Former Thunder Olivier Sarr back in NBA on Exhibit 10 deal with Raptors

Apr 9, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Olivier Sarr (30) runs down the court during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 115-100. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

While the Oklahoma City Thunder mostly sat out the offseason, several former members of the NBA champion found a new home across the league. The latest is Olivier Sarr. He signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Toronto Raptors.

Sarr spent three seasons on the Thunder from 2021-24. He sparingly played 46 games across those three seasons. He was signed to a standard deal, a two-way contract and a handful of 10-day deals during his time in OKC. The 26-year-old mostly played with the G League’s OKC Blue.

Sarr helped the Blue capture the 2024 G League championship. He suffered a torn Achilles in the Blue’s Game 3 win over the Maine Celtics to capture the trophy. That April 2024 knocked him out for the entire 2024-25 season as he rehabbed his injury.

Now, Sarr is back in the NBA. He hopes to have a strong enough training camp and preseason to be added to the Raptors’ G League affiliate. From there, the seven-footer can spend the year with the Raptors 405 working toward a possible two-way deal.

Sarr’s younger brother Alex was the No. 2 pick in the 2024 NBA draft. The Washington Wizards hope the 20-year-old can build off his rookie season with a strong sophomore campaign that legitimizes his spot as a franchise cornerstone.

This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Ex-Thunder Olivier Sarr back in NBA on Exhibit 10 deal with Raptors

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