OKC Thunder's 2026 Draft Stock Benefits From Clippers' Loss To Warriors

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OKC Thunder's 2026 Draft Stock Benefits From Clippers' Loss To Warriors

The 'Paul George to Clippers trade' is a gift that keeps on giving for OKC even seven years later. With LAC losing tonight in the play-in, the Thunder's unprotected FRP from LAC is now locked into being a lottery pick. There's a 7% chance it can be a top 4 pick. Bobby Marks believes it'll be either 11th or 12th.

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