OKC Thunder: Undrafted free agents to track in NBA Summer League

As the NBA turns their attention to Los Vegas and the Summer League fans will get an opportunity to watch the newest members of each franchise. For the OKC Thunder, that group includes a rash of rookies and some youngsters on the club.

At the top of that list is the surprise sixth pick Josh Giddey along with fellow rookie additions Tre Mann, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, and Aaron Wiggins. Theo Maledon will get his first taste of Summer League as will other Thunder sophomores.

Rylan Stiles outlined the roster who’ll represent the OKC Thunder in Vegas. The big disappointment is fans won’t get to see POKU dicing up the Thomas and Mack court as he’s on a strict summer regime in preparation for next season.

While we’re eager to see the newest members of the OKC Thunder, this event offers plenty of action to feast on. Of course, the top draft picks will all be on hand serving up notice of who’ll get the early edge on Rookie of the Year.

Undrafted free agents OKC Thunder should track at NBA Summer League

It’s also a great time to get an idea of undrafted talent. Strong performances could lead to prospects signing two-way deals, invitations to join G-League squads, and on the rare occasion a varsity contract. Given the depth of this draft class that should equate to a larger than usual talent base to draw from.

In recent years, the Raptors found Fred VanVleet and Terence Davis and the 76ers nabbed Christian Wood following their Vegas performances. Although the Thunder have a larger than usual percentage of rookies on their roster Sam Presti will be keeping an eye out for potential diamonds in the rough or high-risk-reward players the club could develop with the OKC Blue.

The following is the list of 2021 UDFAs and players who spent last season overseas noted by the teams they’ve inked Summer League tryouts with:

Atlanta Hawks:

• Ibi Watson – Dayton
• Nahziah Carter -Washington
• Javin DeLaurier – CEBL
• Juwan Durham – Notre Dame
• Max Heidegger – Maccabi Tel Aviv
• Justin Jaworski – Lafayette

Boston Celtics:

• Zach Auguste – Notre Dame
• Aric Holman – Mississippi State
• Carlik Jones –  Louisville
• Dedric Lawson – Kansas
• K.J. Lawson – Tulane

Brooklyn Nets:

• David Duke Jr., – Providence
• Brandon Rachal – Tulsa

Charlotte Hornets:

• LiAngelo Ball – (last played for OKC Blue)
• D.J. Carton – Marquette
• Joel Berry –  Beşiktaş
• Denzel Mahoney – Creighton
• Cameron McGriff – Oklahoma State
• Kenny Williams – Bnei Herzliya

Chicago Bulls:

• Ryan Daly – St. Joseph’s
• Ethan Thompson – Oregon State
• Sterling Manley – North Carolina
• Troy Baxter Jr. – Morgan State

Cleveland Cavaliers:

• James Banks III – Hapoel Be’er Sheva
• Jaylen Hands – KK FMP
• Sehmus Hazer – Beşiktaş
• Matt Ryan – Chattanooga
• Chandler Vaudrin – Winthrop

Dallas Mavericks:

• LJ Figueroa – Oregon
• Carlik Jones – Louisville
• Devontae Shuler – Ole Miss
• Feron Hunt – SMU
• Eugene Omoruyi – Oregon
• Devonte Patterson – Prairie View (2020)
• EJ Onu – Shawnee State,

Denver Nuggets:

Two former OKC Thunder players are on the Nuggets roster along with a few other former cagers as well as players with international experience.

• Jimmer Fredette  – Shanghai Sharks 
• Davon Reed – Taoyuan Pilots
• Caleb Agada – Hapoel Be’er Sheva
• Deonte Burton (former OKC Thunder player)
• Chudier Bile – Georgetown
• Giorgi Bezhanishvili – Illinois
• Arnas Velička -Châlons-Reims
• Steffon Mitchell – Boston College
• Semaj Christon – Tofaş
• Tariq Black – Zenit Saint Petersburg
• Jason Burnell – Banco di Sardegna Sassari
• Eugene German – Ionikos Nikaias

Detroit Pistons:

• Blake Francis – Richmond
• Luke Garza – Iowa
• Spencer Littleson – Toledo
• Isaiah Livers – Michigan
• Jamorko Pickett – Georgetown
• Anthony Tarke – Coppin State

Golden State Warriors:

Like the Nuggets the Warriors roster is comprised primarily of international and G-League players.

• Sedrick Barefield – Nevėžis Kėdainiai
• Justinian Jessup – Illawarra Hawks
• Scottie Lindsey – Benfica
• Nick Mayo – Levanga Hokkaido
• Jaquori McLaughlin – UC Santa Barbara
• Jordan Schakel – San Diego State

Houston Rockets:

• Trey Phills – Yale
• Jalen Tate – Arkansas
• Marcus Foster – Turk Telekom
• Matthew Hurt – Duke

Indiana Pacers:

• Terry Henderson – GTK Gliwice
• Keifer Sykes – South East Melbourne Phoenix
• Terry Taylor – Austin Peay

LA Clippers:

• Lydell Elmore – High Point
• Jordan Ford – Peristeri
• Isaiah Hicks, Seoul Samsung Thunders
• Kerwin Roach, Jr. – Wellington Saints
• Kaleb Wesson – Filou Oostende

Los Angeles Lakers:

With so many vets signing with the Lakers they’re bringing in quite a few G-League players who have experience facing varsity talent.

• Chaundee Brown Jr., – Michigan
• Jordan Floyd –  Orlandina
• Romaro Gill –  Wellington
• Alan Griffin –  Syracuse
• Vic Law –  Brisbane Bullets
• Mac McClung –  Texas Tech
• Zavier Simpson – OKC Blue

Memphis Grizzlies:

• Ben Moore, South East Melbourne Phoenix
• Yves Pons, Tennessee
• Olivier Sarr, Kentucky
• Keaton Wallace, UTSA
• Romeo Weems, DePaul

Miami Heat:

• Tyson Carter –  Lavrio
• Marcus Garrett – Kansas
• DeJon Jarreau  – Houston
• AJ Lawson  – South Carolina
• RJ Nembhard  –  TCU
• Micah Potter  –  Wisconsin
• Javonte Smart  – LSU
• Dru Smith –  Missouri
• Justin Smith  – Arkansas
• D.J. Stewart Jr. –  Mississippi State

Milwaukee Bucks:

• Steven Enoch –  Obradoiro
• John Mooney –  Chiba Jets Funabashi
• Mike Smith –  Michigan

Minnesota Timberwolves:

• Jeremiah (JJ) Culver –  Wayland Baptist
• Marcus Derrickson –  Busan KT Sonicboom
• John Egbunu –  Florida
• Matt Lewis –  James Madison
• Isaiah Miller  –  UNC Greensboro
• Cullen Russo, Fresno State
• Kenny Wooten, Filou Oostende (Belgium)

New Orleans Pelicans:

• David DiLeo – UCAM Murcia | PAOK Thessaloniki
• Malcolm Hill – Hapoel Jerusalem
• Daulton Hommes –  Vanoli Cremona
• Moses Wright- Georgia Tech

New York Knicks:

• Wayne Selden – Ironi Nes Ziona
• Aamir Simms – Clemson
• Reid Travis –  Shimane Susanoo Magic
• MJ Walker- Florida State

Orlando Magic:

• Barry Brown Jr. – MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg
• Tahj Eaddy – USC
• Hassani Gravett – MZT Skopje
• Jaire Grayer – TCU
• Yante Maten – DB Promy
• Tahjere McCall – Orléans Loiret Basket
• Asbjorn Midtgaard – Grand Canyon
• Amar Sylla – Filou Oostende
• Jeremiah Tilmon – Missouri
• Janis Timma – Khimki Moscow

Philadelphia 76ers:

• Mitch Ballock – Creighton
• Daishen Nix – NBA G League Ignite
• Lamar Peters – Frutti Extra Bursaspor

Phoenix Suns:

• Kyle Alexander – Fuenlabrada
• Vitto Brown – Le Mans
• Alpha Diallo – Panathinaikos
• Jon Axel Gudmundsson – Fraport Skyliners
• Zachary Hankins – South East Melbourne Phoenix
• Tyrique Jones – Hapoel Tel Aviv
• Trey Kell – Pallacanestro Varese
• Jo Lual Acuil Jr. – Geelong Supercats
• Nate Mason – BC Avtodor
• Emmanuel Nzekwesi – Belfius Mons-Hainaut
• Justin Simon – Illawarra Hawks
• Jaleen Smith – Riesen Ludwigsburg

Portland Trail Blazers:

• Michael Beasley – Guangdong (2019)
• Jordon Crawford – Élan Chalon
• Milton Doyle – Trieste
• Kenneth Faried – Zhejiang
• George King – Chemnitz
• Erik McCree – Bakken
• Mark Vital – Baylor

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• 3 OKC Thunder players who can step up in Aleksej Pokusevski’s absence
• Aleksej Pokusevski sidelined approximately 6 weeks with ankle injury
• Damian Lillard does not fit with the OKC Thunder

Sacramento Kings:

• Alex Antetokounmpo – UCAM Murcia
• Matt Coleman – Texas
• Damien Jefferson – Creighton
• Jordan Schakel – San Diego State
• Princepal Singh – NBA G League Ignite
• DJ Steward – Duke

San Antonio Spurs:

• Biram Faye – CB Girona
• Eric Demers – Gordon
• Stephen Domingo – California
• Anthony Mathis – Oregon
• Matt Mitchell – San Diego State
• Jaylen Morris – Molloy
• Nate Renfro – San Francisco
• Justin Robinson – Duke
• Justin Turner – Bowling Green

Toronto Raptors:

• Jalen Adams – UConn
• Zaccheus Darko-Kelly – Providence
• Rayshaun Hammonds – Georgia
• Anas Mahmoud – Louisville
• Isaiah Mike – Niners Chemnitz
• Ishmail Wainright – Baylor

Utah Jazz:

• Kyle Castlin – BKM Lucenec
• Jawun Evans – Promitheas Patras
• Devonte Green – Charilaos Trikoupis

Washington Wizards:

• Aubrey Dawkins – BG Goettingen
• Jaime Echenique – Acunsa GBC
• Jordan Goodwin – St. Louis
• Austin Hollins – Zenit Saint Petersburg
• Jay Huff – Virginia
• Issuf Sanon – Dnipro
• Kyree Walker – Chameleon BX
• Justin Wright-Foreman – Chorale Roanne Basket
• Joe Young – Beijing Royal Fighters

Intentions outlined the OKC Thunder Summer League five-game schedule. The first match is tonight at 8:30 versus Cade Cunningham’s Pistons while the Pelicans, Warriors, and Pacers are the other scheduled matches.

All 30 clubs will play four matches and then seeding will determine the final opponent. Between six and eight games will occur daily and air on national TV. That itinerary can be viewed here.