The Oklahoma City Thunder signed guard Ochai Agbaji to a standard contract on Friday, filling their 15th and final roster spot, The Oklahoman confirmed.
Agbaji, 26, was the No. 14 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers after winning an NCAA championship with Kansas. He spent last season with the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets, averaging 5.1 points, 2.3 rebounds in 15.7 minutes while shooting 43.6% from the field and 26.6% from three-point range.
The 6-foot-5 wing is known for his 3-and-D potential, athleticism, and high motor. His best shooting season came in 2024-25 with Toronto, when he hit 39.9% from deep on four attempts per game.
The move comes as Oklahoma City deals with significant injuries. All-Star Jalen Williams underwent surgery Wednesday for a fractured fibula and dislocated left ankle and will be re-evaluated before the end of the regular season. Guard Cason Wallace is awaiting surgery for a torn left shoulder labrum, with no return timeline yet.
The Thunder were $6.9 million below the second apron before the signing and are expected to remain under that threshold. HoopsHype's Michael Scotto first reported the agreement. Oklahoma City also added wing defender Micah Peavy on a two-way contract on Oct. 23 after waiving injured rookie Otega Oweh.
