The Oklahoma City Thunder signed guard Ochai Agbaji to a standard contract on Friday, filling the team's 15th and final roster spot. The move comes as the Thunder deal with significant injuries to key players.
Agbaji's background
Agbaji, 26, was selected 14th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2022 NBA Draft after winning an NCAA championship with Kansas. He spent the 2024-25 season split between the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets, averaging 5.1 points and 2.3 rebounds in 15.7 minutes per game while shooting 43.6% from the field and 26.6% from three-point range. His best shooting season came in 2024-25 with Toronto, when he connected on 39.9% of his three-point attempts on four tries per game.
Fit and financial context
The 6-foot-5 wing is known for his 3-and-D potential, athleticism, and high motor. Oklahoma City was approximately $6.9 million below the second apron before the signing and is expected to remain under that threshold. Contract details have not been disclosed.
Injury situation
The Thunder have been hit hard by injuries early in the season. All-Star forward Jalen Williams underwent successful surgery Wednesday for a fractured fibula and dislocated left ankle; he will be re-evaluated before the end of the regular season. Guard Cason Wallace is awaiting surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, with a return timeline to be determined after the procedure. Oklahoma City also signed wing defender Micah Peavy to a two-way contract on October 23 after waiving injured rookie Otega Oweh.
