Buddy Boeheim is off the Oklahoma City Thunder roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, per the official roster. No report had flagged the move in advance.
The move
Boeheim, a 26-year-old forward in his third season, is no longer on the Oklahoma City Thunder roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18, based on the official roster. No injury report or other report had preceded the move; none is logged.
The money
Boeheim's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or move by a day. Oklahoma City's payroll sits at $216.2 million across 15 contracts for 2026-27, over the first apron. The cap is $165.0 million, the tax line $200.4 million, the first apron $209.0 million and the second apron $221.7 million.
The fit
Last season, Boeheim played four games for Oklahoma City, averaging 3.8 minutes, 1.5 points, no rebounds and no assists. The Thunder's rotation last season was led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at 33.2 minutes and 31.1 points, with Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams each at 28-plus minutes. Oklahoma City now carries 17 players against the standard 15-man limit plus three two-way slots.
Why is Buddy Boeheim off the Thunder roster?
The move was picked up from the official roster on Sunday, Oct. 18. No report had preceded it, so the reason is not announced.
What is Boeheim's new contract?
It is not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing or move by a day.
How did Boeheim perform last season in Oklahoma City?
He played four games, averaging 3.8 minutes, 1.5 points, no rebounds and no assists.