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Barnhizer Shines as Thunder Rotate Rookies | Oklahoma City Thunder News
The Oklahoma City Thunder are giving their top draft picks Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz a rest in the final Summer League games, pushing playing time to other rookies. With Otega Oweh sidelined by an ankle injury, Brooks Barnhizer — picked 44th in 2025 — has become the lone drafted player suiting up. Barnhizer delivered a standout performance against the Mavericks, scoring 21, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing 5 assists. He emphasized that rookies just need to be themselves, encouraging confidence and aggression. While the Thunder haven’t won yet, the focus is on development — and early signs…
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