The Oklahoma City Thunder face Game 7 of the NBA Finals tonight against the Indiana Pacers, but general manager Sam Presti has already secured the franchise’s future through extensive draft preparation. Ten prospects worked out with the Thunder throughout May and June, showcasing their commitment to building sustained championship contention.
Oklahoma City owns three draft selections: No. 15 from the Miami Heat, No. 24 from the Los Angeles Clippers, and No. 44 from the Atlanta Hawks. The Thunder evaluated prospects ranging from projected lottery picks to developmental players across all levels.
Top 5 Draft Prospects the Oklahoma City Thunder Evaluated
Cedric Coward – Washington State
The 6’5″ guard has emerged as one of the draft’s biggest risers despite playing just six games due to a shoulder injury. Cedric Coward averaged 17.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists while shooting efficiently when healthy. His 7’2″ wingspan and versatile skill set have generated lottery-level interest from multiple teams.
Coward worked out with Oklahoma City on May 24 and represents exactly the type of high upside prospect the Thunder historically target. His ability to play multiple positions and contribute immediately makes him attractive to contending teams seeking depth.
Danny Wolf – Michigan
Standing 7’0″, Danny Wolf brings a unique point-center skill set that has drawn comparisons to Alperen Şengün. The Michigan product averaged 13.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists while showcasing impressive court vision for his size.
Wolf worked out with Oklahoma City on June 1. Multiple mock drafts project him to the Thunder at No. 15. His ability to facilitate offense from the center position could provide valuable depth behind Chet Holmgren while offering different dimensions.
Johni Broome – Auburn
This season, the 6’9″ center dominated college basketball, earning SEC Player of the Year and consensus All-American honors. Johni Broome’s impressive stat line of 18.6 points, 10.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.1 blocks per game demonstrates his two-way impact.
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Broome worked out with the Thunder on June 13. His polished post game and defensive presence could complement their championship aspirations and provide frontcourt depth.
Egor Demin – BYU
The 6’8″ Russian guard has been described as the highest-rated NBA Draft prospect with a Real Madrid background since Luka Doncic. Despite shooting struggles, Egor Demin’s playmaking ability and size make him an intriguing lottery prospect.
He averaged 10.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists for BYU while adjusting to college basketball. His workout with multiple lottery teams, including the Thunder at No. 15, highlights his projected draft range and developmental potential.
Wade Taylor IV – Texas A&M
The 6’0″ guard enters the draft as Texas A&M’s all-time leading scorer with 2,058 career points. Wade Taylor IV averaged 15.7 points, 4.3 assists, and 3.0 rebounds in his final collegiate season while providing veteran leadership and clutch shot-making ability.
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Taylor worked out with Oklahoma City on June 4. Taylor’s proven production and experience appeal to contending teams despite his size limitations. His scoring ability and court vision made him one of the SEC’s premier guards during his college career.
Additional Workout Participants
According to Thunder Wire, the Thunder also conducted workouts with five additional prospects during their evaluation process.
Kobe Sanders from Nevada worked out on May 27, Dakota Leffew from Georgia on June 2, and Deivon Smith from St. John’s on June 17. Gabe Madsen from Utah worked out on June 18, while Aaron Scott from St. John’s also participated in the pre-draft workout process.
Aaron Scott will work out with the Oklahoma City Thunder today.
Scott has reportedly gotten great feed back from Toronto, Brooklyn, Boston, and Washington amongst others following workouts.
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Overall, the list of workouts shows that the Thunder are trying to evaluate players across the entire draft range objectively. The 2025 NBA Draft will take place from June 25-26.
