The Oklahoma City Thunder are still piecing things together while the injury list keeps growing, and now they’ve turned to another backcourt option to help steady the roster.
On Tuesday, Oklahoma City agreed to a two-year deal with Dalen Terry, giving the team its final roster spot. Terry arrives after a winding stretch that included stops with the Philadelphia 76ers and a look from the Golden State Warriors.
“G/F Dalen Terry has agreed on a two-year deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, sources tell ESPN. Terry enters his fifth NBA season after the former No. overall 18 pick spent time in Chicago and Philadelphia, and went to training camp with Golden State last month,” ESPN’s Shams Charania posted.
The move comes after the Thunder had been searching for the right addition. They had originally been expected to sign Ochai Agbaji, but that deal never came together.
Terry’s path to Oklahoma City has already featured a couple of brief chances. He started the summer on Philadelphia’s roster, then got waived to make room for LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
“The Sixers waive Dalen Terry to clear space for LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Terry, a former first-round pick, had a non-guaranteed contract for the upcoming season. Philadelphia must still move one additional player to create enough room for both additions,” NBA writer Jake Weinbach wrote.
He also had a shot to earn a spot on Golden State’s main roster out of camp, but that didn’t happen. Before landing with Oklahoma City, he was playing for the Warriors’ G League affiliate.
The Thunder are banking on the kind of energy Terry brings. He’s described as a high-motor guard, and the team believes he can give them useful depth as they try to keep moving forward through the injuries that have hit them early in the season.
The roster is now full, and Oklahoma City is clearly hoping this latest move pays off.
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