Sports News Report
League: NBASport: BasketballCountry: United StatesCategory: Trades

Thunder positioned to retain both first-round picks after Wiggins trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 3:21 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Thunder positioned to retain both first-round picks after Wiggins trade
Summary

The Oklahoma City Thunder traded Aaron Wiggins, potentially easing their roster crunch. This may allow them to keep both of their first-round picks, specifically selections 12 and 17 in the upcoming NBA Draft. This trade could simplify their decision-making process regarding their draft strategy. As the Thunder weigh their options, they may focus on maximizing their roster potential.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
Market Watch
  • •Thunder traded Aaron Wiggins, addressing a roster crunch.
  • •Oklahoma City holds picks 12 and 17 in the upcoming draft.
  • •The trade simplifies decision-making for the Thunder's draft strategy.
  • •Retaining both picks could aid the team's rebuilding efforts.
Latest Updates
  • 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Thunder more likely to keep both first-round picks after Aaron Wiggins trade?
What they're saying
"

Thunder more likely to keep both first-round picks after Aaron Wiggins trade?

Related Teams & Leagues
Oklahoma City ThunderNBABasketball

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days