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Why Thunder rookie is ‘excited’ for Spurs Victor Wembanyama challenge

After losing Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals to All-Star Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, the Oklahoma City Thunder selected Aday Mara with the 12th pick. Mara, 7-foot-3, coming off an NCAA national title with Michigan and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year honors, is projected to be the best rim […] The post Why Thunder rookie is ‘excited’ for Spurs Victor Wembanyama challenge appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wizards, Thunder celebrate as biggest winners of 2026 NBA Draft

The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft is finished, and it was surprisingly more subdued. Unlike other years where there were more reaches and draft slides, this draft played out more or less by the books. Perhaps that’s a reflection of the depth of this year’s draft, with high-level prospects being selected even outside […] The post Wizards, Thunder celebrate as biggest winners of 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Grizzlies, Thunder, Pistons trade grades for 3-team 2026 NBA Draft deal

The NBA Draft is always full of surprises in the form of trades, and this one was no different. During the first round on Tuesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Detroit Pistons and the Memphis Grizzlies rearranged the middle of the draft with a three-team trade. The full details of the trade are as […] The post Grizzlies, Thunder, Pistons trade grades for 3-team 2026 NBA Draft deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .

TRADE: Oklahoma City Thunder And Memphis Grizzlies Make A Deal

On Tuesday night, the 2026 NBA Draft is taking place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.During the night, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news that the Oklahoma City Thunder had made a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies.Charania’s first post: “Sources: Memphis is trading No. 16 pick Bennett Stirtz to the Oklahoma City Thunder for […] The post TRADE: Oklahoma City Thunder And Memphis Grizzlies Make A Deal appeared first on HEAVY .

Spurs shock NBA Draft with new Victor Wembanyama partner

The Oklahoma City Thunder added national championship-winning center Aday Mara to their frontcourt with the No. 12 selection, and a bit later in the night, their rival snagged a big man of its own. The San Antonio Spurs grabbed Jayden Quaintance at No. 20, giving Victor Wembanyama another potential running mate in the low-post. The […] The post Spurs shock NBA Draft with new Victor Wembanyama partner appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Grizzlies trade with Thunder, Pistons back-to-back in 2026 NBA Draft

The Oklahoma City Thunder added to their growing draft capital Tuesday. Bennett Stirtz predictably landed with the Memphis Grizzlies at 16th overall. But he didn’t wear the Grizzlies hat for long while swapping places with Aaron Wiggins and adding the Detroit Pistons to the mix. The three franchises emerged with the more recent massive swap […] The post Grizzlies trade with Thunder, Pistons back-to-back in 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Grizzlies To Trade No. 16 Pick Bennett Stirtz To Thunder

Iowa guard Bennett Stirtz is the 16th overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft and the first to be involved in a draft-night trade. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link), the Grizzlies are sending Stirtz to the Thunder in exchange for the No. 17 pick and two second-rounders. Stirtz began his college career at […]

Thunder draft Victor Wembanyama stopper with insane 9-foot-9 reach

The Oklahoma City Thunder were one game away from playing for back-to-back NBA Championships. But Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs proved to be too much, beating the Thunder in Oklahoma City in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. Wembanyama was, obviously, the biggest reason for the loss. So, the Thunder took direct […] The post Thunder draft Victor Wembanyama stopper with insane 9-foot-9 reach appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NBA Draft: What Michigan C Aday Mara brings to the Thunder

After one transformational season in Ann Arbor, Aday Mara is officially in the NBA. The Michigan center was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the No. 12 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Here’s what Mara will bring to the Thunder. Unmatched size at the position Let’s begin with the blatantly obvious. Mara is […]

How Aaron Wiggins trade impacts Thunder’s approach to NBA Draft

Ahead of facing tax penalties projected to exceed north of $213 million, Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti shed a chunk of that large bill by trading Aaron Wiggins for two second-round picks ahead of this year’s draft. For a payroll still projected to extend beyond the second apron’s $220 million threshold in 2026-27, the […] The post How Aaron Wiggins trade impacts Thunder’s approach to NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Thunder rumors: Latest draft buzz targets potential Victor Wembanyama stopper amid trade speculation

The Oklahoma City Thunder have the number 12 and 17 picks in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft, which is slated to take place on Tuesday night in Brooklyn. The Thunder have already made one move this offseason, trading Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks in order to clear salary from their books. Recently, ClutchPoints NBA […] The post Thunder rumors: Latest draft buzz targets potential Victor Wembanyama stopper amid trade speculation appeared first on ClutchPoints .