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Christoph Tilly’s Thunder future now hangs in the balance after latest round of cuts

Christoph Tilly may have survived this latest round of cuts, but his future with the OKC Thunder remains unclear.

By Mark Nilon · Thunderous Intentions

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 7:24 PM

Key Things to Know

Christoph Tilly is the final Exhibit-10 signee remaining on the Oklahoma City Thunder roster after recent cuts.
The Thunder waived training camp participants Zhaire Smith, Anthony Pritchard, and Andrew Holifield.
Writer Mark Nilon suggests the Thunder may consider signing Tilly to a two-way contract.

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Christoph Tilly remains the sole Exhibit-10 signee on the Oklahoma City Thunder's roster after the team waived training camp participants Zhaire Smith, Anthony Pritchard, and Andrew Holifield. Mark Nilon reports that with the 2026 preseason concluded, Oklahoma City is evaluating Tilly's potential future with the organization ahead of the regular season opener.

While the Thunder hold an open standard roster spot, Nilon suggests a two-way deal is more probable following Tilly's preseason averages of 3.2 points and 2.0 rebounds. However, Oklahoma City's two-way slots are currently occupied, though two-way player Otega Oweh recently suffered a season-ending torn Achilles tendon.

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