OKC is bringing in the son of a college hoops legend at the trade deadline
The NBA trade deadline has passed, a The Oklahoma City Thunder acquired Jared McCain in agreement with four teams. In addition, they have brought son of a college legend after the trade deadline, according to ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel.
“The Thunder have signed Buddy Boeheim to a two-way contract, essentially giving up Chris Youngblood,” Siegel wrote on X.
Boeheim played primarily in the G-League, averaging 16.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and five assists per game for the OKC Blue. The undrafted player has played 20 NBA games since the 2022-23 season, averaging 2.5 points per game. Boeheim is the son of Jim Boeheim, the legendary college basketball coach. His father is one of the best coaches in NCAA history and led Syracuse to the 2003 NCAA National Championship.
The younger Boeheim even played for his father from 2018 to 2022 and was one of the team’s better scorers. However, he went undrafted and has bounced around the NBA and G League ever since. The most likely plan is for Boeheim to continue playing in the G League, with the expectation that he will appear in select games when the Thunder need him.
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is out for the All-Star breakThe Thunder may need some reinforcements. In addition, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein are out for a long period, which could force the team to change its composition. If the Thunder are forced to play without all three for an extended period, it could create opportunities for Boeheim. The deal with the Thunder will allow him to get minutes in the G League while being ready to be called upon when the team needs him.
2026-02-06 17:22:00
