Thunder prepare for NBA draft with three valuable picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder will make three selections in the NBA Draft on June 23-24 at Barclays Center. Currently, the Thunder hold the No. 12 and No. 17 picks in the first round, as well as the No. 37 pick in the second round. Projections from various sources suggest candidates for these picks include Aday Mara (Michigan), Yaxel Lendeborg (Michigan), and Dailyn Swain (Texas), among others. The Thunder look to enhance their roster and continue building for the future.
- •Thunder own No. 12, No. 17, and No. 37 picks in the draft
- •Sources project Aday Mara and Yaxel Lendeborg for No. 12 pick
- •Dailyn Swain is a top candidate for the No. 17 selection
- •Thunder aim for building a competitive roster in the draft
- •Draft event takes place June 23-24 in Brooklyn.
- 11:06 PMYahoo Sports — Thunder NBA mock draft roundup: What will OKC do with three picks?
"The OKC Thunder holds three draft picks in the NBA Draft that begins Tuesday night. Here is a look at who national outlets predict the Thunder will pick.
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