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Oklahoma City is moving to sign free-agent guard Ochai Agbaji as a severe injury wave batters the roster, HoopsHype reported. The 26-year-old former Kansas standout has been without a team since the New York Knicks waived him in mid-October following a training camp stint.
Backcourt Depth Tested After Long-Term Injuries
The Thunder find themselves scrambling for rotation pieces after losing two key starters to major injuries. Jalen Williams suffered a left fibula fracture and left ankle dislocation, while Cason Wallace sustained a left shoulder labrum tear. Medical evaluations indicate both players risk missing the remainder of the regular season, leaving coach Mark Daigneault with depleted perimeter options.
Agbaji arrives as an immediate candidate to absorb backup minutes on the wing. Selected 14th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft before subsequent stops with the Utah Jazz, Toronto Raptors, and Brooklyn Nets, the 6-foot-5 guard brings significant rotational experience to a young Oklahoma City squad.
Career Statistics and Shooting Efficiency
Agbaji’s most productive professional stretch came during the 2024-25 season in Toronto, where he averaged 10.4 points per game while shooting 40% from 3-point range across 64 appearances. His career trajectory dipped somewhat during the 2025-26 campaign split between the Raptors and Nets, where his scoring average fell to 5.1 points over 62 games.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are signing forward Ochai Agbaji, filling their open roster spot, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/GZBcgvqWQf
Contract Details Await Official Confirmation
Terms of the agreement between Oklahoma City and Agbaji remain unconfirmed as front office executives finalize paperwork. The guard spent the preseason on a non-guaranteed deal with the Knicks before being cut prior to opening night, making his upcoming integration into the Thunder roster a crucial test for both sides.
