# Thunder's Draft Dilemma: Trade or Pick?

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Podcast: [Oklahoma City Thunder News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/oklahoma-city-thunder-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7554107)
Published: 2026-05-12T11:05:15+00:00
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## Resource

The Oklahoma City Thunder, with the twelfth and seventeenth picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, are expected to trade at least one for future first-round picks, as team exec Sam Presti is known for his wheeling and dealing. Rival teams anticipate a hard sale of these top-twenty spots. The Thunder faces contract decisions for Luguentz Dort, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Kenrich Williams this offseason, and the draft picks could fill any gaps without overspending. If Presti holds, Karim Lopez could be a project player at twelve, and Andy Mara at seventeen could bolster the frontcourt depth. The focus is on sustaining the Thunders run and stacking the deck for future deep playoff pushes. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8c56e0db0eb6280d

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