NBA mock draft 2026: Who should OKC Thunder select with No. 37 pick?

The OKC Thunder has three picks in the 2026 NBA Draft , which will be from June 23-24.

OKC owns picks No. 12 (via the Los Angeles Clippers ), No. 17 (via the Philadelphia 76ers ) and No. 37 (via the Dallas Mavericks ). It's looking to add to a roster that reached the Western Conference finals this past season.

There's a chance that the Thunder doesn't use all three picks since roster spots are limited. It could package some to move up in the draft or trade for future picks.

But in this article, we'll look at five prospects OKC could select with pick No. 37:

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Admittedly, there's a good chance Jefferson won't be on the board this late in the draft. He projects to be selected in the first round, likely in the late 20s. But that isn't too far off from pick No. 37, and Jefferson is still worth discussing because of just how much he brings to the table. The 6-9 forward has two-way impact as someone with good playmaking skills at his size, solid overall scoring and defensive versatility. Maybe his inconsistent 3-point shot and the fact that he's will make him slip into the second round. And if that happens, he'd provide great value.

Karaban contributes to winning, as seen by his four seasons at UConn. The Huskies went a combined 126-28 (81.8%) during that time, and the 6-8 forward started in all but one game. Despite not being the most athletic prospect, Karaban is a great connecting piece who does a bit of everything. He provides good floor spacing, moves well without the ball and makes the right passes. Defensive limitations and age will weigh Karaban, 23, down on draft boards. But he's still a good basketball player, which is sometimes all you're looking for in the second round.

Sharp is another older prospect at 22, having spent all five seasons with Houston. And he's another guy who contributed to winning on a powerhouse program. Sharp is a confident 3-point shooter who went 37.6% from deep throughout his career, and he's also impactful on the other end. He's a tenacious on-ball defender who stays glued to his target, using his strength to fight through screens and his good understanding of positional angles to not get blown past. A winning player who can shoot and defend sounds exactly like someone OKC would be interested in.