Bennett Stirtz remains on bench for Thunder vs. Nuggets game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 6:06 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Bennett Stirtz is not expected to play as the Oklahoma City Thunder face the Denver Nuggets on October 23, 2026. Despite being available and uninjured, Stirtz did not enter the game in the first half. The Thunder's established rotation and depth in the backcourt limit his playing time, with several guards ahead of him on the depth chart. Stirtz, a rookie point guard drafted at No. 16 by the Memphis Grizzlies, has shown promise but will need to wait for his opportunity to contribute in close games.
- •Bennett Stirtz is available but not playing tonight.
- •Thunder face the Denver Nuggets in their second game of the season.
- •Established rotation limits Stirtz's minutes on the court.
- •Stirtz was drafted by the Grizzlies and traded to the Thunder.
- 6:06 AMYahoo Sports — Is Bennett Stirtz Playing Tonight? Why Thunder Rookie Is On Bench, Not In Game
"Bennett Stirtz enters the NBA as one of the most polished rookies out of the 2026 NFL Draft class. He may not seem to have a ton of upside, but he can handle, distribute and shoot the basketball. He’s the type of player who can help his team win, just as he did at every […] The post Is Bennett Stirtz Playing Tonight? Why Thunder Rookie Is On Bench, Not In Game appeared first on HEAVY.
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