Lamar Wilkerson is off the Oklahoma City Thunder roster as of Sunday. The move follows a report that the Thunder waived four training camp invitees.
The move
Lamar Wilkerson, a 24-year-old rookie guard, is no longer on the Thunder roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, according to the official roster. The move was preceded by a Saturday, Oct. 17 report from Hoopsrumors that the Thunder waived four training camp invitees; that report carries no listed confidence level. Wilkerson had no NBA line last season.
The money
Wilkerson's contract is not on file yet, since public salary data can lag a signing or a waiver by a day. Oklahoma City's payroll stands at $216.2 million across 15 contracts for 2026-27, over the first apron. The league cap is set at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Wilkerson played no NBA minutes last season. The Thunder's backcourt rotation last season was led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at 33.2 minutes and 31.1 points, with Cason Wallace at 26.6 minutes and 8.6 points and Ajay Mitchell at 25.8 minutes and 13.6 points also logging guard minutes. Oklahoma City now carries 17 players on its roster, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Is Lamar Wilkerson still with the Thunder?
No. He is off the official roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18.
What led to the move?
A Saturday, Oct. 17 report from Hoopsrumors said the Thunder waived four training camp invitees; the move matches that report.
What was Wilkerson's contract with Oklahoma City?
Not announced. His contract is not on file yet.
Did Wilkerson play for the Thunder last season?
No. He had no NBA line last season.