After years spent building the Oklahoma City Thunder's core through the draft, Sam Presti found himself adding a bit of depth instead of a major piece.
The Oklahoma City Thunder took Boston College guard Reggie Jackson with the 24th overall pick in the NBA draft Thursday night.
The quick rise of the Oklahoma City Thunder from the depths of the NBA to Western Conference finalists has been fueled by a series of strong drafts.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nate Robinson will miss four to six weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.

Before even playing a game with the Oklahoma City Thunder, center Kendrick Perkins signed an extension Tuesday to stay with his new team for a while.
The Oklahoma City Thunder is sending rookie center Cole Aldrich back to the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League.
The Oklahoma City Thunder is sending first-round draft choice Cole Aldrich to the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League.

Serbia's Nenad Krstic, a center for the Oklahoma City Thunder, was released Friday after being held in police custody overnight following a chaotic brawl during a match with Greece.
Sam Presti has agreed to a multiyear contract extension to remain the general manager of the Oklahoma City Thunder.