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Thunder replace Otega Oweh with virtually the same exact player in Micah Peavy

The OKC Thunder have found an Otega Oweh replacement in Micah Peavy, who essentially sports the same exact skill set.

By Mark Nilon · Thunderous Intentions

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 10:08 PM

Key Things to Know

The Thunder agreed to a deal with Micah Peavy to replace the injured Otega Oweh.
Otega Oweh will miss his rookie season after suffering a torn Achilles before opening night.
Peavy is expected to take over Oweh's two-way contract spot with Oklahoma City.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to terms on a deal with sophomore wing Micah Peavy. Peavy is expected to take over the two-way roster spot vacated by rookie Otega Oweh, who suffered a season-ending Achilles tear just one week before the start of the regular season.

Mark Nilon writes that Peavy brings a nearly identical skill set to Oweh as an athletic, defensive-minded wing. Peavy previously played 61 games for the New Orleans Pelicans before brief stops with Memphis and free agency.

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Thunder replace Otega Oweh with virtually the same exact player in Micah Peavy

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