The Oklahoma City Thunder announced after Friday’s preseason finale that the team has waived T.J. Leaf and Admiral Schofield.
Leaf was traded to the Thunder on Nov. 22 in a deal that saw the Thunder trade away Jalen Lecque to Indiana in exchange for Leaf and a future second-round pick.
Schofield was traded to the Thunder on Draft Night that saw OKC trade the 53rd overall pick, which became Cassius Winston, and a 2024 second-round pick in exchange for Schofield and Vit Krejci.
Cutting Leaf is a bit of a surprise. The former first-round pick had the pedigree and salary to be a near guarantee for a roster spot when the trade occurred.