Bennett Stirtz leads Thunder in Summer League loss to Lakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 1:06 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
In their Summer League debut in Las Vegas on July 11, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost 96-84 to the Los Angeles Lakers. Bennett Stirtz, the Thunder's 16th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, scored a team-high 18 points, achieving 7 of 14 shooting including three three-pointers. Despite Stirtz’s strong performance, the Thunder seek their first Summer League win after an 0-3 showing in Utah. The team will next face the Golden State Warriors on July 12.
- •Thunder fall to Lakers in Summer League opener on July 11.
- •Bennett Stirtz scores 18 points, leading the team.
- •OKC seeks first Summer League win after previous losses.
- •Next game is against the Golden State Warriors on July 12.
- •Aday Mara adds 2 points and 7 rebounds for the Thunder.
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Bennett Stirtz Headlines Thunder’s Summer League Debut in Las Vegas
"The 16th overall pick ignited an otherwise sluggish offensive performance, flashing scoring versatility and elite resilience as Oklahoma City’s newest lottery talent adjusted to NBA physicality.
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