Despite being one of the few remaining teams in the NBA playoff picture, already placing their name in the Western Conference Finals before losing a playoff game, the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder have two mid-first-round draft picks in the 2026 NBA Draft . Holding both picks 12 and 17 in an incredibly deep class, OKC could simply target the same group of prospects for either selection, or use both to trade up. If the Thunder decide to stay put, Kentucky big man Jayden Quaintance could be an interesting selection in an area that contenders could always use depth in. Despite having a constant lingering question of health, playing just four games this past season, his freshman tape and all-around skillset still make him a can't-miss prospect. As a freshman at Arizona State, Quaintance averaged 9.4 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.6 blocks and 1.1 steals per game playing 29.5 minutes on average through 24 appearances, all starts.…