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
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.
- •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.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Thunder more likely to keep both first-round picks after Aaron Wiggins trade?
"Thunder more likely to keep both first-round picks after Aaron Wiggins trade?
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