Thunder Projected to Land Three First-Round Picks in 2027 Draft
A new 2027 NBA mock draft pairs Arizona’s Caleb Holt, Arkansas’ Abdou Toure and Missouri’s Jason Crowe Jr. with Oklahoma City on November 3, 2026.
Oklahoma City is projected to have three first-round selections in the 2027 NBA Draft, and a new mock draft assigns the Thunder picks at No. 3, No. 16 and No. 23. The team could use the selections separately or consider combining them in a deal, among other options.
The projection places Arizona freshman Caleb Holt third overall. Ranked third nationally in the 2026 recruiting class by 247Sports, the 6-foot-5 guard had seven points and seven rebounds in his first game, against UCLA. He went 2-for-7 from the field and missed all four of his three-point attempts, while making three free throws. His size and athleticism could suit him for perimeter defense in the NBA.
Arkansas freshman Abdou Toure is projected at No. 16. The 6-foot-5 wing was ranked 16th in his recruiting class and is described as an athlete who can attack the basket. Missouri guard Jason Crowe Jr., ranked fifth nationally among 2026 recruits, is projected at No. 23. The 6-foot-4 freshman is viewed as a creator who could strengthen Oklahoma City’s bench offense.
The Thunder already have several guards, but recently declined Nikola Topic’s rookie-scale contract option, potentially leaving room for another young guard in the future. The team has also been willing to select the best available prospect regardless of position. Toure and Crowe’s teams are scheduled to open their seasons at home on November 3.