Dalen Terry is headed to Oklahoma City on a two-year deal, giving the Thunder another wing option as they work through a wave of injuries on the roster.
Terry had spent training camp with Golden State on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract, but the Warriors waived him at the end of the preseason. Before this move, he had reported to the Santa Cruz Warriors ahead of the G League season, only to now leave the affiliate and sign with the Thunder.
The 24-year-old was the 18th overall pick in the 2022 draft and spent three-and-a-half years with the Bulls before getting dealt to the Knicks and then moved again to the Pelicans at the 2026 trade deadline. New Orleans later waived him, and he signed a two-way contract with the Sixers before earning a promotion to Philadelphia’s standard roster at the end of the 2025/26 season.
That 76ers deal was for two seasons, but it was non-guaranteed for ’26/27. Philadelphia waived Terry in July to create room below its hard cap for LeBron James.
Terry has appeared in 218 regular season games between Chicago and Philadelphia, but his production has been modest. The 6’6″ swingman has career averages of 3.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 11.2 minutes per game, along with a .443/.314/.638 shooting line.
For Oklahoma City, the appeal is less about immediate impact and more about depth. The Thunder are dealing with long-term injuries to Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren. Holmgren’s right knee patellar tear is expected to keep him out through at least December, while it remains unclear whether Williams, who has a fractured fibula and dislocated ankle, or Wallace, who has a torn labrum, will return this season.
The Thunder have an open spot on their 15-man standard roster, so they won’t need to make a corresponding move to bring Terry in. His contract is expected to be non-guaranteed and at the veteran’s minimum.
Oklahoma City had previously lined up a deal with another wing, Ochai Agbaji, but that agreement fell apart after Holmgren’s injury was diagnosed. Reports on Saturday said the front office wanted to take another look at its options.
Filling that final roster spot matters for the Thunder. It gives them more flexibility with their two-way players because they won’t be bound by the “under-15” rule, and it also opens the door to applying for a hardship exception that could bring in additional help on 10-day contracts.
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