Thunder’s Depth Crisis Deepens | NBA News

The Oklahoma City Thunder just pulled off a major trade, sending Lu Dort to Atlanta for three second-round picks — a move that leaves a glaring hole in their rotation. Dort was vital for depth, especially during injuries, and now Cason Wallace is expected to start, but the real pressure’s on the bench. With Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins also gone, guard and wing spots are thin, forcing younger draft picks like Nikola Topic and Bennett Stirtz to step up faster than anyone thought. Even with Jared McCain and Ajay Mitchell leading the way, injuries could make Topic and Stirtz instant key contributors — the Thunder’s depth just took a serious hit. 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/5bdbc2563465d259