Christoph Tilly is no longer on the Oklahoma City Thunder roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18. HoopsRumors reported Saturday that the Thunder were waiving four training camp invitees.
The move
Christoph Tilly, 23, a rookie, is off the Oklahoma City Thunder roster as of the official roster check on Sunday, Oct. 18. The move follows a Saturday, Oct. 17 report from HoopsRumors that the Thunder were waiving four training camp invitees; that report's confidence is not announced.
The money
Tilly's contract on file is a 2026-27 deal worth $1.4 million. The Thunder carry a payroll of $216.2 million across 15 contracts for 2026-27, over the first apron. The salary 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
Tilly has no NBA line from last season. Oklahoma City's rotation last season was led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at 33.2 minutes and 31.1 points, followed by Chet Holmgren (29.0 min, 17.1 pts) and Jalen Williams (28.4 min, 17.1 pts). The roster now stands at 17 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Why is Christoph Tilly off the Thunder roster?
He is no longer listed on the official roster as of Sunday, Oct. 18. A HoopsRumors report on Saturday, Oct. 17 said the Thunder were waiving four training camp invitees; it is not announced whether Tilly was one of the four named.
Did Tilly play in the NBA last season?
No. He has no NBA line from last season.
What was Tilly's contract?
His contract on file was a 2026-27 deal worth $1.4 million.
Where do the Thunder stand against the cap?
Oklahoma City's payroll is $216.2 million across 15 contracts for 2026-27, over the first apron of $209.0 million. The cap is $165.0 million, the tax line is $200.4 million and the second apron is $221.7 million.