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.'