NBA Draft 2026: Thunder’s plan for the number 6 pick
Oklahoma City could make a move for the sixth pick in the NBA Draft. According to reports, Aaron Wiggins may be included in a package that has drawn interest from the Brooklyn Nets
Once the 2026 NBA Draft is in the books, the Oklahoma City Thunder are expected to address three team options, likely parting ways with at least one player. However, their first offseason departure could come via trade.
In recent hours, ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel reported that the Brooklyn Nets have expressed interest in Aaron Wiggins, a key contributor during Oklahoma City’s championship run in the 2024-25 season, including the decisive NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers.
The Nets are interested in Thunder forward Aaron Wiggins, so there could be an opportunity to construct a trade in which Oklahoma City moves up to the No. 6 pick in exchange for Wiggins, the No. 12 pick, and the No. 17 pick
Brett Siegel
Discussions with Thunder GM Sam Presti reportedly centered around the teams’ first-round selections. Under the proposed framework, Wiggins, along with OKC’s No. 12 and No. 17 picks, would head to Brooklyn, while Oklahoma City and Mark Daigneault would acquire the No. 6 overall pick.
However, Siegel also reported that Brooklyn has established a condition that could derail the deal entirely: the opportunity to draft Malik Brown if he remains available after the first five selections. According to the insider, the Nets are unwilling to give up the Louisville point guard prospect under that scenario.
Aaron Wiggins’ last two seasons
Selected in the 2021 Draft and becoming a full-time NBA player during his sophomore season after developing in the G League, Aaron Wiggins has experienced two very different years.
During Oklahoma City’s championship campaign, he steadily climbed Daigneault’s rotation and emerged as one of the league’s most reliable role players. His 48.8% shooting from the field and 38.3% from three perfectly reflected the depth and versatility of a roster loaded with talent.
Things changed this past season, particularly following the arrival of Jared McCain, who was clearly favored as an offensive creator in structured half-court situations – a role Wiggins had previously handled effectively.
His disappearance from the playoff rotation appears to have encouraged Brooklyn to explore a deal, and now OKC may view the proposal with more than a passing level of interest.