Stirtz, Mara deliver in Thunder preseason debuts

Stirtz posts 15-5-6; Mara 5-for-5 with 3 blocks

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 45m1 min read

OKC's tandem of first-round picks showed out in their NBA preseason debuts! ⛈️ Bennett Stirtz: 15p, 5r, 6a, 6-9 fgm ⛈️ Via @NBA on X

What happened: Bennett Stirtz finished with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists on 6-of-9 shooting in his first preseason outing. Aday Mara added 12 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks while going 5-for-5 from the field.

Why it matters: Oklahoma City drafted Mara 12th and Stirtz 16th in June and signed both in July ahead of the 2026-27 cycle. Efficient first outings give the staff an early read on fit and rotation minutes for the two rookies.

By the numbers: Stirtz: 15 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST, 6-9 FG. Mara: 12 PTS, 9 REB, 3 BLK, 5-5 FG.

What to watch: Oklahoma City continues preseason ahead of the 2026-27 opener. Further outings will clarify roles and minutes for both first-round picks.

Sources

@NBA 2026-10-07T02:52:00.823346+00:00

CONVERSATION

Loading comments…

NBARecapAday MaraBennett Stirtz

Follow NBA Intelligence

Real-time signals and analysis

@WireReportNBA

WR Pro

The day's sports, briefed to your inbox at 7am ET. Every claim sourced.

$9/month Free weekly newsletter →