Check out the 2024 OKC Thunder Summer League roster: background, stats, information

The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to begin their Summer League campaign on Monday, opening the Salt Lake City circuit, which will be their first of two summer sessions. The Thunder will play seven Summer League games split between Salt Lake City and Vegas over the next few weeks. The Thunder unveiled their Summer League roster with a mix of names.

This list includes four players with NBA experience, two 2024 NBA Draft picks, several G League players, and some fun flyers on undrafted players. With so many new names, here’s some basic information about the Summer League roster.

Adam Flaglera two-way guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder who joined the OKC Blue in February after rehabbing a knee injury he suffered just before the 2023 NBA Draft. Flagler attacked that process, got back on the court and helped the OKC Blue win their first-ever G League championship. The Baylor product also won a championship in college — he brings playmaking and shooting to the table and has already earned rave reviews from OKC Thunder bench boss Mark Daigneault and OKC Blue head coach Kameron Woods, who also runs the summer league team in Salt Lake City.

Ajay Mitchell, The Oklahoma City Thunder drafted Mitchell in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft, weaving a web of trades to go from undrafted in the second round, to No. 52, to No. 38 to select Mitchell. An electrifying scorer who should have the ball in his hands plenty of times during Summer League.

Dillon JonesThe OKC Thunder traded five future second-round picks to move up to the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft and selected Jones with the No. 26 pick, grabbing the unorthodox wing who is listed as a forward on the Summer League roster – At Weber State, Jones was the dominant on-ball guy who was the offensive engine of the program. Jones will now find his footing as an off-ball forward more often, and perhaps the first step in that development will come in Salt Lake City.

Tre Mitchell, The five-year big split his time between four schools, starting at UMASS, moving on to Texas, then West Virginia and finally Kentucky to conclude his career. For the Wildcats, Mitchell recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, two assists and a block per game.

Jack GohlkePerhaps the most recognizable newcomer on the roster, the undrafted wing lit up March Madness with his 3-point shooting that led Oakland to an upset over Kentucky and a Cinderella run. Gohlke has an NBA skill set if the shot translates to his side and seems like someone who turns it on in the biggest moments. Perhaps with an impressive performance, he can earn a look with OKC Blue.

Alex DucasAfter the 2024 NBA Draft, the Thunder signed Alex Ducas to a two-way contract, according to The Athletic. A power forward from Australia, he has some NBA size to go along with his shooting. However, the chances of him carving out a long NBA career are slim at the moment. If he blitzes in the net in Summer League, things could change for him. Ducas shot 43 percent from beyond the arc, averaging 10 points last season.

Buddy BoeheimThe Detroit Pistons have given Boeheim, who played 20 games with the Motor City Crew after his breakout career with the Syracuse Orange, a chance in a trade that is likely intended to send the shooting guard to the OKC Blue.

Leon MalveyA standout in the pre-draft process who appeared to impress the OKC Thunder at their draft session last month, Leons was a key cog for Bradley a season ago. The 2.05-m forward averaged 13 points, seven rebounds, one assist and three assists per game while shooting 34 percent from three-point range.

Clarence DanielsThe New Hampshire product averaged 19 points, nine rebounds and nearly two rebounds per game while shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 45 percent from the floor. The 6-foot-6 wing can provide athletic power in Summer League and could be on the path to earning a G League role with the organization if that college production translates.

Cormac Ryan,, from the University of North Carolina, Ryan shot 35% from beyond the arc over his six-year college career at three schools. Ryan shot 40% from three-point range in 2021-22. With that shooting production, Ryan is worth considering.

Ousmane DiengThe OKC Thunder invested a lottery pick on Dieng in the 2022 NBA Draft by trading up in the lottery to win the draft. Now, with Dieng playing in his third consecutive Summer League — not usually a good sign for prospects, but with Dieng’s background, it’s not the kiss of death many assume — the organization was always prepared for the 21-year-old’s development to be a long process. Still, the youngest player on the Thunder’s Summer League roster who showed tremendous progress in the G League needs to translate that level of physicality to an NBA setting. While Summer League isn’t exactly the bright lights of the association, it’s still a chance to showcase the improvements he’s made in the G League on a larger scale.

Keyontae Johnson, The Thunder made Johnson a restricted free agent with a regular roster spot open and now that all three two-way roster spots are filled, the Kansas State product will use Summer League as a showcase. Johnson has been fantastic in the G League scoring at the rim and beyond the arc with improved point guard skills as well, becoming a valuable piece in the Blues’ run to the title. Johnson has done more than enough to earn another NBA look, and Summer League should continue to showcase that. The 6-foot-6 winner plays much bigger than he does, bringing physicality on the glass and electrifying in transition.

Kylor Kelly, A season ago, Kelly was playing for the Maine Celtics and lost to the OKC Blue in the G League Finals. He’s switching sides for the Summer League as OKC Blue guard Jahmi’us Ramsey is playing for the Boston Celtics Summer Squad in Vegas. Kelly

Miller KoppA sharpshooting weapon off the bench who has shown flashes of off-the-ball defensively but is the ultimate make-or-miss player. His value is evident when shots are falling for the OKC Blue, if the ball bounces the wrong way it turns into a cross-eyed look at his potential. A crazy gamble worth bringing back to the Blue given that shooting is the currency of modern basketball.

Hunter MaldonadoAfter a breakout performance in last year’s Summer League, the undrafted point guard out of Wyoming got his chance with the OKC Blue where he served as the starting point guard for the G League champions. Maldonado can attack downhill and distribute an open weapon down the court. It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Thunder trust him to run the offense this summer.

Jaden Shackelford, Shackelford, one of the G League’s best motion shooters, can quickly fill his role, even breaking the Blues’ record last season for triples in a game. Shackelford will be a safety net after drives are stopped to finish plays beyond the arc.

Jaykwon WaltonThe 6-foot-7 forward averaged eight points, three rebounds, two assists and 1.5 plays per game for Memphis last season — shooting 28 percent from beyond the arc and just 37 percent from the floor overall.

KJ WilliamsA big man who can stay vertical at the rim defensively to disrupt shots without racking up blocking numbers is also an interesting pick-and-roll partner who can finish around the rim. With the OKC Blue a season ago, Williams tried to extend his range beyond the arc, but it never became a consistent part of his game. Perhaps the big man will show a better shooting touch in Summer League.

Next up, the Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Philadelphia 76ers at 6 p.m. CT to kick off their Summer League tour.

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