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- Sep 3, 2026
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Cason Wallace has a new playing time battle on his hands after Lu Dort trade (opens the original)
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The Oklahoma City Thunder traded away Luguentz Dort, but it created a new playing-time battle between Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell. They are now fighting for that starting gig in the backcourt. In the playoffs, Dort kept starting, but Wallace appeared to pass him in the race for playing time. The 2023 lottery pick should be the favorite to start, but Mitchell played the third-most minutes per game in the postseason behind only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. OKC has SGA, Chet, Jale
Thunder must avoid taking what is needed from Alex Caruso after dodging second apron (opens the original)
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The Oklahoma City Thunder had to trade away three key pieces to avoid the second apron, and it puts pressure on Alex Caruso to do more than the veteran guard can handle. Luguentz Dort started 69 games and played 26.6 minutes a night. Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins both appeared in 65-plus contests and averaged over 21 minutes per game. The Thunder are trying to replace 69.6 minutes each night and will struggle to do that without asking Caruso to do more. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the only player
Chet Holmgren will silence his doubters well before the playoffs even begin (opens the original)
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The Oklahoma City Thunder won’t have to wait until the playoffs for Chet Holmgren to quiet his critics. Elite players keep growing after a postseason setback. He averaged just 10.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks in 29.9 minutes per game during the conference finals against the Spurs. Victor Wembanyama dominated Holmgren, and the Thunder’s star has been forced to hear about it all offseason. The motivation coupled with the hard work will help Chet follow in the footsteps of players like Jal
Jared McCain trade gives Thunder blueprint to rebuilding their depth (opens the original)
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The Oklahoma City Thunder gave up four draft picks, including a first-rounder, to buy low on Jared McCain, and that is just how Sam Presti can maintain their depth. The second apron forced OKC to dump Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe this offseason. Depth is more important than ever, and teams can’t freely spend to acquire talent. Presti is at the cutting edge again as he continues to maximize his draft capital and spending. McCain showed flashes as a rookie, but a season-ending knee
Thunder boosted SGA's odds to win MVP by dodging the second apron (opens the original)
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The Oklahoma City Thunder gave Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a new narrative to boost his chances of winning a historic third consecutive Most Valuable Player award. They traded Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Joe, and Aaron Wiggins this offseason to dodge the second apron. OKC didn’t want the roster-building penalties that come with exceeding that spending limit, but it cost the Thunder valuable depth. They are still among the favorites to win it all, but the experts believe the Thunder have taken a small step
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