The Oklahoma City Thunder have been wheelin’ and dealin’ over the past few seasons, sending as much talent out the door as possible for draft assets. Well, they seemingly have all the assets at this point. The Thunder are now in possession of 34 NBA Draft picks over the next seven years.
The Thunder were involved in a three-team trade earlier today. They sent veteran point guard George Hill out the door, but acquired a second-round draft pick. This brings their total up to an even 17 first and second-round picks.
Let’s take a look at the Oklahoma City Thunder first-round NBA Draft picks over the next seven seasons.
Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Draft Picks
2021
- They have their own pick, but have the right to swap picks with the Rockets (unprotected via Russell Westbrook trade).
- Unprotected: Miami Heat (Paul George trade).
2022
- They have their own pick (unless it’s outside of No. 1-14. It will go to the Hawks if that’s the case, as part of the Carmelo Anthony trade).
- Unprotected: Los Angeles Clippers (Paul George trade).
- Reportedly protected (No. 1-12): Phoenix Suns (Chris Paul trade).
2023
- They have their own pick, but with the right to swap picks with the Clippers (unprotected via Paul George trade).
- Lottery protection: Miami Heat (Paul George trade).
2024
- They have their own pick.
- Unprotected: Los Angeles Clippers (Paul George trade).
- Protected (No. 1-4): Houston Rockets (Russell Westbrook trade).
2025
- They have their own pick, but with the right to swap picks with the Clippers (unprotected). Thunder can also swap with the Rockets, but it would be No. 1-20 protected, according to Shams Charania. (Russell Westbrook/Chris Paul trades).
- Lightly protected, per Woj: Philadelphia 76ers (Al Horford trade).
2026
- They have their own pick.
- Unprotected: Los Angeles Clippers (Paul George trade).
- Protected (No. 1-4): Houston Rockets (Russell Westbrook trade).
2027
They have their own pick.
