OKC Thunder confident in new rookies Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz

Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell of the Oklahoma City Thunder expressed confidence in their new teammates, rookies Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz, who are considered ready to contribute immediately. Mara, a 7-foot-3 center, has impressed during the preseason with his double-double performances, while Stirtz has showcased exceptional scoring ability. The Thunder drafted both players among the top-16 picks in the 2026 NBA Draft, enhancing their roster with promising talent. Williams and Mitchell spoke about their new teammates on 'The Old Man and the Three' NBA podcast, noting the potential impact Mara's size and skills could have on the team's offense.

• 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell believe OKC Thunder added 2 ready-now NBA rookies