While they are already a contending team, the Oklahoma City Thunder also have the deepest pool of draft picks of any team in the league. As such, Thunder general manager Sam Presti will have the luxury of extending the franchise’s window of relevance by drafting young talent each year, or trading picks for talent that is up for grabs now.
Either way, this is a franchise that is destined for phenomenal success over the next decade. Oklahoma City has a plethora of first-round picks, but also a pool of second-round picks to use in more marginal trades or to add cheap contracts for more depth in the future.
Below is a full list of the team’s future assets, including picks and protections:
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