Oklahoma City Thunder draft class take questions at introductory press conference

On the heels of a historic season and NBA Championship win, the Oklahoma City Thunder now have acquired two new players that will join the legendary roster.

With the NBA Draft now concluded, Oklahoma City Thunder General Manager Sam Presti introduced Brooks Barnhizer and Thomas Sorber into the fold as young and fresh talent that will make their professional debut in the upcoming 2025-2026 NBA regular season.

Thomas Sorber is a former Georgetown Center still recovering from a serious foot injury which put his time on the court on hiatus. Even with a slow start, Sorber said he's looking forward to learning from big men like Holmgren and Dort.

Barnhizer is a former Northwestern Wildcat mostly known as a strong defensive guard in his time as a collegiate player. Being one of only two players selected from his university, he does not take the pick and future prospects with the team for granted.

Thunder Head Coach Mark Daigneault said he understood the places these new players can fill within his current roster, and is looking forward to seeing both of them at their full potential.

Thunder offseason moves/news in Summer 2025:

1. June 24 - Thunder celebrates NBA Championship with parade
2. June 28 - Thunder trades forward Dillon Jones and a second-round pick to the Wizards for Colby Jones, who was released.
3. June 29 - Re-signs forward Jaylin Williams to a veteran extension
4. July 1 - Signs MVP guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to a four-year, $285 million supermax contract extension through the 2030-31 season.
5. July 3 - Signed rookie guard Brooks Barnhizer to a two-way contract, Signed center Thomas Sorber to a rookie scale contract
6. July 6 - Re-signed guard Ajay Mitchell to a contract extension
7. July 8 - Re-signed forward Branden Carlson to a new two-way NBA contract
8. July 9 - Signs forward/center Chet Holmgren to fully guaranteed five-year rookie maximum contract extension worth upwards of $250 million | Thunder's SGA is revealed as the cover athlete for NBA2K26
9. July 10 - Signs forward Jalen Williams to five-year maximum rookie contract extension