Oklahoma City Thunder · 2026 NBA Draft · Pick #12 · (58-24)
Top Positional Needs:
- Backup C
- SF
- Backup PG
Round 1 Pick #12 (from LA Clippers)
Projection: Yaxel Lendeborg (PF, Michigan)
Why: The champs grab a pro-ready, productive forward with the Clippers' pick at No. 12 — a ready contributor on a cost-controlled deal.
Alternates: Aday Mara (C, Michigan), Hannes Steinbach (PF, Washington)
Round 1 (extra) Pick #17 (from Philadelphia)
Projection: Morez Johnson Jr. (C, Michigan)
Why: OKC stockpiles again with the Sixers' pick, adding a rim-running, rebounding big to the developmental pipeline.
Alternates: Chris Cenac Jr. (C, Houston), Jayden Quaintance (C, Kentucky)
Round 2 Pick #59
Projection: Isaiah Evans (SG, Duke)
Why: Depth shooter.
Alternates: Alex Karaban (SF, UConn), Bennett Stirtz (PG, Iowa)