Thunder Reportedly Pursuing Ochai Agbaji Amid Injuries

The Oklahoma City Thunder are pursuing free-agent guard Ochai Agbaji to add wing depth after injuries to Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace, according to reports published Friday. The reports describe an agreement or an intention to sign Agbaji, but do not establish that the signing has been completed. Agbaji, 26, was the 14th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He has since played for the Utah Jazz, Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets, and was waived by the New York Knicks before the season began. His reported move to Oklahoma City would give the Thunder another option on the wing as they cope with injuries to two players. Williams underwent surgery this week for a fractured left fibula and a dislocated ankle, while Wallace has a torn labrum in his left shoulder. Both are expected to miss an extended period, according to the reports. The injuries have increased the team’s need for additional wing depth, though the reports do not provide a confirmed timetable for either player’s return. Agbaji averaged 5.1 points and 2.3 rebounds in 62 games split between Toronto and Brooklyn during the 2025-26 season, according to one report. Across 263 career NBA...