OKC Thunder Orlando Summer League Roster
The Orlando Summer League tips off today with the OKC Thunder among the eight participating teams.
Following the big trade yesterday most fans have their sights set on next season, but today the OKC Thunder youngsters will play their first Summer League game in Orlando.
Joining the OKC Thunder are seven other teams. They include the host Orlando Magic, Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks, Detroit Pistons, Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. The event runs from July 1 through July 6 with each team scheduled to play 4 games prior to the final round which is determined by the squads previous performances.
The Thunder’s first game is today (Saturday July 1) at 5:00 p.m. EST against the Detroit Pistons. Game 2 occurs Monday, July 3 at 1 p.m. EST against the New York Knicks. On Tuesday, July 4 the Thunder play at 1 p.m. EST against the Charlotte Hornets. Their final game before the championship round is against the Dallas Mavericks and is also at 1 p.m. EST.
The final games happen on Thursday July 6 and the opponent is determined based on how the teams rank.
Roster:
Guards:
- Markel Brown, Oklahoma State, from USA played 2 years NBA experience
- Semaj Christon, Xavier, from USA, 1 year NBA experience (on Thunder)
- Dylan Ennis, Oregon, from Canada, rookie
- Terrance Ferguson, Adelaide 36ers in Australia, from USA, rookie drafted 21st by OKC
- Malcolm Hill,, Illinois, from USA, rookie
- Marcus Thornton,William & Mary, from USA, rookie
- Marcus Paige, North Carolina, from USA, rookie
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Forwards:
- Daniel Hamilton(G/F),Connecticut, from USA, rookie
- Shaquille Hines, Texas-RGV, from USA, rookie
- Josh Huestis, Stanford, from USA , 2 years NBA experience on OKC
- Rashawn Thomas, Texas A&M-CC, from USA, rookie
Centers:
- Vince Hunter, UTEP, from USA, rookie
- Dakari Johnson, Kentucky, from USA, rookie
- Yannis Morin,Havre, from France, rookie
Note: with the trade to send Domantas Sabonis to the Indiana Pacers there has been no update on whether the OKC Thunder will replace him with another potential prospect.
Although many OKC Thunder fans are excited to see Terrance Ferguson there are rumors he may not suit up. Let’s hope that’s not the case. Check back with Thunderous Intentions post game for a review of each game.
For more information on the Orlando Summer League event, visit the NBA website.