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Thunder open roster spot, trim tax bill ahead of draft

Oklahoma City clears space before Tuesday's draft.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 231 min read
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The trade also opens up a roster spot for the Thunder. They now have 14 players under contract, including Lu Dort, Isa

What happened: A trade has opened up a roster spot for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who now carry 14 players under contract. Among them are Lu Dort, Isaiah Hartenstein and Kenrich Williams, each of whom holds a team option for the upcoming season.

Why it matters: The move reshapes Oklahoma City's books heading into the offseason, dropping a projected tax penalty from $213M to $152M. The open roster spot hands the front office added flexibility as it heads into Tuesday's draft.

By the numbers: Projected tax penalty falls from $213M to $152M after the trade.

What to watch: Watch how Oklahoma City uses its two draft picks and the newly opened roster spot, and whether the three team options shape any further moves.

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