The Oklahoma City Thunder have now worked out with the two players most often linked to their No. 6 pick in the upcoming NBA draft.
G League Ignite forward Jonathan Kuminga said Tuesday that he worked out with the Thunder and other teams in Miami, according to Rookie Wire reporter Cody Taylor.
Kuminga has also worked out with the Cavaliers, Raptors and Magic, who hold the Nos. 3, 4 and 5 picks, respectively. He will soon work out with the Warriors, who hold pick No. 7.
The 6-foot-8 forward has long been considered one of the best players in this class. At one point ranked by many as the No. 1 prospect in the high school class of 2021, he reclassified to the class of 2020 and decided to skip college in favor of the G League.
Jonathan Kuminga said today he was worked out in front of the Thunder, Cavaliers, Raptors and Magic. The Warriors will fly into Miami where he is training to watch him, as well.
— Cody Taylor (@CodyTaylorNBA) July 20, 2021
In recent months, the apparent draft tiers have seemed to shape up to be Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green and Evan Mobley at the top, Jalen Suggs just below, and then Kuminga and Scottie Barnes in the next group.
The Thunder have consistently been linked to both Kuminga and Barnes in mock drafts and other draft projections.
Kuminga said the Thunder were his first workout, which took place two weeks ago.
Barnes has also worked out for the Thunder. In mid-July, he posted a picture to Snapchat with the Oklahoma City geotag, apparently in the Thunder locker room.
The draft is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 29 beginning at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.
Watch Kuminga’s full press conference here: