Thunder draft picks: Full list of picks in 2023 draft, Cason Wallace outlook, analysis

The Oklahoma City Thunder failed to make it out of the play-in tournament this past season as they head into Year 4 of the Mark Daigneault era. We'll finally get to see last year's first overall draft choice Chet Holmgren play an NBA game after missing his rookie season with an injury.

The Thunder have plenty of length on the roster, and defense will likely be their strength. Plenty of teams are in need of shooters this offseason, and OKC is no different. A player with elite ability to catch-and-shoot would do wonders for what the offense can do this upcoming season and into the future as they look to accumulate young talent.

Thunder 2023 NBA Draft selections

No. 10: Cason Wallace, G, Kentucky
No. 50:

The Thunder move up to get Wallace, while giving Dallas the No. 12 pick. This is an interesting move given Oklahoma City's guard situation but this team can afford to take a chance on the upside of Wallace. We'll see if he gets enough playing time to develop in this situation.

Fantasy basketball outlook

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey are going to have most of the usage here for the Thunder, so Wallace might not be a strong fantasy candidate in his rookie season. If there's an injury, though, he could be a strong waiver wire pickup.

  
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