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How Would NBA EXPANSION IMPACT OKC Thunder | Expansion Mock Draft



How Would NBA EXPANSION IMPACT OKC Thunder | Expansion Mock Draft

expansion drafts work, which OKC Thunder players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams are untouchable, and why OKC’s deep roster might actually weather the storm better than critics expect. With only one player at risk, does losing a promising prospect like Nikola Topic spell trouble, or is Sam Presti’s asset war chest more valuable than ever?

The duo runs a spirited mock expansion draft, debating contract strategy, youth development, and which unprotected players—like Isaiah Joe and Kenrich Williams—might tempt new franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas. Key topics include the NBA’s expansion rules, the pros and cons of protecting big contracts, and creative ways OKC could maintain its trajectory. Will the Thunder’s depth set them up for sustained success even in a changing league landscape?

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11 Comments

  1. @rolandmiller5456

    Rylan……. If the timetable is right that the commissioner was saying Even if they vote this year and do the due diligence and make the final vote the earliest they could do the expansion draft would be next year. If that's the case Teams across the NBA would have 1 full year to prepare about who they're going They will protect other than the obvious core players and who they're gonna put on the list. And with the new CVA and everything going on with free agency with the draft this year and everything else going on this is 1 big headache they don't really need

  3. @nisha5669

    To me, Isaiah, Joe and Erin Wiggins would be protected as well and this hurts to say because I love Alex Caruso, but if we’re talking about age, Alex Caruso is going to be in his mid to late 30s by then both and Wiggins would barely be touching 30 lol so there you plus their experience at the time that they’re gonna have. And the position that they play on the team to me is too important to not protect them because I think you could talk a teen to not Alex Caruso more than you could for the other two players.

  7. @soggybread749

    I'm not going to lie as an expansion draft I would've selected Lu Dort, the reason is I think that you could trade him and get two future first round picks which would be more valuable in the long term

  8. @americassports

    Jerome, Ivey, Mathurin, Zion + Carter Jr on the starting 5. Dieng + Horford on the 2nd team, drafting Bronny in hopes that draws in LeBron to Vegas! That is smart business , that's putting in work! I'm on Team Brandon 💪

  9. @reed1511

    I think Rylan’s team is probably a play in team and Brandon’s is probably the worst team in the league 😂. But I think I’d rather have Brandon’s bc he will get a higher pick in the draft for next year.

  10. @BlakeMoore-e6s

    SGA, Dub, Chet, Ajay, Caruso, McCain, Cason, Hartenstein would have to be the 8 kept. Young guys like Sorber and Topic likely not getting picked. Losing one of Joe, Wiggins, and Dort would possibly suck but could easily be replaced.

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