Thunder reduce roster expenses to $476 million after trade decisions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 6:19 AM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder have decreased their total roster expenses from $549 million to $476 million by trading Aaron Wiggins, whose salary was $9.2 million. This reduction is part of the team's strategy to lower overall costs and is expected to be followed by additional trades. The move reflects the Thunder's ongoing efforts to restructure their financial commitments ahead of the next season.
- •Thunder decrease expenses by moving Aaron Wiggins' salary.
- •Roster cost is now set at $476 million.
- •Thunder are expected to pursue more trades.
- •Team aims to restructure financial commitments for future seasons.
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