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NBA Summer League: Meet the OKC Thunder roster ahead of game one in Vegas

By Rylan Stiles

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JANUARY 31: PJ Dozier #35 of the Oklahoma City Blue listens during a timeout against the Iowa Wolves in Oklahoma City, OK on January 31, 2018. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - JANUARY 31: PJ Dozier #35 of the Oklahoma City Blue listens during a timeout against the Iowa Wolves in Oklahoma City, OK on January 31, 2018. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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BOISE, ID – MARCH 17: Hamidou Diallo #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates after dunking against the Buffalo Bulls during the second half in the second round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Taco Bell Arena on March 17, 2018 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

The third rookie:

Notably Hamidou Diallo who was traded to the OKC Thunder on draft night won’t be officially added to the team until today (July 6th). That’s when the trade can be finalized. Although Diallo isn’t listed on the roster as per his instagram he is in Vegas. The assumption is he’ll suit p at some point possibly even as early as tomorrow (July 7th).

Catch more on the rookie in TI’s full draft prospect preview here

Opposition – Charlotte Hornets:

The team:

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The above roster is what the Charlotte Hornets sent out via an official press release. 

What to watch for:

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The Hornets arrive with a few counterparts to Terrance Ferguson, tantalizing rookies, G-League players and some undrafted players. Their squad is much deeper and more versatile than the Thunder which should find them going deep in the tournament.

Specifically there are a few matchups to keep an eye out for in this initial game. Devonte Graham will no doubt give Hamilton, Dozier and Hall all they can handle. Malik Monk and TFerg should be another intriguing matchup. But, the player likely to steal the show is Michigan State’s Miles Bridges who’ll dominate down low and keep all the Thunder bigs actively employed in the paint

Game Specifics:

Tip off: 4 4:30 PM CST | 5:30 PM EST

Where: Thomas and Mack Center, Vegas

TV: ESPNU (ESPN University)

Other relevant info:

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