Too-early 2022 mock draft: Who might the Thunder have eyes on?

It might be too early … but let’s take a look at some players the OKC Thunder may have their eyes on for next year’s draft.

It’s way too early. The 2021-22 season hasn’t even begun. We don’t know who’s truly good in this past draft, which happened, what, a month ago? Less than that?

Whatever. Let’s look at 2022. It’s never too early to get excited about the talent of the future!

ForTheWin’s Bryan Kalbrosky posted a full 59-pick mock draft for 2022 (only 59 picks because the Milwaukee Bucks were fined a second-round selection due to tampering charges with the sign-and-trade of Bogdan Bogdanovic last offseason).

The Oklahoma City Thunder have up to four first-round picks in addition to a second-round selection:

  • Top-14 protected Thunder pick (would convey to Atlanta Hawks via the Carmelo Anthony trade)
  • Unprotected Los Angeles Clippers pick (Paul George trade)
  • Top-12 protected Phoenix Suns pick (Chris Paul trade)
  • Top-16 protected Detroit Pistons pick (via Houston Rockets, acquired on draft day in exchange for the No. 16 pick)

With all the dealing general manager Sam Presti does, that list very well could change during the season.

Here is the ForTheWin mock draft: