Thunder lose chance to sign Spencer Jones after Nuggets match offer sheet

The Oklahoma City Thunder are left with a vacant 15th standard roster spot following the Denver Nuggets' decision to match Spencer Jones' two-year, $12 million offer sheet. The Thunder aimed to fill the spot created by the Lu Dort trade with the 25-year-old, who had a solid past season with the Nuggets, averaging 5.5 points and 3.3 rebounds. With $6.9 million remaining before hitting second-apron penalties, the Thunder may explore adding players or could opt to start the 2026-27 season with 14 standard players. Jones was viewed as a key target, and the situation leaves the Thunder considering their options as free agency progresses.

• 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — OKC Thunder back to having a vacant 15th standard roster spot