Former Syracuse Star Buddy Boeheim Signs Two-Way Contract with Oklahoma City Thunder

Boeheim had been playing for the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 10:47am

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Former Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim, 26, has signed a two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Boeheim had been playing for the Oklahoma City Blue in the G League, and the two-way contract allows him to shift between the NBA team and the G League team. The Thunder had room on its roster after two-way guard Chris Youngblood exhausted the days he could wear an NBA uniform on a two-way contract.

Why it matters

This move represents a significant step forward in Buddy Boeheim's professional basketball career, as a two-way contract provides him with the opportunity to showcase his skills at the NBA level while also continuing to develop in the G League. Boeheim's journey from a standout college player to an NBA two-way contract is a testament to his hard work and dedication.

The details

Boeheim is eligible to play in 19 NBA games this season. He has been limited by a thumb injury on his shooting hand and subsequent surgery he had last spring. In nine games with the Oklahoma City Blue this season, Boeheim averaged 15.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.22 steals in 30.4 minutes per game, shooting 35% from the 3-point line.

  • Boeheim signed the two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 7, 2026.

The players

Buddy Boeheim

A 26-year-old former guard for the Syracuse Orange basketball team who has signed a two-way contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Chris Youngblood

A two-way guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder who exhausted the days he could wear an NBA uniform on a two-way contract.

Oklahoma City Thunder

An NBA team that has signed Buddy Boeheim to a two-way contract, allowing him to shift between the NBA team and the G League team.

Oklahoma City Blue

The G League affiliate team of the Oklahoma City Thunder, where Buddy Boeheim had been playing prior to signing his two-way contract.

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What’s next

Boeheim will now have the opportunity to showcase his skills at the NBA level with the Oklahoma City Thunder, while also continuing to develop in the G League with the Oklahoma City Blue.

The takeaway

Buddy Boeheim's journey from a standout college player to an NBA two-way contract is a testament to his hard work and dedication. This move represents a significant step forward in his professional basketball career, as he now has the chance to prove himself at the highest level.