OKC had an open roster spot available after sending Cameron Payne, Anthony Morrow and Joffrey Lauvergne to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Doug McDermott, Taj Gibson and a second round draft pick. OKC's roster now sits at 15 players. 

Cole will likely compete with Semaj Christon to backup Russell Westbrook. 

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The Oklahoma City Thunder has agreed to a deal with free agent point guard Norris Cole, according to The Vertical.  

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