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Thunder Finalize Roster, Waive Whitehead as Youngblood Earns Two-Way

The moves lock in Oklahoma City's 18-man group before Tuesday's banner ceremony.

Overview

  • Oklahoma City converted guard Chris Youngblood’s Exhibit 10 deal into a two-way contract, filling the final two-way slot.
  • The Thunder placed Dariq Whitehead, Zack Austin and Malevy Leons on waivers to comply with the league’s 18-player limit.
  • Whitehead had been signed Friday after the Nets waived him, and he is expected to continue his development with the G League Blue.
  • The roster now includes 15 standard contracts and three two-ways (Branden Carlson, Brooks Barnhizer and Youngblood) with the championship core otherwise unchanged.
  • Opening night is Tuesday against the Rockets, featuring a banner and ring ceremony that the mayor has declared 'OKC THUNDER DAY.'