The Oklahoma City Thunder entered the summer league with a chance to see their rookies for the first time in action in Dillon Jones and Ajay Mitchell. It also provided a chance for others on the roster to show out.
The multi-week event helps undrafted gems and G League players leave notable impressions for the rest of the NBA. One player that reaped the benefits of that was center Kylor Kelley.
The 26-year-old has played in the G League and overseas since being undrafted in 2020 out of Oregon State. He spent last season with the Maine Celtics, who lost to the OKC Blue in the 2024 G League Finals.
Kelley signed with the Blue’s summer league squad and started a handful of contests at center. He must’ve played well as the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly signed him to an Exhibit 10 deal.
This allows the Lakers to own Kelley’s G League rights and he should see plenty of action next season with the South Bay Lakers. He’s the latest example of the Thunder aiding an undrafted player into a new deal.
