11月3日，24直播网独家报道，知名记者Shams披露，内部知情人士透露，雷霆队已与达伦·特里达成协议，双方将签订一份为期两年的工作合同。
原本，雷霆队打算与阿巴基达成一份协议，然而由于切特的健康问题，这一签约计划被迫搁置，球队随后选择了达伦·特里作为替代人选。
In the 2022 draft, Darren Trier was selected as the 18th overall pick. To date, he has appeared in 218 games for the Bulls and the 76ers, averaging 11.2 minutes per contest. Across his career, Trier has averaged 3.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. His shooting percentages include a field goal percentage of 44.3%, a three-point percentage of 31.4%, and a free throw percentage of 63.8%.
由于切特的缺席预计将持续8至10周，据Shams透露，雷霆队已暂停对阿巴基的签约进程，并计划对球队阵容需求进行新一轮评估。