Thunder Exercises Options on Giddey, Mann and Pokuševski

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Thunder Exercises Options on Giddey, Mann and Pokuševski

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oct. 15, 2022 – The Oklahoma City Thunder exercised its third-year contract options on guards Josh Giddey and Tre Mann and its fourth-year contract option on forward Aleksej Pokuševski, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti. Giddey earned All-Rookie Second Team honors last season after appearing in 54 […]

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