Sign up for PrizePicks here: https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THUNDER Use promo code DIGEST Sam Presti, the genius general manager of the Oklahoma City (OKC) Thunder, just pulled another one on the NBA. During the 2026 NBA Draft, Bennett Stirtz of the Iowa Hawkeyes was selected with the 16th overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies. But with the Thunder holding the 17th selection, Sam Presti wasn't going to let his guy get swiped from right under his nose -- he fired up the phone and made the trade, two second round picks to move up one single spot. With that Bennett Stirtz is the newest member of the Oklahoma City Thunder: a combo guard who can score both on and off the ball, brings an elite three point threat, and very capable playmaking to Bricktown. In today's video, Thunder Digest host Gabriel Ebersole breaks down the trade and highlights, film, and scouting report. He also heavily looks at Bennett Stirtz's path from 0-star recruit playing division II basketball to the Elite 8, his fit with the Oklahoma City Thunder, how trading up a single spot for Bennett Stirtz means Sam Presti believes he was head and shoulders above the remaining players, and the one player next out the door as a result of Stirtz's arrival. --- Thunder Digest covers the latest reports, news and rumors regarding the Oklahoma City Thunder. If you want to stay updated with every trade, move and tidbit on players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Lu Dort, Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, Mark Daigneault and Sam Presti. Thunder Digest gives Oklahoma City Thunder and NBA news and rumors like Chat Sports, Hoops Tonight, Kenny For Real, Dom2k, ThreeCone and others. Have you ever wanted to break into sports media as a write or content creator? Apply to join the Digest Media team today here: https://digestmedia.ca/join-us/ for_digest_redistribution --- Unchanged --- NBA Trade Rumors, NBA Free Agency, NBA Draft, NBA Finals Preview, Fantasy Basketball Advice, NBA Betting Odds, NBA Jersey Review, Player Performance Breakdown, Sports Analytics, NBA Highlights, NBA News Update, NBA Stats, NBA Roster Moves, NBA Predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 26 202613 mins