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Thunder general manager Sam Presti speaks during an introductory press conference for the 2024 Thunder draft picks at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, June, 29, 2024.

NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Make Intriguing Selection in First Round

With the regular season coming to a close, NBA Draft discussions are starting to heat up as the offseason looms for many teams around the league.

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Thunder general manager Sam Presti speaks during an introductory press conference for the 2024 Thunder draft picks at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, June, 29, 2024.
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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Make Intriguing Selection in First Round

With the regular season coming to a close, NBA Draft discussions are starting to heat up as the offseason looms for many teams around the league.

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Why the OKC Thunder Should Consider Drafting Florida's Walter Clayton Jr.

After winning a national title with the Gators, Walter Clayton Jr. could be an intriguing option for Oklahoma City in this summer's draft.

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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Select Two Intriguing College Prospects

Oklahoma City picked up two standout college basketball players in a recent mock draft, including one who is fresh off of a national title.

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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add High-Profile International Prospect

Oklahoma City has not been hesitant to draft international players in previous drafts, and was tabbed as a team that could add another French prospect his year.

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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Under-the-Radar College Prospect

In a recent mock draft, Oklahoma City added a college basketball player who has flown under the radar despite a strong season.

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Dec 28, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) controls the ball against Bucknell Bison forward Ruot Bijiek (22) during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome.
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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Two Intriguing Prospects with International Roots

In a recent mock draft, Oklahoma City selected an intriguing international prospect in the first round.

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Thunder general manager Sam Presti speaks during an introductory press conference for the 2024 Thunder draft picks at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, June, 29, 2024.
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Where OKC Thunder NBA Draft Picks Stand At March Madness

The Oklahoma City Thunder have already clinched the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, but still have its sights set on a Lottery Pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Here is where the pick situation sits currently.

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Mar 11, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles guard Jamir Watkins (1) drives to the basket against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at Spectrum Center.
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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add International, Collegiate Prospects

The NBA regular season is almost over, meaning the draft is about to take center stage for a handful of teams around the league.

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4 Sleeper Prospects in the NCAA Tournament Who Could Fit the OKC Thunder

March Madness has finally arrived, and there are a number of intriguing prospects in the NCAA Tournament who could end up in Oklahoma City this summer.

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OKC Thunder Awaiting Fate of First-Round Pick From Miami

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OKC Thunder: College Prospects to Keep an Eye on in NBA Draft

Conference tournaments and March Madness are here in NCAA basketball and so are a few names that the Thunder could be interested in come draft time.

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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Select 5-Star Duke Freshman in Top 10

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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Two College Prospects in First Round

Oklahoma City has a chance to add two intriguing college prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft despite being one of the top teams in the NBA.

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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Land 5-Star Freshman in Top 10

Oklahoma City managed to add three intriguing prospects in a recent mock draft despite being one of the best teams in the NBA.

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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Two High-Upside Prospects in Top 20

Oklahoma City will have the opportunity to add more potential development pieces to its roster over the summer with multiple picks in the NBA Draft.

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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Select High-Upside College Freshman

In a recent mock draft, Oklahoma City added one of the nation's top prospects in the 2024 recruiting class with the No. 22 pick.

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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Sharpshooter in the Top 10

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have a lottery pick due to them despite being one of the league's best teams. The latest mock draft sees the Thunder grabbing another project.

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NBA Mock Draft: OKC Thunder Add Two College Prospects in Top 15

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Thunder general manager Sam Presti speaks during an introductory press conference for the 2024 Thunder draft picks at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, June, 29, 2024.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have a treasure chest of NBA Draft picks, where do the selections for the 2025 NBA Draft stand as the NBA draws to the mid-way point?

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Thunder general manager Sam Presti speaks during an introductory press conference for the 2024 Thunder draft picks at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, June, 29, 2024.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have amassed a ton of draft picks for the future. Sam Presti has done a fantastic job building the OKC Thunder roster. According to ESPN they are in line to onw the draft.

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Thunder general manager Sam Presti speaks during an introductory press conference for the 2024 Thunder draft picks at Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City, Saturday, June, 29, 2024.
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