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OKC Thunder signs Aleksej Pokusevski, Theo Maledon, bringing roster to 18

The Thunder has officially signed rookies Aleksej Pokusevski and Theo Maledon.

Pokusevski was the 17th pick in the NBA draft, and Maledon was selected 34th. The Thunder acquired both in draft-night trades.

The Thunder now has 18 players under contract for next season, not counting its two players on two-way contracts. Teams can only have 15 players signed to standard contracts, which leaves the Thunder three over the limit.

Expect more players to be waived or moved before the Dec. 22 start to the season.

Here are the 18 players currently under contract, with their 2020-21 salary listed:

Thunder roster

Al Horford ($27.