Thunder's Rising Stars Shine in Summer League | NBA News

The Oklahoma City Thunder are still searching for their first Summer League win, but hope is rising with their top 2026 draft picks—Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz, and Thomas Sorber—showing flashes of brilliance. Mara, a 7’3” rim-protecting force averaging 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks, brings championship pedigree from Michigan. Sorber, a 2025 first-rounder sidelined by injury, returns with elite scoring and rebounding chops from Georgetown. Stirtz, the scoring guard, averages 12.5 points and could inject much-needed shooting. All eyes are on them as the Thunder face Denver on July 14th at 8 PM—potential breakthroughs might be just around the corner. 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/50589c39c77e1935