Mara is set to contend with Jaylin Williams for the backup center job behind Isaiah Hartenstein during training camp.
According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, the Thunder's decision to part with Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort creates a clearer path for McCain to earn immediate rotation minutes.
According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, Oklahoma City's offseason roster shakeup opened additional opportunities in the backcourt after the departures of Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort.
According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, Oklahoma City's decision to trade Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort was driven largely by financial considerations, creating a larger opportunity for Wallace entering 2026-27.
Gilgeous-Alexander's outlook remains mostly the same despite Oklahoma City's busy offseason, according to Bryan Toporek of Forbes.
Holmgren could be in line for an even larger offensive role after Oklahoma City's offseason roster shakeup, according to Bryan Toporek of Forbes.
According to Bryan Toporek of Forbes, Oklahoma City's offseason salary-saving moves resulted in the departures of Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort.
Spencer (back) should have a significant role next season after the Grizzlies traded away Ja Morant to the Trail Blazers earlier this offseason.
Pippen (toe) has a chance to begin the new year as Memphis' starting point guard after Portland acquired Ja Morant in a trade with the Grizzlies earlier this offseason.
Jerome (ankle) moved up the depth chart earlier this offseason when Portland acquired Ja Morant in a trade with the Grizzlies.
It will be a skeleton screw for the Thunder when they face the Grizzlies on Friday. They have already ruled out Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle), Chet Holmgren (shin), Isaiah Hartenstein (calf), Cason Wallace (toe) and Jaylin Williams (heel). Alex Caruso (back) is also questionable. That leaves Ajay Mitchell as the team’s second-best scoring option behind Jalen Williams. Over 10 games in which Mitchell has played at least 30 minutes this season, he has averaged 17.3 points. He has a path to at least 35 minutes Friday, making this over appealing.
