Buddy Boeheim is on the Oklahoma City Thunder roster as of Saturday, Oct. 17, according to the team's official roster. No signing or trade report preceded the move, and his contract is not on file yet.
The move
Buddy Boeheim, a 26-year-old forward with three seasons of NBA experience, is on the Oklahoma City Thunder roster as of Saturday, Oct. 17, moving from free agency with no prior roster spot. No report logged a signing or trade before the move showed up on the official roster, and no source or confidence level is attached to it. The Thunder now carry him as their newest addition heading into the 2026-27 season.
The money
Boeheim's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing by a day. Oklahoma City's payroll for 2026-27 stands at $216.2 million across 15 contracts, already over the first apron. The salary cap is set at $165.0 million, the luxury tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million. His cap hit will be added to that total once his contract is filed.
The fit
Boeheim appeared in four games last season, averaging 3.8 minutes, 1.5 points, no rebounds and no assists per game. Oklahoma City's rotation at forward last season ran through Jalen Williams, who played 28.4 minutes and scored 17.1 points per game, and Luguentz Dort, who played 26.8 minutes and scored 8.3 points. The Thunder's roster now counts 22 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
What is Buddy Boeheim's position?
Boeheim is a forward. He is 26 years old with three seasons of NBA experience.
Did a signing or trade report precede the move?
No report is logged ahead of the roster move.
What is Oklahoma City's financial situation for 2026-27?
The Thunder's payroll is $216.2 million across 15 contracts, over the first apron. The salary cap is $165.0 million, the tax line $200.4 million, the first apron $209.0 million and the second apron $221.7 million.