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Thunder’s Draft Picks: Potential or Pitfalls | Oklahoma City Thunder News
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- Jul 23, 2026
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- 86
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Summary
The Oklahoma City Thunder made bold offseason moves, trading key veterans to stay under the salary cap while banking on youthful talent still on rookie deals. They’ve added two 2026 draft picks—7’3” center Aday Mara and guard Bennett Stirtz—but both face steep climbs. Mara’s size could be a weapon against giants like Wembanyama, but his Summer League showed defensive sluggishness and motor issues. Stirtz, meanwhile, dazzled with poise and playmaking, averaging nearly 18 points and proving he can thrive within the system. Expectations should be tempered—these rookies aren’t instant stars—but Stirtz may already be the sleeper pick with the most NBA upside. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/30b28067e8d6afd5