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Thunder part ways with physical therapist after two seasons

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:10 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Thunder part ways with physical therapist after two seasons

Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder have announced that Dr. Tobi Owotomo is no longer with the organization after two seasons. This change follows a busy offseason for the Thunder, which included trading away Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins to manage their payroll. Owotomo, a well-regarded physical therapist and athletic trainer, captured the attention of fans during her tenure. Her departure comes as the Thunder look to build on their recent success after winning the 2025 championship. The team had previously seen a similar positive shift after parting ways with another key trainer ahead of their championship run.

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By the Numbers

•Dr. Tobi Owotomo leaves after two seasons with OKC
•Thunder traded away three players from their 2025 championship team
•Team looks to remain financially competitive this offseason
•Owotomo was a fan favorite and well-received
•Thunder aim for another strong season with core players intact

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6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Thunder news: OKC part ways with key member behind the scenes after 2 seasons

What they're saying

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have undergone plenty of changes this offseason, with the front office being hard at work so the team could stay below the dreaded second apron. To that end, general manager Sam Presti and company traded away three members of their 2025 championship-winning team, sending Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins away in […] The post Thunder news: OKC part ways with key member behind the scenes after 2 seasons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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