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2026 NBA draft lottery: OKC Thunder receive No. 12 pick
TL;DR
The Oklahoma City Thunder will select No. 12 in the 2026 NBA Draft, having also acquired the No. 17 pick from the Philadelphia 76ers. This marks another lottery pick gained from other franchises, continuing their trend of premium selections.
Key points
- Oklahoma City Thunder will pick No. 12 in the 2026 NBA Draft
- Thunder also have the No. 17 pick from the Philadelphia 76ers
- Thunder have received multiple first-round picks from other franchises
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May 10, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view before the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery at Navy Pier. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
After a thrilling half-hour of television, the Oklahoma City Thunder have learned they're picking from their favorite spot once again. They will own the No. 12 pick of the 2026 NBA draft via the LA Clippers.
The Thunder will have the No. 12 pick and No. 17 pick. The latter comes from the Philadelphia 76ers. It's the latest lottery pick gifted to them from another NBA franchise. It'll be interesting to see how OKC navigates this pickle of a situation. The roster is pretty stacked, so they might not necessarily bring in a heavy draft class.
During this decade, the Thunder have had a handful of premium first-round picks given to them. Jalen Williams was the No. 12 pick in the 2022 NBA draft via the Clippers. Nikola Topic was the No. 12 pick in the 2024 NBA draft via the Houston Rockets. And Thomas Sorber was the No. 15 pick in the 2025 NBA draft via the Miami Heat.
Think there's a good possibility the Thunder package their draft picks or at least punt them into the future. They've used that strategy in recent years to extend their draft control window. The 2026 NBA draft lottery results were:
Q&A
What picks do the Oklahoma City Thunder have in the 2026 NBA Draft?
The Oklahoma City Thunder have the No. 12 pick and the No. 17 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Which team did the Thunder receive the No. 12 pick from?
The Thunder received the No. 12 pick from the LA Clippers.
How many first-round picks have the Thunder acquired in recent years?
The Thunder have acquired several premium first-round picks over the past decade, including multiple picks from the Clippers and other teams.