The Thunderwho has been hit hard by injuries in recent weeks, is set to sign a free agent swingman contract Broken blackaccording to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto (Link to Twitter).
Agbaji was the 14th overall pick in the 2022 draft, but bounced around the league in his first four NBA seasons, spending time in Utah, Toronto and Brooklyn. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard was a third-year prospect for the Raptors in 2024-25, averaging 10.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game with a .399 3PT% in 64 outings (45 starts).
However, Agbaji saw his playing time and production drop significantly last season. The 26-year-old was traded from Toronto to Brooklyn in a cost-cutting deal at the 2026 trade deadline, and although he was eligible for restricted free agency last summer, he did not receive a qualifying offer from the Nets after averaging 5.1 ppg and 2.3 rpg in his fourth NBA season. .436/.266/.837.
Agbaji was in camp with the Knicks on a non-guaranteed contract this fall, and while he was ostensibly the team’s No. 14 pick, he never looked like a legitimate candidate to earn it. New York preferred to carry the center back as the 14th man, and even if the club opted for a winger, Bruce Brown was considered a favorite over Agbaji who was refused October 15.
After trading away Lugentz is there, Isaiah Joeand Aaron Wiggins in the offseason in Oklahoma City, the rest of the wing depth was depleted due to health concerns. Second round pick Atega Owe suffered the end of the season Achilles tear during the preseason, Jalen Williams underwent surgery this week to address his fractured left fibula and sprained ankle, and Cason Wallace has a torn lip this is expected to put him out of action for several months.
In addition, Nikola Tema (lower back surgery) and Thomas Sorber (right knee surgery) were unavailable for the season opener Chet Holmgren (right knee patellar tendinitis) missed the last two games and Alex Caruso (sprained right ankle) was out on Wednesday.
The Thunder had an open spot on their standard 15-man roster, so Agbaji will fill that spot and could receive a non-guaranteed minimum salary contract. Taking that 15th spot would give Oklahoma City more flexibility to use two-way players and allow the team to apply for difficulty exception to potentially add additional reinforcements to the 10-day trades.
Of course, the Thunder operate well above the luxury tax line, so any standard additions to the roster, including Agbaji, will increase their projected value. But the club still has plenty of breathing room below the second tax bracket and can make small moves without being in danger of going over that threshold.
