OKC Thunder faces Brooklyn Nets in NBA Summer League

When and where to watch Sunday’s game

OKC Thunder will close out NBA Summer League play against the Brooklyn Nets at 3:30 p.m. CT on Sunday. The matchup takes place at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN. This marks the Thunder’s final appearance of the 2026 Summer League series.

Thunder sit at 0‑7 after a tough stretch

Oklahoma City entered the week with a 0‑7 record after a 97‑87 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. The defeat in Dallas left the Thunder winless across both its Salt Lake City and Las Vegas stops. Coach and management have decided to sit Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz for the remainder of the event, stripping the roster of size and playmaking ability.

Nets show modest progress in Las Vegas

Brooklyn comes into the game at 2‑2 after a 100‑83 setback to the Houston Rockets on the same day. The Nets have displayed flashes of offense, especially from their perimeter shooters, but have yet to secure a victory against top‑tier competition. Their performance suggests they could be a target for late‑round prospects looking for an NBA opportunity.

Why the Thunder are missing two key contributors

Both Aday Mara, the Thunder’s 12th overall draft pick, and Bennett Stirtz have been ruled out for the rest of Summer League due to undisclosed issues. Their absence will be felt in the paint and on the perimeter, where they typically provide scoring and defensive presence. The decision to bench them adds another layer of difficulty for a roster already struggling to win.

Justin Martinez’s projection

Writer Justin Martinez projects a Nets victory, choosing Brooklyn 84, Oklahoma City 80. He cites the Thunder’s lack of creation without Mara and Stirtz as a major factor in his pick. The prediction aligns with a trend of the Nets improving as the week progresses.

Gallery of Summer League moments

Thanks for following the Thunder’s final Summer League matchup. With the roster depleted, Oklahoma City will look to learn from the experience as it prepares for the upcoming NBA season. Stay tuned for more coverage of the Thunder’s roster moves and draft prospects.