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EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 39 MIN

OKC Thunder TRADE Aaron Wiggins | How it IMPACTS Offseason

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Oklahoma City Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks, shedding $61 million in tax obligations and opening new doors for their offseason strategy. What does this mean for OKC's roster construction and NBA Draft approach? Rylan Stiles breaks down the implications of sending Wiggins to Atlanta for future second-round picks, evaluates the roles of Kenrich Williams, Isaiah Joe, and Lu Dort, and explores the Thunder’s potential moves to avoid the second apron. Key topics include asset management, postseason rotation questions, and OKC’s flexibility to draft two first-round prospects. Can Sam Presti’s bold maneuvering position the Thunder for long-term contention—and which player could be next on the move? Don’t miss this comprehensive look at Oklahoma City Thunder’s pivotal summer and their path forward in the Western Conference.   Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! 5-Hour ENERGY Ignite your taste buds with the flavor of the summer. Get a Firework Freeze 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today. For more information, visit https://FiveHourEnergy.com.  Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.  KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel.Visithttps://FANDUEL.COMto get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oklahoma City Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks, shedding $61 million in tax obligations and opening new doors for their offseason strategy. What does this mean for OKC's roster construction and NBA Draft approach? Rylan Stiles breaks down the implications of sending Wiggins to Atlanta for future second-round picks, evaluates the roles of Kenrich Williams, Isaiah Joe, and Lu Dort, and explores the Thunder’s potential moves to avoid the second apron. Key topics include asset management, postseason rotation questions, and OKC’s flexibility to draft two first-round prospects. Can Sam Presti’s bold maneuvering position the Thunder for long-term contention—and which player could be next on the move? Don’t miss this comprehensive look at Oklahoma City Thunder’s pivotal summer and their path forward in the Western Conference.

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Oklahoma City Thunder trade Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks, shedding $61 million in tax obligations and opening new doors for their offseason strategy. What does this mean for OKC's roster construction and NBA Draft approach? Rylan Stiles breaks...

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