the season progresses. Without an immediate need to fill the spot, the Thunder aim to avoid unnecessary changes to their roster.
- •Thunder lost out on Spencer Jones after Nuggets matched offer sheet.
- •Team retains flexibility to respond to mid-season opportunities.
- •Open roster spot allows evaluation of existing player development.
- •Oklahoma City possesses one of the deepest rosters in the league.
- •Decision aligns with Thunder's longstanding patience in roster management.
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Why The Thunder Should Keep The Last Roster Spot Open For Now
"Sam Presti prioritizes flexibility over a full bench, preserving a vital asset to pounce on trade deadline bargains or buyout veterans during a deep championship run.
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