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Loaded Roster Presents Challenges, Options for Thunder as Free Agency Looms
When the season rolls around, OKC won’t have all 20 players on the roster. The reason being, they can’t. But, whittling a roster from 20 down to 13 is difficult for any team, and with free agency still looming in the future, it’s possible for that number to rise before falling.
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Oklahoma City Draft Picks
Chet
Holmgren
1
Rnd
2
Pk
C
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 2
- School: Gonzaga
- Height: 7' 1"
- Weight: 195
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Holmgren in the front court with 7-foot Aleksej Pokusewski will be a sight. GM Sam Presti knows what he's doing and while Holmgren is a swing-for-the-fences prospect, he's worth the risk with his upside.
Ousmane
Dieng
1
Rnd
11
Pk
PF
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- Pre-Draft Rank: 14
- School: France
- Height: 6' 9"
- Weight: 185
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Dieng improved tremendously over his season with the NZ Breakers in Australia's National Basketball League. He's still a very raw prospect, so the Thunder will have to be patient with his development. In a season or two, Dieng will be a very productive wing with great size at 6-foot-10.
Jalen
Williams
1
Rnd
12
Pk
SF
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 26
- School: Santa Clara
- Height: 6' 6"
- Weight: 209
Yahoo Sports Commentary
Williams was the biggest draft riser after the combine. He brings some size to the wing with his 6-foot-7 frame and 7-foot-2 wingspan. Williams is a little older at 21 years old but he can jump into the rotation right away.
Jaylin
Williams
2
Rnd
4
Pk
PF
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 56
- School: Arkansas
- Height: 6' 10"
- Weight: 237
NBA Northwest Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 33 | .598 | 0.0 | |
| 48 | 34 | .585 | 1.0 | |
| 46 | 36 | .561 | 3.0 | |
| 27 | 55 | .329 | 22.0 | |
| 24 | 58 | .293 | 25.0 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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