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Which players are the OKC Thunder holding workouts with for the 2024 NBA Draft?

justin martinez, the oklahoman
·13 min read

The 2024 NBA Draft is right around the corner.

The draft is scheduled for June 26-27 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. OKC, which holds the No. 12 overall pick, is in the lottery for the fourth straight year.

The Thunder has hit in the draft as of late with players such as Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams in 2022 and Cason Wallace in 2023. And OKC has already started conducting pre-draft workouts with various prospects.

Here's a look at which players OKC will reportedly conduct pre-draft workouts with:

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  • Kyle Filipowski, Duke: Filipowski said on June 25 that he held workouts with eight different teams, including OKC. The 6-11 forward averaged 16.4 points and 8.3 rebounds as a sophomore this past season. Filipowski is a versatile big man who shot 34.8% from deep last season, and he has good passing vision at his position. While he needs to get stronger, he could be another floor-spacing forward to put alongside Holmgren in the frontcourt.

  • Carlton "Bub" Carrington, Pittsburgh: HoopsHype reported on June 25 that Carrington held a workout with OKC. The 6-4 guard averaged 13.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists as a freshman this past season. Carrington is a strong scorer who excels in the mid-range game, and he's a good playmaker who limits turnovers. Carrington's draft stock continues to rise, making him a candidate for OKC at No. 12 if it's looking to add some scoring off the bench.

  • Ajay Mitchell, Santa Barbara: HoopsHype reported on June 25 that Mitchell held a workout with OKC. The 6-3 guard averaged 20 points and four assists as a junior this past season, and he shot 39.3% from deep. Mitchell makes up for a lack of athleticism and explosiveness with craftiness and a high IQ. The 22-year-old prospect might get selected in the second round, where OKC doesn't have a pick. He could also be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • Isaac Jones, Washington State: League Him reported on June 25 that Jones held a workout with OKC. The 6-8 center averaged 15.3 points and 7.6 rebounds as a senior this past season. Jones spent three seasons at the junior college level, but he worked his way up to Division I basketball thanks his strong motor, length and defensive versatility. The 23-year-old prospect might get selected in the second round, but he could also be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • Babacar Sane, G League Ignite: Sane posted on his Instagram on June 24 that he held a workout with OKC. The 6-7 forward averaged 10.6 points and 5.7 rebounds this past season. Sane has all the physical tools of an NBA player, and his athleticism and quickness allows him to defend multiple positions. The next stage in his development is becoming a more consistent 3-point shooter. The 20-year-old prospect could be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • Ron Holland, G League Ignite: Rookie Wire reported on June 23 that Holland held a workout with OKC. The 6-8 forward averaged 20.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.5 steals this past season. Holland is an explosive athlete who finishes well around the rim, and he's a strong defender who can switch onto guards. The 18-year-old prospect needs to improve as a shooter, but he'd be high-upside pick for OKC if he fell on draft night. Holland is projected by numerous mock drafts to be a top-10 selection.

  • Jamal Shead, Houston: The Rookie Wire reported on June 23 that Shead held a workout with OKC. The 6-foot guard averaged 12.9 points and 6.3 assists as a senior this past season. Despite being undersized and a below-average shooter, Shead is a two-way threat who uses his strength to finish around the rim and defend at a high level. OKC might have to trade into the second round if it wants to select the 21-year-old prospect.

  • Trentyn Flowers, Adelaide 36ers (NBL): The Rookie Wire reported on June 23 that Flowers held a workout with OKC. The 6-8 forward averaged 5.2 points and 2.9 rebounds this past season. Flowers is an athlete who thrives in transition, and he showed flashes of having a 3-point shot. Still, he's a raw player who must fill out more and improve defensively. Flowers might get picked in the second round, but the 19-year-old prospect could be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • Jameer Nelson Jr., TCU: The Rookie Wire reported on June 23 that Nelson held a workout with OKC. The 6-2 guard averaged 11.2 points and 3.3 assists as a senior this past season. Nelson is a high-level defender who excels at getting into passing lanes, although his inefficient scoring is a concern. The 22-year-old prospect would likely be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • Xavier Johnson, Southern Illinois: The Rookie Wire reported on June 23 that Johnson held a workout with OKC. The 6-1 guard averaged 22.2 points and 6.1 assists as a senior this past season, and he shot 36.8% from deep. Despite being undersized, Johnson is capable of scoring from anywhere on the floor. He's also a craft ball handler who knows how to get into the paint and draw contact. The 24-year-old prospect would likely be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • Armel Traore, Blois (LNB): Traore posted on his Instagram on June 22 that he held a workout with OKC. The 6-8 forward averaged 10.8 points and 7.3 rebounds this season with Blois, a team in France's Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro A (LNB Pro A). Traore is a good-sized wing who uses his strength to attack the glass and finish around the rim. The 21-year-old prospect would likely be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • Quinten Post, Boston College: Thunder Wire's Clemente Almanza reported on June 22 that Post held a workout with OKC. The 7-foot center averaged 17 points and 8.1 rebounds as a senior this past season. Post is a floor-spacing center who shot 38.8% from deep throughout his college career. Still, defensive limitations and age are a concern. The 24-year-old center might get picked in the second round, but he could be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • Malevy Leons, Bradley: Almanza reported on June 22 that Leons held a workout with OKC. The 6-9 forward averaged 13.8 points and 7.1 rebounds as a senior this past season. Age and a lack of strong competition faced at the college level are a concern, but Leons could become a solid 3-and-D player. The 24-year-old wing is a versatile defender who shot 35.7% from deep throughout his college career. Leons would likely be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • Malik Hall, Michigan State: Lansing State Journal's Graham Couch reported on June 19 that Hall was scheduled to hold a workout with OKC. The 6-8 forward averaged 12.7 points and 5.7 rebounds as a senior this past season. Despite not having the most consistent 3-point shot, Hall is a good finisher around the rim with a strong motor. The 23-year-old prospect might get selected in the second round, but he could also be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • Jermaine Couisnard, Oregon: Couisnard posted on his Instagram on June 14 that he held a workout with OKC. The 6-4 guard averaged 16.6 points and 4.6 rebounds as a senior this past season. Couisnard has a score-first mentality, and he specializes at finishing around the rim. Age is a concern for the 25-year-old prospect, though. He'd likely be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • DJ Horne, North Carolina State: JCK Sports Group's Kev Martin announced on June 13 that Horne will hold a workout with OKC. The 6-1 guard averaged 16.9 points and 3.5 rebounds as a graduate student this past season, and he helped lead NC State to a Final Four appearance. Horne is an older prospect at 23, but he's a good scorer who won on the biggest stage in college basketball. He'd likely be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • Sam Griffin, Wyoming: Almanza reported on June 13 that Griffin will hold a workout with OKC. The 6-3 guard averaged 16.9 points and 3.7 rebounds as a senior this past season. Griffin spent two seasons at Tulsa, and he's a volume 3-point shooter who shot a career-best 39.2% in that department last season. The 22-year-old prospect would likely be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • Jack Gohlke, Oakland: Almanza reported on June 13 that Gohlke will hold a workout with OKC. The 6-3 guard averaged 13.1 points and 4.1 rebounds on 37.6% shooting from deep as a graduate student this past season, and he gained national recognition for scoring 32 points in a win over Kentucky during the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Gohlke would likely be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • Jonathan Mogbo, San Francisco: Inside The Thunder's Rylan Stiles reported on June 12 that Mogbo has a workout scheduled with OKC. The 6-6 forward averaged 14.2 points and 10.1 rebounds as a junior this past season. Mogbo is a 23-year-old prospect who rebounds the ball at a high level and impacts the game on defense, where he averaged 1.6 steals and used his strength to provide good interior defense. OKC might have to trade into the second round if it wants to get him.

  • Jared McCain, Duke: McCain was spotted at Will Rogers Airport on June 11, presumably because he'll hold a workout with the Thunder. The 6-2 guard averaged 14.3 points and five rebounds as a freshman this past season. McCain is a 20-year-old playmaker who can facilitate an offense, and he also shot 41.4% from behind the arc. OKC could select him at No. 12 if it's looking to add a floor general off the bench who can also provide some scoring.

  • Tyler Smith, G League Ignite: HoopsHype reported on June 11 that Smith will hold a workout with OKC. The 6-11 forward averaged 13.7 points and 5.1 rebounds this past season. Smith is a modern-day big man who can space the floor on offense. He shot 36.4% from deep and excelled in the pick and roll. Smith is a promising prospect at just 19 years old, although most mock drafts have him landing outside the top 20. Still, OKC could pick him at No. 12 with hopes of turning him into a frontcourt partner for Holmgren.

  • DJ Jeffries, Mississippi State: Martin announced on June 11 that Jeffries will hold a workout with OKC. The 6-7 forward averaged 6.5 points and 5.6 rebounds as a senior this past season. Martin is a good athlete who plays above the rim, and he also has the tools to be a standout defender. He'll have to improve his shooting at the next level, though. The 24-year-old prospect would likely be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • Jarod Lucas, Nevada: Lucas was spotted at Will Rogers Airport in Oklahoma City on June 11, presumably because he'll hold a workout with the Thunder. The 6-4 guard averaged 17.8 points and 2.8 rebounds as a senior this past season. Lucas, 24, is a score-first guard who shot a career-best 39.4% from deep this past season. He'd likely be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • Tyrece Radford, Texas A&M: Radford posted on his Instagram on June 11 that he was in Oklahoma City, presumably for a workout with the Thunder. The 6-3 guard averaged 16.5 points and 6.5 rebounds as a senior this past season. Radford is an aggressive driver who finish well around the rim, and he boasts a strong motor. The 25-year-old prospect would likely be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • KJ Jones II, Emmanuel (Division II): Jones posted on his Instagram on June 11 that he was in Oklahoma City, presumably for a workout with the Thunder. The 6-6 guard was named the Division II Player of the Year as a senior this past season with averages of 26.2 points and 4.9 rebounds. Jones has good size and strength for a guard, and he showed an ability to score from everywhere on the court. He'd likely be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • Tidjane Salaun, Cholet (LNB): Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman reported on June 7 that Salaun will hold a workout with OKC. The 6-9 forward is a promising prospect at just 18 years old. He averaged nine points and four rebounds this season with Cholet, a team in France's Ligue Nationale de Basket Pro A (LNB Pro A). With his combination of size, shot making and defense, Salaun has the tools to become a versatile two-way threat. His draft stock is on the rise, and he could land with OKC at No. 12.

  • Clarence Daniels, New Hampshire: WMUR TV's Jonathan Marshall reported on June 7 that Daniels will hold pre-draft workouts with OKC and Milwaukee. The 6-6 forward is a proven scorer who can space the floor. Daniels averaged 19.4 points and 9.6 rebounds on 36.3% shooting from deep as a senior this past season. The 23-year-old prospect would likely be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

  • Tristan Enaruna, Cleveland State: Cleveland State announced on June 3 that Enaruna will hold pre-draft workouts with 15 different teams, including OKC. The 6-8 forward averaged 19.6 points and 6.5 rebounds as a senior this past season. Enaruna, 22, embraced a lead role with Cleveland State after spending time with Kansas and Iowa State. He'd likely be an undrafted free agent target and a potential addition to OKC's Summer League team.

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