NBA champion leaves OKC Thunder for Spurs

Such is the nature of the league, the Oklahoma City Thunder saw some roster changes this offseason. After a historic season, the NBA champions will enter the 2025-26 campaign as a popular pick to repeat because of the roster continuity they'll sport.

There are a handful of changes, though, particularly at the bottom of the depth chart. After two seasons with the Thunder, Adam Flagler wasn't brought back. He was a two-way player who sporadically played at the NBA level.

Flagler signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the San Antonio Spurs. He'll be at training camp with the hopes of getting another two-way deal. If not, he'll likely be signed to their G League squad.

The writing was on the wall with Flagler's departure from the Thunder. He signed with the Atlanta Hawks for the 2025 Summer League, which meant he needed to find a new NBA home after the two-week event. He landed in a good spot that's still in a rebuild.

Flagler averaged 1.7 points on 25.2% shooting in his two seasons on the Thunder. While he struggled to find his shot at the NBA level, he was a top-notch scorer at the G League. His outside shot helped the OKC Blue bring home the 2024 G League championship.

Flagler hopes to extend his NBA career. The 25-year-old went undrafted out of Baylor in 2023. If he's near the end of the road of his time in the league, he has two seasons and a championship ring in his pocket. That's more than what other players with similar starting positions can say.

This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: NBA champion leaves OKC Thunder for Spurs