The Oklahoma City Thunder may not be done reshaping their roster after the recent wave of uncertainty around Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, and one veteran name has surfaced as a possible answer.
Oklahoma City opened a roster spot by waiving forward Dalen Terry after he appeared in just two games with the 2024-25 NBA champions. That move cleared the way for Nique Clifford, who arrived in a trade with the Sacramento Kings on Sunday. Even so, Clifford might only be a short-term fix if the Thunder decide they need a more seasoned hand.
That’s where Bruce Brown enters the conversation. Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale named Oklahoma City as a possible landing spot for the veteran, who spent the preseason with the New York Knicks but did not make the roster out of camp.
"Bruce Brown failing to land a gig with the New York Knicks doesn't prove that he's washed. They needed a center more than another guard. The Oklahoma City Thunder are a different story," Favale wrote.
Brown already has championship experience on his résumé. He won an NBA title with the Denver Nuggets in 2023, putting up 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game over 80 regular-season games. He returned to Denver last season and stayed on the floor for all 82 games, serving as a steady bench contributor.
"What Brown lacks in bankable shooting he makes up for with connective skills. He keeps the ball moving; knows how to cut and relocate in the half-court; keeps defenses guessing from short-roll territory; can get out in transition; and has the capacity to run the occasional pick-and-roll," Favale added.
If Oklahoma City decides Clifford or another current player is the odd man out, Brown would be a free agent the Thunder could target as they try to cover for the possible losses of Williams and Wallace.
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