The Oklahoma City Thunder are quietly building for a championship, keeping their core intact while saving millions on luxury taxes. With an open 15th roster spot — and the Nuggets matching their offer for Spencer Jones — they’re playing chess, not checkers: using financial flexibility and patience to land the right player later. History shows they’ve turned two-way deals into playoff contributors, giving them time to adapt as the season unfolds. Options include Buddy Boeheim’s G-League promise, Payton Sandfort’s shooting, or Otega Oweh’s raw athleticism — all while avoiding tax pitfalls in a tight free agent market. Smart, strategic, and supremely patient.

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