Thunder’s Ball-Handler Problem Solved | NBA News

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s playoff woes stem from a glaring lack of a reliable secondary ball-handler, a critical gap that’s repeatedly cost them. While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominates, the team’s offense stalls without someone to break down defenses and create plays when he’s off the floor. This season’s early exit was a direct result of that weakness. But this offseason, they’re aggressively fixing it—bringing back Jalen Williams and A.J. Mitchell, adding Jared McCain (who shined in the West Finals), and drafting Bennett Stirtz to bolster their playmaking depth. With five players now capable of handling the ball and initiating offense, the Thunder aim to finally unlock their full potential and turn the page on their playoff struggles. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2698d3fa8248480b