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Zaccharie Risacher

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ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Zaccharie Risacher has been traded to the Mavericks in a deal that sends Luguentz Dort and Ryan Nembhard to the Hawks and three second-round picks to the Thunder.

The former No. 1 overall pick wasn’t able to figure things out in Atlanta, but he’ll get a fresh start in Dallas. With Masai Ujiri and Mike Schmitz running the show for the Mavs, they have rebuilt this roster around Cooper Flagg by adding multiple new players in the frontcourt, including Risacher, Santi Aldama and Morez Johnson. Risacher’s role will likely be limited off the bench to start his tenure with Dallas, though a fresh start on a rebuilding team could yield him the opportunity to develop into the player the Hawks hoped he would become. The three second-round picks heading to OKC are Chicago’s 2027 pick from Dallas and most favorable picks in 2031 and 2032 from Atlanta.
Brooks Barnhizer

OKC Guard #23

Brooks Barnhizer accounted for 21 points (8-of-16 FGs, 2-of-5 FTs), 12 rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Thursday’s loss to the Mavericks.

While the combination of his two-way contract and Oklahoma City’s wing depth will make it challenging for Barnhizer to earn consistent rotation minutes, there may be opportunities throughout the season. As an example, he appeared in 40 NBA games as a rookie, with Jalen Williams’ injuries being a factor. Barnhizer finished Thursday’s defeat with an impressive double-double and five assists, making a positive impression on team decision-makers. At best, Barnhizer is someone to stash in deep dynasty leagues, but there may be the occasional moment of streaming relevance in redraft leagues.
Aday Mara

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Aday Mara produced 14 points (6-of-6 FGs, 1-of-5 FTs), seven rebounds and six assists in Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder.

Mara did not record any defensive stats in Tuesday’s defeat, but he did manage to make all six of his field-goal attempts. The 7-foot-3 center was also solid on the glass and as a facilitator, and he’s recorded ten assists over Oklahoma City’s last two games. With Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein starting, and Jaylin Williams and 2025 first-round pick Thomas Sorber also in the mix, Mara will face significant competition for consistent rotation minutes. However, he has the size and skill set to add value, especially on nights when the Thunder face bigger frontcourts.
Bennett Stirtz

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Bennett Stirtz accumulated 22 points (8-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Tuesday’s loss to the Nuggets.

Coming off a 13-point effort in Sunday’s blowout loss to the Warriors, Stirtz had his best game of the summer on Tuesday. The 16th overall pick in last month’s draft shot 50 percent from the field, including a 6-of-10 night from inside the arc. Stirtz committed four turnovers, but the Thunder were likely encouraged by his overall performance. Given Oklahoma City’s perimeter depth, achieving fantasy relevance as a rookie will be challenging for Stirtz. However, he has the scoring and playmaking ability needed to compete for a bench role when training camp opens in the fall.
Aday Mara

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Aday Mara had 10 points (4-of-6 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), nine rebounds, four assists, and one block in the Thunder’s 104-79 loss to the Warriors on Sunday.

Midway through the second quarter, Mara drove the baseline and stopped before turning around and delivering a two-handed dunk. The 21-year-old center had 10 points and was also active on the boards with nine rebounds. Mara will likely see limited minutes as a rookie behind a crowded Thunder frontcourt, but holds significant value in dynasty formats.
Bennett Stirtz

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Bennett Stirtz tallied 18 points (7-of-14 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), two assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Friday’s loss to the Lakers.

After struggling from deep for most of Oklahoma City’s three games in Salt Lake City, Stirtz was a solid 3-of-8 from beyond the arc on Friday. The four turnovers weren’t great, but he generally took good care of the basketball as a collegian, so there isn’t much to worry about there. Given Oklahoma City’s perimeter depth, they won’t have to ask too much of Stirtz immediately. As a result, he’s likely to be more valuable in dynasty leagues than redraft leagues.
Bennett Stirtz

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Bennett Stirtz notched nine points (4-of-14 FGs), two rebounds, three assists and one three-pointer in Monday’s loss to the Hawks.

After attempting six shots in his first summer appearance with the Thunder, Stirtz was more aggressive on Monday. Unfortunately, he shot 1-of-7 from beyond the arc in a rather forgettable effort. His chances of offering any fantasy value next season depend on injuries to Thunder guards ahead of him in the rotation. If Nikola Topić continues to struggle with health issues, that may be where Stirtz’s minutes come from during his rookie campaign.
Aday Mara

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Aday Mara finished Monday’s loss to the Hawks with 10 points (3-of-9 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist and four blocked shots.

Mara didn’t have an efficient offensive game, shooting 33.3 percent from the field and committing five turnovers. However, he was active on the boards and did an excellent job of blocking shots. During the first half, the Hawks appeared hesitant to attack the basket, with Mara altering a few shots he failed to block. With Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams all in the Thunder frontcourt rotation, Mara’s role is likely to be limited next season. However, he’ll be a valuable player to roster in dynasty leagues, especially as Oklahoma City’s roster gets more expensive.
Payton Sandfort

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Payton Sandfort shot 6-of-10 from the floor and 4-of-4 from the foul line in Monday’s loss to the Hawks, tallying 25 points, four rebounds, two assists and four three-pointers.

After spending last season with the Thunder on a two-way contract, Sandfort was waived just before the start of the Utah Classic. Oklahoma City has since filled all three of its two-way slots, but Sandfort can certainly use this time to audition for the 29 other teams. He shot the ball extremely well on Monday, going 4-of-6 from deep, rebounding from a 4-of-12 showing in Saturday’s blowout loss to the Grizzlies.
Brooks Barnhizer

OKC Guard #23

Brooks Barnhizer led the Thunder with 13 points (6-of-12 FGs), six rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer against the Grizzlies on Saturday.

A second-round pick for OKC last season, Barnhizer was productive despite the lopsided loss to start summer league this year. He’s a gritty player that led the way on offense for the Thunder, though it wasn’t enough to keep the game close. Barnhizer is on a two-way deal, so he will likely spend most of his team in the G League again this season.