Thunder Notes: Roster Opening, Summer League, Budget

By Dana Gauruder | at July 27, 2026 2:50 pm The Nuggets chose to match the Thunder’s offer sheet to restricted free agent Spencer Jones. So what will the Thunder do now regarding their open roster spot? The Oklahoman’s Justin Martinez speculates that they’ll either keep the spot open entering this season or promote one of their two-way players. Second-round guard Otega Oweh could earn his way into that conversation and recently-waived guard Payton Sandfort could also be a snug fit, since the team traded away some shooting when dumping the salaries of Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins. Here’s more...