Tulsa, OK, October 5, 2026 — The Oklahoma City Thunder will be without a portion of their roster for the upcoming 2026-27 preseason opener. The team has announced that several players are scheduled to sit out the exhibition game, which is slated to be held in Tulsa.

The exact number of players who will be sidelined, as well as their identities, was not immediately available. The reasons for these players’ absences from the preseason opener have also not been disclosed.

The preseason game is scheduled to mark the beginning of the Thunder’s exhibition schedule for the 2026-27 National Basketball Association (NBA) season. This particular opener carries significance as it is set to take place outside of Oklahoma City, in the city of Tulsa.

Further details regarding the team’s roster for the Tulsa game and any potential updates on player availability are expected to be released by the team closer to the event date. The status of the remaining players, and the overall impact on the team’s preparation for the upcoming season, remains to be seen.


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