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The goal for the Thunder in any draft is to identify and secure players who will add value to the organization both on and off the court. With a trove of draft capital heading into the 2021 NBA Draft, Thunder General Manager and Executive Vice President Sam Presti and staff had the flexibility to pursue just that on Thursday night. By the end of the night, after countless hours of scouting and preparation by the Thunder staff over the past year, the organization welcomed four new players to its roster and to Oklahoma City: Josh Giddey, Tre Mann, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Aaron Wiggins.

The Thunder will have the position of two first round selections revealed during the lottery, with possibilities ranging far and wide through the draft order. The results of the lottery will play a role in how the Thunder builds the team moving forward, but the organization’s focus is on being methodical and diligent in its response to the outcome. “Anytime you're in the lottery it means really being able to accept the reality that you don't really control anything at all,” said Thunder General Manager and Executive Vice President Sam Presti at his end of season press conference on May ...

Rider University to host Trenton Thunder in MLB Draft League Rider University to host Trenton Thunder in MLB Draft League Rider University will host the Trenton Thunder for the 2021 season as the team competes in the Major League Baseball Draft League. Announced in November, the new MLB Draft League is the first league in the country focused on top prospects eligible to be drafted by MLB clubs this summer, according to information provided by Rider. With the 2021 MLB Draft moved from June to July, draft-eligible players will have a unique opportunity to showcase their abilities and gain expo...

The Sam Presti facility at the Oklahoma Children's Hospital opened Monday. The Thunder General Manager and his wife donated $600,000 to the hospital back in 2019. Hospital officials said the donation funded an array of renovations and technology updates at the facility. The Presti's donation led to two procedure rooms to be renovated as well as a nurturing indoor and outdoor space in the east lobby for patients and families to enjoy called the Presti Clubhouse and Play Area. Hospital officials said The advanced technology made possible by the gift elevates services provided at the Jimmy E...