Thunder’s Final Spot Strategy | NBA News

The Oklahoma City Thunder are juggling roster moves with financial flexibility at the top of their priorities, having already shipped out key players like Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins to stay under the salary cap. With a 14-player roster after matching Denver’s offer for Spencer Jones, they’re eyeing creative ways to fill their final spot—whether via trade, two-way conversion, or veteran signing. Management is laser-focused on avoiding long-term commitments that could handcuff them in 2027, favoring short-term solutions unless an opportunity is truly too good to pass up. Their best bet? Promoting a two-way player who can prove...